Overview
West River Health Services is a nonprofit, integrated rural health system serving southwestern North Dakota. It operates a 25-bed critical access hospital in Hettinger, six clinics, an eye center, a surgery center, and Western Horizons Living Centers for skilled nursing and assisted living. It provides acute hospital services, a multi-specialty medical group, rehabilitation, behavioral health, home nursing, and on-site visiting specialists to bring expertise to the community. Revenue from patient services is reinvested through the WRHS Foundation to upgrade facilities and programs, and it partners with the University of North Dakota to train rural physicians and students, all with the goal of delivering accessible, high‑quality care locally and reducing the need for rural residents to travel.
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What believers are saying
- Helmsley Charitable Trust gave $68,591 in February 2025 for new ultrasound equipment.
- WRHS added CareMessage in 2025, improving appointment adherence and reducing no-shows.
- WRHS hired Dr. Jake Brozek in 2026, strengthening obstetrics and family medicine coverage.
What critics are saying
- Alyson Kornele said October 2026 H-1B tightening threatens staffing stability.
- WRHS listed 61 jobs in October 2026, signaling persistent vacancy pressure.
- If immigrant recruitment stalls, Hettinger loses labor for ER, lab, and ultrasound coverage.
What makes West River Health Services unique
- WRHS pairs a 25-bed CAH with six clinics, surgery, rehab, and long-term care.
- WRHS trains UND residents and students, locking in rural pipeline advantages.
- Visiting specialists in cardiology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology extend care without urban referrals.
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