Despite undergoing a scary illness earlier this year, Kent Larson is now on the mend. He said this was largely due to the quality care provided by nursing staff at the hospital, as well as making use of the outpatient services available at the Sakakawea Medical Center Treatment Room that allowed Kent to spend much of his healing process at home. Kent is pictured here in that treatment room where he received his daily IV antibiotics. Beside him is Molly Nelson, RN, Nursing Care Coordinator, who helped care for him through his healing process.

Please join us for the Hazen Memorial Hospital Association Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 24 at Hazen City Hall. The meeting will begin with dinner at 5:30 pm and the business meeting will follow. Financials and updates will be shared. This event is free and open to the public.

SMC has teamed up with the UND Center for Rural Health, Coal Country Community Health Center, Western Plains Public Health, Hilltop Home of Comfort and Knife River Care Center to gather information about the communities we serve and learn more about how local services are used. The results of this survey will be used to develop a plan to improve and expand the care we provide.

Kalynn West, RN, has been recognized as Sakakawea Medical Center's most recent DAISY Award recipient. The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses is an award that recognizes nurses for the amazing efforts they perform every day. Nurses are nominated for this award by patients, their families, or coworkers.

A free seven-week falls prevention workshop is being offered in Beulah and Hazen this fall! Trained leaders coach you to recognize your risk of falling and help you build the balance, strength, and practical skills you need to avoid a fall. The classes will be offered on Wednesdays, starting October 9 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Energy Wellness Center in Beulah or from 1 - 3 p.m. at Senior Citizen Center in Hazen. Call Kayla at (701) 748-7276 to register.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time for screening! Complete your annual mammogram during our fall Mammography Marathon and receive a free gift.

Kayleen Alexander, SMC Athletic Trainer, to provide needed athletic training services to Beulah and Hazen School Districts.

Sponsored by SMC Hospice, the 10-week session will begin on Wednesday, September 18th. Call SMC Hospice office to register at 701-748-7380.

The Sakakawea Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for Friday, June 14. The goal of this event is to assist SMC Foundation is securing funding needed to help SMC continue to provide quality healthcare close to home.

For one woman, a simple routine checkup made all the difference in preventing an otherwise-undetected cancer from spreading.