Bismarck woman saves her dad’s life through organ donation
BISMARCK, N.D. – April is Donate Life Month, and more than 100,000 people in the United States are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. When someone goes on the transplant registry, it can take an average of five years to find a kidney donor match….
An in-depth look at North Dakota health and health care
MINOT, N.D. – The UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) Advisory Council, a legislatively mandated group of 18 stakeholders connected to North Dakota’s health care enterprise, has published the School’s Sixth Biennial Report: Health Issues for the State of North Dakota. Covering a…
GF health reports vaccine hesitancy coming into play
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Grand Forks health officials admit the pace of vaccinations is beginning to slow as the county attempts to reach 60% so-called herd immunity for COVID-19. Around 40% of the population has received at least one dose of vaccine to date. The…
North Dakota, Manitoba announce joint initiative to vaccinate essential workers transporting goods and services across U.S.-Canada border
BISMARCK, N.D.—North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister today announced the Essential Worker Cross-Border Vaccination Initiative, where North Dakota will administer COVID-19 vaccinations to Manitoba-based truck drivers transporting goods to and from the United States. This is the first such program between…
Sanford’s Williston hospital plans could impact city’s other hospital
MINOT, N.D. – Sanford Health says its plan to build a hospital in Williston could make the city a regional health hub, but it also could result in CHI St. Alexius Health losing the federal “critical access” designation for its hospital in the city. The…
Vaccine rollout hits new milestone nationwide
MINOT, N.D. – The CDC is now saying that half of all U-S adults have received at least one dose of a COVID 19 vaccine. All American adults are eligible to sign up for a Covid-19 shot. North Dakota is getting closer to that mark…
Grand Forks County is about 50% of the way to herd immunity, but vaccine hesitancy could be a challenge
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The large number of people who have said they are skeptical of a COVID-19 vaccine means Grand Forks County is approaching a ceiling of sorts as public health workers seek to achieve herd immunity. A total of 21,368 county residents have…
Polk County COVID-19 update for April 19
MINOT, N.D. – A 66th Polk County resident has died from complications related to the COVID-19 virus, and the Minnesota Department of Health reported in its April 15 COVID update that the person is between the ages of 40 to 44. The MDH also…
ND State Hospital looking to fill various positions
MINOT, N.D. – The North Dakota State Hospital is planning to host job interview fairs throughout the month in hopes of filling various health care-related positions. The hospital provides specialized inpatient and residential care to those suffering from mental illnesses and substance use disorders. They…
Grand Forks-based Airtonomy faces growth and challenges, while tech hub prepares to move forward
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The software company is growing and looking to hire new employees — computer scientists and engineers — while at the same time looking to expand its footprint on the building’s second floor. It’s the most advanced tech company in the building,…
