North Dakota Healthcare News

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.

Sanford Dickinson is helping patients undergoing chemotherapy preserve more of their hair by offering the Paxman Scalp Cooling System, an innovative treatment designed to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

The Edith Sanford Breast Center Fargo is relocating from the Sanford Broadway Clinic to the Sanford Broadway Medical Center.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

Monument Health has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.

The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Jenna Larsen, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in urology.

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.

Zoe Adams has joined Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Cardiac Rehab as an exercise physiologist, helping the department expand its ability to serve patients across the region.

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.

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'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.

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.

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.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) welcomes athletic trainer (AT) Shannon Bryn to its team at Jamestown High School. Bryn will provide comprehensive care to Blue Jay athletes, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Her addition expands the team's reach and gives student-athletes greater access to care.

Altru Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Renard Bergstrom of Devils Lake to its Board of Directors, along with other board leadership transitions.

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 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 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 Health is expanding access to convenient, same-day care in the Mandan community with the addition of the Sanford North Mandan Walk-In Clinic, scheduled to open Sept. 1, 2026, at 910 18th St. NW.

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2026-2027 has ranked Sanford Bismarck Medical Center the No. 1 hospital in North Dakota.

Altru Health System is celebrating the successful completion of its three year partnership with the American Heart Association's Center for Telehealth Learning Collaborative and the continuation of that work through a new one-year sustainability and expansion agreement.

Sanford Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about plantar fasciitis.

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.”