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Health officials: Cass Co. sees highest number of active Covid-19 cases since May

FARGO-MOORHEAD – Sanford Health officials say Fargo hospitals have the highest level of patients for the coronavirus since May, but they say there is still plenty of capacity. Active COVID-19 cases in Cass County are at about 550, the same peak they were in late May in early June according to Fargo Cass Public Health. Clay County has about 200…

Wahpeton Food Pantry Receives Space From Sanford Health After Infestation

The food pantry's plan is to stay in the location through the school year while they look for a space.

WAHPETON, N.D.- Sanford Health donates a temporary building to the Richland-Wilkin Food Pantry after it shuts down due to a mouse infestation. The building was bought by Sanford with the idea to grow and expand, but has been vacant for the last 18 months. Sanford was approached by a member of the board about the situation and decided to step…

Sanford Health to receive Department of Defense Freedom Award

The award is given to employers who provide exceptional support to workers in the National Guard and Reserve.

FARGO, N.D. — When it comes to taking care of those who have risked their lives for our country, Sanford Health is an expert. Not just among employers in the Red River Valley, but among all employers across the nation. The health care system has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Defense as one of the 2020 Employer Support…

Vehicle crashes into Sanford Occupational Health Friday morning

No one was injured during the crash.

FARGO, N.D.–The Fargo Police Department responded to Sanford Occupational Health Friday morning after a vehicle crashed into the building. Police say a man appeared to have suffered from a medical issue while driving which caused him to crash into the Sanford building. The man remained on scene and was cooperative with officers. No one was injured during the crash. The…

Local healthcare providers prepare for flu season and COVID-19 pandemic to coincide

A Sanford Health infectious disease specialist says getting your flu shot is more important this year than ever

FARGO, N.D. — Medical workers are concerned over the flu season and the coronavirus pandemic merging this fall. Just like most healthcare providers across the country, Sanford Health in Fargo is in preparation mode. “We ramp up our testing supplies and we are rolling out a massive campaign for early influenza vaccination so we can have most people, as many…

South Dakota-based Sanford Health plans Grand Forks clinic

It is slated for opening in spring 2021.

GRAND FORKS, N.D. (AP) — Sanford Health is opening a new clinic in Grand Forks. The organization said Tuesday it plans to builds a 22,000 square-foot facility in the south part of Grand Forks that will have space for 15 primary care and specialty care providers. It is slated for opening in spring 2021. Sanford has operated clinics in East…

Surviving a Stroke: Time Is of the Essence

Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, according to the CDC

DILWORTH, Minn. — In just a matter of moments, an ordinary summer day for John Schmitt of Dilworth turned into a nightmare. “I couldn’t talk, I couldn’t move my arms — or my right arm, I couldn’t move that,” he said, describing what his family told him about the incident. He and his neighbor Dick Schroeder were chopping and stacking…

Healthcare workers may be among first to get coronavirus vaccine

Sanford says they've begun initial planning of what a mass vaccine roll out in North Dakota might look like.

FARGO, ND – New vaccines for COVID-19 are being acquired by the U.S. Government for wide spread distribution, just as soon as they can finish Phase 3 trials. The government is planning to distribute 100 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer some time in late 2020. The vaccine must pass Phase 3 trials. According to Sanford, those trials…