GrandForksGuy Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Word is that a major announcement will be made on Monday about Altru Health System. I can't verify any of this but this is what I am hearing....Mayo is buying Altru. I'm not sure what that really even means, but that is what I'm told. Also, Altru will be introducing a new variation on its logo. I'm surprised that supposedly Sanford Health isn't involved with any of this. BTW, what is up with that Aurora Hospital? Can we safely assume that it just isn't going to open for the foreseeable future? An unused hospital building that cost millions of dollars...what a waste... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cratter Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I heard the investors behind the Aurora are trying to sell it. Its all finished inside. Heard it was too small for Altru and they plan on building about a $100 Million hospital near the new wellness center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 No the new altru hospital is going to be near the old one. I know this because of I knew half the guys on the planning committee for it. It will start in the next ten years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star2city Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Word is that a major announcement will be made on Monday about Altru Health System. I can't verify any of this but this is what I am hearing....Mayo is buying Altru. I'm not sure what that really even means, but that is what I'm told. Also, Altru will be introducing a new variation on its logo. I'm surprised that supposedly Sanford Health isn't involved with any of this. If Mayo is buying Altru, that could really shake up the medical side of things in the Valley. Sanford looked to be on its way to a monopoly. If Mayo is in the picture, Sanford may have reasons for concern, as outlying hospitals and clinics may align with Mayo. Also, if Mayo establishes a presence in Grand Forks, wouldn't they want in to Fargo also? Mayo has a corporate culture that doesn't tolerate 2nd rate. That should be good for Grand Forks. Wasn't there talk that Sanford would provide funding for an indoor practice center? If Mayo is coming in, doubt Sanford would follow through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfhockey Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 I know everyone thought we were going ot have a big homeocming announcement that Sanford was gunna donate 10 million to us since ndsu got 10 million but it never happend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 Mayo taking a stake, or complete ownership, of Altru would be good for UND, Grand Forks, and North Dakota. Sanford was setting up a "firewall" of sorts. They are taking control of health care along the I-29 corridor from Sioux Falls to Fargo and about 100 miles (or more) on either side. Clearly Mayo saw this and needed to take action to ensure it has a network of hospitals and clinics as well. Let's hope that UND Med can continue its long-standing relationship with Altru (and assumably now Mayo) as that can only serve to improve the national stature of the program and university. Looking at this from another way: The Big Sky needed a fulcrum in case they ever wanted to move east. Mayo needs a fulcrum if they want to move west. In each case UND, and Grand Forks, is reaping the benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sicatoka Posted April 17, 2011 Share Posted April 17, 2011 There is another player in this upper midwest health care game also. Essentia Health I sure hope the Mayo rumor is true. Being associated with Mayo Clinics gives instant world-wide recognition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fs1 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I heard they are announcing a new working relationship of some sort between the two, but mayo is not buying altru. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Let'sGoHawks! Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Any updates on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 when is the announcement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwinger_13 Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Also waiting patiently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwinger_13 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 HMMMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 I worked at a health organization that was bought by Mayo. Maybe because the relationship was new, I saw no benefit to the community; essentially, nothing changed except the name. The goal is to have high tech medical resources 'at home' without having to travel hundreds of miles. This may not happen in GF since it is a lot larger than that community. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Word is that a major announcement will be made on Monday about Altru Health System. I can't verify any of this but this is what I am hearing....Mayo is buying Altru. I'm not sure what that really even means, but that is what I'm told. Also, Altru will be introducing a new variation on its logo. I'm surprised that supposedly Sanford Health isn't involved with any of this. BTW, what is up with that Aurora Hospital? Can we safely assume that it just isn't going to open for the foreseeable future? An unused hospital building that cost millions of dollars...what a waste... well i guess he didn't say what monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Whistler Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 They seem to have only changed the logo. http://altru.org/pdf/FAQ_v2.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie Posted April 28, 2011 Share Posted April 28, 2011 The logo like a great change. And, it's about time. The other one looked pretty outdated. I haven't seen anything in the news about it yet, but I did find this link out on YouTube. It looks like it talks about patient care, but the logo announcement is also in it: Logo Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhillySioux Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 There really is a major announcement! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remington_270 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 World-Class?? I'd guess Mayo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxkid12 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 World-Class?? I'd guess Mayo. well it wasnt monday but thursday will work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iramurphy Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 World-Class?? I'd guess Mayo. That would be correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VMeister Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 That would be correct. Anyone know if Sanford ever actually made that big donation last fall? This morning might be a good time to get that check cashed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trunk Monkey Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Much better option than Sanford. Sanford likes to always say they are world class whereas Mayo has actually proven to be world class for a very long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sioux-cia Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Much better option than Sanford. Sanford likes to always say they are world class whereas Mayo has actually proven to be world class for a very long time. I don't think it's necessary to bash Sanford. I've worked for both at different locations and both are good health care providers. As a contracted professional rather than an employee, I can't speak to their internal differences. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxSioux Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Altru Health System partners with Mayo Clinic Altru Health System announced a new affiliation with the world renowned Mayo Clinic during a news conference that began at noon today inside the Alerus Center in Grand Forks.... ...Unlike the recent mergers involving MeritCare becoming part of Sanford Health and Innovis joining Essentia, the affiliation with the Mayo Clinic is more about sharing resources and working together to improve patient care and access to care and does not include Altru being absorbed by a larger health system or a change in ownership. As part of the partnership, Altru Health providers will be able to perform remote electronic consultations with Mayo Clinic experts and share Mayo Clinic resources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siouxnami Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Mayo Partnering in Grand Forks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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