CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake

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.

11/27/2025

The main phone line is operating as it should! If you need to call the hospital, please dial 701-662-2131 for our front desk.

11/27/2025

***Correction on the phone number to use!!***

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our phone lines seem to want a break, too. if you have tried to call into our hospital and get a message that we are closed , that is NOT true! Our hospital is open and we have staff throughout the building. The hospital’s emergency department is always open - 24/7, 365.

If you do get that message and need to reach a staff member, please call our nurses station at 701-662-9662 or the alternative front desk number at 701-662-9780. Our IT department is aware of the problem and are actively working to resolve this issue.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

Our phone lines seem to want a break, too. if you have tried to call into our hospital and get a message that we are closed , that is NOT true! our hospital is open and we have staff throughout the building. The hospital’s emergency department is always open - 24/7, 365.

If you do get that message and need to reach a staff member, please call our nurses station at 701-650-9662. Our IT department is aware of the problem and are actively working to resolve this issue.

11/20/2025

National Rural Health Day has been a staple for over a decade and celebrating the Power of Rural is more important than ever. Every year, since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of November to celebrate rural health across the country. This year, the Center for Rural Health (CRH) invites you to join us in celebrating this national movement.

What is National Rural Health Day?
National Rural Health Day is an opportunity to celebrate the power of rural by honoring the selfless, community-minded spirit that prevails in rural America. This day not only showcases the efforts and innovations of rural healthcare but also ensures that rural healthcare providers know how valued they are to their communities, to their state, and to the country.

We challenge North Dakota healthcare organizations and facilities to find a way to celebrate and show your support for National Rural Health Day on November 20. If you share anything on social media, use to join in with the thousands of others who will also be celebrating rural health.

One way to celebrate is by completing the color page attached to the post. You can keep it, hang it up at your school, or even give it to someone you know who works in rural health care. You can also submit it for a coloring contest.

Pages can be submitted two ways:
1 - Scan and email to holly.long@UND.edu
2 - Mail:
Holly Long
Center for Rural Health
1301 N. Columbia Road Stop 9037
Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037

10/31/2025

Who says our staff can't have fun?! You may see some of The Golden Girls, the "boss" of the hospital, the Boo Boo crew, festive nurses, or some of our student nurses creeping around the halls today.

Have a happy and safe Halloween, everyone!

10/29/2025

For those that will be out on Friday for Halloween fun, remember to stay safe by following these guidelines from Safe Kids Worldwide.

If you will out between 3-6pm, make sure to check out the Downtown Trick or Treat! Our staff will have a trunk or treat along with several other local sponsors to provide even more fun than the 42 stops in downtown Devils Lake.

10/10/2025

Earlier this week, 7 of our emergency room nurses attended the North Dakota Statewide Trauma Conference in Minot.

Our very own Jaydon Grafsgaard, NP was called up to discuss a case study with Dr. Derek Kane, Trauma Medical Director of CHI St. Alexius Bismarck. What a great opportunity for Jaydon!

10/09/2025

Yesterday, nurses Andrea and Taylor along with our CRNA Jeff placed a picc line, the first outpatient to receive one since our training from CVC Healthcare last month!

Thomas Robertson Jr. and his wife (not pictured) were thrilled to receive this service close to home instead of driving several miles to and from a major hospital.