AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMajor Health System Deal: Sanford Health and North Memorial Health have signed a definitive agreement to merge into a single nonprofit system, with Sanford CEO Bill Gassen leading the combined organization and North Memorial’s Trevor Sawallish continuing to run the Twin Cities region; the partnership is expected to close this year and includes a planned $600 million investment in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove hospitals. Public Health & Safety: The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day removed more than 19,000 pounds of unwanted meds across 159 Midwest drop sites, including in North Dakota. Education Access: Senators Durbin and Wicker reintroduced the Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act to expand study abroad for underserved students. Local Health Community: UND spring commencement highlighted community ties, while North Dakota Rural Health Awards named new honorees. Ongoing Care Concerns: Sanford Health addressed hantavirus concerns as health officials monitor possible exposure tied to a cruise ship.
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