The Human Body is Trainable…Even During a Pandemic
The human body is trainable, even during a pandemic when you are stuck at home. Whether you attend the gym frequently or casually, the thought of being inside a gym…
COVID-19 and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We recognize that many families who are expecting have questions and concerns about how this new…
The Healing Power of Generosity
The world is a different place than it was a week ago. But as with any time of crisis and uncertainty, we can find reasons for gratitude for all that…
Working from Home with Kids? Now What?
For those of us working from home with kids, we are all wondering how we will continue to stay productive. Here’s some advice for parents who are embarking on the…
Four Ways to Take Care of Yourself During COVID-19
Because there are no real precedents for our current situation, there are no easy answers. We each have unique backgrounds and current circumstances that will ultimately determine how we respond…
Doug Norby is a Lucky Man
Doug Norby has had a long history with the health care system in Grand Forks, starting with his birth at Deaconess Hospital in 1950. Doug followed that with numerous surgeries…
The Krause Family | Uphill Road to Conception
Karyn Krause and her husband, Patrick, always knew they wanted to be parents someday. They tied the knot on October 15, 2016, followed by a romantic honeymoon to Paris and…
Home Away from Home: The Gemmill Family and the Sunshine Hospitality Home
Betty and Matthew Gemmill first learned about the Sunshine Hospitality Home when their fourth child, Robert, was born. “We found out about the Sunshine home when I was delivering Robert…
Triple the Love: Myer, Beck and Luca’s Birth and NICU Story
The Gowan’s welcomed their miracle triplets, Myer, Luca and Beck on May 27th, 2019. Unexpected News Katie Gowan and her husband, Jay, were overjoyed when they received a positive pregnancy…
Rural Roots: Growing Babies and Health Advocacy in the Northern Red River Valley
Born and raised in Pembina County, Kallie Christenson always dreamed of planting roots with her high school sweetheart, Brett, in Drayton, North Dakota. An hour north of Grand Forks, the couple settled into…
10 Things to Know about Dr. Steven Weiser, Altru’s New President
As a child, Dr. Steven Weiser knew he liked science and he wanted to help people. At a young age, he already had dreams of becoming an astronaut or a…
Helping Quitters Win
Altru’s Tobacco Cessation Services offer the keys to helping you stay a quitter and become the winner. Quitting tobacco at any time in your life is the best thing you…
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