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Extraordinary Nurses Recognized at Williston
Nurses at CHI St. Alexius Health Williston are being honored with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses ®. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
The DAISY Award recipient for this quarter is Mercedes Daniels, RN on the Medical/Surgical Unit. Mercedes’s nomination letter from a COVID-19 patient recounts how Mercedes held her hand and stroked her back in the midst of a panic attack, staying with her while she calmed down, calling Mercedes a “light in the dark.”
Man's Best Friend is Good for the Entire Family
There’s a reason why dogs are called man’s best friend. Not only do they provide companionship but evidence also shows that owning a pet, such as a dog, can have both mental and physical health benefits.
Together - stronger - get the VAX!
When and where?!? This is a common question asked when people are determining where they should receive their COVID-19 vaccine. The great news is - there are several health care facilities now offering the vaccine. CHI St.
Self-Care Helps Prevent Breast Cancer
It’s also important to know your personal risk factors. Start with your family history. Your risk of breast cancer nearly doubles if you have a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Other risk factors to keep on your radar include dense breasts, genetic mutations, reproductive history, personal and family history of other cancers, previous radiation therapy and simply getting older.
Talk about your provider about your personal risk factors and mammogram screening recommendations, as they vary depending on age and risk. Early detection remains your best defense against breast cancer. The five-year survival rate for localized breast cancer is 99%.
CHI St. Alexius Health Honors Long Standing Board Member
WILLISTON, N.D. – CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Foundation is honored to present Cyndy Aafedt with a plaque of appreciation for her 9 years of service on the Foundation Board of Directors.
Cyndy served on the board from May 2012 through June 2021, and also served as board chair in 2019. In addition to serving on the Foundation Board of Directors, Cyndy has served on the Charity Ball committee for the past several years. This event continues to raise money for the hospital making it possible for us to purchase state-of-the art equipment in our hospital and clinics. She has also donated of her time and resources to support other events/activities hosted by CHI St. Alexius Health.
For more than 100 years, the community has counted on CHI St. Alexius Health. Through seasons of change, our dedication to your health has never wavered.
Farm Credit Services Awards CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center $5,000
Farm Credit Services of North Dakota is proud to announce that it has awarded Mercy Medical Center dba CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center $5,000 as a recipient of the Rural Community Grant Fund (RCGF). The grant funds will help purchase a portable transport monitor.
Representatives from CHI St. Alexius Health Williston Medical Center are pleased to accept the check and utilize the grant funds towards this critical mobile monitoring unit.
