Rounding up Essentia media coverage from April

Each month, we share some of our favorite Essentia Health-related stories on the Newsroom. Here are a few of the highlights from April; please note that some of these stories require log-in credentials and thus may not be accessible for all.

Fargo Forum: Before cancer diagnosis, 38-year-old overlooked warning signs

Wahpeton Daily News: Service is not finished: Dr. Duane Strand earns 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award

Woman Today (Duluth): Marlys’ miracle: Essentia’s expert care close to home saves Carlton woman after brain aneurysm rupture (pg. 32)

KX News (Bismarck): Local gastroenterologist addresses rise in colorectal cancer, screening options

Northern News Now (Duluth): ‘Rural hospitals will close if we do not do this’: Healthcare legislation passes the Minnesota Senate

Lakeland PBS (Brainerd): Essentia Health-Fosston holds groundbreaking for new emergency department

Grand Forks Herald: Essentia Health-Fosston breaks ground on new emergency department

WDAY (Fargo): Medical professionals say AI is a helpful but risky tool

Fox 21 (Duluth): Congdon Park Elementary student artwork brings creativity to community spaces

Becker’s: Health systems redefine growth in 2026

Lakeland PBS: Essentia Health looking forward to completed orthopedic center in Baxter

Fox 21: Longtime Essentia Health volunteer crafts 150 gift bags for ICU patients

WDAY: Fargo nurse honored for volunteer work

WDAY: Students learn CPR and stroke response skills in hands-on boot camp

Northern News Now: Therapy dog brings joy to Essentia Health patients