Connect Medical Clinic

06/12/2026

The month of June means we are approaching the halfway point of the year! From an organizational standpoint, that means we are moving from Quarter 2 to Quarter 3. Our entire Care Team met this week to review last quarter and look ahead to the next. Quarter 2 was packed with activity, from our annual banquet to a transfer in our electronic medical record system.

We currently use a rock and milestone model to break down long-term goals into smaller tasks. This helps us prioritize and complete everyday tasks and projects while staying aligned with our larger-scale goals for the year. It also allows us to work at a more human pace. In our production-paced world, we sometimes forget our call to be fully present. You are exactly where you are supposed to be.

06/11/2026

🩺 SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: STI TESTING & TREATMENT

Your sexual health is an important part of your overall well-being, and at Connect Medical Clinic, we're here to provide compassionate, confidential, and judgment-free care.

We offer comprehensive STI testing and treatment services, including screening for:

✔️ HIV
✔️ Hepatitis C (HCV)
✔️ Gonorrhea
✔️ Chlamydia
✔️ Syphilis
✔️ Trichomoniasis
✔️ Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Additional testing for conditions such as Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) and Mycoplasma genitalium is available when clinically indicated.

Our team can also evaluate symptoms including:
• Burning or discomfort
• Unusual discharge
• Sores or lesions
• Pelvic pain
• Urinary symptoms

Depending on your needs, testing may involve a urine sample, blood work, or swab testing. Many results are available quickly, and treatment can often begin right away when needed.

At Connect, we believe every patient deserves to feel respected, informed, and supported. Whether you have symptoms, concerns about exposure, or simply want routine screening, our healthcare team is here to help.

📞 Call Connect Medical Clinic at (701) 483-9353 to schedule an appointment and take an active step toward protecting your health.

💙 Stay tuned for next week's Service Spotlight to learn more about the many ways Connect Medical Clinic serves individuals and families in our community.

06/10/2026

NATIONAL MEN'S HEALTH MONTH
June is Men's Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of preventive care and healthy living. As we also celebrate Father's Day this month, it's a great reminder that taking care of your health is one of the best ways to be there for the people who depend on you.

Read more on our blog! https://connectmedicalclinic.com/blog/

06/08/2026

🩵 A Small Need Can Make a Big Difference

If you read our weekly Connect4, you know we always share our greatest Connectable needs at the bottom. This week, we're making a more direct ask from our incredible community.

Right now, we are serving several families with little ones of similar ages, and our shelves are running very low on:

🧷 Size 3 diapers
🧷 Size 4 diapers
🧷 Size 5 diapers
🧷 Size 6 diapers

We are also always grateful for donations of:
🫧 Baby soap
🛒 Walmart gift cards

If you'd like to help, you can:
✔️ Pick up a few items during your next shopping trip and drop them off at the clinic.
✔️ Use our Connectables link (https://www.walmart.com/lists/wishlist/6c8abd45-82d0-4483-a27b-7e081e5c9c54r) to have items shipped directly to us.

Your generosity turns moments of uncertainty into moments of hope. Thank you for helping us care for the families in our community—one diaper, one gift card, one act of kindness at a time. 💙

06/05/2026

🎓✨ Celebrating Rainey! ✨🎓

There has been a lot of excitement around the end of the school year, and now that graduation season has arrived, we're thrilled to spend even more time with one of our incredible team members, Lorraine "Rainey" Zettel!

Rainey is beginning her second summer at Connect Medical Clinic, where she serves as our Compliance Support Assistant. Throughout the school year and summer months, she has been a vital part of our team, helping support important projects—including preparations for our recent AAAHC accreditation.

We were honored to celebrate this milestone with a surprise graduation party and couldn't be more proud of all she has accomplished.

💬 "I'm proud to have completed my education at Dickinson High School and to be expanding my work as a Compliance Support Assistant at Connect. This fall I'll begin the Social Work program at UND." — Lorraine Zettel

Please join us in congratulating Rainey on her graduation and wishing her the very best as she begins this exciting new chapter. We can't wait to see all the wonderful things ahead for her!

🎉 Congratulations, Rainey! 🎉

We were so excited to surprise our Compliance Support Assistant, Ra...

06/04/2026

~~~ 💙 A Special Message ~~~

As May comes to a close, our team has been reflecting on the many exciting announcements, touching patient stories, and remarkable acts of generosity we've been privileged to witness this year. None of it would have been possible without you.

This week, you'll receive a newsletter filled with memories, updates, important announcements, and a special invitation.🎉

That invitation is simple: link arms with your neighbors and help our community cross the finish line of the Sustain Growth Campaign.💗

🤝🫶💪

Because of the incredible generosity of our Family of Support, we are now just $60,000 away from our $1.35 million goal. Together, we can complete this campaign and prepare for all that lies ahead. 🤯

There are several ways to give:

📬 Mail a Gift
Use the remittance envelope included in your newsletter to send a donation by cash or check.

🏢 Name the Final Office Space
Contact Tara at 701-483-9353 to discuss naming opportunities for The Center office through a one-time gift or pledge.

💻 Give Online
Click the link below to make a secure online donation.
https://connectmedicalclinic.ddock.gives/?givingPageId=10e89324-f761-4c05-9cbd-d4f6e34d923c

Every gift, every prayer, and every act of support helps us continue serving individuals and families throughout our community. Thank you for being part of the story. 🙌🙏🧘‍♀️

06/03/2026

💜 Service Spotlight: Pelvic Relaxation & Urinary Incontinence 💜

Many women experience pelvic floor concerns such as bladder leakage, pelvic pressure, or pelvic organ prolapse—but these symptoms are common, not something you simply have to live with.

At Connect Medical Clinic, we offer specialized care for pelvic relaxation and urinary incontinence, with personalized treatment plans designed to improve comfort, confidence, and quality of life.

Our services may include:
✨ Comprehensive evaluation of pelvic floor concerns
✨ Non-surgical treatment options
✨ Vaginal pessary fitting and management
✨ Referrals for pelvic floor rehabilitation and biofeedback therapy
✨ Surgical treatment discussions and referral coordination when appropriate

Whether symptoms are mild or significantly affecting your daily activities, our team is here to help you find solutions that fit your needs and goals.

If you've been experiencing bladder leakage, pelvic pressure, or other pelvic floor concerns, we encourage you to schedule a consultation and learn more about your options.

📞 Contact Connect Medical Clinic today to get started. (701) 483-9353

06/02/2026

🌸 Understanding Menstrual Health: More Than a Monthly Cycle 🌸

Menstrual Health Awareness Month is a reminder that your cycle is more than just a period—it's an important window into your overall health.

Your menstrual cycle can provide valuable insight into:
✨ Hormonal balance
✨ Metabolic health
✨ Reproductive wellness
✨ Whole-body function

Changes in cycle patterns, symptoms, or timing can sometimes signal underlying health concerns and offer important clues about what's happening inside the body.

At Connect, we believe that understanding your cycle is an important part of understanding your health. Through education and fertility awareness, women can gain valuable knowledge about their bodies and make more informed healthcare decisions.

📖 Read the full blog:
https://connectmedicalclinic.com/227621-2/

06/01/2026

St. Faustina was a nun from Poland who received visions of Jesus dressed in white, with rays of red and pale light emanating from his heart. The image she saw was made into a painting with the words "Jesus, I trust in You" inscribed below. This image of Jesus is now widely known as the Divine Mercy.🙏✍️

What an appropriate and encouraging reminder to all who walk by this space and to all who work inside this room, that the Divine Physician ✝ is caring for every detail, every diagnosis, every task, and every worry.

🤲Thank you so much to the generous donors who made sure that this space, the staff within it, the care that flows from it, and the patients who walk by it were blessed by His Mercy!🤗🙌

05/29/2026

Do you remember the last time you were thirsty? The Connect Care Team has been challenging one another to drink more water, and the more consistently I hydrate, the more I notice the effects of dehydration: chapped lips, low energy, a desire to snack, and so on.

I was thinking about the signs of thirst as we received the much-needed rain this week. From the prayers of farmers and the news of fires across the state, to the trees and vegetation trying to bud, and even the wilting hydrangea in my own backyard, there were many signs of the desire for moisture.

This made me realize that I too often ignore the signs my body is sending of what it truly needs. Less screen time, more movement, less empty carbs, more sunshine. This week, I challenge you to join me in noticing what your body is communicating and to make it a priority to take one step toward connecting with your health.

Maybe that is carrying around a water bottle. Maybe it is editing your grocery list. Maybe it is buying a pair of running shoes. Or maybe it is calling 701-483-9353 to book an appointment with the Connect Care Team. Whatever it is, I hope that by the end of the week, you are blooming just like the hydrangea on my porch.

Praying for your own rain,

Jillian Kubik, COO