COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The health of a community depends on many different factors; environment, education and jobs, access to and quality of healthcare, and individual behaviors. Everyone has a stake in community health. Within that framework of understanding, the purpose of the Perham Community Health Needs Assessment provides a comprehensive view of the community’s health.
The information gathered in this report illustrates what we know about physical, social, and behavioral factors for health in the community; along with health outcomes related to those factors.
Public availability of this report is beneficial as the community joins forces to create healthier places to live, learn, work, and play.
Reports
GRANTS
2026 Rural Health Transformation Grant
$1.7 million investment to support the creation of a population health department, the recruitment of a Chief Medical Officer, upgrades to pharmacy automation technology, expansion of overnight telehealth hospitalist services, and continued advancement of Perham Health’s value-based care efforts through its partnership with Headwaters Network.
Perham Health is a recipient of the 2026 Rural Health Transformation grant through Minnesota’s Department of Health. The grant contract is overseen by Bill Stoderl. The grant is administered by Maggie Fresonke and Jill Oseien.
Executive Leadership
Bill Stoderl, Chief Financial Officer
Bill.Stoderl@PerhamHealth.org
Grant Administrator
Jill Oseien, Chief Ambulatory Officer
Jill.Oseien2@SanfordHealth.org
Grant Administrator
Maggie Fresonke, Population Health Manager
Maggie.Fresonke@PerhamHealth.org
2026 Rural Hospital Capital Improvement Grant
$125,000 to enhancing molecular testing therefore strengthening rural diagnostics, keeping lab testing close to home with faster result times.
Perham Health is a recipient of the 2026 Rural Hospital Capital Improvement grant through Minnesota’s Department of Health. The grant contract is overseen by Bill Stoderl. The grant is administered by Maggie Fresonke and Andy Matzke.
Executive Leadership
Bill Stoderl, Chief Financial Officer
Bill.Stoderl@PerhamHealth.org
Grant Administrator
Andy Matzke, Director Of Ancillary and Facility Services
Andrew.Matzke@PerhamHealth.org
Grant Administrator
Maggie Fresonke, Population Health Manager
Maggie.Fresonke@PerhamHealth.org
2026 Rural Hospital Planning and Transition Grant
$45,000 to sustain the Elevate program for rural health.
Perham Health is a recipient of the 2026 Rural Hospital Planning and Transition grant through Minnesota’s Department of Health. The grant contract is overseen by Bill Stoderl. The grant is administered by Maggie Fresonke.
Executive Leadership
Bill Stoderl, Chief Financial Officer
Bill.Stoderl@PerhamHealth.org
Grant Administrator
Maggie Fresonke, Population Health Manager
Maggie.Fresonke@PerhamHealth.org
2026 Dual Training Grant
To fund scholarship for to support individuals pursuing positions in the medical field while providing on-the-job training and related instruction so employees can develop the necessary occupational competencies to succeed in their chosen career.
Perham Health is a recipient of the Dual Training Grant through Minnesota’s Office of Higher Education. The grant contract is overseen by Sadie Christiansen, Chief Human Resources Officer. The grant is administered by Maggie Fresonke, Population Health Manager and Christine Phillips, Employee Development Coordinator.
Executive Leadership
Sadie Christiansen, Chief Human Resources Officer
Sadie.Christiansen@PerhamHealth.org
Grant Administrator
Christine Phillips, Employee Development Coordinator
Christine.Phillips@PerhamHealth.org
Grant Administrator
Maggie Fresonke, Population Health Manager
Maggie.Fresonke@PerhamHealth.org