Thursday, December more
Dietary Supplements. Are they for you?
You may not be getting all of the nutrients you need from the foods you eat. According to recent health surveys, few of us eat the recommended five daily servings more
Bismarck Hospitals Establish Flu Vaccine Guidelines
You’re probably hearing a lot of information about the shortage of flu vaccine this year. But plans are in place to address the shortage, so there should be no reason more
Reward Yourself- Become a Hospice Volunteer!
For Jean Neumann, volunteering for St. Alexius Hospice is a distinct part of her life. “I really admire the staff and other volunteers who are committed to helping the patients more
Fullistic Living Presented by the St. Alexius Center for Integrated Medicine
The St. Alexius Center for Integrated Medicine is bringing author Robin L. Silverman to you!
Plan to attend a session on Friday, November 12 or Monday, November 15, from 8:30 AM more
Mark Your Calendars! Neuroscience Update for the Health Care Provoider
“Update your Knowledge-Improve Your Skills”
St. Alexius Medical Center, in collaboration with the Office of CME, University of North Dakota, presents the Neuroscience Update for the Health Care Provider! Mark more
Halloween Safety Tips
Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday here are some tips from the St. Alexius Emergency Room and The more
Suggested Holiday Gifts for Elderly Persons, Homebound or Disabled Persons, and Residents of Facilities
by Rodger W. Wetzel, MPA/MHA, LSW, Director
Community Health, Development and Eldercare
The best gift is a gift of your TIME . . . not only at Christmas, but at other times more
October is Telehealth Awareness Month
The St. Alexius Telecare Network celebrates Telehealth Awareness month every October. The Network has many activities planned throughout the month some of which will be for fun and others for more
St. Alexius Medical Center Implements Remote Coding and Realizes Significant Productivity Improvement
3M Customer Profile: St. Alexius Medical Center, Bismarck, ND
Winter winds blow cold and the snow gets deep in Bismarck, North Dakota.But thanks to a remote coding program, St. Alexius Medical more
Come Celebrate Neonatal Intensive Care With Us!
St. Alexius Medical Center has been providing care to premature and ill babies since its beginning on Dakota territory, but in 1979 a Level III intensive care nursery was more
Backpacks May Cause “Back” Problems for School Children
Each day of the school year, 40 million children and teenagers head to their classes with an overstuffed backpack slung over their shoulders. And while carrying a backpack to school more
Mental Health Screenings
Let us help you address the issues you are facing in your life. Attend our educational session and take advantage of the opportunity to talk privately with one of our more
Whooping Cough Spreads in North Dakota
We’ve heard a lot about whooping cough lately. In July, North Dakota’s Health Department asked doctors to keep an eye out for as well as test patients for whooping cough, more
Medicare Card Enrollment Growing, Savings Seen
WASHINGTON (Reuters) Jul 29 – The number of elderly Americans signing up for Medicare drug discount cards is gradually growing and an independent study released Wednesday found that the program more
Addressing Asthma Issues
Breathe In; Breathe Out
Ever tried breathing through a straw? The process of moving air in and out of the lungs is something most of us take for granted. Unfortunately, for more
World Breast-Feeding Week
It’s not a topic that is often discussed openly, and the decision tends to be very personal. For Melanie Krentz, she never thought she would do it at all.
Breast-feeding. Even more
Need to Stay Awake on Nightshift?
Maybe Clinical Research can help! Click on the below link to download an informational flyer. more
Medicare to Cover Obesity as a Disease, U.S. Says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) Jul 16 – In a policy shift that could affect millions of Americans, obesity treatments may be covered under Medicare and Medicaid, Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy more
Plan to Attend the 19th Annual
The 19th Annual “Senior Wellness Sensation” (formerly “Summer Senior Sensation”), co-sponsored by the St. Alexius Eldercare Program and several other community organizations, is scheduled for Thursday, August 19, at the more
Should I worry about West Nile?
By Steven Scherr, MD, Mid Dakota Clinic
What is West Nile and what are the symptoms?
West Nile virus (WNV) is a mosquito-borne disease that usually causes only mild non-specific symptoms, or more
St. Alexius Imaging Services – Technology for the Future
St. Alexius Medical Center provides patients with the latest in imaging technology, with the newest addition to its high tech imaging services – the PET (Positron Emission Tomography) Scan. PET more
Breast-feeding Conference Appeals to Professionals and the Public
It’s not a topic that is often discussed openly, and the decision tends to be very personal. For Melanie Krentz, she never thought she would do it at all.
Breast-feeding. Even more
St. Alexius Noninvasive Cardiovascular Lab: Committed to Patient Care
Did you know that one American dies every 32 seconds from cardiovascular disease? Did you also know that each year, 2 million people in the United States alone develop deep more
Catch the CAT!
By Rodger W. Wetzel, MPA, LSW, HCA/C, Director of Community Health, Development and Eldercare
Bismarck and Mandan finally have a fixed route bus system available to our citizens! The name of more
National Men’s Health Week, June 14-20
As the saying goes, “It’s never too early for health screenings,” and in today’s society more and more people hold clout in this saying. And for those stubborn, tough guys more
Cure That Headache – National Headache Awareness Week June 6-12
It’s a dull thumping in your head, or maybe full-blown chaos that affects not only your head, but other parts of you as well.
Headache. Most of us have experienced it, more
CRS to Conduct Prostate and Dyspepsia Study
4 out of 5 Men Develop Prostate Problems. If you are one of them, call Clinical Research Services at (701) 530-6950 or Toll Free at 1-877-701-6677. CRS is conducting a more
70,000th Baby Born at St. Alexius
The 70,000th baby to be born at St. Alexius is Andrew Michael Neigum, born to Kelli and Michael Neigum of Bismarck. He was born on May 19, at 1:34 a.m. more
As the Sun Begins to Shine…Be Aware!
Annette Bjornstad is a self-proclaimed “sun goddess.” If there is a ray of sunshine, she will find it. “I love it, being in the sun. My favorite days are 95 more
Human Performance Center – Your Key To Motivation and Drive
Did you know that May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month? Since 1983, the nation has observed National Physical Fitness and Sports Month with the intent to promote physical more
Services Offered at the Center for Integrated Medicine
The St. Alexius Center for Integrated Medicine, located at Gateway Mall, is offering Acupunture sessions for smoking cessation or weight loss and screenings for memory loss. For more information on more
Imaging Services Improves Yet Again – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
The ability to detect problems inside your body just keeps getting better. At St. Alexius Medical Center, Positron Emission Tomography – or PET Scan- is yet another excellent way for more
National Donate Life Month Provides Hope to Those in Need of Transplant
Sixteen people die each day waiting for a donated organ, and a new name of someone in need is added to the national waiting list every 13 minutes. There is more
Aspirin “Heart & Stroke” Therapy
For more than 100 years, aspirin has been used to treat fevers and headaches, as well as minor aches and pains. We have now come to know it for lowering more
St. Alexius’ New Sleep Center Provides Help – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
A good night’s sleep is just as important to your health as diet and exercise. To ensure you’re getting the best sleep possible, a visit to St. Alexius Medical Center more
St. Alexius Echocardiography First and Only Accredited Lab in North Dakota
The St. Alexius Medical Center’s Noninvasive Cardiovascular Laboratory was granted accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).
Echocardiography is a complex imaging technique that relies more
Installation of Waterless Handwashing Units
St. Alexius now has new waterless hand antisepsis units throughout the patient care areas. Employees having direct patient contact are encouraged to use these units. Under the new CDC hand more
“Eat Smart, Stay Healthy” During National Nutrition Month® 2004 and Beyond
March is the month to be healthy! If you want to eat healthfully, reduce your risk for heart disease or find ways to incorporate physical activity into your daily routine, more
It’s National Colorectoal Cancer Awareness Month – Are You Aware?
According to the National Colorectal Cancer Research Alliance (NCCRA), colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. More Americans die each year from more
The Memory Loss Prevention, Screening and Care Management Program at the St. Alexius Center for Integrated Medicine
by Becky Graner, Program Coordinator
St. Alexius Center for Integrated Medicine
Friedrich Nietzsche took a humorous look at the frustration of a failing memory when he said, “The advantage of a bad more
Surviving Breast Cancer
by Joyce LaChapelle, LPN, RFOM
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Great Plains Rehabilitation Services
Many women with breast cancer are forced to question why they have this disease. They may have no family history or more
St. Alexius Only ND Hospital to be Cited for Quality
St. Alexius Medical Center is the only hospital in ND to have been awarded the HealthGrades® 2004 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence.™ HealthGrades is a healthcare-quality ratings, information and more
Medical Microdermabrasion, Another Way to Great Skin
Is there a mystical “fountain of youth” that so many search for? Nurse Practitioners from the St. Alexius Center for Integrated Medicine say that it starts from within. Healthy foods, more
The Finest Sleep Center in the Upper Midwest
The Sleep Center at St. Alexius not only has a new location, but it has new technology and equipment as well. Not just new; the newest. And not just good; more
For Your Dining Pleasure
Most of us would rather not spend time in a hospital bed, but more than likely at some point, many of us will find ourselves there.
St. Alexius Medical Center is more
St. Alexius Volunteer Wins Tribune Award
Jerry Haider, St. Alexius volunteer, was chosen as a winner for the Bismarck Tribune’s Annual Tribune Awards. Jerry was nominated by Julie Arnegard and MaryBeth Rohrich on behalf of the more
Persistence Prevails: $183 Million in Reimbursement Over Next Ten Years
Current Medicare laws, along with a stagnant Medicare wage index, resulted in major inequities in hospital Medicare reimbursement. Hospitals in larger urban areas receive more reimbursement than those in rural more
Influenza and the Common Cold
How do we know if we have the flu or just the common cold? Both colds and flu cause inflammation of the mucous membranes (found in the nose, throat and more
New Year’s Weight Loss Reservations
Are you planning to lose weight for the new year? You may have noticed that diet fads and diet trends are highly promoted around the new year, and millions of more
Standing at the Gates of the New Year
Sacred Mystery,
waiting on the threshold of this new year,
you open the gates and beckon to me:
“Come! Come!
Be not wary of what awaits you
as you enter the unknown terrain,
be not doubtful more
A Christmas Blessing
May the love of the newborn Christ surround you, and release in you compassion and care for others;
May the joy of the Holy Family enrich you in your travelling through more
St. Alexius Community Pharmacy Offers Convenience – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is crucial.
The St. Alexius Community Pharmacy is a prime example of that convenience. Located just inside the Medical Center, the Community Pharmacy puts the patient more
Does the Phenomenon of Holiday Depression Really Exist?
Holiday stress is real, although the popular belief that rates of depression and suicide increase at this time of year is false. In fact, the suicide rate actually peaks in more
St. Alexius Best in Region and Distinguished for Hospital Excellence
In 2003 St. Alexius has been awarded the HealthGrades® 2003 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™. What this means is that St. Alexius Medical Center placed among the top more
Get Fit at HPC – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
We all wish we could be fit and lead a healthier life-style. Achieving that dream is easier than you think.
The St. Alexius Human Performance Center has over 70 various aerobic more
CT Scanner Gives Patients Optimum Care – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
Pictures are a great way to capture a memory…and they’re also the best way to diagnose problems inside the body. The new CT scanner at St. Alexius Medical Center allows more
Vitamins – Not a Bad Stocking Stuffer
Chances are you don’t expect coal in your stocking at Christmas this year. You also probably aren’t expecting a bottle of vitamins, but vitamins are one of the healthiest things more
The Perfect Turkey: Don’t Let Haste Ruin the Taste
Got a big Thanksgiving dinner planned? Lots of people requires lots of food; lots of food requires lots of detail. Since large meals need additional preparation and take up more more
MRI Technology at St. Alexius – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
We see thousands of different images every day, but it’s life-saving images that are an important part of each day at St. Alexius Medical Center. What you’re seeing is the more
Occupational Therapy Helps People Regain Strength and Skills – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
Every day, people develop illnesses or suffer injuries which keep them from carrying out daily activities. Occupational Therapy helps those people regain strength and re-learn skills to perform once again more
October is Breast Care Awareness Month
Did you know that your wife, sister, or mother, or maybe even you have a one in nine chance of developing breast cancer in your lifetime? A woman will die more
St. Alexius Medical Center To Dedicate Boniface Hall Cross
St. Alexius Medical Center will hold a special dedication of the Boniface Hall Cross Thursday, Oct. 23 at 11 a.m. near the 10th Street Entrance of the Medical Center.
The Boniface more
Parkinson’s Seminar Introduces Advanced Treatment Options
St. Alexius Medical Center, along with Western ND Parkinson’s Support and Medtronic, Inc. are sponsoring a Parkinson’s Disease Seminar Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2003 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the more
Imaging Services at St. Alexius – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
You don’t have to have an operation to find out what’s going on inside your body. Radiology and imaging services provide medical exams using x-rays, sound waves, magnetic fields, or more
Overwhelmed by Stress, Sadness or Unexplained Aches and Pains? National Depression Screening Day can Help
Have you been feeling consistently moody or sad? Can’t relax or concentrate? Been alternating between highs and low? Have you been troubled by unexplained aches and pains? Are you unable more
Clinical Research at St. Alexius – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
Treatments for diseases such as cancer have had a huge impact on patient outcomes, and a large part of the credit goes to clinical research studies. Clinical research is focused more
Imaging Services at St. Alexius – Story as seen on the Under the Arch Segment on KXMB CBS12
You don’t have to have an operation to find out what’s going on inside your body. Radiology and imaging services provide medical exams using x-rays, sound waves, magnetic fields, or more
Joey’s Story
Video games are an all-too-common part of many children’s lives today. We often hear about the graphic and sometimes violent content of such video games, and wonder about the values more
Cooler Temps Create Concerns
Gone are the beautiful, sunny, yet often humid and sticky days of summer. Enter the fresh, wispy, yet typically colorful days of fall. According to local meteorologists, the average temperature more
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Thrives at St. Alexius Medical Center
Experience counts most when a newborn baby is at risk. Karen Brown and Mahesh Patel are board-certified neonatologists at St. Alexius Medical Center. They, along with a highly-skilled team of more
Bioterrorism – St. Alexius is Prepared
Bioterrorism and chemical response is something many of us didn’t think about until 911, but it’s on the front lines now. St. Alexius Medical Center is in the top 10% more
Neurofeedback Helps When Some Therapies Don’t
You can exercise your brain. Neurofeedback trains brain behavior. If someone has attention deficit disorder, the left side of the brain has a slower brain wave pattern. With neurofeedback, the more
Nurse Practitioners: An Emergency Room Solution
Over the past several years, the St. Alexius Emergency and Trauma Center (ETC) observed a progressive increase in patient visits. This increase resulted in an increase in patient waiting time more
Kidney Dialysis Unit Celebrates 30 Years – Story as seen on the Under the Arch segment on KXMB CBS12
In 1989, a rare kidney disease began to shut down Rachelle Backhaus’ kidneys. But it didn’t shut down her life. Rachelle is living a full life thanks to the St. more
Improving Patient Care with new MRI
Installation of the first in-house MRI unit at St. Alexius has kept the St. Alexius Radiology and Engineering departments busy the past month. Installation began the morning of Monday, June more
Facts and History of the Frappier Acceleration Sports Training Program
The Frappier Acceleration Sports Training program was founded in Fargo, North Dakota in 1990 and is the world’s premier provider of advanced athletic performance enhancement training programs. Over 900 pages more
St. Alexius Laboratory Donates Microscope
On June 11, 2003, the St. Alexius Laboratory Department donated a microscope to the Ruth Meiers Hospitality House to be used in their healthcare center. The Ruth Meiers Hospitality House more
St. Alexius Acupuncture Patient: Losing Weight, Gaining Quality of Life
“With Dr. Gietzen’s guidance, not only have I lost weight, but I no longer need prescription drugs for my diabetes and my blood pressure has dropped 50 points. I have more
Emergency Room Re-Verified as a Level II Trauma Center
The St. Alexius Emergency & Trauma Center has been re-verified as a Level II Trauma Center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
The COT’s more
St. Alexius Behavioral and Mental Health Continuum – A Dual-Diagnostic Team
In previous years, and still today, an alcoholic was treated for alcoholism, a drug abuser was treated for a drug addiction and a bulimic was treated for bulimia. Yet in more
Telemedicine Offers Rheumatology/ Arthritis Services
Rheumatology – arthritis services are being offered over telemedicine by request through the TeleCare Network. Dr. James Lampman and Dr. Nowarat Songsiridej, rheumatologists from St. Alexius Specialty Clinics, have been more
Home Care and Hospice to hold annual Tree Planting Services
The annual Hospice Memorial Tree Planting Service is scheduled in Bismarck for Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 PM. Services will also be held in McClusky, Monday, May 19 at 4:00 more
Medicare Reimbursement Issues Addressed at St. Alexius
Tom Scully, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, made a visit to North Dakota on April 16, 2003.
Joining Mr. more
Women at High Risk for Heart Disease
Heart Disease isn’t just a men’s disease, according to statistics from the American Heart Association Women are at High Risk for Heart Disease:
*Women of all ages are experiencing more heart more
Don’t Be Afraid of Colorectal Cancer Screening
Just talking about a colonoscopy makes most people cringe. That’s probably because the idea of having a tube inserted into your rectum and colon is disturbing.
But even more disturbing for more
FDA Warns of Potential Risks Associated with Ephedra-Containing Dietary Supplements
In recent years, dietary supplements containing ephedra have been extensively promoted and used as weight loss aids, energy boosters and sports performance enhancers. But mounting evidence suggests that ephedra may more
Human Performance Center’s Frappier Acceleration Program Introduces 3PQ
The Human Performance Center has recently added a new device called the 3PQ to its Frappier Acceleration Training Program. The 3PQ acronym stands for “Plyo Press Power Quotient” – three more
Antioxidants: Antidote for Aging?
The secret to lasting youth may not lie in a pill or potion, but in produce! Carrots, spinach, and broccoli—among other vegetables—contain compounds known as antioxidants, which research suggests may more
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Breast Cancer: How Concerned Should You be?
You hate the thought of dealing with drenching hot flashes and other uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause. But even if hormone replacement therapy is a treatment option for you, you more
Human Performance Center Training Big Leaguers and Testing Police Officers
St. Alexius Medical Center’s Human Performance Center has the same basic equipment that most exercise facilities have. However, one noticeable difference at HPC is its focus on intense training and more
Seeking Professional Help for an Angry Child
At what point does a child’s outburst of anger associated with normal development turn into an indicator of future violence, aggression, and hate?
According to a recent study done by more
Sticking to Your New Year’s Exercise Resolution
It’s that time of year again—champagne flows, balls drop, and New Year’s resolutions are made.
Resolutions run the gamut—from quitting smoking or being more productive at work to eating more vegetables more
St. Alexius: Top 20 United Way Contributor
St. Alexius Medical Center was again named one of the Top 20 contributors to Missouri Slope Areawide United Way. The 2002 campaign at St. Alexius raised $25, 291.12 and had more
St. Alexius All Nursing Conference Set for March 12 & 13
St. Alexius Medical Center is sponsoring the 13Th Annual All Nursing Conference on March 12 and 13 at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. The conference is more
Should You Get a PSA Test?
Walter Petersen gets a digital rectal exam and a PSA test for prostate cancer as part of his yearly physical. For 10 years, he scored a 2, which is normal. more
Fish Oil and Heart Disease
Fish, an excellent source of lean protein, has long been touted as a part of a healthful diet. Now research is showing that the oils contained in fish (as well more
Cholesterol and Your Heart: What’s New?
Cholesterol. You’ve heard it’s “bad for you,” but why? Where does it come from? Does it do anything besides clog your arteries? This article will explain the relationship between high more
Last Triplet Finally Gets to Go Home
(This is part of a series of periodic articles about the parents of triplets in neonatal intensive care. The Tribune has followed the babies from their first weeks through their more
New Year’s Baby
As Ann Cheauma lay in her hospital bed cradling the first baby born in Bismarck this year, she blamed her friends for jinxing her.
“I wasn’t due until January 17,” Cheauma more
Tips to Help You Stop Smoking
Cigarette smoking is the single most preventable cause of death in the United States. If you have thought about quitting but haven’t been able to, here are some reasons why more
Daily Health News from Reuters
Daily Health News from more
St. Alexius Clinical Research Services
St. Alexius Medical Center has had an active clinical research department since 1987. The Clinical Research Services is affiliated with Pharmacy Services and is located in the Medical Arts more
Top 10 Exercises for a Healthy Back
Back pain is a common problem, and you don’t have to do heavy physical work to develop it. Sitting for long periods of time, improper posture, stress, and lack of more
Holiday Exercise: Make it a Pleasure, not a Punishment
News flash: The U.S. Surgeon General reports that 60% of adults in the U.S. are not active on a regular basis. No kidding! And the number one reason most people more
Jingled Nerves, Jingled Nerves, Jingled All The Way: Reducing Holiday Stress
Dashing through the snow
In a mindless fit of fray
Through the malls we go
Rushing all the way.
Horns on Hondas blast
We have to get home fast!
What fun it is to bake more
Couple Hopes for Good News this Christmas
When you talk to Matt and Nicole Kivisto you wouldn’t know they have three premature babies in the neonatal intensive care unit. They give no hint of their inner turmoil more
Stuff The Bird, Not Yourself!
Reducing the amount of fat and calories in your snacking and main holiday meals can help prevent the average 5 to 10 pounds of weight a person will gain over more
St. Alexius Staffers Honored
Doctors knew Sarah Heggen-Lewis was in trouble within a few minutes after she gave birth to a son and began bleeding heavily. Fifteen minutes later, Dr. John Witt had more
New Drugs Help Foil the Flu
Vaccination is still the best way we have of staving off influenza. Several new antiviral drugs on the market can also prevent the disease or help bring it under control. more
Bone Density Screening
Bone density screenings are recommended for early detection of bone mass loss, or osteoporosis. The $10 fee includes a brief consultation with a nurse practitioner who will discuss your results more
Cancer Screening for Women are You Missing Opportunities to Prevent Disease?
by Monica Zangwill, MD, MPH
Your health insurance company touts its preventive focus. And you think your doctors know what they’re doing. So, can you rest assured that you will get more
Making Halloween Safer: Tips for Protecting Your Little Monsters
Monsters and aliens are not the only scary things out on October 31st. Trips and falls (or even more serious accidents) can put a damper on Halloween festivities. But a more
The Great Pumpkin
Linus was a kid way ahead of his time, at least nutritionally speaking. He must have known that the Great Pumpkin brought more than toys for good children. Vitamin A, more
PrimeCare Health & Wellness Fair, October 19
In conjunction with Mid Dakota Clinic-Kirkwood’s Grand Re-opening Celebration, the PrimeCare health group is sponsoring a Health & Wellness Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 19. Booths more
Cardiac Electrophysiology – A High-Tech Cure for Irregular Heart Rhythms
Cardiac electrophysiology, the study of irregular heart rhythms, focuses on new, highly specialized technologies to identify, control and sometimes cure certain irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia).
In 1992, after 12 years more
Community Involvement Needed for Life-Saving Program
By Kathleen Donahue for the Tribune
Every minute, every second, every breath counts.
An individual experiencing sudden cardiac arrest typically gasps for air, his or her heart unable to make electrical more
Is LASIK for you?
LASIK, which stands for laser in-situ keratomileusis, is generally a safe and effective procedure for many common vision problems. However, not everyone with a vision disorder is a good candidate more
Telemedicine Used For Last Goodbye
Harris Hanson didn’t know that Wednesday, April 3, 2002 would be the last time he would see his wife, Elaine. He also didn’t know the last time he saw her more
When it comes to your heart, make certain it’s in the right place.
St. Alexius Medical Center is the only North Dakota hospital identified as having one of the best cardiovascular (heart)
programs in America. Solucient, an independent research firm, selected the Medical more
Exercise Boosts Cholesterol-lowering Diet Effects
Yet another study has demonstrated the considerable health benefits of moderate exercise. In a study of people with heart disease who were trying to lower their cholesterol levels by sticking more
Age, not Gender, Determines Type of Heart Therapy
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – For years some researchers have suspected that when it comes to heart attacks, men get better care than women.
But most differences in treatment received by more
Prescription Medication Assistance
Prescription Medication Assistance
more
Removing Bedroom TV May Cut Obesity Risk in Kids
By Suzanne Rostler
As America’s kids continue to pack on the pounds, a team of doctors recommends a simple step that parents can take to lower their preschooler’s risk of obesity: more
Keeping Fit…Physically
Relieving Stress Through Exercise by Troy Roth, ACSM, NASM, Exercise Physiologist, Human Performance Center
No matter who we are, stress is something that affects all of us. Many people experience high more
New Providers Join Center for Integrated Medicine
St. Alexius is pleased to welcome the first hospital-based chiropractor in western North Dakota and two wellness practitioners to the Center for Integrated Medicine at Gateway Mall. Lori Gietzen, licensed more
St. Alexius Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Certified
St. Alexius Medical Center has been awarded Program Certification for its Cardiac Rehabilitation Program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Certification recognizes those programs rigorously reviewed more
Managing Obesity In Kids Is Challenging
2001 SEP 10-(NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net)–If you are concerned about your child’s weight, you are in good company.
According to Samuel S. Gidding, MD, pediatric cardiologist at Virtua-duPont, “Childhood obesity is a more
Keeping Kids Safe in the Car
Keeping your kids safe in the car
by Mary Calvagna, MS
Jack’s soccer practice at 4:30
Cassidy’s karate class at 5:15
Corinne’s Girl Scout meeting at 6:00
Oh, the life of a parent…sometimes more
When it Comes to Your Heart, Make Sure it’s in the Right Place.
St. Alexius Named Among Top 100 Heart Hospitals in America.
St. Alexius Medical Center is the only hospital in North Dakota to recently be identified as having one of the best more
St. Alexius Infusion Therapy Program
St. Alexius is pleased to offer a new service specializing in the administration of intravenous (IV) medication in the home setting.
The St. Alexius Infusion Therapy Program is a concerted effort more
St. Alexius Patients now have a new entrance.
St. Alexius patients now have a new entrance.
(Visitors please continue using the Broadway Avenue entrance.)
Good news for St. Alexius patients! The next time you come to the Medical Center, you’ll more
Project 2000 Building Designed for Enhanced Access
You will be taking fewer steps to reach outpatient services and clinics at St. Alexius when the Project 2000 Building opens this summer. The new building on East Rosser more
St. Alexius Explores Community Health Care Needs
St. Alexius Explores Community Health Care Needs
More than 120 community and health service leaders responded to a survey, providing their insights into the community’s health care needs. Based more
How should medications in my house be used and safely stored?
by Carrie Sorenson, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist
The best place to store medicines may not be the first one that comes to mind.
If you are storing your medications in the bathroom medicine more
Senior Health and Fitness
Exercise for Seniors
Many of the problems that people associate with “aging” are actually not due to aging at all. Instead, they are due to a lack of activity. In particular, more
Questions and Answers About Acupuncture
St. Alexius First Hospital in North Dakota to Hire Acupuncturist
“Acupuncture is not widely known or used in North Dakota, but patients have had excellent outcomes,” explains Karla Sayler, director of more
St. Alexius Welcomes Bob Gietzen, Certified Acupuncturist
Introducing a brand new specialist with age-old methods for treating patients.
St. Alexius is pleased to be the first hospital in North Dakota to offer acupuncture and other traditional Chinese more
St. Alexius Home Care and Hospice
St. Alexius Home Care and Hospice
“I couldn’t have done it alone. We were able to keep Mel at home where he wished to be. Everyone was so helpful more
Web Site for the Chronically Ill
AmericasDoctor Introduces Health Care Consumer Web Site for the Chronically Ill
AmericasDoctor, a well-established health information and pharmaceutical services company, launched the only consumer health care portal entirely dedicated to providing more
Social Security / Medicare
SocialSecurity / Medicare 2001 Changes
For 2001, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) monthly benefits will increase by 3 ½ percent. This is the highest cost of living increase more
A Guide to Good Eating
Every day we hear new facts about how we should eat. From oat bran for heart disease, to the latest cucumber diet for weight loss.
So how do we know what more
Anxiety Disorders: When You Can’t Stop Worrying
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect at least 19 million people between the ages of 13 to 54, or 13 percent of adults. This makes more
Exercise Physiologist Joins Human Performance Center
The Human Performance Center is pleased to welcome Aimee Limke, MA, CSCS as the newest exercise physiologist. A native of Minot, Limke is certified by the American College of Sports more
New Interventional Radiology Procedures Offered to Patients
Central Dakota Radiologists, St. Alexius Medical Center, and other members of PrimeCare health group are pleased to introduce Brent Herbel, M.D. as the only vascular and interventional radiologist in western more
New Treatments for Osteoporosis
Researchers are always looking for new ways to treat diseases. But sometimes treatments for one part of the body actually help another part, as well.
That’s the case with fluoride. Many more
Telemedicine Grant Received
The St. Alexius TeleCare network, along with other healthcare facilities of the Northland Healthcare Alliance, has been awarded a $720,000, three-year grant from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, more
GPRS offers education/discussion group for amputees
The staff at Great Plains Rehabilitation Services have found another way to fill a need in the community, in fact, North Dakota itself. They have formed the first Amputee more
Mammography Units Granted Accreditation
The American College of Radiology’s Committee on Mammography Accreditation has granted three-year accreditation to the mammography units at both St. Alexius Medical Center and Mandan Family Clinic.
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Trauma Center Receives Re-Verification
St. Alexius Emergency and Trauma Center has been re-verified as a Level 2 trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). This achievement more
Great Plains Rehabilitation Services Offers Discussion Group For Amputees
The staff at Great Plains Rehabilitation Services have found another way to fill a need in the community, in fact, North Dakota itself! They have formed the first Amputee Education more
One Person’s Determination Can Inspire Others – Unbroken Spirit
Joe Tezak is what determination is all about. He describes it as his wrestler’s attitude. The tenacity, commitment and unwillingness to settle for second best, is the type of wrestler’s more
Online Doctor Appointments Now Available
Now you can request an appointment any time of the day or night. St. Alexius Medical Center, Mid Dakota Clinic, Heart & Lung Clinic, The Bone & Joint Center more
Four More Specialists Join PrimeCare
The PrimeCare health group is pleased to introduce four physicians who have recently joined the network. They are Wimal Perera, MD, Shelley A. Killen, MD, Michael R. Moore, MD more
St. Alexius Establishes Stroke Center
The Stroke Center at St. Alexius is the first of its kind in the region. It has been created to improve the overall quality of care for people in our more
What’s Involved in Participating in a Clinical Research Study?
When you participate in a clinical research study at St. Alexius Medical Center, you are given a number. But that number does not reflect the importance we place on your more
