Patient Outcomes at St. Alexius Among Nation's Best for Cardiac Care
Study Shows St. Alexius Medical Center Ranks #1 in North Dakota
HealthGrades study finds patient outcomes at St. Alexius Medical Center among nation’s best for Cardiac Care

According to the Tenth more

Auxiliary Bazaar
St. Alexius Medical Center
Auxiliary Bazaar

• Thursday, October 25, 2007
• 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Boniface Auditorium (10th street entrance)

St. Alexius Children’s Center Open House
The Children’s Center at St. Alexius Medical Center was recently re-modeled. Come check out the new space! An open house will take place on Monday, October 22 from 10 a.m. more

Foundation Program - FREE Retirement Seminar
Retired?
Planning to Retire?
Strategies You Must Know!

Presenters:
Ryan Benning and James Fettig of Warren, Benning and
Glass Financial Services

When:
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.;
7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (Repeat)

Where:
St. Alexius more

Free Caregiving and Grieving Family Caregiver Workshop
St. Alexius Medical Center- PrimeCare, North Dakota Hospice Organization and the Alzheimer’s Association are sponsoring a Geriatric Healthcare, Alzheimer’s and Hospice Joint Conference on October 11 & 12, 2007.

Thursday, more

Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center.

Learn more

Service of Remembrance Set for October 13
In recognition of October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, St. Alexius Medical Center will hold a Service of Remembrance for those persons or families who have experienced more

St. Alexius’ Healing Hearts Day Camp
Experiencing the death of a loved one is difficult, especially for a young child or teenager. Healing Hearts Day Camp offers a unique opportunity for your child to explore the more

St. Alexius Auxiliary Hosts Art Sale September 17, 18 and 19
The St. Alexius Auxiliary will be hosting its ever-popular Art Sale, Monday, September 17, through Wednesday, September 19, in Boniface Auditorium. JR Expressions, in partnership with the St. Alexius Auxiliary, more

Advancing the Future of Medicine Through Research
St. Alexius Clinical Research Services
“Advancing the Future of Medicine Through Research”

St. Alexius Clinical Research Services has a few new studies. They include:

• Endometriosis - An investigational study for women ages 18-49 more

  St. Alexius Celebrates Rehab Awareness in September
  St. Alexius Medical Center and the Rehabilitation Department will be celebrating Rehab Awareness during the week of September 16-22, 2007.
  
  The week is designed to promote the value of rehabilitation; highlight more

  Stop Smoking for Free
  In conjunction with Bismarck Burleigh Public Health, St. Alexius Medical Center is holding smoking cessation classes free of charge. Participants will receive a $75 coupon for nicotine replacement. It is more

  Geriatric Healthcare, Alzheimer’s and Hospice Joint Conference Set for October 11 and 12
  The 11th Annual Geriatric Healthcare, Alzheimer’s and Hospice Organization Joint Conference is set for October 11 & 12, 2007 at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck. The conference is designed to more

  Healing Hearts Day Camp
  Home Care & Hospice Healing Hearts Day Camp is taking registrations. "Healing Hearts Day Camp" offers an unique way for your child, ages 6-17, to explore the grieving and healing more

  Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
  If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

  September Eldercare Program- “Improving Memory Health”
  The September Eldercare Program is titled “Improving Memory Health” and will take place on Thursday, September 13, 2007. Presenters are Rodger Wetzel, Director, St. Alexius Community Health and Development and more

  Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screenings
  St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic are co-sponsoring monthly screenings which include blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and HDL (good cholesterol).
  
  The next screening runs from 8:30 more

  Therapy Used at St. Alexius Medical Center for the First Time
  Therapeutic Hypothermia is a widely under-used, proven therapy. It works by cooling down the body’s temperature to around 88 degrees. This allows the body to get by with less oxygen more

  Patient Web Pages - Help Patients Keep Family and Friends Informed
  When you, or a family or friend are going through a significant life event and become a patient at St. Alexius Medical Center, there is now a way to keep more

  St. Alexius Medical Center Receives ACR Accreditation
  St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, ND has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography as the result of a recent survey by the American College of Radiology.
  
  The more

  St. Alexius Auxiliary Hosts Book Fair August 15 and 16
  The St. Alexius Auxiliary will be hosting its ever-popular Book Fair, Wednesday, August 15, and Thursday, August 16, in the St. Alexius Boniface Auditorium. Books are Fun, in partnership with more

  Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
  If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

  Anonymous Donation of Life Size ‘St. Vincent de Paul’ Statue Given to St. Alexius
  Recently, a life size statue of St. Vincent de Paul was donated to St. Alexius Medical Center. The statue is a bronze statue by the artist, Timothy P. Schmalz. Schmalz more

  St. Alexius Heartsaver CPR Class
  St. Alexius Medical Center will be offering a CPR class to the public from 6-10 p.m. on August 6, 2007. The class is located in the Center of Excellence building more

  Sarah Ann Haugen Memorial Scholarship Awarded
  Sarah Ann Haugen Memorial Scholarship announces the recipients for the 2007-2008 Bismarck State College/St. Alexius Paramedic Program.
  
  They are:

  • Amanda Bibb, New Salem
  • David Donner, New Salem
  • Amanda Engel, Bismarck
  • Ashley Morgan, Lemmon, SD
  • Randal more

    500,000 Athletes Unlevel The Playing Field
    Athletic Republic celebrates milestone as it debuts in 160 locations across the country; St. Alexius Medical Center athlete may win grand prize drawing.
    
    The banner of a new republic will be more

    Neck or Back Pain? Attend Our FREE Seminar For Help
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    Kilzer on ‘Most Influential’ List
    Frank Kilzer, Vice President of Material and Facility Resources at St. Alexius Medical Center was recently featured as one of the ‘most influential’ people in healthcare supply chain management by more

    Reward Yourself ... Become a Hospice Volunteer
    Peace Comfort Caring
    
    Volunteers are needed to help with a number of activities, such as companionship, errands for the patient, flower delivery and bereavement support, to name a few. Volunteers are more

    First Carotid Stent Placement Utilizing Current FDA Approved Embolic Protection Device Performed
    New Carotid Stent System Offers Minimally Invasive Alternative to Open Surgery
    
    Jose M. Wiley, M.D., Interventional Cardiologist at St. Alexius Medical Center performed the first Carotid Stent procedure in Bismarck, ND more

    22nd Annual Senior Wellness Sensation
    A Wellness Adventure for Adults 60 and Over.
    
    When: Thursday, August 16, 2007
    Time: 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Where: Ramkota Hotel (West of Kirkwood Mall) • 800 S. 3rd more

    St. Alexius July Eldercare Program- Advance Healthcare Directives
    The St. Alexius Eldercare and Foundation program is titled “Advance Healthcare Directives (Living Wills, etc.) with Rodger Wetzel, Director, St. Alexius Community Health, Eldercare and Development presenting. Topics covered include more

    50th Jubilee Celebration - You are Invited!
    Sister Renee Zastoupil and Sister Susan Lardy have been an integral part of the St. Alexius community for many years.
    
    On July 12, 2007 we will recognize the 50th Jubilee of more

    Sakakawea Medical Center to Purchase Clinics
    Sakakawea Medical Center (SMC) of Hazen has reached an agreement with St. Alexius Medical Center to purchase their Hazen and Beulah clinics. In a joint effort to enhance the area more

    Patient Web Pages
    Help Patients Keep Family and Friends Informed
    When you, or a family or friend are going through a significant life event and become a patient at St. Alexius Medical Center, there more

    Hospice Volunteers Make a Difference for Patients
    The St. Alexius Hospice program is looking for volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of hospice patients. Volunteers perform a number of activities, such as companionship, respite more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    St. Alexius Heartsaver CPR Class
    St. Alexius Medical Center will be offering a CPR class to the public from 6-10 p.m. on June 11, 2007.
    
    The class is located in the Center of Excellence building more

    St. Alexius Eldercare Program
    The St. Alexius Eldercare Program will be holding a session titled “What Happens to Assets/Savings With Nursing Home Placement?” on Thursday, June 14, 2007 from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
    
    The more

    Kohl’s Offers $5 Books and Plush to Benefit St. Alexius Medical Center
    Mark Teague’s letter-writing dog is current star of Kohl’s Cares for Kids® merchandise program
    
    Kohl’s customers can now delve into the colorfully illustrated and hilarious world of award-winning author-illustrator Mark Teague’s more

    Innovations - Celebrating the Past Creating the Future
    The Staff at the St. Alexius Foundation are pleased to introduce the first installment of the quarterly newsletter, Innovations.
    
    Through this publication, the Foundation will share with you how the more

    Hospice Memorial Tree Planting Service Set for May 29
    The St. Alexius Home Care & Hospice is sponsoring their 16th Annual Hospice Memorial Tree Planting on Thursday, May 29, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. The tree planting is an opportunity more

    St. Alexius Sleep Center Featured in National Publication
    The Sleep Center at St. Alexius Medical Center was featured in the May issue of the AARC Times, the official publication of the American Association for Respiratory Care. Pictured on more

    St. Alexius Foundation Program: “Planning for your Future”
    The St. Alexius Foundation will be holding a FREE session titled “Planning for your Future.” The presenter is Michael L. Wagner, Attorney, Wagner Law Firm, PC and will be discussing more

    May is Stroke Awareness Month
    Every 53 seconds, someone has a STROKE. Stroke is the #1 cause of disability and the #3 cause of death in America. Are you at risk?
    
    May is Stroke Awareness more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    St. Alexius Heartsaver CPR Class
    St. Alexius Medical Center will be offering a CPR class to the public from 6-10 p.m. on May 8, 2007. The class is located in the Center of Excellence building more

    April 23-29: Cover the Uninsured Week
    Statistics show that approximately 10% of residents in Burleigh and Morton counties are uninsured. Nationally, that number is even higher. However, the uninsured are not the unemployed. They are working more

    St. Alexius Women and Stroke Dialogue
    Most women believe their greatest health threat is breast cancer - but, in reality, twice as many die from stroke.
    
    Join St. Alexius Medical Center and renowned neurologist, Marilyn M. more

    PrimeCare Surgical Weight Loss Program
    Are you thinking about weight loss surgery? You will want to attend this FREE patient information session on gastric bypass and lap-band surgery. The PrimeCare team offers education, instruction and more

    Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screenings
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic are co-sponsoring monthly screenings which include blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and HDL (good cholesterol). The next screening runs from 8:30 more

    St. Alexius Celebrating National Volunteer Week
    The volunteers at St. Alexius Medical Center continue to be a vital part in the day to day operations of the medical center. In 2006, volunteers contributed 17,772 hours!
    
    Most more

    St. Alexius Celebrates National Donate Life Month
    Currently, there are 95,783 people on the national waiting list for organs, according to the United Network for Organ Sharing. The people on this waiting list depend on you to more

    PrimeCare Session on Musculoskeletal Problems
    Do you suffer from aches and pains? Most people do, but those aches and pains could actually be musculoskeletal problems. St. Alexius Medical Center invites you to an information session more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    Easter Message
    "When the women who had come from Galilee with Jesus came to the tomb, two men in dazzling garments said to them, 'Why do you seek the living one among more

    CANCELLED!!!!! PrimeCare Info Session for April is “Skin Cancer: Prevention to Treatment”
    The Mid Dakota Clinic- Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic & Laser Center invites you to a PrimeCare information session about skin cancer. Learn what you can do to prevent skin cancer and more

    April Eldercare Program is “Prescription Medication Review”
    The April Eldercare Program is titled “Prescription Medication Review.” Kenton Omvig, PharmD, St. Alexius Medical Center along with pharmacy students will be discussing the wise use of medications, saving on more

    PrimeCare Info Session for April is “Skin Cancer: Prevention to Treatment”
    The Mid Dakota Clinic- Dermatologic Surgery, Cosmetic & Laser Center invites you to a PrimeCare information session about skin cancer. Learn what you can do to prevent skin cancer and more

    Kohl’s Department Stores Donates funds to help St. Alexius Medical Center’s Children’s Fun & Health Day
    Kohl’s Department Sores announced today that they have donated $4,213 to help sponsor St. Alexius Medical Center’s Children’s Fun & Health Day. The funds were made possible through the sales more

    EASTER TIME
    Easter is too important to last only one day. So the church provides seven weeks for our Easter celebration. Even though many of the popular symbols of Easter more

    Miracles Through Cooperation
    When Kisha and David Faulkner were told that they were expecting twins, they were overjoyed. Kisha experienced a normal pregnancy, that is until she was five weeks from her due more

    Have You Heard? Together We’re Making a Difference!
    St. Alexius Medical Center, part of the North Dakota Early Hearing Detection & Intervention (ND EHDI) program and community partners are working together to increase infant hearing screening rates, follow-up more

    St. Alexius Auxiliary Hosts Book Fair March 20 and 21
    The St. Alexius Auxiliary will be hosting its ever-popular Book Fair, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 20 and 21, in Boniface Auditorium. Books are Fun, in partnership with the St. Alexius more

    CPR Classes
    St. Alexius Medical Center will be offering a CPR class to the public from 6-10 p.m. on March 27, 2007. The class is located in the Center of Excellence building more

    Brain Awareness Week: March 12-18, 2007
    The brain is where we think, feel, plan and remember. Our brains are a spongy, three-pound mass of fatty tissue that governs how we eat, breathe and unconsciously perform other more

    March Eldercare Program on “Services to Help Seniors Remain Independent”
    The St. Alexius Eldercare Program for March is “Services to Help Seniors Remain Independent.” The program will cover what in-home services Medicare covers, what services the state of North Dakota more

    LIFELINE – For Your Peace of Mind
    Lifeline can not only protect you...it can preserve a cherished way of life by giving you confidence to continue living in your own home. A Lifeline medical alert costs little more

    Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screenings
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic are co-sponsoring monthly screenings which include blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and HDL (good cholesterol). The next screening runs from 8:30 more

    PrimeCare Information Session on Alternatives to Hysterectomy
    Are you looking for an alternative to hysterectomy? You are not alone. Twenty to forty percent of women age 35 and older have uterine fibroids of significant size. A hysterectomy more

    St. Alexius Foundation Receives Donation
    The St. Alexius Medical Center Auxiliary contributed $25,000 to the St. Alexius Medical Center Foundation on January 23, 2007 during its annual meeting. This contribution reflects the purpose and tradition more

    St. Alexius Becomes Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery
    St. Alexius Medical Center has met the criteria necessary to be designated a Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery^SM. This designation means that St. Alexius, along with the surgeons more

    Stop Smoking for FREE!
    Plus, receive a $50 coupon toward nicotine replacement products. St. Alexius Medical Center is offering a free program for people who want to quit smoking or using tobacco. This is more

    St. Alexius Hospice Celebrates 16 Years of Service
    The Hospice program at St. Alexius Medical Center will be celebrating its 16th year anniversary in the Bismarck-Mandan area on February 14- Valentine’s Day.
    
    The Hospice Care movement began in the more

    St. Alexius Medical Center Awarded Three-Year CARF Accreditation
    The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) announced that the St. Alexius Medical Center Rehabilitation Center has been accredited for a period of three-years.
    
    This accreditation outcome represents the more

    St. Alexius Medical Center Celebrates American Heart Month
    St. Alexius Medical Center, the #1 Heart Hospital in North Dakota for Cardiac Services according to HealthGrades®, the leading independent healthcare ratings company, is a corporate sponsor of the American more

    St. Alexius Clinical Research Services: Advancing the Future of Medicine through Research
    Are you interested in becoming a participant in a clinical study? If you have heard about a study that sounds interesting and you would like more information, please contact St. more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    “Tired of Being Tired? Getting a Good Night’s Sleep” Eldercare Topic for February
    The St. Alexius Eldercare program will sponsor a program titled “Tired of Being Tired? Getting a Good Night’s Sleep,” with Tara Vander Laan, St. Alexius Polysomnography Technician, presenting. Learn about more

    Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screenings
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic are co-sponsoring monthly screenings which include blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and HDL (good cholesterol). The next screening runs from 8:30 more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    January Primecare Health Information Session
    It is that time of year again to think about New Year’s Resolutions and weight management.
    
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic have teamed up to provide you more

    Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screenings
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic are co-sponsoring monthly screenings which include blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and HDL (good cholesterol). The next screening runs from 8:30 more

    Christmas Stories
    by Rev. Darrel Aleson, Chaplain
    St. Alexius Pastoral Care
    
    If you have been in any stores or shopping malls lately (early November as I write), it is already evident that the commercial more

    Holiday Gifts for Older Family Members
    by Rodger W. Wetzel, MPA/MHA, LSW, Director
    Community Health, Development and Eldercare
    
    What to buy an older family member, or friend . . . especially if they have everything, or don’t need more

    Helping Communities Since 1885: Please Include St. Alexius in Your Charitable Donations
    When you give to St. Alexius Medical Center, you support your community and help your friends and neighbors.
    
    In keeping with its mission, St. Alexius provides care to all patients, including more

    St. Alexius hosting 13th Annual Wreath Auction
    Christmas wreaths, holiday arrangements and a variety of seasonal items will be available at the Hospice 13th Annual Wreath Auction. The silent auction will be held in the St. Alexius more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    The National Sleep Foundation and the St. Alexius Sleep Center Announce the Great American Sleep Challenge
    Does having more energy, feeling refreshed and zipping through the day with a rejuvenated spirit sound intriguing or, maybe even impossible? It could be easier to achieve than you think. more

    Free Memory Loss Screening
    Memory loss is considered the number one concern among older adults. St. Alexius Medical Center will be conducting a free memory screening on December 13, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 more

    Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screenings
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic are co-sponsoring monthly screenings which include blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and HDL (good cholesterol). The next screening runs from 8:30 more

    Quilters Donate to St. Alexius
    As we are approaching this holiday season, it is important to take the time to think about those who may be in a tough situation. For the Washburn Area Comfort more

    St. Alexius Hosting 13th Annual Wreath Auction
    Christmas wreaths, holiday arrangements and a variety of seasonal items will be available at the St. Alexius Home Care & Hospice 13th Annual Wreath Auction. The silent auction will be more

    St. Alexius Auxiliary Hosting Book Fair
    The St. Alexius Auxiliary will be hosting its ever popular Book Fair, Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28 in the St. Alexius Boniface Auditorium (10th and Rosser). Books are more

    GPRS Offering CPAP Clinic
    Great Plain Rehabilitation Services (GPRS) at St. Alexius Medical Center is taking an active approach to assist their obstructive sleep apnea patients who use CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) and more

    A THANKSGIVING DAY PRAYER
    O God, our living Creator, You bless us with abundant life. On this Thanksgiving Day, we come before you with hearts full of gratitude for your many gifts. more

    Free Memory Loss Screening
    Memory loss is considered the number one concern among older adults. St. Alexius Medical Center will be conducting a free memory screening on November 29, 2006 from 5:00 to 9:00 more

    St. Alexius Medical Center to Provide Practitioners with Unique Simulation Training for Treating Carotid Artery Disease
    St. Alexius Medical Center will host the Boston Scientific Mobile Simulation Training Unit on Thursday, November 16, 2006. This will provide state-of-the-art, hands on education for physicians and staff involved more

    November Primecare Health Information Session
    Do you suffer from varicose veins? You are not alone. There are 35-40 million people dealing every day with the unsightly appearance, the leg fatigue, throbbing, heaviness and aching that more

    St. Alexius Surgical Services Open House
    When patients and families come to St. Alexius Medical Center’s Surgical Services for a procedure, they will experience a newly remodeled Pre-Surgical Care Unit (PSCU) and PACU (Post Anesthesia Care more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    Community Senior Health Fair Coming Up
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic will be holding the third annual Community Senior Health Fair on Thursday, November 9. This fair is held to promote health and more

    Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screenings
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic are co-sponsoring monthly screenings which include blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and HDL (good cholesterol). The next screening runs from 8:30 more

    FREE Screening for Vascular Disease
    St. Alexius Medical Center, the #1 Heart Hospital in North Dakota, will be conducting a FREE vascular screening. The following screenings will take place: Peripheral Artery Screening- Screens for plaque more

    St. Alexius Auxiliary Bazaar
    The St. Alexius Auxiliary will be hosting its annual bazaar on Thursday, October 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Boniface Auditorium, accessed via the East Patient Services Entrance more

    Independent Quality Study Rates St. Alexius Medical Center Among Nation’s Best for Clinical Outcomes
    #1 in North Dakota for Overall Cardiac and Pulmonary Care
    
    St. Alexius Medical Center announced today it has received five-star ratings for clinical excellence in Coronary Bypass Surgery, Coronary Interventional Procedures, more

    St. Alexius Medical Center Signs Strategic Agreement with Siemens to Provide Imaging and Therapeutic Technologies
    Siemens to Provide Imaging Systems for Radiology,
    Cardiology and Oncology Facilities
    
    St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck, N.D., has signed a strategic agreement with Siemens Medical Solutions that makes Siemens more

    Service of Remembrance & Free Memory Loss Screening
    Service of Remembrance Set for October 14
    In recognition of October as National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, St. Alexius Medical Center will hold a Service of Remembrance for those more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    October Primecare Information Session - Kids Get High on the Darndest Things
    St. Alexius Medical Center, together with Mid Dakota Clinic, is holding a PrimeCare Health Information Session for the month of October. Gordon Leingang, DO, emergency medicine doctor with St. Alexius more

    Geriatric Healthcare, Alzheimer’s and Hospice Joint Conference Set for October 12 & 13
    The 10th Annual Geriatric Healthcare, Alzheimer’s and Hospice Organization Joint Conference is set for October 12 and 13 at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck, ND. The conference is designed to more

    Wetzel Receives Caritas Award
    Rodger Wetzel, Director of Community Health, Eldercare and Foundation at St. Alexius Medical Center will be the recipient of the 2006 Caritas Award. This award is presented by Catholic Charities more

    Cholesterol and Blood Sugar Screenings
    St. Alexius Medical Center and Mid Dakota Clinic are co-sponsoring monthly screenings which include blood pressure, blood sugar, total cholesterol and HDL (good cholesterol). The next screening runs from 8:30 more

    St. Alexius Birthplace Nursing Receives Recognition
    The birthplace nursing team at St. Alexius Medical Center recently received the JOHNSON’S® Childbirth Nursing Award Certificate of Recognition. This Certificate of Recognition means that a patient has nominated the more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    Eldercare Program: What Happens to Assets/Savings with Nursing Home Placement and Medicare Savings Program
    The St. Alexius Eldercare Program will sponsor a program titled “What Happens to Assets/Savings with Nursing Home Placement and Medicare Savings Program.” Deb Masad, Medicaid Policy Administrator, Office of Economic more

    Stop Smoking for Free
    In conjunction with Bismarck Burleigh Public Health, St. Alexius Medical Center is holding smoking cessation classes free of charge. Participants will receive a $50 coupon for nicotine replacement.
    
    It is more

    St. Alexius Art Fair
    Breathe new life into your home or office with artwork from the semi-annual Art Fair at St. Alexius Medical Center. The St. Alexius Auxiliary is partnering with JR Expressions on more

    Back to School Sleep Schedules
    For many children and teens, summer vacation is synonymous with staying up late and sleeping in. Returning to an early morning sleep schedule can be challenging, but it is vital more

    3PQ Equipment at St. Alexius Helps Athletes
    As the summer is drawing to an end, more and more students are getting back into the routine of sports. This summer and fall they can take advantage of the more

    Free Back/Neck Seminar to be held in Minot
    If you suffer from back or neck pain, you'll want to attend our FREE seminar and learn about some of the lastest treatment
    approaches, including conservative as well as minimally invasive more

    Revolutionary New Procedure Done in Bismarck
    Forty to sixty percent of adults suffer from chronic back pain in the U.S. every year, and more than one million spine surgery procedures are performed annually, according to TranS1®, more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    3PQ Equipment at St. Alexius Helps Athletes
    As the summer is drawing to an end, more and more students are getting back into the routine of sports. This summer and fall they can take advantage of the more

    Public Invited to Attend Same Day Surgery Center Open House
    The public is invited to attend an Open House for the St. Alexius Same Day Surgery Center located in the Medical Arts Plaza at 810 E. Rosser Ave. The Same more

    Kohl’s to Offer Exclusive Animal Planet® Merchandise that will Benefit St. Alexius Medical Center
    For a limited time, Kohl’s is offering four exciting custom edition books from Animal Planet, which features an elephant, tiger, zebra and giraffe. Kohl’s is also offering the exclusive corresponding more

    St. Alexius Auxiliary Hosting Book Sale
    The St. Alexius Auxiliary is hosting a Book Sale August 17 and 18. The vendor is Books are Fun, whose parent company is Reader’s Digest. There is an assortment of more

    Senior Wellness Sensation Set for August 17
    The 21st Annual Senior Wellness Sensation will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, August 17, 2006, at the Ramkota Hotel in Bismarck.
    
    The day begins with registration more

    Learn to Live Well with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
    Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons - the soft more

    Sarah Ann Haugen Memorial Scholarship Awarded
    Sarah Ann Haugen Memorial Scholarship announces the recipients for the 2006-2007 Bismarck State College/St. Alexius Paramedic Program. They are: Daniel Raymond, Williston; Steven Shaw, Ellendale; Shelly Smith, Marion; Jamie Toepke, more

    How Bad is Drowsy Driving?
    Drowsy driving, no big deal, right? According to the National Sleep Foundation’s 2005 Sleep in America poll, 60% of adult drivers - about 168 million people- say they have driven more

    St. Alexius: Investing in Our Communities
    When you give to St. Alexius Medical Center, you invest in your community and help your friends and neighbors.
    
    Each year, St. Alexius Medical Center donates thousands of dollars to more

    Eldercare Program: Advanced Healthcare Directives
    Advanded Healthcare Directives (Living Wills, etc)

    • What are Advanced Healthcare Directives
    • Who should get copies
    • Free sources of forms and information
    This program is presented by Rodger Wetzel, LSW, MPA/MHA, Director of the St. more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar Open to Public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find the answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn more

    Wetzel Receives Community Leadership Award
    Rodger Wetzel, director of St. Alexius Eldercare, Community Health and Foundation, received the North Dakota Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Award on June 14, 2006. This award is one of more

    Learn to Live Well with Fibromyalgia Syndrome
    Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder for which the cause is still unknown. Fibromyalgia means pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons - the soft more

    Cullen Receives 2006 Dick Vraa Memorial Award
    The 2006 winner of the Dick Vraa Memorial ‘Outstanding Network Member’ Award is Myron Cullen MS, LATC, CSCS, Assistant Director of the St. Alexius Human Performance Center. President John Frappier more

    St. Alexius Medical Center’s Trauma Center Receives Re-Verification From the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma
    The trauma center at St. Alexius Medical Center has been re-verified as a Level II trauma center by the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). more

    St. Alexius Medical Center First and Only Magnet™ Hospital
    St. Alexius Medical Center was notified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) that it has fulfilled the rigorous requirements to become North Dakota’s first and only Magnet™ Hospital. more

    First in the Region to Offer the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis
    St. Alexius Medical Center announces that it is the first in the region to offer the GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis, recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as more

    St. Alexius Medical Center Ranked Among Top Five Percent Nationally for Patient Safety and Recognized for Clinical Quality Excellence by National Study
    HealthGrades study based on nearly 40 million patient records in the U.S.
    
    Patients treated at Distinguished Hospitals for Patient Safety are 43 percent less likely to have an adverse, preventable event more

    Over the Hedge and into Kohl’s: Special Merchandise to Support Kids Across the Country
    Kohl’s brings entertainment to families while supporting children’s health and educational opportunities nationwide
    
    Why wait for the highly anticipated summer blockbuster to open in theatres before getting a head start on more

    HPC Celebrates 25 Years
    The Human Performance Center (HPC) at St. Alexius Medical Center is celebrating 25 years in sports medicine. The HPC, formally known as the Institute of Sports Medicine (ISM), was established more

    Summer Fun & Safety Day Draws Over 1,500 Students
    Over 1,500 first and third graders from area schools will fill Sertoma Park on Thursday, May 18th for Summer Fun & Safety Day sponsored by St. Alexius Medical Center and more

    St. Alexius Celebrates National Hospital Week
    Don’t let the name fool you. Organizers say National Hospital Week isn’t a celebration of health care’s most recognizable buildings- it’s a celebration of the miracles that happen inside them. more

    Learn How to Talk to Your Kids about Sex
    It can be nerve-wracking. It can be uncomfortable. But it is important. Parents need to talk with their children about sex. When it comes to their decision about sex, teens more

    Being Your Own Best Friend Topic for May Eldercare Program
    The St. Alexius Eldercare Program will sponsor a program titled "Being Your Own Best Friend as We Grow Older," with Rodger Wetzel, Director of St. Alexius Community Health, Eldercare & more

    Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar open to public
    If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn about more

    St. Alexius Hosting State AWHONN Conference
    April 20 and 21, 2006, St. Alexius Medical Center will be hosting the state Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Conference (AWHONN). The conference is entitled “2006 Excellence more

    St. Alexius Auxiliary Hosting Book Sale
    The St. Alexius Auxiliary is hosting a Book Sale May 1 and 2. The vendor is Books are Fun, whose parent company is Reader’s Digest. There is an assortment of more

    National Volunteer Week
    In 2005, St. Alexius volunteers contributed 19,268.25 hours of service. That averages out to be 9.5 hours per month for each of the 169 different volunteers. These volunteers are a more

    National Donate Life Month
    Each day, 17 people die while waiting for a transplant. 91,360 people are on the national waiting list for organs, as of February 2006. 2,414 of those people are from more

    Center for Integrated Medicine Responds to Increased Need for Occupational Therapy Services
    Madonna Mitzel, MS, OTR/L, has joined the St. Alexius Center for Integrated Medicine on a more regular basis due to increased patient volume. Mitzel has specialty training in myofascial release more

    Foot Care and Foot Surgeries
    The St. Alexius Eldercare Program will sponsor a program titled "Foot Care and Foot Surgeries," with Mark Hart, M.D., of The Bone & Joint Center, presenting. Come learn about common more

    St. Alexius Auxiliary Hosts Cookie Lee Jewelry Sale
    The St. Alexius Auxiliary will be hosting its first-ever Cookie Lee Jewelry Sale on Thursday, April 6, in Boniface Auditorium. Cookie Lee, in partnership with the St. Alexius Auxiliary, is more

    Free Children’s Asthma Clinic Set for April 13, 2006
    Do you suspect that your child has respiratory problems, maybe even asthma? The Regional Children’s Asthma Clinic will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2006 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. more

    Kotrapu Retires after 33 Years of Pediatric Care
    Niran Kotrapu, MD, is retiring from medicine after 33 years of service as a pediatrician and pediatric cardiologist. The media, as well as the public, is invited to attend a more

    Hot Flashes?
    Symptoms of menopause affect many women over the age of 40. Hot flashes (sudden sensations of heat, often accompanied by sweating, racing pulse, and anxiety) are the most common symptom more

    St. Alexius, Benedictine Health System Explore Collaboration
    St. Alexius Medical Center and the Benedictine Health System (BHS) of Duluth, Minn., have signed an agreement to explore the feasibility of building a Catholic post acute care facility in more

    March PrimeCare Information Session - Headaches
    Tension, cluster, migraine or sinus. It doesn't matter what type of headache you suffer from, they affect your daily living. Attend the PrimeCare Health Information Session to learn more about more

    Brain Awareness Week
    More than 55 million Americans are afflicted with a brain disorder - this is nearly 1 in 5 Americans.
    
    St. Alexius Medical Center is partnering with thousands of health care more

    St. Alexius Sleep Center Accredited
    An estimated 40 million Americans suffer from a sleeping disorder, according to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. There are 84 different sleeping and waking disorders but some of the more

    PrimeCare Physician a First to Perform Hip Resurfacing Procedure in the Region
    Timothy J. Bopp, MD, orthopedic surgeon with the Bone & Joint Center, a PrimeCare affiliate, has been trained to perform hip resurfacing surgery. The surgery is an alternative procedure for more

    Human Touch Promotes Healing
    The Benefits of Massage Therapy are extensive.

    • Develop, maintain, rehabilitate or augment physical function
    • Relieve or prevent physical dysfunction and pain
    • Relax tight and tense muscles
    • Improve circulation, recovery time and immune system function
    • Reduce more

      Quality, Comfort & Convenience
      At the St. Alexius Surgery Center, patients undergo their procedures in state-of-the-art operating rooms; recover under the care of an experienced nursing staff and go home on the very same more

      Information Session to be held on Heart Health
      St. Alexius Medical Center, together with Mid Dakota Clinic, is holding a PrimeCare Health Information Session for the month of February. John Windsor, DO, cardiologist with the St. Alexius Heart more

      Public Invited to Balance & Dizziness Center Open House
      Members of the media, as well as the public, are invited to attend an Open House for the new St. Alexius Balance & Dizziness Center, a division of its Neuroscience more

      St. Alexius Auxiliary Hosts Art Sale February 16 and 17
      The St. Alexius Auxiliary will be hosting its ever-popular Art Sale, Thursday, February 16, and Friday, February 17, in Boniface Auditorium. JR Expressions, in partnership with the St. Alexius Auxiliary, more

      St. Alexius Hospice to celebrate 15 years of service
      The St. Alexius Hospice program will be celebrating its 15th year of service in the Bismarck-Mandan area on Valentine's Day.
      
      The Hospice care movement began in 1960's and has evolved more

      Free Neck and Back Pain Seminar open to public
      If you have questions about neck or back pain, you may find answers you need at the free Neck and Back Pain seminar at St. Alexius Medical Center. Learn about more

      Free Children's Asthma Clinic Set for February 9
      Do you suspect that your child has respiratory problems, maybe even asthma? The Regional Children's Asthma Clinic will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2006 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. more

      Advances in Eye Care and Cataract Surgery Topic for February
      The St. Alexius Eldercare Program will sponsor a program titled "Advances in Eye Care and Cataract Surgery," with Aaron Fortney, MD, from the Dakota Eye Institute presenting. Come learn about more

      Health Screenings Open to Public
      St. Alexius/Mid Dakota Clinic cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure screenings will be held Thursday, February 2 from 8:30 until 11:30 a.m. at Mid Dakota Clinic.
      
      The cost is $15 more

      Pelvic Pain Solutions- free health session open to public
      The St. Alexius Center for Integrated Medicine will be holding a FREE Health Education Session titled "Pelvic Pain Solutions." Learn how a team approach can alleviate pelvic trigger point pain, more

      St. Alexius Medical Center Re-Accredited By The Joint Commission
      By demonstrating compliance with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization's national standards for health care quality and safety, St. Alexius Medical Center has earned the Joint Commission's Gold more

      Public Announcement of ANCC Site Visit
      St. Alexius Medical Center is being considered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for the prestigious designation of Magnet. The Magnet Recognition Program is conducting a site visit to more

      How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep
      The St. Alexius Eldercare Program will sponsor an informational presentation on sleep for the January Eldercare Program. It is entitled, “How to Get a Good Night’s Sleep,” and will be more