Essentia Health
A Place Like Nowhere Else
Essentia Health is an integrated health system serving patients in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Essentia Health, which includes many Catholic facilities, is guided by the values of Quality, Hospitality, Respect, Joy, Justice, Stewardship, and Teamwork.
Patient Centered Care for Our Region
The organization lives out its mission of making a healthy difference in people’s lives by having a patient-centered focus. Essentia Health is accredited as an Accountable Care Organization by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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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.
The Essentia Health-West Acres Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. Ahmad Kamal who will practice internal medicine.
Ashton Clevenger, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology.
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Freed.
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome internal medicine specialist Dr. Jordan Lebron.
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Jenna Larsen, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in urology.
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.
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.”
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.”
The Essentia Health-The Lights West Fargo Clinic is proud to welcome Ashley Bjornson, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome pediatric cardiologist Dr. Cyndee Jocson.
As rural health systems experience mounting challenges, Essentia Health-Fosston is embracing innovation to ensure patients can receive care from expert specialists close to home.
Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical blitzes in early August to area student-athletes in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
The Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic is proud to welcome Adrienne Bohl, a licensed clinical social worker in behavioral health.
As families settle into summer routines, Essentia Health is encouraging parents to take advantage of the season’s added flexibility by scheduling well-child/teen visits before school, sports and activities pick back up.
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome James Cronin, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in sleep medicine.
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Kristen Hogan, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in nephrology.
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic is proud to welcome Amy Wynkoop, a licensed professional clinical counselor in behavioral health.
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 is now offering a minimally invasive, non-hormonal procedure to treat symptomatic uterine fibroids, which are non-cancerous growths in the uterus, offering women a uterine-sparing alternative to hysterectomy.
Essentia Health on Tuesday, June 16, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical and non-surgical options for back pain. If your back 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.
The Essentia Health-Osgood Clinic is excited to welcome Anna Wiemken, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in elder care.
June is Men’s Health Month, a key reminder that preventive care and early detection can save lives. Essentia Health encourages men of all ages to take a proactive approach to their health by scheduling annual exams and staying current on recommended screenings.
Choosing a provider for your baby is an important decision, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Essentia Health is proud to announce that its CEO, Dr. David Herman, has been appointed to Joint Commission’s Board of Commissioners, the organization’s governing body responsible for advising leadership and shaping strategy to advance healthcare quality and safety nationwide.
As part of Stroke Awareness Month, Essentia Health will hold its annual stroke walk in support of local stroke survivors on Wednesday, May 27. This event will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Rustad Recreation Center, located at 601 26th Ave. E. in West Fargo.
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Carley Bayer, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in neurology.
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.
Alex Pierce assumed he was having a bad headache. But when he began vomiting and struggled to stand, the 28-year-old Fargo resident knew something wasn’t right.
