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First Patient Treated at Altru Hospital with New, Minimally Invasive Technology to Help Control High Blood Pressure

The Blood Pressure Procedure Calms Overactive Nerves That Can Elevate Blood Pressure Grand Forks, N.D. – …
Jan 27, 2026

CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System Sign Letter of Intent

Bismarck, N.D. - CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System have signed a non-binding letter of intent to exp…
Jan 22, 2026

Altru Health System First in North Dakota to Earn Certified Blue Zones Worksite® Status

Organization Demonstrates Well-Being Leadership for Employees and CommunityGrand Forks, N.D. - Altru Health Sy…
Jan 16, 2026

Stephanie Foughty, MD Selected as Medical Director of Altru Hospital Devils Lake and Altru Clinic Devils Lake

Grand Forks, N.D. - Altru is pleased to announce that Stephanie Foughty, MD, has been selected as Medical Dire…
Jan 16, 2026

Pathology Doctor Named Physician of the Quarter

Dr. Heidi Jess of Altru’s Pathology Department has been selected as Physician of the Quarter. Dr. Jess was nom…
Jan 7, 2026

Altru NP in Neurology Named Provider of the Quarter

Altru is proud to recognize LeAnne Kilzer, FNP-C, nurse practitioner in Neurology, as its Provider of the Quar…
Dec 29, 2025

Altru Implements Visitor Restrictions Due to Increase in Influenza A Cases

Grand Forks, N.D. - At Altru, the safety of patients, staff, and the community remains the toppriority. Due to…
Dec 29, 2025

Altru Announces Holiday Hours in Observance of the Winter Holidays

Grand Forks, N.D. – Altru will adjust hours and close clinics, outpatient and retail services on December 24, …
Dec 19, 2025

Altru Weather-Related Announcements for Thursday, December 18

Grand Forks, N.D. - Out of caution for the impacts of the winter storm today, Altru will close all clinics inc…
Dec 18, 2025

CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System Announce Transition of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru

Grand Forks, N.D. - CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System today announced the transition of ownership of…
Dec 17, 2025

Altru Earns ACR Ultrasound Accreditation

Grand Forks, N.D. – Altru has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of a…
Dec 16, 2025

Altru Announces Top Baby Names of 2025

Grand Forks, N.D. – Altru is delighted to share this year’s most popular baby names, based on the beautiful ne…
Dec 12, 2025