(MINOT, ND) – Dr. Dawn Mattern already serves as team physician for Minot State University any many area high schools. She soon may be adding ‘ski and snowboard doctor’ to…
View MoreTrinity Health Expands Cardiology Team with Addition of Four Distinguished Heart Surgeons
Trinity Health is excited to announce the addition of four board-certified cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons to our expanded cardiology team. The unique perspective and skills that each member brings to…
View MoreNurse Practitioner Joins Cardiothoracic Team
Kevin Clemans, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, a board-certified nurse practitioner, has joined our cardiothoracic surgery team. He works with surgeons and other clinicians to provide expert care to patients before, during,…
View MoreTrinity Health Expands Orthopedic Team
Trinity Health has expanded its team of orthopedic surgeons to enhance its expertise in the areas of joint replacement and problems involving the upper extremity. Dr. Brent Knudson is a…
View MoreCardiologist Joins Heart Team
Cardiologist Ahmad Daraghmeh, MD, FACC, has joined Trinity Health as a member of its cardiovascular team. He provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment to patients with the full range of cardiovascular…
View MoreTrinity Health Strengthens Physician Services Team
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Buffie L. Salo, MHA, a healthcare executive with over 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, has joined Trinity’s senior leadership team. Salo will…
View MorePeterson Joins CancerCare Team
Brandi Peterson, FNP-C, a board-certified nurse practitioner, has joined Trinity Health’s cancer team at the Trinity CancerCare Center. A Bismarck native, she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from…
View MoreTrinity Strengthens Leadership Team
Elliot Leinen, a graduate of North Dakota State University with a master’s in Business Administration, has been named associate director of decision support for Trinity Health. He has worked at…
View MoreDiagnostic Radiologist Joins Imaging Team
Trinity Health has announced the addition of Nana Appiawiah, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Appiawiah is a board-certified diagnostic radiologist, fellowship trained in neuroradiology, a subspecialty focused on abnormalities…
View MoreNurse Practitioner Joins Pediatric Team
Melissa Andreasen, MSN, FNP-C, has joined Trinity Health as a pediatric nurse practitioner. She is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is well-qualified to provide compassionate,…
View MoreDr. Arya Joins Emergency/Trauma Team
Dr. Indra Arya has joined Trinity Health in the specialty of emergency medicine. He earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from Avalon University School of Medicine in Netherland Antilles and…
View MoreAnnual ServiceFIRST Awards Ceremony
Trinity Health recently held its annual ServiceFIRST Awards Ceremony which celebrates employees, nominated by their peers, for outstanding effort and excellence in four categories. The ceremony is hosted by the…
View MoreOncologist Joins Trinity’s CancerCare Team
Moayed Ibrahim, MD, a medical oncology and hematology specialist, has joined Trinity Health’s cancer care team. He provides care to cancer patients using anti-cancer therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and…
View MoreHelping Hospice
In palliative care, specialized medical care for people living with serious illnesses is provided by a team of palliative physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and others. Team members…
View MoreWhen an Exciting Trip Home Turns Into a Traumatic Event
Lending a helping hand on the family ranch in Watford City was always a joyful experience for Tel Sorenson. Being around animals in his early years and developing a passion…
View MoreLego Leaguers Advance Competition with ER Entrance Reboot
A team of Minot middle-school students hope their ideas will help ease congestion at Trinity Health’s emergency hospital entrance. Short of that, they’ve strengthened the case for Trinity’s new healthcare…
View MoreEducation and Compassion Help John MacMartin Face His Heart Diagnosis
Prioritizing his health and self-care was always important for John MacMartin. Every year, he would have a check-up every six months with Bruce Roach, MD, Primary Care at Trinity Health,…
View MoreAthletic Trainer to Serve Dakota College at Bottineau
Trinity Health Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the addition of Carolyn Rygg to its team of certified athletic trainers. Rygg began her new duties at the Dakota College at…
View MoreCancer Program Earns Renewed CoC Approval
Trinity Health’s cancer care program has received renewed accreditation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). The full, three-year approval follows an onsite survey by a team…
View MoreTrinity Health RehabCare Earns Three-Year CARF Accreditation
CARF International announced that Trinity Health has been accredited for a period of three years for its RehabCare Center programs. The latest accreditation continues a trend of receiving full accreditation…
View MoreMinot Takes Step Toward ‘Cardiac Ready’ Status
Minot residents and visitors will have a better chance of surviving a heart attack if an initiative currently underway gains support. A team comprised of health and emergency professionals is…
View MoreNovember is National Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of diabetes prevention, management and care, and the dedicated professionals who make a difference in the lives of…
View MoreCherishing the Memories of Loved Ones with an Evening of Remembrance
Trinity Health Home Health and Hospice hosted an Evening of Remembrance, offering support and comfort to families of hospice patients. This special gathering allowed loved ones to honor and cherish…
View MoreTrinity Health Expands Orthopedic Services
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health has expanded its team of orthopedic surgeons to enhance its expertise in the areas of sports medicine and total joint replacement. Mohammad T. Hashemi, MD,…
View MoreTrinity Health Appoints Revenue Management Director
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Priscilla Frost has rejoined its leadership team as Director of Revenue Management, previously called the Department of Revenue Integrity. Frost…
View MoreSomeone You Should Know
Pam Schestler—a native of Garrison and longtime resident of the Des Lacs-Burlington area—has served 33 years at Trinity Health’s behavioral health inpatient unit. Schestler devotes her time as a social…
View MoreMarketing Executive Joins Trinity Health
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Pam Hopkins has joined our leadership team as Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She succeeds Randy Schwan, MBA, who is retiring after…
View MoreDiabetes Journey: The Value of Education & Support
Over the past 50 years, medical advances have led to a more sophisticated understanding of the causes of Type 2 diabetes and to an abundance of new tools for managing…
View MoreSpiritual Care in a Healthcare Setting
Have you ever been in a hospital? While miracles happen there every day, so does illness, uncertainty, and even death. These times of crisis affect not only patients and their…
View MoreTrinity Welcomes Behavioral Health Providers
Trinity Health has added two providers to his Behavioral Health Services team. Bobbie Buseth, PMHNP-BC, is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a member of Trinity’s outpatient behavioral health…
View MoreSeminar Aims to Improve Patients’ Asthma Control
Trinity Health’s team of asthma specialists will host a free public seminar, “Asthma Care Today: A Pathway to Manage Asthma,” Monday, May 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Health…
View MoreSarah Rimatzki Named Coordinator of Center for Diabetes Education
(MINOT, ND)— Sarah Rimatzki, RN, BSN, a member of Trinity’s Emergency/Trauma Center team for the past three years, has been named coordinator of the Center for Diabetes Education. Sarah oversees the…
View More‘Fuel the Fight’ this Friday
This Friday (Oct. 26) Trinity Health Foundation will team up with Tesoro Dakota Square and other businesses to “Fuel the Fight” against cancer. The day-long event will feature numerous discounts…
View MoreTrinity Health Welcomes New VP/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)
Trinity Health is excited to announce that Ryan Miller, MBA, FACHE, SHRM-SCP, has joined Trinity Health as our VP/Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), effective January 20. He previously served as…
View MoreThe Ultimate Patient Guide: Everything You Need to Know About Delivering at Trinity Health
Welcoming a new life into the world is one of the most monumental experiences a family will ever share, and Trinity Health is honored to be a part of that…
View MoreDiabetes Coordinator Named
(MINOT, ND) – Sarah Rimatzki, RN, BSN, a member of Trinity’s Emergency/Trauma Center team for the past three years, has been named coordinator of the Center for Diabetes Education. Sarah…
View MoreTrinity Health Neurologist Changes Surname
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Bahram Kordlar, MD, a member of our Neurology team, has been naturalized as an American citizen and has subsequently changed…
View MoreTrinity Health Names Nursing Leader
Ben Anderson, MBA, BSN, RN, formerly a nurse administrator with the Mayo Clinic Health System, has joined Trinity Health’s Senior Leadership Team as Assistant VP/Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO). Anderson will…
View MorePastoral Care Hosts Workshop on Clergy Self-Care
Taking care of one’s physical, spiritual and emotional health is part of being a good pastor. Yet too many pastors give self-care a low priority when it comes to balancing…
View MoreENT Specialist Joins Trinity Health
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health is pleased to announce the addition of Robert L. Fischer, MD, to our an Ear, Nose and Throat team. Dr. Fischer is board certified in…
View MoreAudiologist Joins Trinity Health
(MINOT, ND) – Doctor of Audiology Laura E. Greer, AuD, has joined Trinity Health’s team of hearing specialists. She joins Jerrica Maxson, AuD, and Tricia Nechodom, AuD, in providing quality…
View MoreBreast Cancer Soon Will Have No Place to Hide
(MINOT, ND) – Members of Trinity Health’s mammography team are counting the days ëtil they’re ready to unveil the latest innovation in breast imaging technology. Trinity Health soon will introduce…
View MoreTrinity Health Designated 1,000th Stroke Center
(MINOT, ND)-The Joint Commission and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association marked an important milestone, recognizing Trinity Health as the nation’s 1,000th Certified Primary Stroke Center. At a Minot news conference,…
View MorePT/OT Therapists Earn National Distinction
Trinity Health’s Outpatient Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy team has again earned national recognition for providing services that result in positive patient outcomes. Focus On Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO), Inc., a…
View MoreTrinity Health Welcomes Cardiologist
Joseph Elliott, MD, a cardiologist fellowship trained in interventional cardiology, has joined Trinity Health’s heart team. Dr. Elliott specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases using advanced cardiac…
View MoreSquare Foot Gardening Class May 15
Trinity Health is partnering with Minot Area Team Wellness to host a class on square foot gardening. The program will be held Monday, May 15, from 4 to 5 p.m….
View MoreNeonatologist Joins Trinity Health
Trinity Health has welcomed Sashi Kuppala, MD, MS, to its care team in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Kuppala, a neonatologist, is double board certified in neonatology and…
View MoreCommunity Thank You from John M. Kutch, Trinity Health President & CEO
On behalf of Trinity Health and our entire care team, a humble thanks to all City of Minot personnel and community members who provided indispensable support transporting staff and physicians…
View MoreA Selfless, Treasured Gift
Established in 2003, National Donate Life Month is observed in April and helps encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors and honor those who saved lives through…
View MoreClinical Psychologist Joins Trinity Health
Christine O’Riley, PsyD, a board-certified clinical psychologist, has joined Trinity Health’s behavioral health team. Dr. O’Riley has 20 years of experience providing evaluation and treatment to adult patients with cognitive…
View MoreInpatient Unit Welcomes New Psychiatrist
Trinity Health welcomes Lauren Wake, DO, to our inpatient psychiatry team. Dr. Wake is specially trained to help adults of all ages manage a broad range of behavioral health problems,…
View MoreNurse Practitioner Joins Kenmare Clinic
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Faith Hope Horpestad, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, has joined our care team at Trinity Community Clinic – Kenmare. A board-certified nurse practitioner, Faith offers…
View MoreChild Psychiatrist Joins Trinity Health
Elizabeth Ohiku, MD, FAPA, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, has joined Trinity Health’s Behavioral Health Services team. Dr. Ohiku is board certified in general and child-adolescent psychiatry. She completed her…
View MorePediatric Provider Joins Williston Clinic
Joseph Stonehocker, CPNP-PC, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, has joined the primary care team at Trinity Community Clinic – Western Dakota. A member of the Williston healthcare community for the…
View MoreOphthalmologist Joins Trinity Health
Darren Hill, MD, has joined Trinity Health’s team of ophthalmologists at Trinity Regional Eyecare – Minot Center. Dr. Hill provides comprehensive medical and surgical eye care, including cataract removal, laser…
View MoreInternist Joins Trinity Health
Chandni Anand, MD, an internist with nearly 30 years of primary care experience, has joined Trinity Health’s team of providers at Health Center – Town & Country. Dr. Anand earned…
View MoreFoundation Updates: February 2020
Hospice and Palliative Care Symposium Thanks to the Bodien Endowment, Trinity Health Foundation is able to provide an annual Hospice and Palliative Care Symposium. This event is free, open to…
View MoreTeamwork at the Heart of Care: Terri Brown’s CRNA Journey
36 years ago, Terri Brown, Lead Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), began her journey at Trinity Health, working on the medical floor while attending nursing school. Upon graduating, Terri began…
View MoreFrom Curiosity to Career: How Taylor Hanna Found Her Path in Neurodiagnostics
The first time Taylor Hanna encountered her future career, she questioned what was happening. As a Certified Nursing Assistant with Trinity Health, a neurodiagnostic tech ran an electroencephalogram (EEG) on…
View MoreSanta Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Heartwarming Tradition
Every year, Jane and Bob Mosher do something special as Christmas approaches. Jane, a registered nurse at Trinity Health’s NICU, with the help of her husband Bob, spread holiday cheer…
View MoreA New Hip Helped Him Battle Ian’s Aftermath
New techniques in hip or knee replacement generally mean patients go home the same day, experience less pain and get back to normal activities sooner. But total hip recipient Curt…
View MoreTrinity Health Accredited by The Joint Commission
(MINOT, ND) – The Joint Commission (TJC) announced it has renewed accreditation for Trinity Health and its network of services, awarding Trinity the Gold Seal of Approval® for demonstrating a…
View MoreTrinity Strong: One Year Later
Dear Community and Region at Large, On this day last year, April 30, 2023, with the help of regional ambulance crews, Trinity Health’s outstanding employees, dedicated physicians and caring community…
View MoreZimmerman Named Chief Nursing Officer
(MINOT, ND)-Karen Zimmerman, RN, MSN, Director of Clinical Excellence and Patient Safety at Trinity Health, has been named the organization’s Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), effective January 1st. As CNO, Zimmerman…
View MoreWeigh 2 Change Class Receives CDC Recognition
Trinity Health’s Center for Diabetes Education’s diabetes prevention program, Weigh 2 Change, was awarded its Certificate of Full Plus Recognition from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for offering an…
View MoreTrinity Health Announces Senior Leadership Update
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Christopher M. Van Gels, a facilities manager with nearly three decades of experience in the health and aerospace fields, has joined the regional…
View MoreTherapy Car Prepares Patients for Trip Home
Getting in and out of a car is something most of us do automatically, but if you’re someone with mobility issues, entering and exiting a vehicle can be tricky. No…
View MoreFrom Dock to Doc: Supply Chain Sees Gains at New Campus
It takes a ton of materials to run a healthcare system. Making sure that those supplies, equipment and other goods are procured and delivered at the right time is the…
View MoreAthletic Trainers Prioritize Safety
Americans enjoy sports – for fun, exercise, community-building and comradery. It induces the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. From championships to catastrophic injuries, athletic trainers are present…
View MoreHealing Your Heart
In 1988, at the age of 48, my stepfather had bypass surgery for a heart attack. The evening of his attack, he had chest pains and fearing the worst, drove…
View MoreCOVID-19: Up Close and Personal
This is a health story about a virus. But this story is about much more than germs. It’s not about political agendas, government mandates, or pharmaceutical profits. It’s an intimate…
View MoreSurpassing Expectations One Task at a Time
Photo: Working his fine motor skills, Mike Honeyman wraps a gift for his son as Occupational Therapist Nicole Kutch, OTR/L, CHT, lends a hand. Not long ago, Mike Honeyman couldn’t…
View MoreTrinity Health Employees Receive Much-Deserved COVID-19 Dividend
Employees throughout Trinity Health’s care system will receive a one-time pay boost this month in recognition of their work during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. President and CEO John M. Kutch…
View MoreDr. Dawn Mattern Awarded Fellow Status
Dawn Mattern, MD, FAMSSM, a board-certified Family Practice/Sports Medicine specialist with Trinity Health, has been named a Fellow in the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM). The designation is…
View MoreFamily Birth Center Launches Breastfeeding Program
Trinity Health is using National Breastfeeding Month to announce a new program aimed at promoting breastfeeding success among moms who give birth at Trinity Hospital. Trinity’s Family Birth Center has…
View MoreTrauma Service Verified with Zero Deficiences
The Committee on Trauma of the American College of Surgeons has verified Trinity Hospital as a Level II Trauma Center following an onsite survey that found zero deficiencies. The hospital…
View MoreCDC Certifies Diabetes Prevention Program
(MINOT, ND)— Trinity Health’s Center for Diabetes Education has been given a seal of approval for its diabetes prevention program, Weigh 2 Change. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
View MoreAutism Awareness
An estimated one out of 59 children are diagnosed with autism, a term for a group of complex disorders of brain development, and the prevalence figures are growing. These disorders…
View MoreRecognizing the Signs of a Heart Attack
Do you know the signs of a heart attack? Do you know what to do if you experience them? It is important to be aware, because not knowing could lead…
View MoreA Half-Century of Dedication: Judy Myers Celebrates 50 Years at Trinity Health
When Judy Myers, Buyer in Supply Chain Management, began working at Trinity Health, it was in a part-time role doing inventory. That only lasted a few months before she returned…
View MoreSamantha Morgan Turns Passion into Purpose at Trinity Health
Towards the end of her college career, Samantha Morgan knew the career path she wanted to follow; she just needed to determine how to get there. After graduation, Samantha began…
View MoreCelebrating 50 Years of NICU Strength, Stories and Service
Fifty years ago, Trinity Health opened the doors to its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), beginning a half-century of specialized care for the region’s smallest and most vulnerable patients. Since…
View MoreTrinity Health is Nationally Recognized for its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Trinity Health is proud to announce it has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. This recognition reflects our commitment to…
View MoreTrinity Health Foundation, Trinity Health First Response Ground Reveal New Ambulance
Thanks to various donations from donors and community partners, Trinity Health Foundation was able to purchase a new ambulance for Trinity Health’s First Response Ground team, which will significantly impact…
View MoreTrinity Health Adds Palliative Medicine Program
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health has expanded its continuum of care at Trinity Hospital, adding Palliative Medicine to its scope of services. Palliative Medicine is a program of specialized medical…
View MoreFargo Couple Finds Home at Trinity After Baby’s Early Arrival
It was supposed to be a two-day business trip for a Fargo couple. Clayton Cottman and his fiancé Jania (Nia) Thomas of Fargo made their way to Minot to join…
View MoreëHealthy Hearts Dayí Scheduled September 12
(MINOT, ND) – The Trinity Health Auxiliary has declared May 22nd Healthy Hearts Day, with two events planned to help people live heart healthier lives. A Brunch Symposium will begin…
View MoreTown & Country Credit Union Opens Trinity Health Branch
Announces Funding for Pediatric Sensory Center Children with a broad range of developmental disabilities will receive enhanced therapeutic care thanks to a generous gift from Town & Country Credit Union…
View MoreTrinity Health Recertified as Primary Stroke Center
Trinity Health is proud to announce it has been recertified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, a global leader in promoting safety and quality in healthcare. Trinity…
View MoreRobyn Gust Named N.D. Athletic Trainer of the Year
(MINOT, ND) – Robyn Gust, MS, LATC, manager of Trinity Health’s Sports Medicine Department, has been named North Dakota Athletic Trainer of the Year by the North Dakota Athletic Trainers…
View MoreChief Nursing Officer Barbra Brown Retires
(MINOT, ND)-Barbra Brown, Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) with Trinity Health, has announced she is retiring after 40 years in healthcare. Brown has served as…
View MoreTrinity Physicians Receive Top Honors
(MINOT, ND)-Trinity Health has bestowed its highest honor on two members of its medical staff. Paul Olson, MD, and Rajiv Bartaula MD, are the first doctors to receive Trinity’s newly…
View MoreStained Glass Adds Sublimity and Grace to Chapel
From the moment it opened, the Lynn and Denise Billadeau Chapel within the atrium of the new Trinity Health Healthcare Campus and Medical District stirred the imagination with its multiple…
View MoreTrinity Hospital Named Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care
(MINOT, ND)Trinity Hospital has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue…
View MoreHow To Cope With Stress and Alcohol Situations During the Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for people to be near family; for some it may be the only time in the entire year that loved ones get together. This…
View MoreKidney Dialysis Unit Moves to New Campus
Trinity Health has moved its Kidney Dialysis Unit (KDU) to the new Healthcare Campus and Medical District. The move follows an onsite inspection, which verified the unit’s compliance with health…
View MoreTrinity Health Sports Medicine Promotes Athletic Partnerships
Damar Hamlin, a 24-year-old Buffalo Bills safety, went into cardiac arrest on the field in Cincinnati after taking a hit during the Jan. 2 game. Hamlin immediately collapsed upon standing,…
View MoreTrinity Sleep Center Achieves Reaccreditation
Trinity Health Sleep Center successfully completed reaccreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), a distinction that will continue through April 13, 2027. The AASM sets standards and promotes…
View MoreEmergency Planning Saves Lives of Athletes
The 2013 Boston Marathon bombing may have generated more emergency action plans among sports teams than any event before or since. But 10 years later it’s fair to ask, are…
View MorePhysical Therapy for Pain Management
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek healthcare, and most reach to opioids for relief. For many, the risks associated with opioids outweigh the benefits. Potential side…
View MoreFocus on the Family
Families are not important things; they are everything. That’s why the third floor of the new Trinity Hospital will be devoted solely to Women and Children’s services. It is where…
View MoreDear Minot Community and the Region-at-Large
Dear Minot Community and the Region-at-Large: Thank you for following along with our series of letters that address the new Trinity Health healthcare campus and medical district. In this second…
View MoreServing Unmet Needs, Here and Abroad
Jewel Sandy, MD, is a woman on a mission. Literally. Sandy, an ophthalmologist at Trinity Health Western Dakota, Williston, traveled to Sierra Leone in March and led a team of…
View More2022: The Year to Focus on You
It’s the time of year when many people decide that they want to change their lives in a positive way. Whether it be something as simple as eating more fruits…
View MoreBreaking Down Midwifery Myths
Despite growing in popularity in recent years, midwifery is still a largely misunderstood profession. Thanks in part to centuries-old misunderstandings, midwifery often falls victim to these common myths. MYTH: Midwives…
View MoreSpeech Disorders Can Happen at Any Age
Speech disorders can happen to anyone, young or old. According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), both children and adults can develop speech and language disorders – when a person…
View MoreHealthcare Campus Interiors Take Shape
From the outside, Trinity Health’s future hospital and medical complex looks nearly complete. The enclosed multi-story structure towers silently above the frozen landscape. But inside, crews are hard at work…
View MoreAthletic Training Pros Add Depth of Experience
Ask an athletic trainer what is the best part of their job and they’ll jokingly say, “the hours.” That’s because athletic trainers are known for their grueling schedules. Thankfully, that…
View MoreTrinity Health Issues Call for 3D Masks, Face Shields
Trinity Health is reaching out to anyone with a 3D printer to shore up supplies of medical face masks and face shields. Medical facilities across the country are scrambling to…
View MoreIncident Command Managing COVID-19 Outbreak
As COVID-19 continues its course in North Dakota, Trinity Health has been focused and strategic in its response. The health system has been operating under its Incident Command structure since…
View MoreNurse Practitioners Join Trinity Health
Trinity Health has added two providers to its medical staff in the specialties of pediatrics and behavioral health. Kayla Bubach, FNP-C, is a family nurse practitioner and a member of…
View MoreTrinity Health Honored for Support of Nursing Education
The North Dakota Association for Career and Technical Education (NDACTE) has recognized Trinity Health for its support of nursing education in the region. NDACTE presented Trinity Health with its Impact…
View MoreHeeding Warning Signs Crucial to Avoid a Heart Attack
Analene Torgerson had every reason to ignore the discomfort in her chest. As co-owner of Lund’s Landing Resort, she and her husband, Jim, were focused on getting ready for the…
View MoreDAISY and BEE Awards
Two associates were recently honored with awards for their customer service skills and dedication to their jobs. Judy Hammer, an LPN with Family Practice at Health Center – Medical Arts,…
View MoreVisual Therapy for Stroke Patients
When one thinks about rehabilitation following a stroke, most people may think about the physical aspects, such as learning how to walk again. Or perhaps it is speech related, learning…
View MoreLearn About Square Foot Gardening
Trinity Health Diabetes Education and Nutrition Services will host a class on square foot gardening Thursday, May 16, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Trinity Health Community Conference Room…
View MoreAuxiliary Sets May Fundraising Events
The Trinity Health Auxiliary has scheduled three fundraising events in May as part of its Healthy Hearts initiative. On May 11, a Yoga and Mimosa Brunch party will be held…
View MoreDr. Mattern to Lead ‘Doc Walk’
Dr. Dawn Mattern, a Sports Medicine physician with Trinity Health, invites the public to join her and other physicians for the 11th annual “Doc Walk” Wednesday, May 8, at 6:30…
View MoreGiving the Gift of…
Organ Donation Can Help Many There are 113,785 people in the United States – 3,369 of them in the North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota tri-state area – awaiting a…
View MoreTrinity Health Staff Receive Awards
Two members of the Trinity Health staff have received internal awards for their customer service. Deb Allard, LPN, with Trinity Health’s Orthopedic clinic, received the DAISY award, an award designated…
View MoreThe Growing Role of Midwives
The idea of a midwife may sound a bit old-fashioned. In fact, it may even conjure up thoughts of pioneer days, when a man might have gone to fetch a…
View MoreTrinity Health Associates Receive Eagle Award
Three associates with Trinity Health recently received the Minot Area Chamber of Commerce’s Eagle Award for Excellent Customer Service. Aaron Albers, DPM, a podiatrist with Trinity Health’s Foot & Ankle…
View MoreDr. Sather Earns Business Degree
Trinity Health Chief of Medical Staff Jeffrey Sather, MD, MBA, FACEP, recently earned a Master of Business Administration from Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He…
View MoreMeet Our Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
Kimberly Waswick has been named Volunteer Coordinator for Trinity Health Hospice. She’s responsible for recruiting, training, selecting, and coordinating volunteers to assist with hospice, which is a special form of…
View MoreSpared the Separation
Since the day he was born, Jeff Dick of Bismarck has had a congenital deformity where the smaller (pinky) toe overlaps the toe next to it. “A lot of…
View MoreExpanding Primary Care Access
(MINOT, ND)—Trinity Health has expanded primary care access at clinics in Minot, New Town, and Kenmare. Sally Eberle, FNP-C, Renee Harju, FNP-C, and Kayla Thomas, FNP-C, have all joined Trinity’s…
View MoreCity Honors Lifesaving Efforts
The Minot City Council took time out of its regular meeting yesterday to recognize EMS staff involved in saving the life of a 21-year-old woman who went into cardiac arrest…
View More‘Fuel the Fight’ Winner Collects Prize
“Free gas for a year” was a coveted prize at the First Annual Fuel the Fight cancer fundraiser held October 26 at Tesoro Dakota Square. On November 2, prize sponsor…
View MoreCatch Lung Cancer Early
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer kills more people annually than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. In 2018, the American Cancer Society expects 234,030 new cases of…
View MoreAccessible Exercise: The Result of Community Collaboration
It’s been seven years since a motorcycle accident took the use of his legs and suspended a promising athletic future, but Ben Johnson of Minot is still making the world…
View MoreBeing Aware of Breast Cancer
In 2017, about 9,700 mammograms were performed throughout Trinity Health. In August 2017, Cary Hutchins of Williston went in for her mammogram — her first, in fact — at Trinity…
View MoreTrinity Health Celebrates Future Regional Health Facility with ‘Breaking More Ground’ Event
(MINOT, ND)—Citing the importance of healthcare to the personal and economic well-being of North Dakotans, Trinity Health today hosted a “Breaking More Ground” event to celebrate ongoing construction of its…
View MoreTrinity Health Enhances Animal Care with Ultrasound Equipment Donation to Roosevelt Park Zoo
Trinity Health is proud to announce its donation of ultrasound equipment to Roosevelt Park Zoo. Thanks to a generous grant from the Helmsley Charitable Trust, which allowed Trinity Health to…
View MoreThe Art of Understanding: Psychologist Uses Illustrations to Visualize Subjective Experiences
The human mind is very complex and can’t be fully understood through words alone. Adam MacKenzie, PhD, psychologist at Trinity Health Riverside, spends his days helping people navigate the complexities of…
View MoreBuilding Hope Women’s Golf Tournament and Chopper Drop to Take Place in June
Trinity Health Foundation is excited to announce that its 27th annual Building Hope Women’s Golf Tournament and the 3rd annual Chopper Drop will be held on June 9, 2025, at…
View MoreDarla Miller Named Trinity Health Foundation Manager
Trinity Health Foundation is excited to announce that Darla Miller has been named Foundation Manager. As Foundation Manager, Miller will oversee the daily operations, fundraising efforts, donor relations, grant opportunities…
View MorePediatric Therapy Gym Now Open at Trinity Health West
Thanks to a generous gift from Town & Country Credit Union and Trinity Health Foundation, children with a broad range of developmental disabilities will receive enhanced therapeutic care with the…
View MoreTenley Johnson’s Health Journey led to a Peaceful Life
Tenley Johnson bravely fought breast cancer for many years. When she was initially diagnosed in 1991, she had a double mastectomy and underwent chemotherapy for several months. After things were…
View MoreTrinity Auxiliary Schedules ëHealthy Hearts Dayí Events
(MINOT, ND) – The Trinity Health Auxiliary has scheduled a pair of events May 21st as part of its annual Healthy Hearts Day. The day begins with a Brunch Symposium…
View MoreMarch Observance Celebrates the Role of Athletic Trainers
(MINOT, ND) – An exhibit celebrating the role of athletic trainers in the healthcare system will be on display at Minot sports and healthcare venues during the month of March….
View MoreTrinity Health Bond Offering A Success
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health officials say a recent pricing and bond sale of more than $350 million tax-exempt revenue bonds (2017C Bonds) has ended with unqualified success. The bonds…
View MoreHippotherapy Helps Children of the Minot Area Take a STEP in the Right Direction
In 1993, Nancy Gasmann, Physical Therapy Manager with Trinity Health who recently celebrated 40 years with the organization, helped initiate the hippotherapy program at the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch….
View MoreNurse Named OR Manager
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health has named Kim Rosencrans, RN, BSN, Operating Room Manager for the Surgery Department, succeeding longtime manager Jane Nelson, RN, CNOR. Rosencrans will oversee the daily…
View MoreSports Medicine Shares Protocols for Injured Athletes
(MINOT, ND) – Guidelines for providing pre-hospital care to injured athletes have evolved in recent years, and Trinity Sports Medicine is taking steps to make sure the new standards are…
View MoreFirstCare Walk-In Clinic Opens Today
(MINOT, ND) – Calling it a new day in same-day medicine, Trinity Health opened a walk-in clinic today at Health Center – Medical Arts called FirstCare Walk-In Clinic. FirstCare provides…
View MoreFair Exhibit To Focus on Neurosurgery, Heart Care
(MINOT, ND) – People at this year’s North Dakota State Fair will have a chance to learn about the latest innovations in heart care and neurosurgery. Trinity Health is using…
View MoreTrinity Health Earns Award for Heart Attack Care
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health has been recognized by the American Heart Association for exceptional performance in caring for people with STEMI heart attacks ñ the kind caused by a…
View MoreTrinity Health Offers New Service Called Well Care
It’s common when talking about healthcare providers to use terms like primary care and specialty care. Roughly speaking, a primary care provider – whether a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician…
View MoreHospital/Medical Complex Proceeding On Schedule
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health continues to move forward with plans to build a new hospital and medical campus in southwest Minot. Yates-Northwest Contracting, a joint venture, has been selected…
View MoreMental Health Awareness Month
May is mental health awareness month and has been recognized across the United States since its inception in 1949. The month focuses on promoting mental health resources and at Trinity…
View MoreëHealthy Hearts Dayí Scheduled September 12
(MINOT, ND) – The Trinity Health Auxiliary has proclaimed September 12th Healthy Hearts Day, with two events planned to help people live a heart healthy lifestyle. A Brunch Symposium will…
View MorePathogens Won’t Have a Chance With Germ-Zapping Robot
(MINOT, ND) – Charge of the Light Brigade is a poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, but it also serves as an apt metaphor for the latest innovation Trinity Health has…
View MoreTrinity Health Launches New Mobile App
(MINOT, ND) – Finding a medical provider and accessing health information just got easier thanks to a new mobile application recently launched by Trinity Health. The Trinity Mobile App, adapted…
View More‘Healthy Hearts Day’ Scheduled September 14
(MINOT, ND) – The Trinity Health Auxiliary has proclaimed September 14th Healthy Hearts Day, with two events planned to help people live a heart healthy lifestyle. A Brunch Symposium featuring…
View MoreTrinity Cancer Program Earns Commendation
(MINOT, ND) – The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons has awarded Trinity Health’s cancer program ‘Accreditation with Commendation’ following an on-site survey. Accreditation with Commendation…
View MoreTrinity Health Earns Award for Heart Attack Care
(MINOT, ND) – Trinity Health has been recognized by the American Heart Association for exceptional performance in caring for people with STEMI heart attacks ñ the kind caused by a…
View MoreTrinity Health Earns Surgical Quality Partner Designation
The American College of Surgeons (ACS) has designated Trinity Health an ACS Surgical Quality Partner in recognition of its commitment to maintain the highest standards in surgical care. The ACS…
View MoreTrinity Dietitians to Cook Up Healthy Recipes
(MINOT, ND)Trinity Health’s Community Education Department will celebrate American Heart Month with a free healthy cooking demonstration Tuesday, February 16. The session will get underway at 6:30 p.m. in the…
View MoreTrinity Awarded 'Blue Distinction' for Knee/Hip Replacement
(MINOT, ND)The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association in conjunction with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota has designated Trinity Hospital a Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement,…
View MoreTrinity Health Recognized for Stroke Care
Trinity Health has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke quality achievement award for performing best practices in caring for stroke patients. The Get With The…
View MoreDid you know this about PTSD?
Hello Trinity Community, I recently sat down with Marisa Jennings, MD to discuss Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) regarding common and uncommon causes, different styles of treatments and how PTSD can…
View MoreFull-Circle Moment for a Young NICU Nurse
Caitlyn Medalen has come full circle. As a newborn, she spent the first days of her life in Trinity Health’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Now, she has returned to…
View MoreHearing Aids Available Over the Counter
In October, a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule officially cleared the way for hearing aids to be sold over the counter without a prescription. Under the FDA’s regulations,…
View MoreExercise Classes Relocate to Trinity Health West
A good exercise physiologist knows that once your body gets comfortable with a fitness routine, it’s time to change things up. Building strength and endurance, avoiding injury is most successful…
View MoreMedical Building Chic but Welcoming
Construction continues in the new hospital as empty galaxies of space transform into identifiable rooms and work stations for patients, guests and employees. But in its shadow to the north,…
View MoreDear Minot Community and the Region-at-Large:
Dear Minot Community and the Region-at-Large: The completion of our healthcare campus and medical district is getting closer and you can feel the excitement growing. What started as an empty…
View MoreKnow Where to Go
Picture this: it’s a cold, windy Saturday afternoon in late November and you’ve decided today is the perfect day to hang Christmas lights on the roof of your house. As…
View MoreGynecologic Cancers: A Review
Going to the gynecologist is a trip most women never look forward to. The dreaded pelvic exam can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. It can also save your life. Pelvic exams…
View MorePSA Test for Prostate Cancer: Beleaguered but Still Useful
If you’re an over-40 male and unsure about when to begin routine prostate cancer screening, you are not alone. Confusion about the efficacy of prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood tests…
View MoreWell Child Visits Key to Healthy Children
As a parent, I’ve often wished my children came with instruction manuals. These detailed manuals would include information such as: “This child will eat these foods, is allergic to this,…
View MoreCreating a Healing Hospital Environment
The World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. What’s remarkable about this definition…
View MoreCataract Surgery a Modern Miracle
Older adults may recall a time when cataract surgery meant a hospital stay and having to wear “coke bottle” glasses. The super-thick lenses were the only means of bringing one’s…
View MoreHypertension in Men
We have heard the phrase “High blood pressure is a silent killer” so often that it’s become cliché. But did you know hypertension is a major risk factor for stroke…
View MoreBrown Named Kenmare Hospital Director
Trinity Health announces that Karen Brown, a healthcare finance professional with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field, has joined its staff as director of Kenmare Community Hospital….
View MoreWorld Class Healthcare Facility
In April 1922, representatives from churches across the region gathered at Zion Lutheran Church in Minot to organize the Trinity Hospital Association. Within weeks, ground was broken and $60,000 was…
View MoreOccupational Therapy: Putting the Fun in Functional
For most of us, our daily morning routine takes little thought. The alarm goes off, we get out of bed, plod to the bathroom, take a shower, brush our teeth,…
View MorePastors Essential Partners in Healthcare Ministry
It was another sign of life returning to normalcy. Thirty-nine clergy men and women from around the region gathered at Trinity Health Riverside March 24 for a ministry day, the…
View MoreCaring for the Caregivers
The pandemic is not over and healthcare workers are not OK. COVID-19 has profoundly impacted the world. We learned new terms and behaviors like pandemic, super spreader, herd immunity, self-isolate,…
View MoreSepielli Named Senior Facilities Director
Bruce Sepielli, a facilities manager with nearly 20 years of management experience, primarily in the healthcare sector, has been named senior director of Facilities Management for Trinity Health. Sepielli will…
View MoreAn Ideal New Year’s Resolution: Eye Exam
Looking for a New Year’s resolution that yields big benefits with minimal effort? Resolve to call Trinity Health in the New Year to make an appointment for an eye exam….
View MoreHospice Care Focuses on Quality of Life at End-of-Life
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month; this year’s theme is “It’s About How You Live.” A program specializing in end-of-life care that promotes “Living” is an intentional reminder…
View MoreDusty Zimmerman Named Foundation Director
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Dusty Zimmerman has been named Director of Trinity Health Foundation. She began her duties October 11. Zimmerman will oversee various programs administered by…
View MoreUnderstanding Mammogram Guidelines
When is a good time to get a mammogram? When you are 40? Or is it 50? And what if you have a family history? “It seems like when you…
View MoreCommunity Ambulance Earns Highest Award for Cardiac Care
Community Ambulance Service of Minot has earned the American Heart Association’s highest recognition for providing first-rate care to people with severe heart attack. CAS, a service of Trinity Health, received…
View MorePPD: When Welcoming a Baby Leads to Depression
Welcoming a new baby is a momentous time in one’s life, marked with a wide range of emotions: excitement and joy, fear and anxiety, and, occasionally, depression. While most new…
View MoreTrinity Health Elevates Visitor Restrictions Amid Delta Surge
Trinity Health will transition to tighter visitor restrictions at its hospital and clinic facilities due to a rise in the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations amid the highly transmissible…
View MoreKeeping Concussions Top of Mind
Soon school will be back in session and fall sports in full swing. As we send our student athletes back into action, coaches, parents, and athletes themselves need to keep…
View MorePreparing for Back to School: Wellness Visits
It may seem like school just ended for the summer, but it is never too early to be prepared for the next school year. In addition to the basics, such…
View MoreA Helping Hand for Hospice
Hospice care provides comprehensive and compassionate care for someone with a life-limiting illness. Trinity Health Hospice involves a team-oriented approach – including doctors, nurses, social workers, aides, and chaplains—to provide…
View MoreAltringer Receives Pharmacy Award
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Terry Altringer, PharmD, Pharmacy Clinical Supervisor, has been honored by the North Dakota Pharmacists Association with the 2021 prestigious Bowl of Hygeia Award….
View MoreTrauma Season Almost Here
The prairie crocuses are blooming, and baseball season is underway. Trauma season can’t be far behind. Spring traditionally signals the start of “trauma season,” a periodic upturn in injury cases…
View MoreDoctors Day – A Chance to Say Thank You
Each year on National Doctors Day, our country takes a moment to celebrate, and appreciate, the thousands of passionate and talented physicians throughout our nation. Amidst the fear and anxiety…
View MoreStop Sleep Apnea
Obstructive sleep apnea is a potentially serious sleep disorder. It causes breathing to repeatedly stop and start during sleep. There are several types of sleep apnea, but the most common…
View MoreHelping Hands with Hospice
Hospice care provides comprehensive and compassionate care for someone with a life-limiting illness. Trinity Health Hospice involves a team-oriented approach for medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support…
View MoreTrinity Health Holds Biggest Patient Vaccine Clinic Yet
On a busy Saturday, January 23, in Minot, Trinity Health administered COVID-19 vaccines to 924 patients in its single largest clinic to date. Since receiving the first vaccine shipment in…
View MoreKeep Cervical Cancer Screening On Your Calendar
Regular cancer screenings are still important in times of the pandemic, especially for cancers that do not generally show symptoms in their early stages. This includes cervical cancer, which does…
View MoreTrinity Moves to Moderate Visitor Restrictions
Trinity Health has adjusted visitation at Trinity Hospital, Trinity Hospital – St. Joseph’s, and all outpatient and clinic facilities, from maximum to moderate restrictions. Effective January 4, 2021, one asymptomatic…
View MoreTrinity Hospital – St. Joseph’s Strengthens Visitor Limits
Trinity Health has announced it will implement stricter limits on visitation at Trinity Hospital – St. Joseph’s, similar to restrictions put in place at Trinity Hospital last month. Effective December…
View MoreHow Diabetes Education Can Help You
If you have diabetes, you know how challenging it can be to manage. You are expected to eat a healthy and balanced diet, get plenty of physical activity, monitor your…
View MoreRadiologic Technology Program Receives Reaccreditation
The Trinity Health Radiologic Technology Program was recently reaccredited for another eight years – the maximum award possible – by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)….
View MoreChildhood Obesity is a Serious Concern
Childhood obesity is all too common in the United States, with a high prevalence among children and adolescents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the prevalence…
View MoreSafety First: Most Eye Injuries are Preventable
When it comes to keeping your eyes safe, safety glasses are the most important way to protect your peepers. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), wearing protective eyewear…
View MoreTo Prevent Suicide is to CARE
According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 48,344 Americans died by suicide and an estimated 1.4 million attempted suicide in 2018. Nationwide, it is the 10th leading cause of…
View MoreBonnie Mattern Named Human Resources Director
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Bonnie Mattern, a healthcare executive with more than 20 years of human resources management experience, has been named Director of Human Resources effective…
View MoreCommunity Ambulance Recognized for Cardiac Excellence
Community Ambulance Service of Minot has earned recognition from the American Heart Association for continued excellence in providing swift care to people experiencing a heart attack. The ambulance service recently…
View MoreHealthcare Campus Project Back on Track
The Trinity Health construction project in Southwest Minot has updated plans for completion following a thorough assessment from construction manager JE Dunn. During a transition period that began earlier this…
View MoreHealthcare Campus on Track with Schedule, Budget Updates
The Trinity Health construction project in Southwest Minot has updated plans for completion following a thorough assessment from construction manager JE Dunn. During a transition period that began earlier this…
View MoreHearing Screenings are Important
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), North Dakota is one of eight states in the United States where a hearing screening is not required by schools. (It is suggested…
View MoreImmunizations for School
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, younger children have been falling behind on their vaccinations and immunizations, explained Steven Mattson, MD, a board-certified internist and pediatrician. The Centers for Disease Control…
View MoreTrinity Health Announces Administrative Internship
Trinity Health has established a Summer Internship Program for graduate students seeking a career in healthcare administration. President and CEO John M. Kutch says the program will serve as an…
View MoreSo Far, So Good as Trinity Homes Residents, Staff Test Negative for COVID-19
Results from a facility-wide COVID-19 testing event last week at Trinity Homes show that all residents and staff who were tested for coronavirus were negative. Some 455 residents and staff…
View MoreTrinity Health Announces Staff Furloughs, Executive Pay Cuts Due to COVID-19
In a move designed to mitigate the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Trinity Health has announced a cost reduction plan involving staff furloughs and cuts in executive pay. Under…
View MoreAFib is No Lie
The occasional irregularity of your heartbeat may be more than just a one-time occurrence. It could be atrial fibrillation, a heart arrhythmia that between 2.7 and 6.1 million Americans have….
View MoreRenae Lenertz Promoted to CHRO/VP Human Resources
Trinity Health is pleased to announce that Renae Lenertz has been promoted to the position of Chief Human Resources Officer/VP of Human Resources. Lenertz has served as Trinity’s Director of…
View MoreRSV in Infants Nothing to Sneeze At
It’s one of the many seasonal illnesses that affect people this time of year. Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, can produce mild cold-like symptoms in adults. But for infants and…
View MoreNorthStar Criticiar Going for Checkup Following Helipad Episode
Trinity Health’s critical care helicopter, NorthStar Criticair, is undergoing inspection and repairs following an event January 22 atop Trinity Hospital. On Wednesday afternoon, NorthStar was dispatched to pick up a…
View MoreSteinberger Named Nutrition Services Director
Desire’e Steinberger, RD, LRD, a clinical dietitian with eight years of experience in clinical nutrition and food service management, has joined Trinity Health as Director of Nutrition Services. Steinberger will…
View MoreSawyer Resident Receives ‘Free Gas for a Year’
“Free gas for a year” was a coveted prize at the Second Annual Fuel the Fight cancer fundraiser October 11 at Dakota Square Arco. On Monday, prize sponsor United Community…
View MoreUnderstanding Mammogram Guidelines
When is a good time to get a mammogram? When you are 40? Or is it 50? And what if you have a family history? Earlier this year, The American…
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