Oakes welcomes new providers and new services
Feb. 17, 2025
Contact:
Jessica Schindeldecker
Sanford Health Senior Communications Specialist
(701) 200-6080/ Jessica.Schindeldecker@SanfordHealth.org
OAKES, N.D. – Sanford Oakes Clinic welcomes three new providers and introduces specialized services to enhance patient care for surrounding communities.
Cayla Mahrer, PA-C, provides comprehensive family medicine for patients of all ages. A graduate of the University of North Dakota, Cayla is board certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She also provides care at Sanford Ellendale and Sanford Forman.
Katie Dahlstrom, PMHNP, a native of Oakes, specializes in mental health services for all ages. Katie earned her graduate degree from Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, Ky, and is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Her practice focuses on personalized medication management and therapy solutions. She also provides care at Sanford Valley City and surrounding communities.
Emily Alstadt, MS, LRD, joins as a registered dietitian, expanding services to Oakes, Lisbon, Valley City and surrounding communities. Emily will provide vital nutritional support and enhance wellness options for patients in the area.
“We are excited to welcome these new providers to our health care team,” said Bob Hagen, Sanford Oakes clinic director. “Their expertise will significantly contribute to our mission of providing exceptional care and comprehensive services to our patients.”
These additions highlight Sanford’s commitment to expanding health care access and offering specialized services that meet the diverse needs of its rural communities.
For more information visit sanfordhealth.org or to schedule an appointment, please call (701) 742-3267.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization serves 2.4 million patients and more than 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes 56 hospitals, more than 270 clinic locations, 144 senior care communities, 4,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 1,000 active clinical trials and studies, and nine world clinic locations around the globe. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
