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Dr. Andre Morales Joins Essentia Health Fargo Emergency Medicine
Essentia Health-Fargo is excited to welcome emergency medicine physician Dr. Andre Morales. "I appreciated Essentia's culture of striving for excellent patient care, and I thought this would be a great department to settle into," explained Dr. Morales of his decision to join the Essentia team. Dr. Morales received his medical...
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Jenna Larsen Joins Essentia Health 32nd Avenue Clinic Urology
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Jenna Larsen, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in urology. "I was drawn to Essentia as a nursing student due to its welcoming environment and kind staff," said Larsen. "I've been with Essentia since I started as a nurse intern in 2021, and I've loved working at and progressing through the Essentia system ever since!"
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Sanford Fargo and Bismarck Named Becker's Great Hospitals in America
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. The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team selected hospitals for inclusion based...
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Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert Freed Joins Essentia Health in Fargo
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Freed. "Fargo offered the kind of community I wanted to settle into, and once I met the team, that sealed it," explained Dr. Freed of his decision to join Essentia Health. "It's a close-knit group that works well together, and you can feel the collaborative culture the moment you walk in. Between the sense of place and the sense of team, it felt like exactly the right move at this time."
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Seven Sanford Hospitals Earn National Heart Attack Care Awards
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.
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Fargo VA to build larger Bismarck clinic
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Fargo VA Health Care System is building a new, larger clinic in north Bismarck, located at 1610 Uptown Lane. The new clinic will replace the current Bismarck location and will be three times its size. The expanded facility will add imaging, ultrasound, audiology, physical therapy...
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Sanford adds pediatric orthopedic surgeon to North Dakota region
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health expanded its pediatric orthopedic outreach team in Bismarck, N.D., with the addition of Trenton Sprenkle, DO. Dr. Sprenkle, a pediatric orthopedic surgeon based in Fargo, is now providing pediatric orthopedic surgery outreach services in Bismarck, according to a Sept. 1 health system news release. Dr....
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Dr. Gemechu Ayana Joins Essentia Health Fargo as Hospitalist
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.”
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Sanford to build clinic inside South High School
FARGO, N.D. — Fargo’s school board approved a lease agreement with Sanford Medical Center Fargo to build and operate an on-site primary care clinic inside South High School. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, Sanford will lease approximately 3,750 square feet of space inside the school, located...
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Sanford Fargo's Tiffany Lawrence Named Top Community Hospital CEO
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Sanford Fargo president and CEO Tiffany Lawrence to the 2026 edition of its community hospital CEOs to know. This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration with their leadership teams, the list of CEOs continue to develop and execute strategic plans that elevate quality, expand services lines and equip their facilities to deliver exceptional care.
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Sanford Health to open primary care clinic in public school
Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health will build a primary care clinic inside Fargo (N.D.) South High School, expected to open in 2028. The clinic will cost an estimated $1.4 million, according to a statement shared with Becker’s from Susan Jarvis, COO of Sanford Fargo and Health Network North. “We...
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Ashley Bjornson Joins Essentia Health The Lights West Fargo Clinic
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. “Essentia Health in Fargo has a strong reputation for providing excellent care to its patients,” Bjornson said of her decision to join the team. “Having...
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Essentia Fargo nursing student honored with DAISY award
A student nurse at Essentia Health in Fargo was surprised with the DAISY Award this morning. Shana Bennefeld is a cardiac care intern who started nursing school in January of 2025, and has worked as a CNA in cardiac care since the summer of 2024. Bennefeld says the field of nursing feels like a calling for her.
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Sanford Fargo nationally recognized for commitment to excellence in stroke care
FARGO (KFGO) – Sanford Medical Center in Fargo has earned national recognition for its stroke care. The American Heart Association has given Sanford its Get With the Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus Award for providing fast research-based treatment to stroke patients. The American Heart Association says stroke is the fourth...
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Altaire Clinic Med Spa Brings Kybella to West Fargo as a Nonsurgical Option for Targeted Fat Reduction
Altaire Clinic, a cosmetic, dermatology and medical clinic located at 5257 27th St. S, Suite 201, offers KYBELLA®, an FDA-approved injectable treatment for submental fullness, as a nonsurgical option for patients in the Fargo-Moorhead area seeking targeted fat reduction beneath the chin. FARGO, N.D. - August 4, 2026 -...