SMC will be observing the Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 4. All ancillary services will be closed for appointments. If you are in need of immediate care, please report to the emergency department.

The Sakakawea Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament is scheduled for June 18. The goal of this event is to assist SMC Foundation is securing funding needed to help SMC continue to provide quality healthcare close to home.

The 2022 SMC Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, June 18, and the Hazen Golf Course. To register online, visit https://forms.office.com/r/gkYTytUqwC

Observed every year in April, National Donate Life Month helps raise awareness about donation, encourage Americans to register as organ, eye and tissue donors, and to honor those that have saved lives through the gift of donation.

Visitors will be screened by reception and are not required to wear a mask. No visiting if ill.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the perfect opportunity to talk to your medical provider about any concerns or schedule a colonoscopy.

Save the Date! Sakakawea Medical Center Hospice’s annual Grape Escape fundraiser is on April 8 at Hazen City Hall at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening out while sampling hors d’oeuvres and wine! Spend some time browsing and bidding on items in the silent and live auctions! Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Tickets are available at Hazen Bottle Shop, Union Bank, Union State Bank, and the Hospice Office.

Sakakawea Medical Center has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.

Local businesses Union State Bank and Stroup Insurance have provided the SMC Foundation with $3,000 in match funds to kick off Giving Hearts Day. Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the longest-running giving day in the country, GHD has helped charities raise more than $112 million since its founding.

Giving Hearts Day is a 24-hour fundraising event for charities in North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. As the longest-running giving day in the country, GHD has helped charities raise more than $112 million since its founding.