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MeritCare Detroit Lakes Announces Major Expansion and Remodel

11.5.2009
MeritCare Detroit Lakes is announcing a 33,000 square foot expansion and 28,800 square foot remodel of the existing clinic. The project will more than double the size of the clinic and is expected to be completed by 2011.
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Sanford and MeritCare Create A New Health System

11.2.2009
Following approval by their Boards of Trustees, South Dakota-based Sanford Health (Sanford) and North Dakota-based MeritCare Health System (MeritCare) today announced the two organizations have merged to become one of the country's largest integrated health care systems. The new System will strengthen health care in the region by expanding services, research, education and access to care.
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Sanford and MeritCare Merger Complete

11.2.2009
Today the board of trustees for Fargo, N.D. based MeritCare approved a definitive agreement to merge with Sioux Falls, S.D. based Sanford Health. Sanford's board approved the merger last week. The two organizations are now formally one.
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MeritCare Invites Public to Walk Through a Colon – and Prevent Cancer

10.29.2009
What can you do to prevent colorectal cancer? Start by taking a walk through a colon – an 8-foot tall, 20-foot long Prevent Cancer Super Colon ™!
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MeritCare Breaks Ground on First Green Building Site

10.28.2009
JLG Architects, MeritCare Mayville and Union Hospital broke ground on MeritCare's first green building, a clinic attached to Union Hospital to better prepare for the upcoming January 2010 merger of the two organizations.
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Less Than 60 Days Until Christmas - Get Your Shopping and Holiday Spirit Started Today!

10.26.2009
Today, Monday, Oct. 26, tickets go on sale for the 25th annual MeritCare Festival of Wreaths. The event takes place Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Ramada Plaza Suites Crystal Ballroom, Fargo. Events include English Tea, Girls' Night Out, shopping, breakfast and lunch events with Santa, a formal gala, and more. Proceeds from this year's event will be used by MeritCare Roger Maris Cancer Center to fund embrace – a survivorship program to help patients facing cancer find hope within each other.
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Candlelight Memorial Service Helps Families Heal After Infant Loss

10.19.2009
The Fargo-Moorhead chapter of "Share," a pregnancy and infant loss support group, will hold its annual candlelight memorial service for family and friends on Tuesday, Oct. 20.
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VISITOR RESTRICTION AT MERITCARE'S TWO FARGO HOSPITAL LOCATIONS

10.19.2009
As of today, Monday, Oct. 19, MeritCare is restricting visitors to its two Fargo hospital locations because of the prevalence of H1N1 flu in the community, and to protect its hospitalized patients from exposure.
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MeritCare Wins Consumer Choice Award

10.15.2009
Modern Healthcare Magazine and National Research Corporation have announced the nation's top hospitals as 2009/2010 Consumer Choice Winners.
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Media Availability: Dr. Roger Gilbertson Speaking on Health Care Reform Bill Passed by U.S. Senate

10.14.2009
  • MeritCare strongly supports Sen. Conrad, Sen. Dorgan and Congressman Pomeroy in voting "No" on a public plan with Medicare Rates.
  • Access to medical care would be diminished and the impact would be felt by all North Dakotans if a Public Plan with Medicare reimbursement rates was implemented.


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