Sanford Children's Hospital Fargo

An Accredited Cystic Fibrosis Care Center

Sanford Children’s Hospital Fargo is proud to be certified by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The Foundation is the world’s leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis, and nearly every cystic fibrosis-specific drug available today was made possible by its financial support. It is a donor-funded, 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is fully accredited by the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance program.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation provides funding for and accredits more than 130 cystic fibrosis care centers nationwide, including more than 100 programs for treating adults with cystic fibrosis. The high quality of specialized care available throughout the care center network has led to the improved length and quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis. Located at teaching and community hospitals across the country, these care centers offer the best care, treatments and support for those with cystic fibrosis.

High-Quality Emergency Care

A Level II Pediatric Trauma Center is accredited by the American College of Surgeons and is able to initiate definitive care for all injured patients.

Elements of a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center include:

• 24-hour immediate coverage by general surgeons and by specialty pediatric providers in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology and critical care.
• Development of transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I Trauma Center for tertiary care needs such as cardiac surgery, hemodialysis and microvascular surgery
• Providing trauma prevention and continuing education programs for staff
• Incorporation of a comprehensive quality assessment program