Observed every year in April, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors, and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.

Visitors will be screened by reception and are not required to wear a mask. No visiting if ill.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the perfect opportunity to talk to your medical provider about any concerns or schedule a colonoscopy.

Save the Date! Sakakawea Medical Center Hospice’s annual Grape Escape fundraiser is on April 8 at Hazen City Hall at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening out while sampling hors d’oeuvres and wine! Spend some time browsing and bidding on items in the silent and live auctions! Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Tickets are available at Hazen Bottle Shop, Union Bank, Union State Bank, and the Hospice Office.

Sakakawea Medical Center has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.

Local businesses Union State Bank and Stroup Insurance have provided the SMC Foundation with $3,000 in match funds to kick off Giving Hearts Day. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the longest-running giving day in the country, GHD has helped charities raise more than $112 million since its founding.

Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the longest-running giving day in the country, GHD has helped charities raise more than $112 million since its founding.

This Valentine’s Day, help support your local Hospice program and make someone’s day by sending them cookies! Order forms are available at Beulah Drug, Hazen Drug, Bronson’s, Krause’s, and the SMC Hospice Office. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, February 9. Cookie trays will also be sold at Hazen City Hall on Saturday, February 12 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), and Monday, February 14 at the Hospice Office, while supplies last. For more information, call SMC Hospice at 7017487380.

Sakakawea Medical Center Foundation’s Annual Fund Drive for 2021-2022 has begun! The purpose of this fund drive is to secure the finances needed for SMC to continue to meet current and future healthcare needs in our area. This is an opportunity for you as an individual to make an impact on the health and well-being of your community.

Sakakawea Medical Center ancillary services will be closed for outpatient appointments on Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31.