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Essentia Health–Fargo Welcomes Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Dustin Leigh
Dr. Dustin Leigh, an emergency medicine physician, is excited to join Essentia Health-Fargo. “The leadership Essentia Health has instilled across the organization is unrivaled,” said Dr. Leigh of his decision to join the Essentia team. “Essentia has also been able to create a rewarding, supportive culture, which optimizes practitioners to support and provide wonderful care to the community.”
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NDSU researchers discover simple method to combat global ‘forever chemicals’
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A collaborative research team led by North Dakota State University has discovered that ovalbumin, the primary protein found in egg whites, effectively binds and removes per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated water. PFAS are widely used in products such as nonstick cookware, waterproof...
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Local veteran said Fargo VA Medical Center dramatically reduced services
MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) — Kevin Shores, a Navy Veteran and activist from Moorhead, has recently undergone a dramatic transition of care. From being able to receive up to 38 hours of care to now, only 13 hours per week. “I wasn’t able to get my hair washed or take...
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Sanford Southpointe clinic adds new MRI machine for patient care
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Sanford Health is expanding its medical imaging capabilities in the metro with a brand-new Tesla MRI machine now available at the Southpointe clinic. The machine is the second MRI Sanford has added this year. The health system celebrated the milestone today, February 13, 2026,...
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Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Leaders Recognized on Becker’s Chief Nursing Officers to Know List
Becker’s Hospital Review has named six leaders from Sanford Health and Good Samaritan to its most recent list of hospital and health system chief nursing officers to know. Erica DeBoer (Sanford Health), Kelly Hefti (Sioux Falls), Wendy Kopp (Bismarck), Theresa Larson (Fargo), DeeAndra Sandgren (Good Samaritan) and Amy Thiesse (Sioux Falls) are among the 274 CNOs included on the 2025 list.
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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. “I chose Essentia because it felt like the right combination of good support, professional growth and a mission I believe in,” explained Ismail, who completed her clinical rotations with Essentia. “I wanted to practice somewhere I could take on more responsibility while still being part of a collaborative team.”
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Sanford Fargo Earns Top Heart Program Recognition
Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been recognized as having one of the best heart programs in the country. Sanford Fargo was named to the Becker’s Hospital Review’s "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs.” All nominated programs are known for their exceptional cardiovascular care, strong patient outcomes and their use of life-saving technologies. These heart programs also lead the way in cardiology research, driving discoveries that are shaping and advancing the field.
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Sanford Health Fargo’s physician leadership shakeup
Sanford Health Fargo (N.D.) has announced several changes to its physician leadership team, the Grand Forks Herland reported Jan. 22. 1. Doug Griffin, MD, is retiring from his position as chief physician in May. Dr. Griffin has practiced family medicine for 30 years at Sanford, including at Sanford Alexandria. He previously served as chief medical officer prior to his tenure as chief physician.
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Essentia Health reports flu surge in emergency department visits
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Essentia Health is seeing an increase in flu cases at its emergency department, with about 15% of patient visits to the Fargo clinic’s emergency department in the last week attributed to influenza. The health system says one in three emergency department visits are...
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Sanford Medical Center in Fargo and Bismarck make Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Forbes has placed Sanford Medical Center in Fargo and Sanford Medical Center in Bismarck in the top five percent of hospitals in the entire country. They are the only two medical centers in North Dakota to be recognized as a 5-star facility. The inaugural Forbes...
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Fargo Fire Chief recaps 2025, looks ahead to 2026
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Sanford Fargo Recognized as a Top Neuro and Spine Program
For the second consecutive year, Sanford Health Fargo has been recognized as having one of the top neuro and spine programs in the country. Sanford Fargo was named to the Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Top 100 Great Neuro and Spine Programs.” All programs nominated are renowned for their exceptional patient outcomes, advanced surgical expertise and groundbreaking research discoveries. The institutions on this list are home to world-class specialists and pioneering clinical initiatives.
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2025: A Year of Achievement for CHI Mercy Hospital
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – CHI Mercy Hospital of Valley City celebrates 2025 as a year marked by community. involvement, significant awards, vital equipment upgrades, and a vibrant calendar of events. These achievements underscore the hospital’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, fostering community well-being, and advancing medical innovation in the region.
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The Small Town In North Dakota Where You Can Live On Nothing But Social Security
Valley City, North Dakota isn’t just another dot on the map – it’s a financial sanctuary where your retirement dollars stretch like an Olympic gymnast, all while surrounded by the kind of charm that makes you wonder why you didn’t move here years ago. When retirement...
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GME Accreditation Awarded to Sanford Fargo & UND Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
The University of North Dakota and Sanford Health Fargo Surgical Critical Care Fellowship has obtained accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The Surgical Critical Care Fellowship is based at Sanford Medical Center Fargo, the only Level I Adult Trauma Center in North Dakota. The fellowship is designed...
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Sanford Fargo Recognized as a Top Orthopedic Program
For the second consecutive year, Sanford Fargo Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has been recognized as one of the top orthopedic programs in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review. Sanford Health Fargo was named to the Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Top 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Orthopedic Programs.”...