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CA Man Walks For Health Disparity Awareness Between ND, MT
(Bismarck, ND) — A California man is walking from Fargo to Montana to raise awareness about nationwide health disparities. Sixty-nine-year-old Dennis Godby says his planned four-year journey to hike across the entire country is part of his Walk USA for Health Equity campaign. He also noted that 46 out of 53 North Dakota counties are designated as short on mental health providers and doctors of all kinds. His journey started in South Carolina in 2022. Godby’s 750-mile walk between Fargo and Bozeman, Montana, is the second-to-last leg of his journey that he expects to finish next year.
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Essentia Health Brings Together Federal, State, and Local Leaders for Health Care Roundtable
Essentia Health convened federal, state and other rural health care leaders in Fargo on Thursday to discuss the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program and opportunities to maximize its impact on rural health delivery, workforce and sustainability. Health care leaders from across the region emphasized the need for innovative, sustainable...
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Loni Muus Joins Essentia Health–Moorhead Clinic to Deliver Family Medicine Services
Loni Muus, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to practice family medicine at the Essentia Health-Moorhead Clinic. “As a registered nurse in cardiac care for the past four years, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing firsthand what makes Essentia Health truly special,” explained Muus. “Essentia’s deep commitment to both its patients and employees creates a culture where compassion and integrity are not just values, but daily practices. I wanted to continue my journey here as a family nurse practitioner because of the alignment between my personal values and Essentia’s mission.”
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Stephanie Atiga Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic as Cardiology Provider
Advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner Stephanie Atiga is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice cardiology. “I chose to join Essentia Health because of its reputation for clinical excellence, collaborative culture and patient-centered approach,” said the Fargo native. “Essentia is also committed to quality care and innovation in cardiovascular care.”
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Essentia Health applying to receive funds for rural clinics
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Starting in 2026, Essentia rural health clinics may start to receive a portion of a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program for the next five years. The program is part of the Big Beautiful Bill Act, and states with rural constituencies were able to apply...
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The Valley Today - Part 2 - August 29
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Park District discusses options for future of Fargo senior center
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The Fargo Park District is making steps towards determining the future of a Fargo senior center. Park officials previously announced they are not renewing the 10-year lease of the Broadway Senior Center, located at 1461 Broadway N. They cited a projected increase in rent of over $20,000 dollars for the following year as the reason for not renewing.
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Fargo VA Opening New Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Fergus Falls Next Month
Fergus Falls, MN – The Fargo VA Health Care System has announced that starting September 15, 2025, the Fergus Falls Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will be operating from its new location at 1205 West Lincoln Avenue. Fargo VA Public Affairs Officer Shawn Abbas says veterans in the Fergus Falls...
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Melissa John Joins Essentia Health–Fargo to Provide Palliative Care
Melissa John, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to begin practicing palliative care at Essentia Health-Fargo. “I was drawn to be a provider with Essentia Health as I believe in their mission to make a healthy difference,” said Melissa. “I’ve witnessed a welcoming atmosphere as both a consultant and patient.”
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Essentia Health Collaborates with Local Organizations to Identify Community Health Needs and Promote Improvements
Essentia Health’s mission is to make a healthy difference in people’s lives, and that work extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics. Just like patients, each community has unique needs. To determine priorities, Essentia conducts a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) every three years in each community that is home to one of its 14 hospitals. Town hall meetings, focus groups and surveys are among the ways Essentia collects information on what is important to people and what gaps we can help to address.
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Essentia Health–Wahpeton Welcomes Alicia Blaufuss to Practice Psychiatry
Alicia Blaufuss, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic to practice psychiatry. “I chose Essentia in Wahpeton to provide psychiatric services to our rural and under-served area,” explained the Wahpeton native. Blaufuss received her education from Frontier Nursing University...
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Sanford Health Greeter & Valet Teams
They’re not there to take your pulse or check your blood pressure or oxygen level. They won’t even ask for your last name and birthdate. While not medical professionals—although some may have some background in the health field—the greeters and valets at Sanford hospitals and clinics provide a vital and heartfelt service: to help patients feel more at ease and maybe even bring a smile to their faces.
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Fargo Cass Public Health spreading the word about back-to-school vaccine clinics
Fargo, N.D. – The new school year is right around the corner, as Fargo Cass Public Health is getting the word out about the importance for kids to have updated immunizations. FCPH is hosting a series of vaccine clinics so parents can have their children receive any needed vaccines.
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Senator Tim Mathern Letter Concerning State Hospital
FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The following is a letter submitted to North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong by Fargo State Senator Tim Mathern who serves District 11 concerning the groundbreaking ceremony of the new State Hospital in Jamestown. Dear Governor Armstrong, Thank you for your support of increasing behavioral health...
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Sanford’s Tiffany Lawrence and Chelsie Falk Recognized Among Top Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know
Sanford Fargo’s Tiffany Lawrence and Sanford Wheaton’s Chelsie Falk have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 edition of its community hospital presidents and CEOs to know. Community hospital CEOs play a pivotal role in shaping the future of local healthcare by developing and executing strategic plans...
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Fargo Cass Public Health spreading the word about back-to-school vaccine clinics
Fargo, N.D. – The new school year is right around the corner, as Fargo Cass Public Health is getting the word out about the importance for kids to have updated immunizations. FCPH is hosting a series of vaccine clinics so parents can have their children receive any needed vaccines.
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Downtown Chino Expands with New Space, New Services Downtown
Downtown Chiropractic has entered new territory with its move last week to the handsome four-story building rising above Center Avenue: A new address, new services, a new name, and – most of all – an expanded, holistic focus on health and wellness. “We’re broadening our emphasis,” says Dr....