AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSanford-North Memorial Merger: Sanford Health and North Memorial Health have signed a definitive deal to merge into a single nonprofit system, with Sanford’s CEO Bill Gassen leading and North Memorial’s Trevor Sawallish continuing to run the Twin Cities region; the combined group plans to invest about $600 million in North Memorial’s Robbinsdale and Maple Grove hospitals, aiming to protect long-term access as costs and regulatory pressure mount. Trauma Care Training: Sanford hosted a four-day, trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy training in Fargo for mental health professionals working with at-risk Native youth, funded by the ND Department of Health and Human Services. Measles Watch: North Dakota confirmed an additional measles case, bringing the state total to 37 this year, with most cases unvaccinated and five hospitalizations reported. Family Support via Telehealth: ND HHS expanded Parent-Child Interaction Therapy through telehealth under FamilyFirst Services, improving access for rural families. Community Health Promotion: Dickinson’s Kind Hearts Project will hold its annual 100-bike giveaway for children at Legacy Square on May 16.
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