CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake

02/25/2026

As a reminder, our transition to Altru Health System takes place on Sunday, March 1st. Branding and signage will be changing over the next couple of weeks in and around the hospital.

On Monday, March 2nd, the sign above the main entrance (door 1 near the ER) to the hospital will be changed. Please be advised that there will be work trucks in the loop to complete this. The approximate time will be from 11:30am until 1:30pm.

It is important to know that the hospital, ER, and all services will be operating as usual and there will be no interruption to care as these changes are made. All patients, visitors, and vendors will be able to access entrance through door 1.

02/19/2026

With the number of measles cases increasing in our area of the state, it's important to know what options you have if you believe you have been exposed.

If you believe you have been exposed or are experiencing symptoms consistent with measles, please call 701-662-9752 to speak with a nurse before seeking care in person.

A nurse is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

02/05/2026

North Dakota has recently joined in on the PA Licensure compact! We now join in with 20 other states as a way to remove some workforce barriers. This is the first major win to come from the Rural Health Transformation Program for our state.

Read more from the American Academy for Physician Associates (AAPA) with their post and article linked below.

https://ow.ly/ahp550Y9m0c

North Dakota is now the 21st state to join the PA Licensure Compact — a major step toward removing workforce barriers and improving care delivery! The legislation was passed during a special session tied to the Rural Health Transformation Program, marking the first RHTP inspired victory aligned with AAPA's policy agenda since grants were awarded, and highlights the program’s broader mission to strengthen rural healthcare systems. Congratulations North Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ryZM33

01/24/2026

As we prepare for our major transition to Altru Health, take a look back at the various events that has lead to this moment put together by the Grand Forks Herald.

https://ow.ly/E3WQ50Y2To4

From ideas of expansion to official hospital acquisition, the story of Devils Lake's health care has involved community input, collaboration between health leaders and Sen. John Hoeven's support.

01/19/2026

In addition to our Blessings Box, our hospital has a small amount of things available to patients in need** that range from basic supplies to a clean shirt. Baby items are always needed for our littlest patients.

All items that are freshly cleaned or new may be dropped off with our Community Health Worker (CHW), Ashley Roulette, at the hospital. Any baby formula must be unopened. Contact details for our CHW can be found on the flyer for additional questions.

**Patients in need are identified by completing a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) form and/or being referred to the CHW by hospital staff for additional resources outside the hospital. This is not available to the public to take as they want.**

01/16/2026

Following up from our post last month, we wanted to make sure that the community knows that our blessings box is currently in our waiting area at the hospital, just outside the main ER doors.

Donations are continually being accepted for anyone who wishes to give. Other boxes will be put throughout the community once oversight is determined in those locations. Items that are in this box are open to anyone that may need them, no questions asked.

12/18/2025

In case you haven't seen the major news about us... our long-awaited approval has come through and our hospital will officially be a part of Altru Health System March 1st, 2026!

The Devils Lake Daily Journal will feature an article soon about this transition as well as a special 'History of Mercy Hospital' bit. More can be found on their Facebook post from 12/17.

One other article that is already out can be found from the Grand Forks newspaper. The Grand Forks Herald article can be found here:

Originally, Altru had hoped for a spring 2025 takeover of the Devils Lake facility, but had to wait for CommonSpirit Health to get the faith-based hospital taken off the Catholic registry

12/17/2025

This morning, CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake President Tanner White and Marketing/Communications Director Amanda Moon presented the seventh $10,000 check to Mrs. Michelle Clouse, principal at St. Joseph Catholic School. This is part of the $100,000 commitment to various projects throughout the school made by the hospital over a 10-year time span.

We look forward to seeing the continued updates to the chapel, resource center, and school as our commitment continues!

12/11/2025

Soon in our community, there will be four to six weather-resistant totes throughout our area with hats, gloves, scarves, and hot packs for those in need. Our Community Health Worker is currently accepting donations from individuals, businesses, or other groups that may already be collecting these and unsure where to donate them.

Information for dropping off donations and contact information are included on the flyer.

12/02/2025

In October, six members of our emergency department team were able to attend the state trauma conference in Minot. Prior to the conference, we applied for a grant through the state foundation and were awarded half the cost of attendance! Our nurses are truly grateful for the support to advance their knowledge on trauma practice and protocol. Thank you, North Dakota Trauma Foundation!

This activity is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Trauma Foundation.