Altru Health Foundation Receives $1 million Commitment from Alerus to Support New Hospital

Altru Health Foundation received a $1 million commitment from Alerus to support Altru’s new hospital located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, which is under construction. The gift marks one of the institution’s largest gifts in its history and the first gift to be directed to the new hospital.

“This is an investment in the long-term prosperity of our entire region,” said Chris Wolf, northern valley market president at Alerus. “Access to state-of-the-art health care improves the quality of life and is a critical component in attracting and retaining new businesses and residents. This new hospital will directly impact our employees, our clients, and our community, and we are proud to contribute to a project that will benefit our community’s overall wellbeing for years to come.”

Once complete, the seven-floor facility, located at Altru’s Columbia Road Campus, will feature space for 226 licensed patient beds and a 16-bed observation unit. The design has a strong focus on innovation, technology and wellness.

The new hospital project is a part of a larger 25-year campus master plan, which proactively considers the future of healthcare delivery and the facilities needed to provide care close to home. Construction of Altru’s new hospital is expected to be completed in 2024. The project team includes JLG Architects and PCL Construction.