Sanford Bemidji's grand opening of its new Peak Center, originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, has been canceled in response to the recent severe storm.
Sanford Bemidji will celebrate the grand opening of its new Peak Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, at 2017 Net Way NW, in the former Delta Dental building.
Five Sanford Health hospitals, including Sanford Health of Bemidji, were recognized for their dedication to heart patients by the American College of Cardiology.
In the past 10 years, Sanford Bemidji has added heart and vascular care, an orthopedics and sports medicine center, opened the Joe Lueken Cancer Center and opened a 14-bed residential support center for mental health patients.
During its Monday meeting, the Bemidji City Council was joined digitally by officials from Beltrami County Public Health and Sanford Health to learn about coronavirus vaccination efforts. The council also reviewed a request from Bemidji Steel to support an application to a state agency.
On Friday, Sanford Health relaxed some rules related to visitor policy. Restrictions remain in place to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
A roundtable held Wednesday by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development included discussion of career opportunities during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Following the conversation, Sanford Health officials weighed in.
As more and more healthcare workers are now vaccinated, the Minnesota Department of Health is allowing providers, such as Sanford, to administer doses to additional segments of the population. This includes those in the 65 and older age bracket.
The Bemidji City Council was informed on Monday of a new concept to develop the Rail Corridor with a combination of mixed-use buildings and a wellness center.
A webinar was held on Tuesday regarding the coronavirus, with information shared about the state of the pandemic, development on the vaccine and how to continue staying safe.
On Thursday, the first COVID-19 vaccines received by Sanford Health of Northern Minnesota were administered to frontline workers. The health care provider is expected to vaccinate more staff over the weekend.
