Foot pain? Here’s 10 common causes… #7 may surprise you
Injury. Overuse. Arthritis. Foot pain is common in adults, especially athletes and seniors. However, that doesn’t mean you have to live with it, said JRMC Podiatrist/Foot & Ankle Surgeon Dr. Kayla Emter....
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Nine ways to treat arthritis
Spring arrives and checklists are filled with projects. What may easily be mistaken for an injury or overworked joint or muscle might actually be signs of arthritis. Arthritis is the painful inflammation and...
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What foods to eat (and what not) as you recover
Editor’s note: Dr. Kayla Emter, podiatrist/foot & ankle surgeon at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, shares tips on healthy foods to eat while you recover. As a student, Dr. Emter struggled with painful...
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Heel pain? 6 Ways to treat plantar fasciitis
As spring and summer approaches, schedules start to involve more outdoor activities and family fun. Individuals can also find themselves more often on their feet. Stabbing pain located near the heel of...
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Fingers locking up? 4 Signs it’s trigger finger
Spending time with family and working on projects can lead to sore hands, joints and muscles. Trigger finger, also known as stonosing tenosynovitis, can affect any finger and that includes the thumb....
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JRMC implements visitor restrictions
Safety is Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s highest priority. In light of this rapidly evolving situation, JRMC is following the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding appropriate measures...
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Wald receives JRMC Legend Award
Jamestown Regional Medical Center recently announced Holly Wald as its most recent Legend Award recipient. The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees...
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Marquart joins JRMC Wound & Hyperbaric Center
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Holli Marquart, APRN, CNP to the JRMC Wound & Hyperbaric Center team. Originally from Steele, N.D., Marquart received her Master in Science of Nursing...
read moreJRMC raises $114,000+ on Giving Hearts Day
With the help of hundreds of community members, Jamestown Regional Medical Center raised more than $114,000 for technology and equipment on Giving Hearts Day. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
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The ball is in your court
The NCAA basketball tournament and vasectomies: What do they have in common? The answer might make you blush, but the ball is in your court.
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Vasectomies: five things to know
When it comes to birth control, men and women have option. For men considering vasectomies, Urologist Dr. Brent Williams can offer them locally at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Men need about two...
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Q & A with JRMC Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Michael T. Dean
A team of four makes up Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s orthopedics team. The team consists of two Orthopedic Surgeons, Drs. Michael T. Dean and Timothy Volk, as well as Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner...
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JRMC celebrates Top 100 designation
For the seventh year in a row, Jamestown Regional Medical Center is a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the country, said President & CEO Mike Delfs. iVantage Health Analytics and The...
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Valley City man raises $3,000+ for Polar Pig
Chad walked up to the plank and jumped. The water wasn’t cold. Neither was his heart or dedication to families in need. Before he jumped in his first Polar Pig “Walk the...
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JRMC Carrington Clinic Business After Hours
Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s vision is to be the best rural hospital in the country. To do that, it has opened outreach clinics in both Carrington and Valley City. As a thank you to...
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Ralph Danuser, JRMC welcomes public to breakfast in Dickey, N.D.
When Ralph Danuser needed care for his two shoulders and one knee, he asked for Jamestown Regional Medical Center. JRMC Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Michael T. Dean, repaired Danuser’s joints so Danuser could...
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JRMC employees receive environmental services training
Two Jamestown Regional Medical Center employees in linen & environmental services are among the first in the state to receive certification in cleaning and disinfection, waste handling, floor care and linen handling....
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No-cost counseling services available to farm, ranch families
When the stresses of agriculture seem too great, farmers don’t have to go it alone. Caring and confidential counseling sessions are available to farmers, ranchers and members of their households. Jamestown Regional...
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Gackle youth group donates to young patients
Gackle students paid it forward Friday, Jan. 3, with a gift to children in need. Fifteen students from the Higher Power Youth League at Gackle’s Emanuel Lutheran Church donated tie blankets as...
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Kulm couple welcomes New Year’s baby
Born into a musical family, one baby was already showing off her powerful voice. Izetta Renee Roise sang a song of hunger on Jan. 2 – the day of her birth. Born...
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Van Fleet & Kleingartner receive JRMC Legend Award
Jamestown Regional Medical Center recently announced Jayde Van Fleet and Tabitha Kleingartner as its most recent Legend Award recipients. The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The...
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JRMC receives stroke-readiness award
Jamestown Regional Medical Center has received an award for its high-quality care for stroke patients. The American Heart Association and North Dakota Stroke Taskforce awarded JRMC the 2019 ND Acute Stroke Ready...
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Siek family receives special Christmas gift
The Siek family got a special gift this Christmas – a dad who is done with cancer treatments. Husband, father and grandfather Chris Siek rang the cancer center bell three times on...
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JRMC Business After Hours to offer tours, treats and equipment demos
The community is the reason Jamestown Regional Medical Center is possible. As a thank you, JRMC is welcoming the public to a Business After Hours on Jan. 14. In conjunction with the Jamestown...
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Tree of Love event set for Dec. 17
The Jamestown Regional Medical Center Foundation is hosting the 22nd annual Tree of Love Dedication and Social on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. “The Tree of Love is one of my...
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Yoder rings JRMC Cancer Center bell
It’s been a journey for Sharon Yoder, in the literal and figurative sense. The Colorado native received a breast cancer diagnosis in Denver 18 months ago, just weeks before she moved to...
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JRMC nurse receives statewide award
The North Dakota Center for Nursing Excellence recognized a local nurse for her work teaching nursing students. Registered Nurse Deb Thingstad joined Jamestown Regional Medical Center in 1997. As a nurse in...
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JRMC Blood Drive set for Dec. 5
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is hosting a blood drive on Thursday, Dec. 5 to help save lives. The blood drive is open to the community from 9:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. in...
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JRMC’s Grebel attends homeland security training
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that its own, Dane Grebel, JRMC Support Services manager and emergency preparedness manager, recently completed training offered by the Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP),...
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Bladder cancer related to smoking and obesity
A visit to the urologist helped one woman heal her bladder. It also helped her quit smoking. Sherri Elliott, Bowdon, N.D., visited her primary care physician in February 2018 when she noticed...
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Nurse took ‘trip of lifetime’ after torn meniscus
One nurse instructor said she couldn’t have hiked with her students in Africa without the care of her medical team after suffering from a torn meniscus. Penny Briese, Edgeley, serves as Assistant...
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Stewart receives JRMC Legend Award
Jamestown Regional Medical Center recently announced Erin Stewart as its most recent Legend Award recipient. The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes employees...
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Tom Boerger shares testicular cancer journey
Testicular cancer treatment has changed over time. Today, the survival rate of testicular cancer is greater than 95%. Yet, that wasn’t the case with Tom Boerger received his diagnosis in 1993. Back...
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JRMC welcomes Dr. Robert McMillan
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is proud to welcome Dr. Robert McMillan to the Jamestown medical community. The general surgeon joined Sanford Health – Jamestown in the summer of 2019. Dr. McMillan performs...
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JRMC offers open enrollment advice
Selecting health insurance plans can be ‘sticky.’ That’s why Jamestown Regional Medical Center is offering sweet rolls, spring rolls and other snacks to help educate individuals during the open enrollment period. North...
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Twenty-something? Entrepreneur? Let’s talk open enrollment
The 20s are an exciting time in a person’s life. Many graduate college, get engaged and travel the world. It’s also when certain ages provide additional responsibility, like age 26. Age 26...
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Retiring? Let’s talk open enrollment
Age 65 is when many are close to retiring and beginning endless adventures. Age 65 is also the age when people qualify for Medicare coverage. “You can sign up for Medicare B...
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Falls: 4 reasons to see a specialist for recovery
The holidays are often filled with happy occasions and warm memories. However, snow, ice, slips and falls can hamper a holiday season.
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JRMC Holiday Debut: a JRMC Gift Shoppe Event
Sometimes, the most heart-warming holiday gift is knowing great care is available when you need it. That’s the goal of the Holiday Debut at Jamestown Regional Medical Center. Everyone who makes a...
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Fire department to pink out for women’s health
The group consists of mostly men, however, women’s health is one of their top priorities. Each year, the 32 members of the Jamestown Rural Fire Department work together to show support for women’s...
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JRMC welcomes Dr. Thomas Erickson
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is proud to welcome Dr. Thomas Erickson to the Jamestown medical community. Sanford Health Family Medicine Physician, Dr. Thomas Erickson, joined Sanford Health – Jamestown in the summer...
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Mammogram: what to do when a loved one refuses
Support is sometimes the best way to prevent cancer, especially if a loved one is hesitant about getting a mammogram. Breast cancer is easier than ever to be detected with technology advances...
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Age 40? Here’s what to expect at your first mammogram
October is breast health month. And, it’s the perfect time to schedule a mammogram. Experts recommend women age 40 and over receive regular mammograms because of the increased risk of developing breast...
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Man up during GROWvember for men’s health
Men’s health below the belt can make a person squeamish, but ignoring symptoms throughout the year – especially during GROWvember- can have a devastating effect. “Silence can be our worst enemy. Talking...
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4 signs of prostate issues
Low flow? Burning sensation? Frequent urination? When it comes to the prostate, a urologist can help. JRMC Urologist Dr. Brent Williams specializes in treating urological diseases. Urology really means treating conditions associated...
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3 signs of testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is a sensitive subject. Doctors most often find testicular cancer in men between the ages of 15 and 30. This disease is easily diagnosed, highly treatable and also almost always curable....
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2 signs of bladder cancer
Bloody or dark urine? It may be bladder cancer. When cells within the bladder grow at an uncontrollable rate, bladder cancer begins. “The first sign of bladder cancer can be blood in...
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Urology: what’s up below-the-belt?
What do kidneys, bladders and prostates all have in common? A urologist treats them. Below the belt health includes most of what a urologist treats. Conditions include disorders of the kidney, urinary...
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Get up and see the urologist during Men’s Health Month
Men’s health below the belt can make a person squeamish, but ignoring real symptoms can have a devastating effect. “Silence can be our worst enemy. Talking about these issues and seeing a...
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JRMC Cancer Center welcomes Dr. Shelby Terstriep
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is proud to welcome an oncologist to its cancer center. Dr. Shelby Terstriep, a medical oncologist from the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center, is now at the JRMC...
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Wave of Light provides support for infant loss
Wave of Light is a time for families who’ve experienced infant loss and miscarriage to share in their sorrow and support each other. Wave of Light is an international event, recognized in...
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Jamestown pastor: “Fargo and Bismarck people should travel here for care”
God works in mysterious ways. For one Jamestown pastor, the Lord is speaking to him through broken bones and a shattered wrist. On the morning of July 29, the Rev. Shawn Bowman of...
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No Excuses: 3D mammograms available Saturday, Oct. 26
Taking time off work is often a barrier to care, especially for women charged with both professional and domestic duties. That’s why Jamestown Regional Medical Center is offering a special Saturday No Excuses...
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No Excuses for women’s health
Sometimes, we are our own barrier to care. Since 2015, Central Valley Health and Jamestown Regional Medical Center have collaborated to reduce barriers for women’s health. In that time, more than 100...
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Patients ‘like-o’ it: Liko Lift helps woman maintain strength at JRMC
Life isn’t the same for one retired elementary principal, however, for a few minutes each week, it’s close. Diagnosed with inclusion body myositis, a rare form of muscular dystrophy, Sue Goehring’s muscles...
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JRMC named #32!
The thrice-awarded Best Place to Work in Healthcare earned the No. 32 spot at a nationwide celebration in September. Jamestown Regional Medical Center has received the Best Places to Work award from...
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JRMC physician first in state to earn ABWM wound certification
One Jamestown Regional Medical Center physician received special certification for high-quality wound care. The American Board of Wound Management (ABWM) recognized Dr. Kayla Emter, JRMC Podiatrist/Foot & Ankle Surgeon, as a certified...
read more Preventing trips and falls
Recent fall? Accident-prone? Nearly every second each day, a person age 65 and older suffers from a fall within the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And,...
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College student back on the track after season-ending injury
One college student is ready to race. Kulm High School graduate Jasmine Rascon is ready for cross-country season after an injury at prom sidelined her. The Bemidji State University freshman dislocated two...
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UJ Orange Out in memory of Braunberger
One of the kindest ways to grieve the loss of a loved one is to ensure their memory lives on. The University of Jamestown is doing that through an Orange Out this weekend,...
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No Excuses not to check your breasts
Both men and women have two. But it’s women with a one in eight chance. According to the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer during...
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Nygord receives Legend Award
Jamestown Regional Medical Center recently announced Cindy Tag Nygord as its most recent Legend Award recipient. The Legend Award is the most prestigious distinction for a JRMC employee. The Legend Award recognizes...
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JRMC Family BirthPlace completes CDC EMPower training initiative
Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Family BirthPlace is among the first in the nation to successfully complete the EMPower Training initiative. EMPower is a skills-based competency training in evidence-based maternity practices supportive of...
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Q & A with JRMC Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner, Crystal Krapp
A team of four makes up Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s orthopedics team. The team consists of two Orthopedic Surgeons, Dr. Michael T. Dean and Dr. Timothy Volk, as well as Orthopedic Nurse...
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16th Annual Tea for All Seasons
Tea, treats and sweets can help save a life. The Jamestown Regional Medical Center Auxiliary’s Tea for All Seasons is set for 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10. The afternoon includes sandwiches,...
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