Our Community

There is a reason Grand Forks, ND, and East Grand Forks, MN, are known as the Grand Cities. Youll find much more than youd expect from this Midwestern community of around 65,000. Besides the warmth and friendliness of its residents, youll find: A growing community Midwest family values Safe neighborhoods with low crime rates Top Notch Education - K-12 - Technical School - Division I University Law School Medical School Aerospace Program Nursing Programs Diversified economic growth and stability Grand Forks International Airport just minutes away An abundance of cultural activities Four seasons climate that allows for many recreational and sporting activities Easy and short daily commute between work and home

For more information, please contact: Jenny Semling, Physician Recruiter 800.437.5373, ext. 6607 jsemling@altru.org Kerri Hjelmstad, Physician Recruiter 800.437.5373, ext. 6596 Khjelmstad@altru.org

Improving Health, Enriching Life

P.O. Box 6003 Grand Forks, ND 58206-6003
6535-0007 DEC 11

Our Health System

Altru Health System is a community-owned, nonprofit, integrated health system headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, serving a referral population that exceeds 225,000 people. With more than 180 physicians on staff throughout our main campus and regional clinics, we offer comprehensive medical services in more than 40 specialties.

Altrus Heart Services provide a full range of state-of-the-art interventional cardiology procedures. The technology in Altrus cardiac catheterization lab is first of its kind in the U.S. Altru Rehabilitation Center is a leader in both inpatient and outpatient physical medicine services. Altru Home Services provides a variety of home health services and products to northeastern North Dakota and northwestern Minnesota. Home Services include: - Hospice - Home Care - Durable Medical Equipment and Supplies - Infusion Therapy - Rehabilitation Technology - Respiratory Care

The concern we hold for our patients is perhaps our most important, yet unstated, value. And its the basis for our name altruism. We take care of our patients and each other. We look beyond the needs of ourselves to see how we can make life better for others. We live our mission. Improving Health, Enriching Life

Our Relationship with UND

Altrus affiliation with the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences allows our physicians exposure to teaching medical students. In addition, Altru provides training to resident physicians through its Grand Forks Family Medicine Residency and the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences Surgical Residency program.

Our Employees
Altru Health System provides competitive compensation, reviewed annually with specialty specific industry data. Altru also offers an extensive and comprehensive benefit package including but not limited to: Medical Dental Life Insurance Disability Insurance Retirement Plans: Pension Plan, Profit Sharing Plan, 401(K) and 403(B) Continuing Education & Professional Expenses Professional Liability Insurance Vacation and CME time off Relocation and Immigration Allowance available

Our Relationship with Mayo Clinic

As the first member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, we are helping to bring Mayo Clinics knowledge and expertise to the Red River Valley so youre assured of the finest care anywhere. Together, we share a common philosophy, commitment and mission to improve the delivery of health care you receive. While some patients may need to travel to a specialty care facility, the primary goal is to have the benefits of Mayo Clinic expertise without necessarily having to travel to a Mayo Clinic facility. Our physicians have had close working relationships with Mayo Clinics physicians for decades. This collaboration takes the relationship to a higher level; as a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, our providers have access to electronic tools including AskMayoExpert and eConsults.

Altru Wellness Village Clinic will open in the fall of 2012. This state-of-the-art facility will further demonstrate our mission of improving health, enriching life in the communities we serve. Altru was awarded accreditation from JCAHO, the predominant standards-setting accrediting body in health care. Altru Cancer Center provides technologicallyadvanced cancer treatments to our region with all services, including Tomotherapy and PET/CT, available to patients under one roof. Comprehensive surgical services are available to meet the needs of all ages and levels of health. For emergencies, Altru has a Level II Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).