The experience we didn't want - when our son was suddenly having difficulty breathing. A trip to the ER, led to ICU, then recovery ward & finally a regular room before getting to go home after a week! Mixed bag here, as there were amazing CNAs and RNs, as well as terrible ones, with not much between. Some were great about checking in, explaining procedures & meds, plus verification of the correct person. On the flip side, one RN walked in and said "here" as he handed over a med cup, then turned around & left. What the What? On to the doctors, specifically Dr Elliott who, without a doubt, saved our sons life with a fluid drain from the heart & is providing excellent cardiovascular care after release. (In addition to whoever initially treated him by tapping his chest to drain the fluid surrounding his lungs straight away) All in all, we are thrilled with the outcome. read more

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I had the worst experience with trinity hospital. Not that they do much good regardless. But my last experience there was probably the worst. I went in with crazy abdominal pain. They did the bare minimum told me I was constipated.. and sent me on my way. Short version of my story.. but it wasn't just me. A man that had a broken pelvis, all the nurses at the nurses station were making fun of him??? I mean how disgusting. People come to yall for help and you're over there laughing at the fact he had a split fractured pelvis?!? Next day I woke up with a terrible fever. And the pain had not subsided.. so I went to Sanford walk in.. they got me comfortable enough to ride down to Bismarck.. my vitals were so awful that they put me ahead of everyone else that was in the ER. Shortly after i was assessed here at Sanford. i was almost immediately admitted to the hospital. They have been on top of my pain management, reducing my fevers that keep coming back, and trying to get to the bottom of the issue.. I'm still here but at least I'm halfways comfortable and they're trying to help me! Everyone always asked me why i birthed both my children here.. here is one example. Trinity sucks Sanford is better. PERIOD. read more