Sanford Health-Bismarck

Bismarck, North Dakota

As you will read, there is a huge need and limited competition for rheumatology in Bismarck. In fact, there is over a 1 year wait time for new patients. Referrals are only good for one year, so this becomes an issue, they are currently sending their endometriosis patients back to PCP’s.

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Rheumatology Overview

The current wait time is also because, our rheumatology department has a huge referral base which extends all the way over to Jamestown and Fargo, up north to Canada and along the west all the way to Billings, Montana and south to Sioux Falls and Rapid City, South Dakota. So, a 350-mile radius from Bismarck area. To make matters worse, another hospital in Bismarck is suffering which has huge impact on their workload.

Due to the increase of patient load, number of referrals coming in and the capacity of the hospital which seems to be full every day., changes are being made – new buildings and facilities are being purchased, built, renovated, etc.

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Healthcare System Overview

Sanford Health is the largest Rural Medical Organization in the United States and overall, one of the largest Health Systems in the United States. Encompassing 47 Medical Centers, 1,500+ physicians, 1,200+ APPs, as well as a $20M Children’s Health Research Center. Our reach stretches from South Dakota where our Children’s Hospital is located to North Dakota, Iowa and even Minnesota.

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Community Overview

Bismarck is the capital city of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second most populous city in North Dakota after Fargo. The city's population was 61,272 at the 2010 census, while its metropolitan population was 108,779. Bismarck was founded in 1872 and has been North Dakota's capital since it gained statehood in 1889.

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