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E.J. Kuiper new president and CEO of CHI Health
CHI St. Alexius Health is pleased to announce that E.J. Kuiper is the new CEO of CHI Health and President of CommonSpirit Health’s Midwest Division. Monday, Jan. 17, Kuiper began providing strategic leadership and overall operational oversight to the health system’s 28 hospitals, two stand-alone behavioral health centers, and more than 150 employed physician practices in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota. CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CHI Health, the Midwest Division of CommonSpirit Health which includes locations in North Dakota, eastern Minnesota, Nebraska and southwest Iowa.
Kuiper comes to CHI Health with significant health care experience, most recently serving as president and CEO at Hospital Sisters Health System Illinois--a nine-hospital division totaling more than 1,150 acute care beds. He received his bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from the Academy for Physical Therapy in the Netherlands; a master’s degree in health science, health services administration from Florida Gulf Coast University; and a doctor of physical therapy degree from St. Augustine University.
More people are surviving cancer than ever before, but it can still impact many aspects of someone’s life. CHI St. Alexius Health Bismarck is hosting a variety of hands-on workshops to help cancer survivors and caretakers manage the different challenges cancer presents.
All workshops are taught by highly trained professionals in a safe learning environment. For a complete list including presenter information, visit here.
The first baby of the New Year was born at CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center at 3:05 a.m. January 1, 2022.
Firefighters Continue Spreading Cheer During the Holidays
As the holidays approach, you might find yourself going through your list of things to check off before celebrating with friends and family. But for some, having a child in the hospital during this time of year can make for an emotional and challenging experience.
CHI St. Alexius Health is proud to recognize 217 employees who embody the mission and values of our hospitals and clinics. We congratulate them on 3,385 combined years and offer our sincere appreciation for their dedication, loyalty and patient-centered care.
Annual Hospice Online Silent Auction
CHI Health at Home invites you to be part of our annual Hospice Online Silent Auction. Each year, proceeds from this event go towards supporting our hospice patients and their families in Bismarck-Mandan and surrounding areas. We couldn't do it without your support.
The Great American Smokeout November 18, 2021
Quitting smoking isn’t easy. It takes time. And a plan. You don’t have to stop smoking in one day. Start with day one. Let the Great American Smokeout be your day in taking an important step toward a healthier life and reducing your cancer risk.
Quitting smoking is a process, and success may look different for different people. There are many ways to quit smoking, and some work better than others. CHI St. Alexius Health and the American Cancer Society can help you access the resources and support you need to quit.
J’Patrick Fahn, DO, Receives Benedictine Spirit Award
CHI St. Alexius Health awarded Dr. J’Patrick Fahn the 2020 Benedictine Spirit Award. The award is presented annually to a physician who provides distinguished service to patients and upholds the mission and values outlined by the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery.
