Altru Health System

09/26/2025

This morning at Wake Up to UND, Altru President Dr. Joshua Deere joined UND President Andrew Armacost, Dr. Marjorie Jenkins, and UND medical student Abby Lund Da Costa to share the importance of partnership in preparing the next generation of health care providers.

Together, Altru and UND are creating opportunities to train future physicians and expand rural health care across North Dakota. 💚

09/26/2025

🎉 What a parade! 🎉

Altru was proud to roll through UND’s Homecoming Parade last week with our very own float. From waving to the crowd to celebrating alongside the Fighting Hawks, it was a joy to be part of such a spirited community tradition.

Thanks to everyone who cheered us on. We loved seeing so many friendly faces!💚

09/25/2025

👶🖐️ Is your child complaining of mouth pain, running a fever, or breaking out in blisters on their hands or feet? It could be Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease — a common, contagious viral illness especially among young children.

🔍 Read our latest blog to learn what to watch for, how to care for them, and when it’s time to seek care.

Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common illness in young children, especially during the late summer and fall months. While it can sound concerning

09/24/2025

✨ What gives you hope? ✨

We asked people this simple but powerful question. Their answers remind us that hope is everywhere - sometimes in small moments and sometimes in the people we love most. 💚

If you’re struggling, please know you are not alone. Help is always available.

Call Altru Behavioral Health at 701.780.6697 or visit altru.org/behavioral-health. Call or text 988 for immediate support.

👉 Watch the video and reflect: What gives YOU hope? Share your answer in the comments.

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09/23/2025

🧠 Sometimes you just know something feels “off”—but you can’t quite explain why. Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Evan Sconce, shares why those feelings matter and why it’s important to listen to them.

You don’t need to have all the answers before reaching out. If something doesn’t feel right, we’re here to help you find clarity and support. 💚

09/19/2025

🌟 Art that heals is on display in our new hospital! 🌟

We’re grateful to University of North Dakota alum Casey Opstad (’00) for bringing North Dakota’s seasons to life in a 31-panel mural now on display. Featuring collaborations with local and UND alumni artists, the Altru Art Collection celebrates our community, landscapes, and shared stories.

Read more in the University of North Dakota Alumni Association and Foundation’s latest blog.

UND alum Casey Opstad, ’00, captures North Dakota’s landscapes and memories in “Seasons,” a 31-panel Altru Hospital mural offering beauty, reflection, and a sense of healing.

09/17/2025

Get hurt today? Get seen today!

Walk-in care at Altru Express Injury Clinic, 4400 S. Washington St. (Mon–Fri, 8–5). You can also book a same-day appointment for Altru Orthopedics & Sports Medicine by calling 701.732.7700.

⏰ After hours? Our Family Medicine Express Clinic is open daily until 7 p.m. — same location, Door SWC-18.

👉 Quick relief, right when you need it.

Learn more » https://bit.ly/47pFz8Z

We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care for every patient. We offer many cutting-edge orthopedic treatments to get you back to the active lif...

09/16/2025

Our very own Margot Miller, FNP-C, family nurse practitioner with Altru Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, was recently profiled in the WCHA Alumni Spotlight. Listen to how Margot’s experience in the WCHA set her up for her career and for life!

09/13/2025

🎖️ Altru is proud to stand with our heroes! 🎖️

This week, we officially became an ND Cares Business Partner, joining a statewide initiative dedicated to supporting Service Members, Veterans, Families, and Survivors (SMVFS).

Together, we’re building a stronger and more supportive community.

Learn about becoming a member of our team » altru.org/careers

09/11/2025

Altru was honored to be part of the Women Warriors Wonder Wall celebration recently. 💚

Founder, Chaplain 1LT Anna Eickenbrock recognized two of our own — veterans and Altru team members, Lacey Burdick, Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician, and Angie Zafke, Clinical Nurse Educator. We are grateful for their service to our country and for the care and compassion they share with our patients every day.

Altru is proud to support and celebrate the veterans in our community. 🇺🇸

09/10/2025

✨ From a childhood injury in Jamaica to advanced training in Detroit and Toronto, Dr. Hector Campbell’s journey to medicine has always been rooted in compassion and purpose.

Today, as a Plastic Surgeon at Truyu Aesthetic Center, he helps patients heal, restore function, and feel whole again — whether through reconstructive care, repairing injuries, or life-changing cosmetic procedures.

Read more about Dr. Campbell’s inspiring story 👉 https://www.altru.org/blog/2025/september/get-to-know-dr-hector-campbell-physician-at-truyu

From a childhood injury that sparked his dream of becoming a doctor to advanced training across Jamaica, Detroit, and Toronto, Dr. Hector Campbell’s journey to

09/09/2025

💚 At Altru, our strength comes from our people. From tug-o-war competitions at our Summer Social to working side-by-side to make a difference for patients, colleagues, and our community, our team knows how to work hard and have fun.

We’re honored to be named one of Prairie Business magazine’s 2025 50 Best Places to Work, and it’s all thanks to our amazing employees across Northeastern North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota. 👏

See our open positions at altru.org/careers