Community gets first glimpse of new Altru Hospital during open house and ribbon-cutting
“The brand-new Altru Hospital is not only a gift to future patients and staff but it’s also a gift to the community of Grand Forks and a sign of the bright future ahead.” (GF Herald) Community gets first glimpse of new Altru Hospital during open house and ribbon-cutting – Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports
New Altru Hospital’s amenities designed with ‘human experience’ in mind
“This space is very much designed around the human experience – how it feels to be a person in this space,” said Josh Kehrwald, principal architect. “Probably parallel with that – or maybe even slightly above it, depending on the situation – is to make sure we provide spaces that are appropriate for the care that is being delivered within them, making sure we have the right neighbor situation set up, adjacency set up, making sure that our operating rooms have all of the services and ramifications so (the people) … in the operating room can do (their work) safely.” (GF Herald) New Altru Hospital’s amenities designed with ‘human experience’ in mind – Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports
Dr. Joshua Wynne: Optimal care in a caring environment
There are 158 MD-granting medical schools in the U.S., and most own or operate their own hospital or hospital system. A minority of schools (around one in five) are like the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS) and are community-based, meaning that they do not own or operate their own healthcare institution and must rely on the cooperation of local hospital(s) to educate their students. (GF Herald) Dr. Joshua Wynne: Optimal care in a caring environment – Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports
UND, Altru closely intertwined for decades; new hospital could reinforce ‘a reliable workforce pipeline’
The new Altru hospital will be part of the health care provider’s continuing relationship with the UND School of Medicine and Health Sciences, offering its new facilities as a space for students to complete their clinical rotations and as a residency location for graduates. (GF Herald) UND, Altru closely intertwined for decades; new hospital could reinforce ‘a reliable workforce pipeline’ – Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports
One room for one baby: Neonatal innovations a highlight of new Altru Hospital
The NICU “is one of the areas in the hospital where we have a dramatic shift in the environment,” said Josh Kehrwald, principal architect with JLG Architects. (GF Herald) One room for one baby: Neonatal innovations a highlight of new Altru Hospital – Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports
Altru’s new hospital, progress and shuffling named Herald’s Story of the Year for 2024
In the coming weeks, Altru will open its new hospital and adjacent behavioral health center, marking the end of a years-long process that started with a Nov. 8, 2017, announcement that it planned to demolish the old hospital and build anew. At the time, it was proposed to be a $250 million-plus hospital, with a completion date expected sometime in 2022. Over time, it has expanded to become a $500 million project, including the new building plus related facility renovations. (GF Herald) Altru’s new hospital, progress and shuffling named Herald’s Story of the Year for 2024 – Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports
12 Patient Benefits of Altru’s New Hospital
Altru’s new hospital isn’t just about a larger space—it’s a reimagined healthcare experience designed to provide patients with cutting-edge technology, greater comfort, and more personalized care. With a focus on faster recovery, advanced medical tools, and a serene environment, this new facility offers numerous benefits that enhance the patient journey from start to finish. (Altru Hospital) 12 Patient Benefits of Altru’s New Hospital | Altru Health System
After ribbon-cutting, Altru in final stretch before patient move day
Everything is set to culminate with patient move day on Jan. 19, when Altru finally transfers its patients – and the critical or lifesaving equipment those patients may be hooked up to – into its new building. (GF Herald) After ribbon-cutting, Altru in final stretch before patient move day – Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports
Altru Hospital: A big job tackled by many
“We have incredible gratitude for the many partners we’ve had on this project,” said Kristi Hall-Jiran, executive vice president and chief philanthropy and partnership officer at Altru. “Especially the city of Grand Forks. The city was an early investor as far back as 2018, and of course, the city and Altru have a longstanding partnership. We’ve really appreciated their steadfast support over the years. They’ve invested in both infrastructure and some community benefit things like water supply, some shared costs on pavement and things like that, to the tune of over $4.5 million. They’ve been a cornerstone supporter. JLG Architects and PCL have been some of our bigger supporters, too. We’ve raised just over $12 million to help supplement what we’re doing. It’s really exciting.” (GF Herald) Altru Hospital: A big job tackled by many – Grand Forks Herald | Grand Forks, East Grand Forks news, weather & sports
A look inside the new Altru Hospital in Grand Forks
The new Altru Hospital in Grand Forks is made up of seven floors and 552,000 square feet. From equipment for less invasive procedures to specialized trauma care and expanded services, health officials say this is a new start for local healthcare. (Valley News Live) A look inside the new Altru Hospital in Grand Forks
