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When it comes to advancing and improving health, news can be a catalyst for momentum, and events empower relationships.
Here, we will inform you of Dakota Medical Foundation’s latest news and upcoming events.
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National Volunteerism Month Highlights
April 5, 2023
During the month of April, join us in celebrating the nonprofits doing good in our community and the businesses and individuals serving them through volunteerism!
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Learn how to help a West Fargo social worker fighting colon cancer and other ways to Lend A Hand Up
March 10, 2023
It was another successful Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour fundraising event benefitting more than 560 nonprofits throughout North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
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Giving Hearts Day 2023 Announces Top Charity Fundraisers
March 6, 2023
It was another successful Giving Hearts Day, a 24-hour fundraising event benefitting more than 560 nonprofits throughout North Dakota and northwest Minnesota.
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Letter to the Editor: Catch the kindness contagion
February 25, 2023
J. Patrick Traynor writes, "From Crookston to Cando to the Capitol in Bismarck, Giving Hearts Day has become an annual reminder to all of us about why we’re here: to care for one another."
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Letter to the Editor: A call to serve others
November 24, 2022
J. Patrick Traynor, executive director of the Dakota Medical Foundation, writes about MacKenzie Scott's recent $10M donation.
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Press Release: DMF Announces $10 Million Gift from MacKenzie Scott
November 15, 2022
DMF convenes regional mental healthcare providers to tackle mental health epidemic.
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Member Spotlight: Nola McNeally
April 6, 2022
Read on to learn more about DMF Board Member Nola McNeally.
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Press Release: Tackling the Mental Health Epidemic
April 5, 2022
DMF convenes regional mental healthcare providers to tackle mental health epidemic.
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Member Spotlight: Jennifer Thompson
March 11, 2022
Read on to learn more about DMF Board Member Jennifer Thompson.
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