Sanford Health Oakes Clinic

11/23/2025

Birth rates for people in their 30s are at their highest in decades. But after age 35, what providers call “advanced maternal age,” there can be increased risks during pregnancy, including miscarriage, birth defects, high blood pressure and more.

The good news? With prenatal care and support from a health care team trained in high-risk pregnancies, many people have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.

Learn more:

After age 35, women may be at higher risk for pregnancy complications. Good prenatal care can help you have a healthy pregnancy and baby.

11/21/2025

Did you know that most of the Sanford AirMed pilots are military veterans?

Many of them connect with the sense of service and mission.

"We're taking some of the best clinicians in the world to those patients and bringing them back, and our job is to do that safely. So it's an extraordinary fulfilling mission," said Kerry Berg, Sanford rotor wing manager.

Read about one AirMed pilot's extraordinary 50-year-career:

Helicopter pilot Gary Dykstra flew patients for Sanford AirMed following a long career as a U.S. Army officer and pilot.

11/21/2025

As the kids are dreaming up their wish lists this holiday season, be sure you’re checking it twice for safety.

Here are four ways to double check that you’re giving age-appropriate gifts to the youngest people in your life.

11/21/2025

Getting a flu vaccine each fall is the best way to prevent a serious case of the flu. The flu vaccine can lower your risk of severe illness and complications that may require a hospital stay.

Schedule a flu vaccine visit on My Sanford Chart: https://san.fo/4pldKEE

Annual flu vaccines are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older.

11/21/2025

We love a good Thanksgiving meal, but the meals don’t always love us back.

By making a few simple switches during your meal prep, you can make your food healthier this holiday without sacrificing the homemade flavor you’ve come to know and love.

11/20/2025

As part of National Rural Health Day, multiple Sanford Health locations have been recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in quality, outcomes and patient perspective.

Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes, and/or patient perspective. The awards are based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®, the industry's most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance.

Read the full list of Sanford Health medical centers awarded below:

11/20/2025

When Ashley Bott, a marketing business partner at Sanford Health, planned out her “road map” for life, she knew the team at Sanford Health would be along for the journey.

From fertility and pregnancy care to labor and delivery services, Bott relied on coordinated care across multiple teams to help her and her husband become parents.

Read more: https://san.fo/3WYvNV9

11/20/2025

As the largest rural health system in the United States, Sanford Health serves over 2 million patients and over 400,000 health plan members across 320,000 square miles. With dozens of rural hospitals and clinics spanning multiple states, our teams ensure patients can receive high quality care, no matter where they live.

This National Rural Health Day, we're celebrating the Power of Rural and our incredible people delivering care close to home. Thank you for going above and beyond for our patients!

11/20/2025

Every parent wants to help their child stay healthy.

Pediatrician Christina daSilva answers common questions from parents about how vaccines work, safety and the childhood immunization schedule.

View FAQs:

Getting an immunization isn't fun, but those few seconds of discomfort are the best ways to protect your child from devastating diseases.

11/20/2025

Holiday gatherings are just around the corner and so is an Influenza strain called subclade K.

Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Cauwels says, "The level of influenza A and the severity of influenza A have been significantly worse than we’ve seen in years past.”

Read more: https://san.fo/43D25IU

11/19/2025

Sanford Health orthopedic surgeon, Nathan Skelley, MD, has developed an innovative technique that’s transforming hip procedures.

This breakthrough isn’t just helping patients at Sanford Health, but is shaping the future of orthopedic care everywhere.

Learn more:

Dr. Nathan Skelley helped to develop a new hip surgery procedure that other surgeons will learn through an award-winning video.

11/19/2025

Sanford Research and the Mount Marty University biotechnology program have strengthened their partnership in training the next leaders in the biotechnology industry with a $100,000 donation from Sanford Research to the biotechnology program.

"The real-world training provided by Sanford Research aligns perfectly with the program's focus on passing firsthand experience and professional networks from current industry professionals to its next generation of leaders," said Mark Brown, Ph.D., program executive director at Mount Marty University.

Learn more:

Sanford Research and Mount Marty University biotechnology have strengthened their partnership with a $100,000 donation from Sanford Research.

11/07/2025

Oakes brought the boo-tiful energy to Halloween this year! From creative costumes to candy-filled trunks, our Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat was a total treat for all ages. 🍬✨

Big thanks to everyone who joined the fun and helped make the day so memorable—your spooky spirit lit up the town!

11/07/2025

Halloween in Oakes was extra spicy this year! From paprika to cayenne, our crew brought the flavor with a full lineup of Spice Girls – and spices of all kinds!

Big thanks to everyone who dressed up and made the day festive and fun. Can’t wait to share parade and Trunk or Treat pics soon! 🌶️👻

10/29/2025

Shoutout to Oakes!

Karlie and Brianna rocked the Fargo Improvement Symposium, taking home 2nd place in the Sanford Experience category!

We’re so proud of their amazing work and excited to celebrate this accomplishment with the whole community!

10/15/2025

Congratulations to Renee and Lora, Good Catch Award winners!

The Good Catch Awards recognize staff across all Sanford regions for proactively enhancing safety and preventing harm. Honoring both clinical and non-clinical efforts, the awards highlight instances where potential harm was averted before impacting patients, residents, families, or colleagues. Winners are selected monthly from SAFE Event reports and celebrated for exemplifying SAFE skills in action. This initiative reinforces Sanford’s commitment to high reliability, fostering a culture of safety, recognition, and continuous learning while advancing our mission of delivering high-quality care.

Renee Foster, environmental services technician, Oakes Clinic
SAFE Skill: Questioning Attitude

Lora Kuchar, patient access representative, Lisbon Clinic.
SAFE Skill: Attention to Detail

10/02/2025

Join us in Oakes for Dickey County Stronger Together, a powerful day of domestic violence training and awareness featuring Lt. Mark Wynn and Jim Schmidt of the Gabby Petito Foundation. This event brings together first responders, city leaders, and community organizations to build a coordinated response to domestic violence. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and make a lasting impact.

07/23/2025

Join us at this upcoming event to learn more about what therapy is, what resources are available and what options are available via telehealth.

03/25/2025

Thank you to the Oakes Times for highlighting our new providers and services! We are excited about the services they bring to our community.

02/14/2025

In 2024 two of Sanford Health Oakes Clinic's nurses, Brianna Thielges, RN, and Karlie Sitzler, RN, attended schooling to obtain their Certified Lactation Counselor certificate (CLC). Along with this, they were able to get a grant from BCBS of ND and from ND Health and Human Services to help create a special place for mothers to utilize while breastfeeding. We are happy to announce that the Sanford Oakes Clinic is officially an infant-friendly workplace. Breastfeeding is welcome here!

12/06/2024

The "Sanford Knockouts" Relay for Life team is having a bake and craft sale on Monday, December 16th, at the Sanford clinic in Oakes, ND. They will have many sweet treats and handmade crafts donated by local Sanford staff and community members.

05/27/2023

I have seen a few orphan petunias but has anyone seen a “ sidewalk strawberry “?