Agreement in place to help care for patients with burn or frostbite injuries

Please Join Us! Dr. Andrew Carter, interventional cardiologist at Sanford Health, will give a free presentation about TAVR Heart Valve Replacement. Presentation begins at 12:00 noon at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Meeting Room in Beulah, ND. We will also be offering FREE blood pressure checks at 11:30 a.m. and a light lunch will be served. Registration is required. Visit sanfordhealth.org/doctalk to register or call 8443626330 to learn more.

The holidays are the sweetest time of the year and life is the sweetest gift of all! Register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor to give someone a greater chance of receiving that gift. Learn more about organ donation and transplantation on the organdonor.gov (English) and donaciondeorganos.gov (Spanish)

Help support Sakakawea Hospice and make someone's day. Please have orders returned to Hospice no later than Monday, February 12^th. Order blanks available at local businesses and the Hospice office. For more information call Hospice at 7017487380.

Why Go Red? Heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year, killing approximately one woman every 80 seconds. Fortunately, we have the power to change that because 80 percent of cardiac and stroke events may be prevented with education and action. That’s why you are encouraged to wear red on National Wear Red Day and encourage others to do the same and take the time to Know Your Numbers. Five numbers, all women should know to take control of their heart health are: Total Cholesterol, HDL (good) Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar and Body Mass Index (BMI). Knowing these numbers can help women and their healthcare provider determine their risk for developing cardiovascular diseases

2016‐2017 Winter Edition of the SMC Newsletter, Sakakawea Dispatch is now available. To access the newsletter click here. Newsletters are also distributed at Sakakawea Medical Center or call 7017487218 to have a copy mailed to you.

The American Cancer Society marks the Great American Smokeout on the third Thursday of November by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day.

The dedicated, compassionate staff and volunteers of Home Health and Hospice Care are recognized and celebrated during the month of November. To those that serve, thank you for caring and giving. Your tender care, love and understanding have made a difference in the lives of so many!

Managing your diabetes can lead to a longer, healthier life. What you do every day makes the difference: eating a healthy diet, being physically active, taking medicines if prescribed, and keeping health care appointments to stay on track.