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Altru Nurse Advice Line Available for Suspected Measles Cases

Dedicated 24/7 Support for Patients in Need As measles cases have become present in North Dakota, Altru e…
Feb 13, 2026

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

Update on Altru’s New Hospital Project

Grand Forks, N.D. – Altru, PCL / Community, a joint venture, JLG Architects and HPLEX are excited to report th…
Dec 22, 2021

Altru Health System’s Erin Murray, NP, Named Provider of the Quarter

Grand Forks, N.D. — Altru Health System is pleased to announce Erin Murray, NP has been awarded the ‘Provider …
Dec 14, 2021

Supporting Our Veterans: Altru Nurse Provides Compassionate Care to Air Force Veteran After a Devastating Diagnosis

Grand Forks, N.D. – Kaytlin Trontvedt, RN, a nurse at Altru Health System, is being honored with The DAISY Awa…
Dec 13, 2021

Three Exceptional Altru Nurses Receive Legendary Nurse Awards

Grand Forks, N.D. — The North Dakota Center for Nursing has announced the 2021 class of Legendary Nurse Award …
Dec 10, 2021

Altru Employee Creates Technology for Use During COVID-19 Vaccine Administration

 Altru’s Innovation Attracts Interest from the CDC Grand Forks, N.D…
Dec 9, 2021

Altru’s Derek Goebel Receives ’40 Under 40’ Recognition

Grand Forks, N.D. — Derek Goebel, Altru’s director of finance and supply chain, has been named to Prairie Busi…
Dec 6, 2021