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Sanford Medical Center

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Sanford Health´s East Grand Forks clinic, located at 929 Central Ave NW, opened in 2000 as part of MeritCare´s expansion into the area. The clinic offers family medicine, radiology, and Laboratory Services. It serves as a key outpatient facility for the greater Grand Forks region, providing primary care and specialty outreach services to the local community. The clinic is part of Sanford Health´s broader network of over 45 hospitals and 200 clinics across the Midwest.

NPI Number : 1649550989

300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

+1 701-323-6000

www.sanfordhealth.org

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Departments

Family Medicine

Radiology

Laboratory Services

Immunizations

Gynecologic Care

Direct Access Testing

Mammography

Appointment Information

Department	Appointment Options
Family Medicine	- Online scheduling via My Sanford Chart - Phone scheduling: (218) 773-6800 - Same-day appointments available - Walk-in care available
Cardiology	- Online scheduling via My Sanford Chart - Phone scheduling: (218) 773-6800
Internal Medicine	- Online scheduling via My Sanford Chart - Phone scheduling: (218) 773-6800 - Same-day appointments available
Pediatrics	- Online scheduling via My Sanford Chart - Phone scheduling: (218) 773-6800 - Same-day appointments available
OB/GYN	- Online scheduling via My Sanford Chart - Phone scheduling: (218) 773-6800
Radiology	- Phone scheduling: (218) 773-6800
Laboratory	- Walk-in services available

Visiting Hours

Department	Visitation Options
Family Medicine	- Online scheduling through My Sanford Chart - Phone scheduling at (218) 773-6800 - Walk-in visits available - Same-day appointments offered
Radiology	- Phone scheduling for mammograms at (218) 773-6800 - Walk-in X-rays available

Important Doctors

Sanford Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
Bill Gassen	President and CEO	Executive Leadership	Strategic planning, Rural healthcare delivery
Brian Hoerneman, MD	President and CEO, Sanford Marshfield	Executive Leadership	Healthcare administration, Clinical operations
Erica C. DeBoer	Chief Nursing Officer	Nursing	Nursing leadership, Clinical quality improvement
Jeremy Cauwels, MD	Chief Medical Officer	Medical Affairs	Clinical governance, Physician leadership
Jennifer Grennan, JD	Executive VP and Chief Administrative Officer	Administration	Legal affairs, Organizational management
Matt Hocks	Executive VP and Chief Operating Officer	Operations	Operational efficiency, Healthcare systems
Nick Olson	Executive VP and Chief Financial Officer	Finance	Financial management, Strategic planning
Tiffany Lawrence	President and CEO, Sanford Fargo	Regional Leadership	Regional operations, Community engagement

Average Salary

Department	Common Procedure	Average Cost	Notes
Cardiology	EKG	$200-$400	Higher for stress tests
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$1,000-$2,000	Varies based on complexity
Oncology	Chemotherapy Session	$5,000-$10,000	Per session, varies by drug
Neurology	MRI Brain Scan	$1,500-$3,000	With/without contrast
Orthopedics	Joint Replacement	$20,000-$50,000	Knee or hip
Outpatient	Office Visit	$100-$300	New vs. established patient

Support Programs for Patients

Program/Service	Description
Financial Assistance	Available for patients with income up to 375% of federal poverty level
Home Health Care	Skilled nursing, therapy, medication management, Wound Care
Palliative Care	Symptom management and support for serious illnesses
Social Services	Care coordination, community resource connections
Sanford Helps	Website to connect patients with local social services
Pine Pals Nest	On-site child care center for employees
Family Day Care Network	Support for registered child care providers

Payment Plans

Payment Plan Option	Details
In-house Payment Plans	- Available for all patients - No interest or fees - Maximum repayment length up to 60 months - Can be approved before procedure
Third-Party Financing	- Medical credit cards - Interest-bearing products - Interest-free financing options
Medicare Prescription Payment Plan	- Spreads drug costs across monthly payments - No fees or interest charges - Available starting in 2025
Financial Assistance	- Available for eligible patients - May reduce or cover full cost of care - Application required

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Healthpartners

Medica

Medicaid

Medicare

Sanford Health Plan

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Services
Patient Financial Services	- Financial assistance program - Sliding fee discount schedule - Assistance with applications - Appeals process for denied applications - Charity Care options
Financial Counseling	- Price estimates for procedures - Information on insurance coverage - Explanation of out-of-pocket costs - Payment plan options - Referrals to public assistance programs
Registration	- Financial assistance applications available - Screening for potential eligibility - Referrals to financial counselors

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation Type	Details
Physical Accessibility	- Wheelchair accessible entrances and rooms - Elevators - Accessible parking spaces
Assistive Devices	- Wheelchairs available - Walkers available - Hearing aids available
Communication Aids	- Sign language interpreters - Language interpretation services - TTY/TDD devices
Priority Services	- Priority check-in for patients with disabilities - Assistance with paperwork and forms
Staff Training	- Disability awareness training for staff - Training on use of assistive devices and communication aids

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Services
Behavioral Health	- Virtual Behavioral Health appointments - Online mental health screenings - Teletherapy sessions
Cardiology	- Remote cardiac monitoring - Virtual follow-up visits - Online heart health risk assessments
Family Medicine	- E-visits for minor conditions - Video visits with primary care providers - Online appointment scheduling
Laboratories	- Online lab test ordering - Digital lab results delivery - At-home test kit ordering
Patient Portal	- My Sanford Chart access - Secure messaging with providers - Online bill pay and prescription refills
Radiology	- Digital imaging results access - Virtual radiology consultations - Online mammogram scheduling
Remote Monitoring	- Sanford CareSignal for chronic conditions - TytoCare remote exam device - Text-based symptom monitoring
Urgent Care	- 24/7 on-demand video visits - Online symptom checker - Wait time estimates
Virtual Care Center	- Virtual primary care team - Virtual nursing services - Virtual specialty consultations

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program
Family Medicine	Clinical rotations for medical students
Internal Medicine	Elective rotations
Medical Education	Step 2 Preparation Program
Research	Basic, Clinical and Applied Senior Research Elective
Rural Medicine	Going Rural Across North Dakota "GRAND" program
Sports Medicine	Elective rotations in sports medicine
Transition to Residency	Transition to Residency course

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Impact
Neurology	Clinical trial on pulmonary artery blood clot treatment using Versus™ Catheter	Enables real-time pressure monitoring to optimize treatment
Genetics	Children´s Genomic Medicine Consortium research	Integrating genomic medicine into pediatric care
Cardiology	Development of infusion system with Freudenberg Medical	New device to treat blood clots and blockages in blood vessels
Oncology	Clinical trials on cancer treatments	Testing new drugs and therapies for various cancers
Orthopedics	Clinical trial on cell injections for arthritis	Examining orthobiologics for safety and symptom improvement
Pulmonology	Research on cystic fibrosis treatments	Developing new therapies to improve lung function

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliations	Professional Development Programs
Family Medicine	American Academy of Family Physicians	Continuing Medical Education courses
Medical Education	University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences	Residency and fellowship programs
Nursing	American Nurses Association	Nursing certification programs
Research	Sanford Research	Graduate research programs
Veterans Services	U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs	Veteran Professional Development Grant

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification	Accreditation Body
Cardiology	Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)	American Heart Association
Family Medicine	Board Certification in Family Medicine	American Board of Family Medicine
Nursing	Basic Life Support (BLS)	American Heart Association
Emergency Medicine	Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)	American Heart Association
Women´s Health	Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)	American Midwifery Certification Board

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Family Medicine	Clinical rotations for medical students
Nursing	Sanford Student Nurse Internship Program
Radiology	Radiologic technology student clinical training
Respiratory Therapy	NDSU/Sanford Respiratory Care Program

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Award
Critical Access Hospitals	Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (Sanford Mayville, Sanford Thief River Falls, Sanford Vermillion)
Family Medicine	DAISY Award (Fargo home health nurse)
General	America´s Most Innovative Companies (Fortune)
General	America´s Best-In-State Employers (Forbes)
General	Best Employer for Veterans (Forbes, Military Times)
General	Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health
General	Healthcare Equality Index Top Performer
Hospitals	America´s Best Maternity Hospitals (Newsweek)
Hospitals	Best Hospitals in America (Becker´s Healthcare)
Hospitals	Top 100 Hospitals for GI Care (Healthgrades)
Hospitals	World´s Best Hospitals (Newsweek)
Nursing Homes	Best Nursing Homes (U.S. News)
Oncology	Top 100 Oncology Programs (Becker´s Hospital Review)
Orthopedics	Top 100 Orthopedic Programs (Becker´s Hospital Review)

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Program
Family Medicine	Residency
Internal Medicine	Residency
Neurology	Residency
Pharmacy	Residency
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery	Residency

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Fellowship
Family Medicine	Residency
Hematology-Oncology	Fellowship
Neurology	Residency
Pharmacy	Residency
Podiatric Medicine and Surgery	Residency
Nursing	Residency
Child Life	Internship

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department	Services/Support for Uninsured Patients
Financial Assistance	- Financial assistance program for those who qualify - Complete forgiveness of balance for incomes at/below 225% of federal poverty level - Partial reduction for incomes 226-375% of federal poverty level - Application available online, by phone, or at registration desks
Billing	- Payment plans available - Online bill pay - Pay by phone - Pay by mail - Pay in person at any clinic location
Emergency Care	- Emergency medical care provided regardless of ability to pay
Discounted Services	- Sliding fee discount schedule for those who qualify
Insurance Guidance	- Screening for Medicaid eligibility - Assistance applying for public medical assistance programs
Walk-In Care	- Walk-in care available for non-emergency needs

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Collaborations
Center for Biobehavioral Research	University of North Dakota, North Dakota State University
Sanford Research	University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University
Sanford COBRE	National Institutes of Health
Cardiovascular Research	University of Minnesota
Neuroscience Research	Mayo Clinic

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
Nursing	Global Nurse Mentorship Program
Nursing	Nurse Mentorship Program at Stanford Health Care
Medicine	Administrative Fellowship Program
Medicine	Administrator in Training Program
Medicine	Aspire by Sanford Career Coaching
Medicine	Classroom to Careers Program
Medicine	Clinician Leadership Program
Medicine	Educators-4-CARE (E4C) Program
Psychology	Predoctoral Internship Program
Psychology	Postdoctoral Residency Program

Sanford Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

0.5 km

4.5

Fairfield Inn & Suites East Grand Forks

Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Free WiFi

0.7 km

4.2

AmericInn by Wyndham East Grand Forks

Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Pet-friendly

0.9 km

4.6

Red River State Recreation Area

Camping, RV sites, River access

1.1 km

4.4

C´mon Inn Hotel & Suites

Indoor pool, Hot tub, Free breakfast

1.2 km

4.3

My Place Hotel-Grand Forks, ND

Kitchenettes, Pet-friendly, Free WiFi

1.3 km

3.8

Rodeway Inn Columbia Mall Loop

Free breakfast, Pet-friendly, Free WiFi

Florists and Gift Shops

0.5 km

4.7

Flowers By Us

Same-day delivery, Wedding flowers, Sympathy arrangements

0.7 km

4.5

East Grand Floral

Wide variety of flowers, Same-day delivery

0.8 km

4.6

Wys Floral

Fresh flowers, Same-day delivery

0.9 km

4.4

James Cress Florist

Local flower delivery, 7-day returns

0.1 km

4.2

Sanford Health Gift Shop

Hospital gift shop, Flowers, Gifts

0.6 km

Heritage Grove Gift Shop

Senior living gift shop, Flowers, Gifts

Food and Restaurant

0.3 km

4.3

Boardwalk Bar & Grill

American, Bar, Grill

0.4 km

4.4

Mamma Maria´s

Italian, Pizza

0.5 km

4.3

Blue Moose Bar & Grill

American, Bar, Grill

0.7 km

Applebee´s Grill + Bar

American, Bar, Grill

0.8 km

3.9

Subway

Sandwiches, Fast Food

0.9 km

4.1

Taco John´s

Mexican, Fast Food

Pharmacies

0.3 km

4.3

Hugo´s Family Pharmacy

Prescription refills, Over-the-counter medications, Health consultations

0.5 km

4.8

Inspire Pharmacy

Compounding, Medication therapy management, Immunizations

0.7 km

4.1

Thrifty White Pharmacy

Drive-thru service, Medication synchronization, Vaccinations

0.8 km

3.9

Walgreens

24-hour pharmacy, Photo services, Health screenings

0.9 km

3.7

CVS Pharmacy

MinuteClinic, Prescription delivery, Health & wellness products

1.0 km

4.5

Altru Retail Pharmacy

Specialty medications, Medication counseling, Durable medical equipment

Taxi and Transportation

0.5 km

4.2

S & S Taxi

Taxi service

0.7 km

3.8

City Cab Taxi

Taxi service

0.8 km

Nodak Cab Co

Taxi service

0.9 km

3.9

Triangle Coach Service

Bus service

On-demand

4.3

Uber

Ridesharing service

1.0 km

3.7

East Grand Forks City Area Transit

Public bus service

ATMs and Banks

0.2 km

4.5

Frandsen Bank & Trust

Full-service bank, ATM

0.5 km

4.3

American Federal Bank

Full-service bank, ATM

0.6 km

Wells Fargo ATM

24/7 ATM

0.7 km

3.8

Bremer Bank ATM

24/7 ATM

0.8 km

4.2

Town & Country Credit Union

Full-service credit union, ATM

0.9 km

3.9

Gate City Bank ATM

24/7 ATM

Parking Lots

0.1 km

4.2

Central Avenue Parking Lot

Free public parking, 24/7 access

0.5 km

Demers Avenue Parking Ramp

Covered parking, security cameras, EV charging

0.8 km

4.5

River´s Edge Parking Lot

Riverside location, picnic area, boat launch

Shopping Malls

0.8 km

4.3

Riverwalk Centre

Cabela´s, movie theater, restaurants

0.9 km

4.1

Grand Cities Mall

Retail stores, restaurants, fitness center

1.0 km

Columbia Mall

Department stores, food court, specialty shops

Stationery and Copying Services

0.5 km

4.2

George´s Quick Printing

Quick printing services, business cards, brochures

0.8 km

4.5

The UPS Store

Printing, copying, custom stationery, business cards

0.9 km

4.7

Morgan Printing

Professional printing, newsletters, brochures, business cards

Car Rental

0.8 km

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Economy, Full-size, SUVs, Pickup trucks

0.9 km

4.1

Hertz

Compact, Midsize, Full-size, SUVs

1.0 km

Avis

Economy, Standard, Premium, Luxury

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

There are no positive reviews available for Sanford Health at 929 Central Ave NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

The negative reviews for Sanford Health in East Grand Forks highlight significant issues with the facility´s services and staff. Patients and their relatives report experiences of unsanitary conditions, neglectful attitudes, and unprofessional behavior by staff, including mocking of patient conditions. There are complaints about mismanagement, such as bills mistakenly sent for collections and slow, clumsy staff during procedures. Parents of children and other patients recount long waiting times and express distress over inadequate care and lack of urgency in serious health situations, which has led to further complications. Overall, the facility is criticized for failing to deliver adequate health care and for creating distressful experiences.

Working Hours

Family Medicine Clinic

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Laboratory Services

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Radiology

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Immunizations

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Walk-In Clinic

Mon - Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department Phones

Department	Phone
General Information	(218) 773-6800
Family Medicine	(218) 773-6800
Laboratory	(218) 773-6800
Radiology	(218) 773-6800

Language and Translation Services

English
Spanish
French
Russian

Sanford Medical Center

NPI Number : 1649550989

300 N 7th St, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA

+1 701-323-6000

www.sanfordhealth.org

Departments

Family Medicine

Radiology

Laboratory Services

Immunizations

Gynecologic Care

Direct Access Testing

Mammography

Appointment Information

Visiting Hours

Important Doctors

David Alfred Abraham

Warren Earl Henry Rudolph Albrecht

Steffen Christensen

Scott Alan Engum

Matthew W Fabian

Lisa Jamsa Tollefson

Lindsey Jo Lommen-Kadrmas

Eric C. Pearson

Sanford Medical Center Information

Management and Leadership Team

Average Salary

Support Programs for Patients

Payment Plans

Accepted Insurance Companies

Cost Consulting

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Digital Health Services

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Collaborative Research Projects

Professional Development Programs

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Internship and Observation Programs

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Hospital Research Collaborations

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Sanford Medical Center Nearest Places

Hotels

Fairfield Inn & Suites East Grand Forks

AmericInn by Wyndham East Grand Forks

Red River State Recreation Area

C´mon Inn Hotel & Suites

My Place Hotel-Grand Forks, ND

Rodeway Inn Columbia Mall Loop

Florists and Gift Shops

Flowers By Us

East Grand Floral

Wys Floral

James Cress Florist

Sanford Health Gift Shop

Heritage Grove Gift Shop

Food and Restaurant

Boardwalk Bar & Grill

Mamma Maria´s

Blue Moose Bar & Grill

Applebee´s Grill + Bar

Subway

Taco John´s

Pharmacies

Hugo´s Family Pharmacy

Inspire Pharmacy

Thrifty White Pharmacy

Walgreens

CVS Pharmacy

Altru Retail Pharmacy

Taxi and Transportation

S & S Taxi

City Cab Taxi

Nodak Cab Co

Triangle Coach Service

Uber

East Grand Forks City Area Transit