Altru Health System strives to achieve optimum health for all residents
in our region, which includes 200,000 residents of northeast North Dakota
and northwest Minnesota. Altru has developed a cohesive network of health
care resources to bring high quality, specialized health care services
to local residents.
Through our collaborative relationship with 15 critical access hospitals,
regional clinics, regional long term care centers and rural health clinics,
we provide patients and medical providers access to direct patient services,
support technology, contracted services and professional education opportunities.
For more information about Altru's Regional Services, please call
701.780.5176.
Emergency Medical Services and Training
Altru's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff takes pride in delivering
quality service to our residents, whether they require emergency, urgent
or elective cares.
Altru Telemedicine connects rural patients with providers in a variety of specialties. Telemedicine
consults improve patient outcomes and expand services throughout the region,
as well as reduce travel.
The technology presents a secure, live video and audio connection between
a patient at their hometown clinic or hospital and a specialist at Altru
Health System.
Rehabilitation Therapy Services
Serving rural patients on an outpatient basis and in regional health care
facilities,
Altru's Regional Therapy Services team uses a comprehensive approach to treat patients of all ages and needs.
Our physical, occupational and speech therapists work closely with the
patient's physician, family and other team members to develop the most
effective rehabilitation program possible.
We provide preventative services and comprehensive work injury management
services for workplaces across the region. These services are provided by
Altru's Regional Therapy Services.
Services include:
Workability assessments
Work conditioning/hardening
Ergonomic consulting
On-site job analysis
Individualized annual training
Development of work safety programs
Post offer screens customized to business requirements
