House CallsMay, June, July and August 2017

NVHC Welcomes Dr. LeBlanc and Jill Smith to our Facility

Volume 23, Number 2

Letter from Chief Executive Officer Jon Linnell

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Did You KnowWe now have 5 practitioners at North Valley Health Center to care for your needs. They are: Michelle Woinarowicz NP, Jeremy Houser PA, Karrah Oliver PA, Jill Smith NP, and Dr. Frank LeBlanc. Having five practitioners gives our patients the ability to have a choice in their selection of who they want to be treated by. These are all outstanding practitioners and they all have ties to the region and our service area. This is very uncommon for medicine in rural America. On occasion, we still rely on locum practitioners but that is getting less and less as we increase our staffing.

I would also like to list the majority of our services being provided at North Valley Health Center that perhaps most aren’t aware of. Sometimes when I’m talking with members of the community about the services being provided I often get the response “I didn’t realize we can have that done here in Warren?” So the following list are the highlights of services provided

locally. If you ever have questions as to whether or not we have services that you need please feel free to call us and if we don’t have those services we would assist you in finding those services in the area.

I would also like to update you on the progress of the gifting of the Good Samaritan nursing home and senior apartments to the city of Warren. We’ve been working diligently on getting the licensing and credentialing in place for the change of ownership to happen by December 1 of this year. It takes a considerable amount of time and effort to be able to facilitate the change of ownership so that we can continue providing services without disruption. The gift of the nursing home and senior apartments to the community is an incredible gift seeing that we are receiving this gift without debt. North Valley Health Center will manage the long-term care and WEDA will oversee the assisted living and senior apartments. The new name for the facility will be the North Star Manor, to go along with the name of the assisted living called the North Star Assisted Living. What a wonderful medical campus we now have.Again, I would like to thank everyone for what you do to make healthcare accessible and available in the Warren, Oslo, Alvarado, Argyle, Stephen, Angus, Radium, Viking, and surrounding area. Without you none of this would be possible! Sincerely, Jon Linnell

North Valley Health Center requires our patient care staff to be a jack of all trades and master of most. NVHC staff are energetic, compassionate, and dedicated to the patients and to the staff members who care for the patients. Recently, our medical staff and nursing staff participated in Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) program together to build their critical care skills. The Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS) Program is an educational program designed specifically for providers in rural communities. The course teaches you how to assess a patient’s condition, resuscitate and stabilize him or her, and determine if his or her needs exceed a facility’s capacity. It also covers how to arrange for a patient’s hospital transfer and assure that optimum care is provided throughout the process. The CALS (Comprehensive Advanced Life Support) Program was founded in 1993 in response to rural health care. The goal was to develop one course that would educate rural providers in all

areas of emergency care while also training the entire medical team, including physicians and nurses. North Valley Health Center has been participating in this course for the past 5 years. The course has been very well received by staff and brings a great knowledge to our team. Sincerely, Sara Kazmierczak

Letter from Chief Nursing Officer Sara Kazmierczak

• Primary care clinic• Hospitalization• Acute care• Out patient observation• Transitional care• Swingbed• Respite care• Hospice beds

• Emergency room• Immediate direct telemedicine for emergency purposes• Translation services• Medication consulting• Diagnostic testing• CT scans

• MRI scans• Ultrasound• Echocardiography• Nuclear medicine scans• Standard ultrasound• Endoscopy• Bone density scans• Mammography- 3D mammography coming

• Cardiac rehabilitation• Physical therapy• Medical laboratory testing• Cardiology• Audiology• Pain management• Oncology consulting• Lifeline

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North Valley Health Center held their 20th annual “Fund Driving” on the Range Golf Tournament at the Stephen Riverside Golf Course in Stephen, Minnesota on June 8, 2017. It was a beautiful day and 113 golfers turned out for the event. With the overwhelming response of donors the tournament raised $32,000.

Each year the proceeds from the golf tournament are used for a specifi c project or projects. Your provided support, along with the success of the tournament, has allowed us to put funds toward a Wound Camera, Physical Therapy Treatment Table, a Patient Lift, Ambulance Replacement Fund and an Area EMS Education Fund (which would help support our service area fi rst responders/EMS). Funds will also benefi t Lifeline (a personal response service that summons quick assistance for those at home of any age with medical or physical problems). Any donated funds in excess of the stated projects will be used towards additional equipment needs of NVHC.

$2,000 Raffl e Ticket winner was Nicole Schuler. $1,000 Raffl e Ticket winner was Joe Bienek. $500 Raffl e Ticket winners were Adalynn/Jeremy Linnell and Kim Kostrzewski. $250 Raffl e Ticket winners were David Peyton/Lisa Johnson/Laurie Martine and Jiralyn Miller.

Thank you to the many businesses, organizations and individuals who supported the golf tournament fund raising effort.

Eagle Overall Sponsors ($1,000) – Bremer Bank; C&J Farms; CHS Ag Services/Northwest Grain –Warren; D&D Commodities; Kim Rindy; Kalin Farms; Lynn & Pam Sundby; Nordic Fiberglass, Inc.; Phil Thompson & Associates; Terog Manufacturing; Warren Pharmacy

Birdie Overall Sponsors ($500) – 175 Corner Store; Dahlstrom Motors; Eide Bailly; Forsberg Inc.; Frandsen Bank & Trust; Invisimax; Leighton Broadcasting; Nelson Inc.; PROBITAS Promotions; The Dell; The Messenger; TRF Radio; Warren American Legion Post #27; Warren Sheaf; Consulting Radiologists; United Valley Bank; DuBore Funeral Home; Karen Johnson/Jennifer Palm; L&R Foods; Ash Grove Ag; Stoltman Farms

Hole Sponsors were: Evergreen Implement; Johnson Oil Company; Strickler Seed; Maynard Peterson Farms; Dale’s Foods; SesVanderhave Seeds (Robert Hamrick & Rich Deere); CHS/ Northwest Grain-Stephen; HLJ Farms; D&D Commodities; H&S Manufacturing, INC.; Jay Swanson Agency- Farmers Union Insurance; Kent & Michelle Woinarowicz; Kraus Anderson Construction Co.; Ronald & Carol Loeslie; Solum & Sundby Insurance; Stephen American Legion Post # 390; Northern Nature Seed - Dan Riley; Stroble Farms; Sustad Photography; True Value Hardware & Paint; In Memory of Stella Kathman - by Donald & daughters; Ag Country; Wikstrom Telephone Co.; Miller Electric; MarKit County Grain LLC; H & J Farms Inc.; Jet Stop; Mike & Kaye Baird; Rivard’s Quality Seeds; Sara & Ryan Kazmierczak; Jamieson’s on Main; Gowan Construction; Jenny Langevin State Farm Ins.; Simplot Growers Solutions; Kyd’s Korner-Bev Johnson Daycare; Magnusson Family Farm; American Crystal EGF; Johnny Bravoz, Inc.; Mick’s Bar & Grill; North Risk Partners Thune Division; Northern Lights Lounge; Simply Boutique; Sjoberg’s Cable; Koda Bank; Rogus Construction; Rydellcars.com

Other donors (cash/food/prizes) were:Southgate; Joe Black’s; Mattracks; Elite Nails; American Federal Bank; Argyle American Legion #353; Buffalo Wild Wings; Hamm’s Repair; City of Warren; Underdahl Hardware Hank, Newfolden; Healthcare Ins. Services; Janice Filipi Daycare; Mortenson & Rygh CPA; Northwest Beverage; Pennie’s Café; Rainbow Club; Warren Eye Care P.C.; Warren Riverside Golf Course; Tool Crib- Acme Tools; Stephen Riverside Golf Course; Claudia Brooke; Hobo Haus; Embroidary ART & Design; Evergreen & Ivy; Rhombus Guys; SteaMagic of TRF; Grand Forks Country Club; JB Fitness /Cycle Fit; Family Chiropractic; P.K.M.; Marshall County State Bank; Kick’n Up Kountry; Town & Country Plumbing & Heating; Marshall County Cooperative; Radiographic Technologies Inc.; Uptown Cafe & Lounge; Ken Nelson Insurance Agency; C&M Ford; Dawn Labine; Digi-Key Corporation; Gerrells Sports Center; Ground Round; Karlstad Golf Club; Lightning Bar; Menards; Mick Rapacz Auctioneers; Purdy’s Shoe Store;

River Cinema 15; Shear Designs; Shooting Star Casino; T&T Outfi tters/Knick Knack Paddywhacks; Valley Golf Course; Warren Jr. Auxiliary; Whitey’s; Laura Manke; YuTyme; Golf Center; SkyVu Drive-In; Bronzed by Brenda; Seven Clans Casino; Widman Candy; Lowes; Virlynn & Pete Hanson; Northern Plains Potato Growers Associtation; Warren Auto Repair/NAPA Supply of Warren; The BrickHouse; Rodan & Fields; - Mallory Craik & Ashli Davidson; Casa Mexican Restaurant; Happy Harry’s Bottle Shop; Sunsdahl TV & Appliance; The One-N-Only; Shopko; Dewey Swanson Painting

Flight winners were: Flight #1 – 1st – Team Mortenson, 2nd – Big Papa’s DJ, 3rd – There’s a new Sheriff in town. Flight #2 – 1st – David Erickson & The Hat Trick, aka The Hanson Brothers, 2nd – Forsberg, Inc., 3rd – Magnusson Family Farm. Flight #3 – 1st –, Party of Fore, 2nd – Terog, 3rd – Arnie’s Angels. A BIG THANK YOU to ALL the teams that donated their prize money back to the Fund Drive.

The employees of the North Valley Health Center who organized the tournament wish to thank everyone – donors, players, and workers for their outstanding and generous support. Such strong support enables us to continue to better serve the medical needs of the area.

THERE’S A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN - Left to right: Jim Duckstad, T.J. Bowman, Jason Boman, and Gunnar Bowman

DIFFERENT STROKES - Left to right: Rachel and Josh Johnston, Ashley and Paul Fredrickson

20th Annual Golf Tournament

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May June July August TributesThe following gifts to North Valley Health Center have been received from May through August 2017 in tribute to the people listed below. Thank you to all who have honored friends and loved ones in this way. Care has been taken to prepare an accurate list, but mistakes can occur. Please notify the Health Center to make corrections.

MOTHER’S DAY TRIBUTE TO:Doris Mae Bengtson BossmanPat Bossman Hines

FATHER’S DAY TRIBUTE TO:Arthur William BossmanPat Bossman Hines

TO HONOR:

Jerrilyn and Duane Potucek’s 50th AnniversaryJeanie Ulferts

IN MEMORY OF:

John “Jack” PotucekCathy DahlmanJean and John WalkerSandy and Greg JohnsonMarie and Steve GoodwinCarey and Gary JohnstonBev and Dale ClausenArlys PedersonToby and Earl McGregorJackie and Bob BairdLiz YeadoJanice and Willis Grochow

Joyce HolterSandy and Greg JohnsonArlys PedersonJan and Jim Johnston

Ralph HansonMarie and Steve Goodwin

Jerry PotucekMarie and Steve Goodwin

Crispine NowackiEliz Porter

Levina BrosdahlBetty and Chuck EastKaren LarsonArlys PedersonKathy and Mark SwansonBernadette Borowicz

Violet BrenJeanette and Tony FilipiEllen and Philip Kotrba

Darlene BeckJulie and Mark NowackiEliz PorterArlys PedersonLuAnn and Robin JonsonJean and Ron LeveringtonDeb and Loren ZutzMarilyn and Arlyn StrobleKaye and Mike BairdDolores and Chuck DuBoreJackie and Bob BairdBetty and Mike DuBoreCindy AndersonSandy and Greg JohnsonJan and Todd Mortimer FamilyToby and Earl McGregorKim RindyMary and Jerry Sedlacek

Anna Lou GordhamerSandra MagnussonAmerican Federal BankBev and Glenn RivardGloria MickelsonCheryll and Tim Hvidsten

Laurie Gibb PerlenfeinEllen and Philip Kotrba

Kerry BubbSharon and Shawn Bubb

James “Jim” NichollsCarolyn and Dale LoeslieHeather LoeslieSadie and Jeremy BringKathy and Dave Larson

Joseph JagolKim Rindy

Leonard “Butch” KasprowiczMarilyn and Arlyn StrobleBernadette Borowicz

Duane HuderleEllen and Philip Kotrba

Sharon “Sherry” BurtonEllen and Philip Kotrba

Gerald StrandEllen and Philip Kotrba

Lillian MaruskaEllen and Philip Kotrba

Charlene GerayEllen and Philip Kotrba

Marion BrownellEllen and Philip Kotrba

Lynn BrosseauDolores and Chuck DuBoreGloria and Phil ThompsonBetty and Mike DuBore

Loretta DurayBernadette Borowicz

Doris GloudeDoug GloudeBev and Dick Karr

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May June July August TributesThe following gifts to North Valley Health Center have been received from May through August 2017 in tribute to the people listed below. Thank you to all who have honored friends and loved ones in this way. Care has been taken to prepare an accurate list, but mistakes can occur. Please notify the Health Center to make corrections.

Joyce BosshartFamily of JoyceSandra ForslundSharon and Ron AbrahamsonMichal and J. Wendell SandsGloria and Phil ThompsonSandy and Greg JohnsonBetty and Chuck East

Sander GustafsonPeggy and Wayne FeuilleratLisa and Tim Sedlacek

Fern AndersonEllen and Philip Kotrba

Marcy BubbBlue Cross Blue Shield of MNAshley and Damon StrobleCarol DuffyKathy and Mark SwansonRachel and John PetersonPat and Lloyd WilkeYvonne and Chuck BairdLeslie and Harvey SedlacekDolores and Chuck DuBoreJerrilyn and Duane PotucekYvonne and Bill BossmanMarilyn and Arlyn StrobleDorthy PalmHeather and Brandon VandervortJean and John WalkerCass County Electric CooperativeSharon and Shawn BubbKaye and Mike BairdLois and Stanley DemeyereRuth Ann and Glenn JohnsonBev JohnsonKaren JohnsonPeggy and Wayne FeuilleratKathy and Chuck SteerDeanne and Bob Bossman

Marcy Bubb ContinuedEvelyn BrendemuhlKaren KnudsvigLynnett and Marvin HedlundMichal and J. Wendell SandsHelen PuntonCheryl and Vincent OlstadAlice and Terry BeaudryKathy and Doug CarlsonLola GowanBrenda and Duane KovarKaren and Jim PearsonToby and Earl McGregorCherryl and Darrell OlsonKristen and Brian Larsen-SchmidtMavis HettervigArlys AndersonAmy McLeodBobbi and Roger MischelRenee and Ed RosendahlKathy and Todd KleinvachterGinny and Jerry KrugerLuAnn and Robin JohnsonKim RindyJennifer and Kenny PalmCindy and Mike BeaudryCarol and John BowmanMarie and Steve GoodwinDebbie and Terry AlbaughMarion HickmanMichelle and Kent WoinarowiczEllen and Philip KotrbaKailee and Todd Dvorak

H. Willis “Butch” JadekeGlorianne and Don LoeslieKaren LarsonArlys PedersonSharon and Ron AbrahamsonBetty and Mike DuBoreBette and Rick SolbergDonna and Larry Laudal

Marcellene ZolaKaren MichalskiGlorianne and Don Loeslie

Orpha TverstolFrances and Art HebertGeralyn and Kipp LoesliePhyllis and Bob Nowacki

George MaruskaEllen and Philip Kotrba

Gwen SchmidtKaye and Mike BairdKim RindyTammy and Ken Kalin

Ralph ChwialkowskiJoyce Woinarowicz

Joyce NordineBernadette Borowicz

Duane BienekDeanne and Bob BossmanMarilyn and Arlyn StroblePhyllis and Bob NowackiMarilyn and Jerry KuzniaRoylene and Robert HebertBernadette Borowicz

Elaine St. GermainBetty and Gene LaurinBeverly and Mark RobertsonBeverly and Marshall FulksEthel and Ted SafranskiFrances and Art HebertDarlene and Ken GruhotBernadette BorowiczBecki and Bill SczepanskiSandra Magnusson

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May June July August TributesThe following gifts to North Valley Health Center have been received from May through August 2017 in tribute to the people listed below. Thank you to all who have honored friends and loved ones in this way. Care has been taken to prepare an accurate list, but mistakes can occur. Please notify the Health Center to make corrections.

Edmund PietruszewskiDarlene and Ken GruhotBernadette BorowiczJoyce Woinarowicz

Wyona YackelEllen and Philip Kotrba

Alton NybladhBetty and Gene LaurinGlen SmidtBecky and Bill SczepanskiMarilyn and Jerry Kuznia

Alice BorowiczKarla EricksonRoxy CossetteMargie GiauqueMary ThompsonKim Sjostrand

Margaret RosendahlMary and Jerry SedlacekLisa and Tim Sedlacek

Dennis SailorBeverly and Marshall FulksJanet LaBine

David RobertsonJean and John WalkerLydia and Rob SvendsenLester SvendsenBernadette Borowicz

Louie StineDorene and Jerry KnuteRachel and Josh Johnston

Connie JohnsonBetty and Chuck East

Eileen HillmanSandy and Greg JohnsonMarilyn and Arlyn StrobleKathy and Mark SwansonDeb and Curt Myrfi eldZona and Clayton PearsonMarie and Rick SchmiedebergMary and Jerry SedlacekSharon and Ron AbrahamsonJan and Mick RiopelleYvonne and Bill BossmanLeslie and Harvey SedlacekSuzie and Jerry JevningDeanne and Bob BossmanVirlynn and Pete HansonClarice and Russell DemeyereRachel and John PetersonDorthy PalmBetty and Chuck EastBev and Glenn RivardElva BustrackKim RindyBev and Dick KarrJean and John WalkerLois and Stanley DemeyereLuAnn and Robin JohnsonJeanie UlfertsBev and Bruce RanstromConnie and Roger HickmanMona Rae and Bob FagerstromKaren LarsonArlys PedersonRena and Larry LaCoursiereJulie and Mark NowackiPauline and Derwin BrotenKaye and Mike BairdGloria and Phil ThompsonHarvey JohnsonJanice and Jim PulkrabekDonna and Larry LaudalTara and Jerred CoppElaine HeckMavis and Bob Elseth

Raymond “Am” WoodsMarilyn and Arlyn StrobleMarie and Steve Goodwin

Phoebe AndersonGertrude Kuznia

Anne KasprickMarilyn and Arlyn StrobleKathy and Chuck SteerMarie and Steve Goodwin

Marcel DouglasMarilyn and Jerry KuzniaSharon and Ron Abrahamson

Brian StoltmanBette and Rick Solberg

Steven RiskeBernadette Borowicz

Jenny Marie NeumannHelen PlencnerGertrude Kuznia

Ozzie MoeEllen and Philip Kotrba

Cynthia GornowiczBernadette Borowicz

John KrolakJoyce WoinarowiczBernadette Borowicz

Richard “Rick” EricksonLois and Stanley DemeyereDorthy Palm

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DID YOU KNOW THESE FACTS ABOUT BREAST CANCER?

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Can Physical activity reduce the risk of breast cancer? Exercise boosts the immune system and helps you to keep your weight in check. With as little as three hours of exercise per week, or about 30 minutes a day, a woman can begin to lower her risk of breast cancer. This doesn‛t require going to a gym either. Power walking is more than suffi cient!

What kind of impact does stress have on breast cancer? In 2012, some research studies have shown that factors such as traumatic events and losses can alter immune system functions, and when immune functions are altered cancer cells may have an opportunity to get themselves established within one‛s body. What has been shown is that it is not the fact that a major life crisis has occurred but instead how the individual reacted to this event and coped (or didn‛t cope). Therefore, identifying ways to keep your stress level in check is wise.

Can drinking alcohol increase the risk of breast cancer? Moderation is key. One drink per day has been shown to slightly increase the risk of breast cancer. Having more than one drink per day has shown to be a more signifi cant risk factor, and the alcohol content doesn‛t matter: wine, beer or a mixed drink. Alcohol also increases estrogen in your bloodstream. Although we know that more than one drink per day increases risks, to date there are no studies that demonstrate directly that the more a person drinks, the greater their risk for cancer. And in some cases, drinking one glass of wine a day can offer heart-health benefi t. If you drink alcohol, this is an important topic to discuss with your doctor so that you will know what limits are best for you to observe.

Can a healthy diet help prevent breast cancer? A nutritious, low-fat diet (30 grams or less) with plenty of fruits and green and orange vegetables can help reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. A high-fat diet increases the risk because fat triggers estrogen production that can fuel tumor growth.

In the last three years we have done 653 mammograms for our patients. The DMS mammography truck comes to our facility bi-weekly and offers the most advanced digital mammography and state of the art equipment.

Here at NVHC we offer: • Digital x-ray (24 hours/day) • CT (24 hours/day) • Ultrasound • EKG‛s (24 hours/day) • Holter Monitors (24 hours/day) • Zio patch/zio event card (24 hours/day) DMS Mobile Imaging provides us with top of the line mobile services at NVHC. These services include: • Digital mammography (every other Wednesday) • MRI (every Thursday) • Echocardiogram (every Thursday) • DEXA scan (every 4th Tuesday) • Stress tests (every other Wednesday) • Pain Management (once per month), in conjunction with Dr. Parikh from Altru) • Nuclear Medicine (as needed)

Radiology exams are routed electronically and read by a licensed radiologist from Consulting Radiologists Ltd. With collaboration and quality care at the forefront, radiologists and providers work together to ensure that the appropriate tests are performed and that positive fi ndings are relayed via telephone.

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North Valley Health Center ‘s Radiology Department

Robin Bottem is the Imaging Manager here at North Valley Health Center and has 36 years of experience in Radiology. She attended Saint John‛s School of Radiology in Fargo, ND. She worked at the VA hospital in Fargo, ND for 12 years and during that time she did general radiography, CT, and Special Procedures which is now called Interventional Radiography. Robin moved to Thief River Falls, MN in 1992 and she worked for Northwest Medical Center and Dakota Clinic for 16 years and it is during this time that she learned US. Robin was a locum tech here at NVHC for several years prior to her becoming the manager fi ve and a half years ago. Krista East has 7 years‛ experience working in the radiology fi eld. She has been employed at North Valley Health Center since March 2011. Prior to North Valley, she was employed at Altru Health and worked as a locum tech for WWW Temps. Her training consists of a Bachelor of Science degree in Radiologic Sciences from North Dakota State University and completion of a two year hospital based clinical program through Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD. Heidi Wesolowski has 5 years‛ experience working in the radiology fi eld. She has been employed at North Valley Health Center since July 2013 when she began working as a fl ex employee. She transitioned to full-time employment in April 2016. Prior to her work at North Valley, she was employed at Sanford Health in Thief River Falls, MN. Her training consists of an Associate of Applied Sciences degree in Radiologic Technology from Northland Community and Technical College, along with two years hospital based clinical training through various hospitals that Northland partners with.

Krista and Heidi both perform x-ray, CT, holter monitors, EKG‛s, and zio patch/event cards. Robin is able to perform all of those same procedures, as well as ultrasound. The radiology department currently has four locum techs that help in times of need to staff the department, as well as help with covering call. Chelsey Vettleson was previously employed as a full-time technologist here through 2011 and then transitioned to fl ex-time; she also works fl ex-time for Essentia Health in Fosston and Oklee. Angie Erickson currently is employed full-time as an x-ray/CT technologist at Riverview in Crookston, Heather Bruhn is employed full-time as an MRI technologist at Altru in Grand Forks, and Scott Osowski is employed full-time as an x-ray/CT technologist at Sanford Health in Thief River Falls. Altogether, the full-time and locum staff cover the NVHC radiology department 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. For more information or to make an appointment please call us at 218-745-4211.

Left to right: Heidi Wesolowski, Robin Bottem, Krista East and Chelsey Vettleson.

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CHS SAFETY DAYNorth Valley Health Center EMS department participated in the CHS safety day on Tuesday, September

19th. 2nd & 3rd graders from Stephen/Argyle and Warren-Alvarado-Oslo Elementary came to the event for safety learning. DeAnn Ellefson, Jim Stafford and Ashley Stroble represented North Valley Health Center.

3rd Annual Gala Fundraiser

North Valley Health Center is hosting their 3rd annual Gala fundraiser,

Saturday, December 9th, 2017 at the Farmer Dell in Argyle.

Tickets to the event are $75.00 per person. The night begins at 6:00 p.m., with the

social, Dinner at 7:00 p.m. and live entertainment by Jacked Up starting at

9:00 p.m. Silent Auction, and fundraising games will

take place throughout the evening. All money raised from the night will go towards our annual fund drive needs for

2017. To RSVP to our Holiday Gala please call

218-745-4211.

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Jeremy HouserPA-C

Jill SmithFNP-C

Michelle Woinorowicz FNP-C

Karrah OliverPA-C

Dr. F.N. LeBlancMedical Director

Schedule your next appointment with one of our providers!

For an appointment with any of our providers please call us at 218-745-4211

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300 W. Good Samaritan Drive, Warren, MN.

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our

tailgating event. We served over 300 hamburgers! All proceeds have

been divided evenly and given to the Warren Alvarado Oslo School and

Stephen Argyle School.

Both school districts are

receiving $500!! Thank you again

for supporting our event!

The legacy of MARCY BUBB more than a half-century of

Medical Care

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An outstanding nurse, a dedicated employee, a true gift to North Valley Health Center. Marcy Bubb was all of these. Marcy gave her heart and soul to Warren Hospital, Warren Community Hospital INC and North Valley Health Center. She was determined to be an

employee at our new facility. After retiring in 2014 she had officially been employed as a nurse in 3 healthcare facilities in Warren MN. Marcy began her nursing career in 1959. She has the longest standing career held at North Valley Health Center with a total of 53 years.

Marcy at her retirement party in February of 2014Marcy

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Marcy was involved in many aspects of our facility; she was an ER nurse, a surgery nurse, an OB nurse, she worked with the ambulance service and at the end of her career she was leading the materials management department and in charge of ordering supplies. She truly loved her work as an RN at North Valley Health Center and considered the staff at the hospital her second family. Marcy especially enjoyed volunteering at the annual NVHC Golf Fundraiser.

Marcy hard at work!!

Marcy volunteering at the NVHC Golf Fundraiser

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v•Primary Care Clinic•Sleep Disorder Clinic•Diagnostic Testing•CT Scans•Ultra Sound•Mammography•Bone Density• Echocardiography•Nuclear Medicine•Acute Hospitalization•Transitional Care/ Swing Bed

•Respite Care•Hospice Beds•Emergency Room•Lifeline•Physical Therapy•Cardiac Rehab•Podiatry•Lab Testing•Cardiology•Audiology•Endoscopy•Public Health•Stress Tests

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