All Topics, Healthcare, Education, Clinical, Outreach Alex Strauss All Topics, Healthcare, Education, Clinical, Outreach Alex Strauss

Essentia Health Hosts Joint Replacement Seminar in Fargo Oct. 27

Essentia Health on Tuesday, Oct. 27, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical options for joint replacement. If knee, hip or shoulder pain limits your mobility and quality of life, this event is designed to help you understand your options and take the next step toward relief.

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North Dakota HHS Encourages Residents to Prepare for Respiratory Season

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages North Dakotans to prepare for fall and winter respiratory viruses, including influenza (flu), RSV and COVID-19. Now is a good time to talk with a trusted healthcare provider about recommended respiratory immunizations and other ways to stay healthy.

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All Topics, Healthcare, Education, Clinical, Outreach Alex Strauss All Topics, Healthcare, Education, Clinical, Outreach Alex Strauss

Essentia Health Highlights Importance of Knowing Care Options

At Essentia, avoidable visits account for about 25% of all emergency room encounters

As respiratory virus season approaches, Essentia Health is reminding patients to know their options for receiving care and avoiding unnecessary — and often more expensive — trips to the emergency room.

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All Topics, Healthcare, Education, Outreach, Advocacy Alex Strauss All Topics, Healthcare, Education, Outreach, Advocacy Alex Strauss

Parents Lead Encourages Everyday Bullying Prevention Conversations

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Parents Lead, a North Dakota initiative administered by North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), encourages parents and caregivers to make bullying prevention part of everyday life. Simple conversations and everyday interactions can help children build confidence, resilience and empathy while developing the skills they need to form positive relationships and stand up for themselves and others.

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All Topics, Healthcare, Outreach, Clinical, Education Alex Strauss All Topics, Healthcare, Outreach, Clinical, Education Alex Strauss

Sanford Fargo Hosts Boo to the Flu Vaccine Event Oct. 24

Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo the Flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4837 23rd Ave. S., on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Use door 4837 on the west side of campus.

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All Topics, People, Healthcare, Education Alex Strauss All Topics, People, Healthcare, Education Alex Strauss

JLG Architects’ Marissa Arroyo Earns Healthcare Interior Design Certification

On September 26, 2026, JLG Architects’ Marissa Arroyo, Interior Designer III, earned her CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designers certification from the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID). Arroyo is already an NCIDQ-certified Interior Designer and now one of only two CHID Interior Designers in the state of North Dakota.

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All Topics, Healthcare, Advocacy, Outreach, Clinical Alex Strauss All Topics, Healthcare, Advocacy, Outreach, Clinical Alex Strauss

Potential Measles Exposure on a Train in Minot

A passenger with measles traveled on Amtrak's westbound Empire Builder, which departed Chicago on Sept. 23 and arrived in Minot the morning of Sept. 24. This created a potential exposure risk for passengers and anyone at the station while the train was scheduled to be in Minot from approximately 9:06 to 9:51 a.m. CT. The passenger reported getting off the train to use the restroom at the Minot station at approximately 9:30 a.m.

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