Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Community Healthcare Provider in Cando, ND
Towner County Medical Center has served the Cando, ND community since 1952 as a non-profit healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality medical services at accessible costs. Our full-service Rural Health Clinic offers primary care, chiropractic treatment, and preventative services, supported by 24/7 emergency care staffed by advanced-certified providers. Through Towner County Living Center, we provide senior care options ranging from independent living to long-term nursing care, maintaining the highest CMS five-star rating. Our outreach program connects patients with specialists in cardiology, oncology, and orthopedics, while Prairie View Estates offers assisted living with modern amenities. With state-of-the-art radiology and laboratory facilities operating during standard hours, we combine advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans.Our surgical team performs same-day procedures including appendectomies and gallbladder surgeries, supported by pre- and post-operative care. As a community-owned institution, we maintain transparent billing practices and accept major insurance plans, ensuring financial accessibility. Our team of board-certified practitioners, including family nurse practitioners and physician assistants, brings decades of combined experience in rural healthcare delivery. Through continuous facility upgrades since our founding, we remain dedicated to meeting evolving medical needs while preserving small-town care values.
Services
Primary Care
Emergency Services
Senior Living
Laboratory Tests
Outpatient Surgery
Chiropractic Care
Radiology
Physical Therapy
Diabetes Management
Well Child Visits
Details
- Year established: 1952
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency medical services with advanced-certified providers
- Our team includes board-certified family practitioners and specialists
- We maintain the highest CMS five-star rating for nursing home care
- Our outreach program connects patients with regional medical specialists
- We combine modern diagnostics with personalized rural healthcare values
What people say
24/7 emergency care
Compassionate providers
Modern facilities
Community-focused care
Specialist access
Services
Primary Care
Our primary care services provide comprehensive treatment for common medical needs, preventive care, and chronic disease management. Experienced providers offer personalized care for all ages, including wellness exams and immunizations. The clinic operates Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM with same-day appointment availability.
24 Hour Emergency
Level 5 trauma center offering round-the-clock emergency care with advanced-certified providers. Services include trauma treatment, stroke response, and critical care diagnostics. Our team coordinates with regional trauma centers through eEmergency technology for complex cases requiring specialized interventions.
Senior Living
Towner County Living Center provides CMS five-star rated nursing home care with private rooms. Prairie View Estates offers independent senior living with amenities including meal service and exercise facilities. Both options emphasize resident independence while ensuring professional medical support availability.
Outpatient Surgery
Modern surgical facilities perform appendectomies, hernia repairs, and endoscopies with minimally invasive techniques. Patients receive pre-operative consultations and post-surgical follow-up care. The surgical team includes board-certified general surgeons and specialty-trained practitioners.
Diagnostic Imaging
Full-service radiology department offers CT scans, mammography, and MRI services with board-certified technicians. Advanced diagnostics include low-dose lung cancer screening and cardiac stress tests. Imaging services require physician referrals and operate during standard business hours.
People
Ben Bucher
Family Practice/Emergency Medicine
Ben Bucher, FNP-BC, joined TCMC in 2015 with expertise in family practice and emergency medicine. He holds dual certifications in family medicine and emergency care, with specialized training in dermatological procedures and chronic disease management. A UND graduate with MBA in healthcare administration, he combines clinical excellence with operational leadership.
Jeana Jorde
Family Practice
Jeana Jorde, PA-C, has practiced at TCMC since 2004, providing comprehensive family care across all life stages. A Saint Louis University graduate, she emphasizes patient relationships and preventive care. Originally from California with local family roots, she brings both national training and community connection to her practice.
Cassie Ullyott
Family Practice/Emergency Medicine
Cassie Ullyott, FNP-C, specializes in women's health and diabetes management after transitioning from oncology nursing. A UND-trained family nurse practitioner, she focuses on rural healthcare access and preventive medicine. Her background includes six years of oncology experience at Altru Hospital before returning to academic practice.
Sam Held
Family Practice/Emergency Medicine
Sam Held, FNP-C, has served TCMC since 2013, bringing ICU nursing experience to family practice. A UND graduate with honors, he specializes in cardiac care and community-based medicine. Born locally, he combines technical expertise with deep understanding of regional healthcare needs through his family's multi-generational Cando roots.
Grant Lannoye
Family Practice/Emergency Medicine
Grant Lannoye, PA-C, joined TCMC in 2015 after training at the University of South Dakota. With radiologic sciences background, he focuses on diagnostic imaging integration with primary care. A Penn, ND native, he balances clinical practice with agricultural heritage, emphasizing practical healthcare solutions for rural patients.
Questions
What emergency services are available at Towner County Medical Center?
We provide 24/7 emergency care with advanced-certified providers, lab and radiology staff, and eEmergency telemedicine connections to level 2 trauma centers for critical cases.
What senior care options does TCMC offer?
Towner County Living Center provides CMS five-star rated nursing home care, while Prairie View Estates offers independent senior living with modern amenities and support services.
How can I schedule a primary care appointment?
Call 701-968-2541 to schedule primary care appointments with our family practitioners, available Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM for routine and urgent medical needs.
What diagnostic imaging services are available?
Our radiology department offers CT scans, mammography, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray services with board-certified technicians during standard business hours, requiring physician referrals.
Does TCMC provide surgical services?
Yes, we perform same-day surgical procedures including appendectomies, hernia repairs, and endoscopies with personalized pre- and post-operative care in our modern surgical facility.
How is TCMC connected to the community?
As a county-owned, non-profit hospital since 1992, we prioritize local healthcare needs with providers who often have generational ties to the Cando community and surrounding areas.
Reviews (5)
Danita Paulson
May 25, 2021
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The care you get here is the best you can get. They Love the patient's and they love the community. Thank you all for what you do.
Lou Lou
Dec 08, 2020
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Our medical center staff truly cares about us! They do their very best to serve us and to help us. When I hear critical comments, I think: "Would you rather we didn't have TCMC?" Nothing in our lives is perfect, people. It means so much to me to have this staff that is invested in us...our community...protecting us.
Joe Boehm
Oct 20, 2020
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I was in their care for less then three hours after a car accident, they kept me in a bed in a public hallway with people walking by because they said they where out of rooms. And then sent me a bill for $6000+ for less then three hours of service. $1000 of it was for emergency room “room”, which I never got I got a public hallway way and a cot.
Mattthew Fontaine
Nov 22, 2019
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I was treated like a second-class citizen. I would recommend driving to Grand Forks, to seek treatment.the doctors there have no problem spilling your information to the rest of the town.in fact in my opinion I think they should be closed down forever.I talked to my lawyer and he wants to have the doctor that I was talking to deposed, in a deposition on how my information was leaked from the hospital to the General Public.her name is "Jeana Jorde",honestly one of the worst whatever she is. I had ever seen in my life and that's saying a lot because I have seen a lot of doctors.she is pure garbage
Brock Thomas
Oct 19, 2017
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Great people helping everyday people live life to the best of their ability. Genuine concern for all your Healthcare needs!
