Essentia Health Fargo Opens Second Electrophysiology Suite
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to highlight the addition of a state-of-the-art electrophysiology (EP) procedural suite. The $2 million project — which repurposed a general operating room (OR) — allows both of Essentia's Fargo-based electrophysiologists to be in the lab doing procedures simultaneously.
Hospitalist Dr. Adhanom Beyene Joins Essentia Health Fargo
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Adhanom Beyene.
"I chose Essentia Health because I was impressed by the people I met, the collaborative environment and the organization's strong emphasis on patient-centered care and its core values," said Dr. Beyene. "I was looking for a place where I could grow as a hospitalist, work with a supportive team and provide compassionate, high-quality care to my patients."
Dr. Andre Morales Joins Essentia Health Fargo Emergency Medicine
Essentia Health-Fargo is excited to welcome emergency medicine physician Dr. Andre Morales.
Hospitalist Dr. Yolette Louis Joins Essentia Health-Fargo
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Yolette Louis.
“Essentia is provider-friendly,” explained Dr. Louis of her decision to join the Essentia Health team.
Essentia Health-Fargo Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for Maternity Care
Essentia Health-Fargo has again been named a High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, marking the second consecutive year the hospital has received the highest designation in U.S. News’ annual Best Hospitals for Maternity Care study.
Essentia Health-Fargo Celebrates New Workforce Development Initiative
Today, Essentia Health-Fargocelebrated the start of a new workforce development initiative designed to provide individuals with disabilities meaningful work experience while developing essential, transferable job skills. The program, known as Project SEARCH, supports students transitioning from school to competitive employment through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on internships and mentoring.
Essentia Health–Fargo Welcomes Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Dustin Leigh
Dr. Dustin Leigh, an emergency medicine physician, is excited to join Essentia Health-Fargo.
American Heart Month: West Fargo Man Grateful for Lifesaving Care and Second Chance at Essentia Health
A bicuspid — or two-part — aortic valve (BAV) affects about 1 to 2% of the population. This congenital heart condition often goes unnoticed until later in life, as was the case with Dan Gerriets, who wasn’t diagnosed until his 30s.
Essentia Health–Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Provider Madina Ismail
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome Madina Ismail, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will provide hospitalist care.
American College of Cardiology Honors Essentia Health–Fargo for Exceptional Care
Essentia Health-Fargo has been reaccredited by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) as a Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) — a medical procedure to open a blocked artery — and Resuscitation, recognizing the hospital’s continued excellence in rapid, evidence-based care for heart attack patients and those requiring emergency resuscitation.
Essentia Health–Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Amarinder Atal
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Amarinder Atal.
“I chose to join Essentia Health because it was a great fit,” said Dr. Atal. “The people you work alongside can have a huge impact on your experience, particularly in a high-stress environment like a hospital. The Essentia team showed me that this is a place where I can flourish.”
Rapid Intervention and Expert Treatment at Essentia Health Preserve Minnesota Man’s Life Post-Stroke
The evening of March 26, 2025, was like any other for 75-year-old Brian Kvebak, who was relaxing downstairs at his lakeside home near Battle Lake, Minnesota, when he heard dishes clanking.
Essentia Health–Fargo Earns Accreditation With Distinction From the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Among 51 U.S. Facilities
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to announce that its Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine Department has received accreditation with distinction from the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS). Essentia is one of 51 facilities nationally, and the only hospital in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana that is accredited with distinction by UHMS, the highest level possible.
Essentia Health-Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Dennis Mensah
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Dennis Mensah.
Essentia Health Celebrates First Graduate of Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program
Essentia Health-Fargo on Wednesday celebrated the graduation of Tessa Connors, the first apprentice to complete Essentia’s new registered surgical technologist apprenticeship program.
Essentia Health–Fargo Honored by American Heart Association for Excellence in Care
Essentia Health-Fargo has received a 2025 Commitment to Quality Award from the American Heart Association (AHA), a new award recognizing hospitals that achieve high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines® program.
Essentia Health to Host October Benefit Gala in Fargo
The Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation is excited to invite community members to the inaugural Essentially Yours Gala on Saturday, Oct. 4. This ticketed event will be held at the Delta by Marriott located at 1635 42nd St. SW. in Fargo.
Essentia Health–Fargo Marks Expansion of Operating Rooms
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to announce the expansion of its surgical wing with the addition of two new state-of-the-art operating room (OR) spaces. This $4.5 million project — which includes the renovation of two additional spaces — will help Essentia keep up with increasing demand and continue providing high-quality care to our patients. A ribbon cutting was held earlier today in celebration of this expansion.
Essentia Health-Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Vincent DeMatio
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Vincent DeMatio.
Melissa John Joins Essentia Health–Fargo to Provide Palliative Care
Melissa John, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to begin practicing palliative care at Essentia Health-Fargo.