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Altru has been named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals. Newsweek has partnered with The Leapfrog Group to recognize facilities that have provided excellent care to mothers, newborns and their families. Altru is the only hospital in North Dakota, Minnesota or South Dakota to earn this recognition. Verified by the 2019 Leapfrog […]
Hot summer days have contributed to 53 child deaths last year in the United States as a result of heatstroke, which can happen when kids are unattended in cars. The four Safe Kids coalitions found in North Dakota (Bismarck-Mandan, Fargo-Moorhead, Grand Forks and Minot) remind caregivers to never leave children alone in a vehicle, and
Crookston and area citizens donated 595 masks at the Crookston Fire Hall on Saturday as part of the Minnesota Statewide Mask Drive to provide masks to congregate facilities and those on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. The masks donated at the Crookston Fire Hall will be shared with the Villa St. Vincent, The
Altru has established a COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Screening Hotline, 701-780-6358, that is now open 24/7. Patients are asked to call this number prior to visiting an Altru location if they meet the following guidelines: Experiencing symptoms, which includes fever or signs of respiratory illness, such as cough or shortness of breath And have had close-exposure to persons with confirmed COVID-19
The Crookston Area Chamber Ambassadors recently made stops to congratulate the new leaders at both the Care and Share, and Northern Sky Bank. Alexa Dixon is the new Executive Director for the Care and Share. And Adam Maruska was recently promoted to President of Northern Sky Bank. The Crookston Area Chamber congratulates both Dixon and
Altru Health System is offering flu shot clinics to make getting vaccinated convenient and to reduce the spread of influenza. Altru recommends influenza vaccinations for all persons six months and older per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. Altru walk-in flu shot clinics include the following dates and times: Altru Clinic in Erskine
