Heroic and Heartbreaking: Heidi Donates the Gift of Life
With just over one month of her eighteenth year of life under her belt, Heidi Anenson was full of energy, spunk, creativity, and a love for all people and all things. Heidi…
Sarah Bushaw’s Altru Story: In the Wake of Hurricane Florence
In September 2018, the North Dakota Department of Health received an order for a team of nurses at the national level to deploy to North Carolina for Hurricane Florence. Twenty-eight…
Get to Know: Sara Lusignan, Chief Financial Officer of Altru Health System
Bemidji native Sara Lusignan joined the Altru team in February 2019 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. She brings over ten years of experience in financial leadership and…
James Brosseau, MD: A Lifetime of Caring
Throughout his career, Dr. James Brosseau touched the lives of many and has left a legacy of care and compassion. His service and dedication to caring for his patients serve…
Get to Know: Greta Gerloff, Business Planning Specialist
Through her work as a business planning specialist, Greta Gerloff helps to bring advanced care to our patients, whether through facility-expansion proposals or researching new technologies and treatments. Greta was…
Get to Know: Kristi Hall-Jiran, Chief Philanthropy Officer of Altru Health System
No stranger to eastern North Dakota, Kristi Hall-Jiran began her philanthropy work at Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) in Grand Forks as an intern and never looked back. In 1995,…
Get to Know: Dr. Jaron McMullin, Cosmetic Surgeon
Dr. Jaron McMullin, a cosmetic surgeon with Truyu Aesthetic Center, helps patients achieve their goals by focusing on body contouring especially after weight loss or pregnancy, as well as cancer…
Get to Know: Brad Wehe, CEO of Altru Health System
Born and raised in Grand Forks, Brad Wehe began with Altru Health System in 1989. He has served in leadership positions since 1991 as Manager of Outreach Therapy Services and…
2018 Reflections
To wrap up 2018, we took a look back at the top 10 highlights of the year. 1. In July, Altru’s Sunshine Hospitality Home opened its doors to provide a place…
Healthy Holiday Gift Guide
Are you looking for some last-minute holiday gift items? We’ve got you covered. Why not give the gift that keeps on giving? Here are some ideas to give the gift of…
Get to Know: Annie Berge, Marketing Strategist
In her role as marketing strategist at Altru Health System, Annie Berge uses her creativity and problem-solving skills to be a voice of innovation and uncover new ways to improve…
Generosity Heals: How One Person’s Generosity Helps Heal Others
Sally Stocker dedicates her time to help those impacted by cancer through volunteering as a hairdresser in the Altru Cancer Center. When Sandy Dittus first walked into the hair salon…
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