Community Engagement Monthly Report: April 2025

Bismarck Team Supports United Way’s Backpack Program

Essentia Health colleagues and their families recently volunteered with United Way to pack weekend food backpacks for local students in need. This vital program provides meals to approximately 1,700 children in elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the Bismarck-Mandan area.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make a meaningful impact in our community.

Bike Safety season in Brainerd Lakes

Essentia Health volunteers visited eight elementary schools in the Brainerd Lakes Area to teach 3rd and 4th graders about bike safety and the importance of wearing helmets.

Nearly 500 helmets were fitted and distributed, thanks to support from the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Foundation and Easy Riders Bike Shop.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success!

Essentia Health Volunteers in Action

Essentia Health was honored to attend the Third Annual Renee Van Nett Lectureship on Cultural Competency in Healthcare, featuring Tawny Smith-Savage, MMIR Violence Prevention Coordinator for the State of Minnesota. Over 100 people joined in person and online—special thanks to AICHO for hosting and helping make this important event possible!