After a fall at home, Steven was found weak and confused. Tests revealed that he had influenza, and his condition quickly worsened. He required a ventilator to breathe and developed septic shock, acute kidney failure, and multi-organ failure.
Curtiss Tollefson lived independently, enjoying time with his grandchild, friends, and fishing. However, when his health took a turn, everything changed.
Before his illness, Kim Booth led an active life: fishing at the lake, spending time with his grandkids, and making annual trips to Maui. As the owner of a trucking and food warehouse company, he was accustomed to keeping busy. However, when a sudden health crisis struck, everything changed for Kim. Following weeks of care in a traditional hospital, Kim was referred to Vibra Hospital of Fargo, a critical care facility, to manage his continued complex medical needs.
Mary Murphy had always been active, so it was unexpected when she began experiencing shortness of breath. As her symptoms worsened, she sought emergency care. Despite initial treatment, her condition rapidly declined, and her oxygen levels continued to drop. Doctors were uncertain about the exact cause—there was speculation that inhalation exposure from her work detailing cars might have played a role, but no clear diagnosis emerged.
Gabriel Soto’s journey began with a planned surgical procedure, but unexpected complications turned his recovery into a battle for his life that spanned over three months of hospitalization. Gabriel, who had long endured the pain and challenges of abdominal hernias, faced a particularly complex surgery. Despite undergoing multiple interventions, his surgical wound could not be closed, necessitating several additional trips to the operating room.
Gregg lived independently, enjoying an active lifestyle that included hunting, fishing, and working around his house. Life was fulfilling, and he relished his freedom. However, everything changed when Gregg was admitted to the hospital with respiratory failure secondary to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). His condition was so severe that he needed to be placed on a ventilator to breathe.
Over several months, Vicki Hoover faced multiple medical challenges – the kind that can really leave a person feeling uncertain and even defeated.
But not Vicki.
Battling for her life was the furthest thing from Jill Anderson’s mind. Jill lived at home with her husband and three young boys. She worked full-time, cared for her family, and enjoyed camping, fishing, and attending rodeos. Life was good and fulfilling. When Jill began feeling ill one day, everything changed.
Mary Reynolds described her life prior to admission as “semi-retired.” Mary lived at home with her husband and enjoyed spending her free time knitting, walking, and housekeeping while working once per week. Then, one day, Mary began experiencing significant weakness and trouble breathing. After going to the hospital, she was admitted and diagnosed with sepsis due to an influenza A infection.
Experiencing shortness of breath one day, Jan admitted to Essentia Health-Fargo, where she was diagnosed with respiratory failure complicated by pneumonia and bilateral deep vein thrombosis. As a result, Jan was placed on a ventilator.
