
Altru is deeply committed to the healthcare of the Devils Lake region, now and into the future.
We have invested 20 million dollars in our clinic to date and have signed a letter of intent to purchase fifty acres of land for a future hospital facility. We, especially the team of physicians and staff at Altru Clinic in Devils Lake, are committed to this community and intend to remain for the long term.
In addition to the long-range plans for hospital services, Altru has an immediate focus on expanding and enhancing outpatient services along with needed specialty coverage. Plans for a 12-bed dialysis center are in process and needed imaging services will be incorporated into Altru Clinic in Devils Lake. Other key areas of focus include women’s services, orthopedics, oncology, cardiology and pharmacy.
Altru will continue to collaborate with local and regional leaders to envision the direction of healthcare in Devils Lake now and into the future. Altru’s priority is ensuring the specific needs of the residents of the Lake Region are met, and that the community has a strong voice in their healthcare. Our regional legacy is a testament to that commitment for over 20 years.
A community-led, Altru-managed hospital is the ideal choice for the Devils Lake community. In this model, 100 percent of the current hospital and clinic staff would retain their jobs, the community would own their healthcare decisions and the funds raised by the hospital would remain local. Care between the hospital, clinic and specialized care needs then remain part of a unified system managed by Altru.
Altru feels strongly this opportunity is best addressed with a commitment to a unified care model. Key attributes of a unified care model include:
The future of the hospital is imperative to the success of Devils Lake’s healthcare and economy. We believe the Devils Lake community will be best served by local, North Dakota ownership. Local ownership means:
We are seeking the community’s support to pursue this healthcare future in Devils Lake. Healthcare is a cornerstone of any community and impacts not only the health of its residents, but also the vibrancy of the community itself. A locally owned, integrated health system ensures our residents can access the world-class care they deserve right in their community, well into the future.
When Jan Randall had a hamstring injury in March of 2019, he knew he wanted to be taken care of at Altru. “I had a fall, and I tore my hamstring about ...
Continue ReadingHere, care means something more than just care. It’s about looking at our community as an extension of ourselves and treating it as such. It’s what ...
Continue ReadingStephanie Foughty, MD , first became interested in obstetrics—the branch of medicine that focuses on pregnancy and childbirth — during her third year ...
Continue Reading