The mission of Comfort Keepers of Grand Forks, ND is to deliver the highest quality of in-home care services and senior care assistance that enables seniors and other adults to enjoy the highest level of independence and quality of life achievable. We understand that no two clients are alike. Every client has unique requirements that need to be met in... Read More about Comfort Keepers Home Care

Charlotte Ewals, DNP, FNP-C has joined Altru's Occupational Medicine team. Charlotte is motivated to contribute whatever she can to help her patients continue to do the activities that meant the most to them. In her free time, Charlotte enjoys staying active. She likes to hike, camp, go cycling and weightlifting.

Janessa Hegstrom, FNP-C, is a nurse practitioner specializing in vascular and general surgery. She is motivated to provide exceptional care to the residents of the community and region. Doing so is rewarding knowing that she can care for the community right here at home. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, and being active... Read More about Janessa Hegstrom, FNP-C

Ethan Thomas, FNP-C is a nurse practitioner at the Express Clinic at Altru's Professional Center. He enjoys caring for patients of all ages and treats a variety of illness and injury. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their two daughters along with other family and friends. He is also an avid pilot, likes to golf,... Read More about Ethan Thomas, FNP-C

Hilary Narum, FNP-C, is a Nurse Practitioner in inpatient cardiology at Altru Health System. Hilary is passionate about quality care and working together with patients to educate. In her spare time, Hilary enjoys spending time with her family, swimming at the lake in the summer, and in the winter snowboarding and snowmobiling.

Kayla Clausen, MSN, FNP-C is specializing in oncology at Altru Cancer Center. Her love for the nursing profession and her patients inspire her to fulfill a career in oncology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She enjoys spending her time outdoors with her husband and her dog, especially in the summer.

Kelsey Adams, FNP-C, provides primary care to patients from birth to 20 years old. Kelsey is inspired by the joy that happy, healthy children bring to the world, and ensuring that children have quality care and the ability to maintain a healthy future is what motivates her to do her best every day. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys spending... Read More about Kelsey Adams, FNP-C

Paula Ricke, FNP, cares for cardiology patients and has an interest in congestive heart failure. Paula is motivated by the ability to improve patients quality of life and by knowing that she has made a difference. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, snowmobiling, watching NFL football and college football.

Sarah Rudnik, FNP-C strives to provide safe, quality patient care while promoting patient advocacy. Sarah looks forward to helping her patients achieve independence in their health management through the use of proper tools and education. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, baking, outdoor activities including camping, bow hunting and fishing.

Jessica Kotrba, FNP, cares for patients from birth to age 21. She has an interest in treating patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Jessica strives to make sure her patients and families feel as comfortable as possible when they come for care. If younger patients bring a stuffed animal, she will examine that first, or she takes time... Read More about Jessica Kotrba, FNP

Amanda Dudgeon, NP is a Nurse Practitioner at Altru Hospital.Certifications: BS Degree in Psychology and Nursing, University of North DakotaMaster's Degree in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, University of North DakotaAltru Health System is a community of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years. We look to continually extend our mission... Read More about Amanda Dudgeon, FNP-C

Margot Miller, FNP-C, has joined Altru Advanced Orthopedics as a family nurse practitioner. After seeing her mother work in healthcare her entire life, it inspired Margot to become a nurse to simply help people. Being a former collegiate athlete sparked a passion for sports medicine and orthopedics. In her free time, she leads an active lifestyle by golfing, playing hockey... Read More about Margot Miller, FNP-C

Beth Brynjulson, FNP is joining the team at Altru Family Medicine Center. She likes to focus on health prevention and treating acute and chronic illnesses. Her motivation stems from the idea of treating anything from simple to complex because to her, it is challenging. In her free time, she enjoys golfing, listening to music, traveling and spending time with her... Read More about Beth Anvarinia, FNP

Amy Shimek, FNP-C joins Truyu Aesthetic Center as a family nurse practitioner. She specializes in dermatology and aesthetic medicine. Her special practices and procedures include Botox/Dysport, dermal fillers, facial rejuvenation, anti-aging treatments, skin cancer screenings, acne, rashes and warts. In her free time, she enjoys reading, exercising and spending time at the lake. Her three daughters and husband are the... Read More about Amy Shimek, FNP-C

Anne Nygaard, MS, FNP-C, assesses and treats all types of oncology and hematology conditions. She also sees patients for genetic risk assessment for cancer related genetic syndromes at the Sanny Jerry Ryan Center for Genetics and Prevention. Anne is motivated by the patients she sees every day, whether they are curable or not, and believes in helping them through these... Read More about Anne Nygaard, MS, FNP-C