Melinda (Mindy) Anderson, Nurse Practitioner (NP) Family Medicine at Perham Health, was selected for the Sanford Nexus Award on Friday, October 6, during the Advanced Practice Provider Recognition Dinner at Avalon Event Center in Fargo, ND. 

The Nexus Award is presented to an advanced practice provider who is making substantial improvements in the practice of providing high quality care in rural healthcare settings.

"It's been such fun to watch Mindy grow from a brand-new nurse practitioner to a seasoned, confident provider," Beth Ulschmid, Perham Health Clinic Director, proudly stated. "She is a born leader. Words that come to mind to describe her are professional, creative, giving, positive, and kind." 

Ulschmid explained that Anderson has been at the Perham Health clinic since 2014 and currently serves in a new role as Perham Health Clinic Co-chair since June 1, 2022. "Perham Health has 13 advanced practice providers and Mindy has stepped up to help them have a voice and problem solve, added Ulschmid. "As a team player, she is willing to help cover shifts when providers at the KLN, New York Mills, and Ottertail clinics are out. Mindy is always willing to have nurse practitioner students alongside her and is constantly looking for ways to be more efficient within the Epic Documentation Improvement Workgroup. 

In addition to her leadership at Perham Health, Anderson has volunteered as a Bio Girls mentor since 2021, at her church for youth education and meal services, and at the local high school speaking about health professions. 

"I am humbled and to receive the Nexus Award from Sanford," Anderson graciously said. "I am passionate about caring for the rural community in which I live and raise my family. I am so thankful for our rural clinic, including the outstanding team I have the privilege to work directly with, and administrators who help to lead us. We are thankful for our patients who give us the honor to walk with them through their health journeys – including times of celebration, and times of grief. This award was such an honor, celebrating the work of an entire team in our rural community. For that, I give thanks!"

Anderson is wife to Peter and mom to three young children.

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About Perham Health 

Perham Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with three primary care clinics, a 96-bed nursing home, home health care agency, adult day services, memory care assisted living, and housing.  The medical staff consists of 25 physicians, a nurse midwife, 13 advance practice clinicians, and three chiropractors. Visit perhamhealth.org to learn more.