Seven Sanford Hospitals Earn National Heart Attack Care Awards
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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.

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Dr. Gemechu Ayana Joins Essentia Health Fargo as Hospitalist
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Dr. Gemechu Ayana Joins Essentia Health Fargo as Hospitalist

Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Gemechu Ayana.

“I was drawn to Essentia Health because of its strong reputation for patient-centered care, collaborative team culture and commitment to serving both urban and rural communities,” explained Dr. Ayana. “The opportunity to practice in Fargo, in particular, appealed to me due to the balance of high-quality clinical practice, supportive work environment and the ability to make a meaningful impact on a growing community.”

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Dr. Rushana Manatova Joins Essentia Health Fargo as Hospitalist
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Dr. Rushana Manatova Joins Essentia Health Fargo as Hospitalist

Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Rushana Manatova.

“I chose to join Essentia Health because of the strong sense of collaboration and the genuine care the organization shows for its employees,” said Dr. Manatova. “I was also drawn to Essentia’s values of teamwork, joy and respect, all of which closely align with my own values.”

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Sanford Fargo Earns AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award
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Sanford Fargo Earns AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award

Sanford Fargo has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.

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Sanford Fargo Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
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Sanford Fargo Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes

Sanford Health Fargo is offering a sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-2027 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.

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