First Care Health Center (FCHC) is deeply committed to the Park River, ND community, actively supporting and participating in various local initiatives. Our involvement ranges from health-focused programs like the Diabetes Prevention Program and COVID-19 vaccinations to community-building activities such as the annual Harvest Fest fundraiser. Through these efforts, FCHC aims to enhance the health, education, and well-being of our community, reinforcing our role as a key supporter of Park River and its surrounding areas.
The Park River Ambulance Service is an all-volunteer service that operates 24 hours a day seven days a week. Founded by Dr. Barrie in 1967, there are currently 16 members on the squad ranging from EMT-B level to EMT-P level and 3 ambulances. Responding to around 350 calls annually, they cover an area stretching from Highway 18 to Fairdale, south to Lankin, and north to Highway 66. The group collaborates with Valley Ambulance in Grafton and several Quick Response units including:
For information about joining the service, please call First Care Health Center and ask for Cindy at (701) 284-7500 or visit Walsh County EMS for more information about the volunteer ambulance service.
There are many ways to support First Care Health Center. Gifts to First Care Health Center help support patient care, hospital equipment upgrades and purchases, and the services provided at First Care Health Center. If you have questions about supporting First Care Health Center and its Mission or if you have questions about making a donation or memorial, please contact:
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The Ladies Auxiliary, founded in May 1952 by key figures Sister Lelia, Mrs. McCann Archer, and Rev. W.R. Radliff, has actively supported the First Care Health Center for decades. The Auxiliary boasts 28 members and continues to maintain its original annual dues of $1.00. The group is renowned for crafting popular items like embroidered dishtowels, which are sold at the health center and annual holiday bazaar, alongside other novelty items. Over the years, they have contributed over $400,000 to the health center, funding everything from patient care equipment to major projects like the Emergency Room Fund and the X-Ray Project. The Auxiliary meets monthly, except in July and August, to plan further support and initiatives.
