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CHI Mercy Health in Valley City continues to receive donations of cloth masks for visitors and out-patients.

by | Jun 8, 2020 | ,

CHI Mercy Health in Valley City continues to receive donations of cloth masks for visitors and out-patients. To aid in this effort , we have put together packets of material, elastic & instructions to make 10 masks.

If you’d like to help but don’t have the supplies, please pick up a packet (or even 2!) at the front desk of the hospital (door 1) to help us out!

Don’t forget to wear your mask when you come, as we support “universal masking” in our facility per CDC Guidelines.

Once you’re done sewing the masks, please return them to the front desk as soon as possible. Our goal is to collect 500 masks by the end of summer.

For questions please contact Steph Kruta or Amy Noeske @ 845-6400.

We want to say a HUGE THANK YOU to the community for your support during the COVID-19 pandemic!!

 

CHI MERCY HEALTH Community Board Memo

by | Apr 9, 2020 | ,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 9, 2020
Contact: Keith Heuser, President
Phone: 701-845-6486
E-Mail: lisaurbatsch@catholichealth.net

Valley City, ND  – We hope this finds you and your loved ones well. We want to stay in touch and keep you informed on developments across our ministry at CHI Mercy Health.

The health and safety of our employees, patients, visitors, and communities – are our highest priorities. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we continue to adjust our policies to help maintain everyone’s well-being.

The CDC recently released information that reports that even though one in four patients infected by COVID-19 are asymptomatic, they may still be contagious and might be able to pass on the virus to others.  In light of this new information, we are acting now instead of later across our ministry.

We are moving forward with a universal masking policy for our staff and anyone entering CHI Mercy Health effective April 9, 2020.  This means all of our employees in patient care areas will wear an appropriate mask while performing their duties in our facilities.  Our guidance states that cloth masks are appropriate in certain non-patient areas of our hospital.  Please wear a mask upon entering our facility.

By adopting universal masking, we are working ahead of the curve with the North Dakota Department of Health and CDC guidance.  You can help.  Donations of cloth masks will be accepted.  They can be dropped off at our facility.

Thank you again for all of your support and for your steadfast commitment to CHI Mercy Health  and to our mission.

Please keep our dedicated caregivers and the patients they serve in your thoughts and prayers.

We’re strongly encouraging anyone who is suspicious of or concerned with COVID-19 exposure to PLEASE CALL 701-845-6400 FIRST prior to coming to the hospital / Emergency Room. Screening questions will be used during the phone call.   These along with additional screening procedures have been implemented to keep our patients and staff safe.

Please log onto CHI Mercy Health Website for COVID-19 updates.

CHI Mercy Health Foundation Announces the Acceptance of Scholarship Applications

by | Jan 22, 2020 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information contact Lisa at 701-845-6486

Valley City, ND. The CHI Mercy Health Foundation is excited to announce it is accepting applications for scholarships in the medical field!  Each year, two scholarships are given out to recipients that are enrolled in either a Nursing and Medical related career.  The scholarships are made possible through the fundraising efforts of CHI Mercy Health staff, team members with a deep commitment toward investing in the future of healthcare and area youth.

Eligibility criteria and instructions for the Nursing Advancement and the General Medical Education scholarships are available on the CHI Mercy Health website. http://www.mercyhospitalvalleycity.org/scholarships/ or contact the CHI Mercy Health Foundation office at 701-845-6557.

The deadline for application submission is April 10th, 2020.

The CHI Mercy Health Foundation is a 501c-3 charitable organization, our purpose is to support the programs and services of the hospital through enhancing the quality of care given to those in need.  If you would like to learn more about the Foundation and opportunities to support it’s mission, please contact Lisa at 701-845-6486.

CHI Mercy Health Auxiliary Announces Scholarships

by | Jan 13, 2020 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 13,2020
Contact: Lisa Urbatsch, Executive Assistant
Phone: 701-845-6486
E-Mail: lisaurbatsch@catholichealth.net

CHI MERCY HEALTH AUXILIARY ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIPS

Valley City, ND. The CHI Mercy Health Auxiliary is excited to announce it is accepting applications for scholarship!  Each year, one scholarship is given out to recipients that are enrolled in a Medical or Health Care related career.  The scholarship is provided by funds raised by CHI Mercy Health’s Auxiliary.

To be eligible for Auxiliary scholarships the below criteria is required:

  • These scholarships are intended for students seeking to complete an accredited program in a healthcare related field, including technician programs, certificates, 2- & 4-year degrees.
  • First consideration will be given to current CHI Mercy Health employees, Auxiliary members and their immediate family members living in Barnes County, ND.
  • If there are no applicants that are CHI Mercy Health employees, auxiliary members or immediate family members of an employee or auxiliary member the next eligible applicants will be students in the community that are actively seeking a degree or certification in the healthcare field.

Please contact Lisa Urbatsch in the CHI Mercy Health Administration office (direct #845-6486 or lisaurbatsch@catholichealth.net) to get an application or go online to:  http://www.mercyhospitalvalleycity.org/scholarships/ .

Deadline for submission is May 22, 2020 at 4 PM to the CHI Mercy Health Auxiliary (CHI MHA), Attn: Auxiliary Scholarship Committee.

The CHI Mercy Health Auxiliary (CHI-MHA) is a volunteer organization devoted to supporting the hospital and the community it serves.   If you would like to become a CHI Mercy Health Auxiliary member, please contact Lisa Urbatsch at 701-845-6486 or email lisaurbatsch@catholichealth.net.

Several CHI Mercy Health Employees Recognized for Dedicated Service

by | Dec 20, 2019 |

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Valley City, ND  It is remarkable and gratifying to have employees who have served CHI Mercy Health for so many years, like the employees recognized on December 5th,  2019 at the Hospital Christmas Potluck.

The following individuals were recognized for their years of service:

45 Years of Service:    Kristi Schneider
25 Years of Service:    Julie Halgrimson, Alana McClellan
20 Years of Service:   Karen Burchill, Lori Hart, Kari Idso
10 Years of Service:   Amanda Chase, Maria Flores
5   Years of Service:    Jessica Coffel, Callie Cruff, Renee Wert

Picture Caption (R to L):  Julie Halgrimson, Maria Flores, Alana McClellan, Kristi Schneider, Amanda Chase

Lori Hart

CHI Mercy Health Welcomes Dr. Brennen Smith, DO

by | Jul 29, 2019 |

Brennen Smith, DO

Valley City, ND Keith Heuser, President, CHI Mercy Health is pleased to announce the addition of orthopedics to CHI Mercy Health in Valley City.

Dr. Brennen Smith will be providing orthopedic clinic services to patients locally at CHI Mercy Health in Valley City. Dr. Smith will be in Valley City the Third Thursday of the month starting August 15th , 2019.

Depending on procedure that is needed, it may be done at CHI Lisbon Health in Lisbon, ND or CHI St. Frances in Breckenridge, MN.

Services will include:

  • Total knee replacement
  • Total hip replacement
  • Cervical fusions
  • Cervical disc replacements
  • Lumbar fusions
  • Lumbar discectomy
  • Carpal tunnel and trigger finger synovectomy
  • Total shoulder replacement
  • Adult fracture surgery of the upper and lower extremities
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Shoulder arthroscopy

Please call 218-643-0415 today to schedule an appointment for your orthopedic needs.

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