Ashlee Hamann Joins Essentia Health Bismarck Gateway Clinic
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is excited to welcome Ashlee Hamann, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.
Sanford Health to Host Women's Social in Bismarck Oct. 8
Sanford Bismarck is hosting "Women's Social: An Evening of Connection" from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, to discuss popular women's health topics. The event takes place at Eclipse Venue, 118 S. Third St. in Bismarck.
North Dakota HHS Recognizes September as National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. The month celebrates people in recovery, the families and communities who support them and the possibility of recovery from mental health and substance use challenges. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds North Dakotans that recovery looks different for everyone, and support is available at every stage of the journey. Read the National Recovery Month proclamation.
Sanford Bismarck and Sanford Fargo named among Becker’s 100 Great Hospitals in America
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center and Sanford Medical Center Fargo have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 Great Hospitals in America list, recognizing the nation’s leading hospitals for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, innovation and commitment to quality care.
Sanford Fargo and Bismarck Named Becker's Great Hospitals in America
Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center and have been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 Great Hospitals in America list, recognizing the nation's leading hospitals for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, innovation and commitment to quality care.
North Dakota HHS Adds $400,000 to FamilyFirst Services Grant
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is offering an additional $400,000 of FamilyFirst Services Training and Implementation Grant funding for agencies and professionals to complete training and deliver approved, evidence-based prevention services, with applications open now through March 1, 2027, or until all funds are awarded.
Sanford Children's Launches Airwaves for Kids Broadcast of Hope
Sanford Children's Hospital in Bismarck, the Sanford Health Foundation and Townsquare Media are partnering for the inaugural Airwaves for Kids Broadcast of Hope, a day-long radio fundraiser dedicated to supporting children and families across central and western North Dakota.
Seven Sanford Hospitals Earn National Heart Attack Care Awards
Seven Sanford Health hospitals across four states have earned recognition from the American College of Cardiology. Sanford USD Medical Center in South Dakota, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center in North Dakota, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Minnesota, and Marshfield Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center -Weston in Wisconsin have all received the ACC's NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026. Those six locations are among only 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Two Rabid Bats Reported in Bismarck, North Dakota HHS Warns
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is alerting residents in Bismarck that since Aug. 20, 2026, two bats have tested positive for rabies within city limits and urges residents to take precautions and report unusual bat activity.
Sanford Bismarck Expands Pediatric Orthopedic Care Access
Sanford Bismarck's pediatric orthopedic surgery team is expanding access to specialized pediatric orthopedic care with the addition of outreach providers, offering coverage every week of each month.
North Dakota HHS Marks Suicide Prevention Month as 988 Contacts Rise
This September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging communities across the state to strengthen connection, compassion and support as we recognize Suicide Prevention Month. Reach out, start a conversation and remind someone they are not alone. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma and help create communities where every North Dakotan feels supported and connected.
Sadie Sebastian Joins Essentia Health Bismarck Gateway Clinic
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is excited to welcome Sadie Sebastian, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in internal medicine.
Sanford Bismarck CEO Todd Schaffer Promoted to Brigadier General
Sanford Bismarck President & CEO, Todd Schaffer, M.D., has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General and appointed to serve as Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel & Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), a senior military leadership position responsible for advising on Reserve component medical readiness, mobilization and health support policy across the Department of War.
Sanford Bismarck Offers Free Monthly Stroke and TBI Support Group
Sanford Bismarck invites stroke survivors, traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivors, caregivers and support persons to attend the Stroke & TBI Support Group, a free monthly gathering designed to provide encouragement, education and connection close to home.
Sanford Sports Performance Opens Fall 2026 Youth Training Registration
Sanford Sports Performance in Bismarck is now accepting registrations for its Fall 2026 training programs for elementary, middle school and high school athletes. Designed to help young athletes build strength, speed, agility and confidence, the programs provide age-appropriate training in a structured and supportive environment at the Sanford Sports facility in Bismarck.
Sanford Bismarck Ranked No. 1 Hospital in North Dakota
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2026-2027 has ranked Sanford Bismarck Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota.
North Dakota Opens $1M Grant to Improve Rural Care Coordination
A referral for healthcare or community services only works if a person successfully connects with the help they need. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in a statewide planning effort to make those connections easier and strengthen care coordination for rural North Dakotans.
Central Dakota Hospital Laundry Announces $17M Expansion
Central Dakota Hospital Laundry (CDHL), a trusted provider of healthcare laundry and linen services throughout central and western North Dakota, has begun a $17 million expansion and modernization project designed to increase capacity, improve efficiency and support the growing needs of healthcare organizations across the region.
Sanford Bismarck Offers Stroke Clinic for Long-Term Recovery
To help meet the needs of recovery for stroke patients, Sanford Bismarck offers its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic, a specialized program designed to support long-term recovery through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. The next Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2026.
North Dakota Expands Behavioral Health Program Directory Statewide
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that residents can now search for mental health and substance use disorder programs in one place through the newly broadened Behavioral Health Program Directory.