Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Community Hospital in Crosby, ND
St. Luke's Medical Center has been dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate healthcare to the Crosby, ND community since 1942. Our mission focuses on delivering quality care through acute, outpatient, and extended care services while maintaining ethical standards and compliance with all applicable regulations. We pride ourselves on being a patient-focused organization that respects individual dignity and promotes health awareness education. Our team of experienced professionals utilizes fiscal, material, and human resources responsibly to maximize community benefit.We are committed to financial stewardship, having reinvested excess income into employee compensation, modern medical equipment, and facility expansions since our transition to community ownership in 1984. Our leadership in rural healthcare is evidenced by our recognition as one of the nation's top 20 critical access hospitals for quality practices by the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Services
Acute Care
Swingbed Services
Physical Therapy
Emergency Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging
Laboratory Services
Senior Life Solutions
Outpatient Surgery
Behavioral Health
Chronic Disease Management
Details
- Year established: 1942
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 emergency care services with board-certified providers
- Our team includes specialists in geriatrics, orthopedics, and vestibular rehabilitation
- We maintain state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging equipment including mobile CT and mammography
- Our financial assistance program ensures care access regardless of ability to pay
- Recognized as one of America's top 20 critical access hospitals for quality
Associations and certifications
- Chartis Center for Rural Health
- National Rural Health Association
What people say
Top 20 critical access hospital
24/7 emergency services
Financial assistance available
Experienced providers
Modern facilities
Services
Acute Care
Our 20-bed Critical Access Hospital provides comprehensive acute care services for patients requiring overnight stays. The facility maintains modern medical equipment and specialized staff to address urgent medical conditions, post-surgical recovery, and complex care needs through individualized treatment plans.
Physical Therapy
Specialized physical therapy programs address mobility issues, chronic pain, and post-injury recovery. Our therapists use advanced techniques including functional dry needling, aquatic therapy, and vestibular rehabilitation to improve strength, balance, and functional independence for patients of all ages.
Emergency Medicine
24/7 emergency department staffed by board-certified providers offers immediate care for traumatic injuries, acute illnesses, and life-threatening conditions. The facility maintains advanced diagnostic capabilities and rapid response protocols to stabilize patients before potential transfer to tertiary care centers.
Diagnostic Imaging
Comprehensive diagnostic imaging services include CT scans, general X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiograms, and mobile mammography units. These services support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for both inpatients and outpatients through state-of-the-art equipment maintained by certified technicians.
Senior Life Solutions
Outpatient group therapy programs specifically designed for seniors address depression, anxiety, and age-related mental health challenges. The multidisciplinary approach combines individual counseling, group support, and community resources to improve quality of life for older adults in a compassionate environment.
People
Jody Nelson
CEO
Jody Nelson leads St. Luke's Medical Center as CEO, overseeing strategic operations and community healthcare initiatives. With extensive rural healthcare administration experience, she has guided the facility through multiple expansions and quality improvement programs while maintaining its nonprofit mission since 2011.
Benjamin Krogh
Chief of Staff
Dr. Benjamin Krogh serves as Chief of Staff, providing clinical leadership for St. Luke's medical providers. A board-certified physician with rural healthcare expertise, he coordinates quality assurance programs and ensures adherence to best practices across all clinical departments in the critical access hospital setting.
Nicole Loucks
Therapy Director
Nicole Loucks directs St. Luke's therapy services with over 30 years of rural healthcare experience. As a physical therapist and department manager, she develops rehabilitation programs while maintaining direct patient care involvement. Her leadership focuses on expanding therapeutic options and community wellness initiatives in western North Dakota.
Kayla Jacobs
Physical Therapist
Dr. Kayla Jacobs provides physical therapy services specializing in pediatric care and wound management. A graduate of the University of Mary's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, she brings expertise in sports medicine and chronic condition treatment while serving rural communities across the region.
Janae Maier
Physical Therapist
Dr. Janae Maier offers specialized physical therapy services with certification in LSVT Big for Parkinson's treatment. As a native of Divide County, she combines neurological rehabilitation expertise with community-focused care, maintaining active involvement in local health education programs since joining St. Luke's in 2019.
Questions
What services does St. Luke's Medical Center offer?
We provide acute inpatient care, swingbed services, emergency medicine, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing, physical therapy, behavioral health services, and senior life solutions programs.
Does St. Luke's offer financial assistance?
Yes, our financial assistance program provides reduced-rate care for patients with documented financial need, including coverage for essential medical services.
Are therapy services available?
We offer comprehensive physical, occupational, and speech therapy services with specialized programs for geriatrics, sports medicine, and vestibular rehabilitation.
What diagnostic imaging options exist?
Our radiology services include CT scans, general X-ray, ultrasound, echocardiograms, EKGs, and mobile mammography units serving western North Dakota.
Is St. Luke's accredited?
We maintain national recognition through the Chartis Center for Rural Health and participate in quality improvement programs with the National Rural Health Association.