{"id":28961,"date":"2018-11-15T20:24:29","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T20:24:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.staloisius.com\/?page_id=28961"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:50:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T21:50:41","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1537302989524{padding-top: 25px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1461313099115{margin-top: -13px !important;}&#8221; offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-9 vc_col-md-12&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;34793&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_outline&#8221;][vc_column_text]SMP Health &#8211; St. Aloisius has been providing Catholic healthcare to Harvey, ND since 1938. We focus on care for the elderly and poor in view of Jesus Christ\u2019s teachings.<\/p>\n<p>We are part of the SMP Health network of hospitals, nursing homes, and home care, all sponsored by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation.<\/p>\n<p>We provide skilled and compassionate healthcare services (hospital and clinic), mental health services, and home-like independent senior living at our St. Aloisius Apartments.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;33975&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/smphs.org\/&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5><strong>We are proud recipients of the following awards:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><p><strong><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38077\" src=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mrcfnjdv-300x105.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mrcfnjdv-300x105.png 300w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mrcfnjdv-768x269.png 768w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/mrcfnjdv.png 1221w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>CAH Top 20 Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recognized as a <strong>Top 20 Critical Access Hospital for Quality<\/strong> by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ruralhealth.us\/about-us\/rural-health-awards\/top-20-critical-access-hospitals\"><strong>Chartis Center for Rural Health<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0based on national quality performance among rural hospitals.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><p><strong><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38079\" src=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Silver-268x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Silver-268x300.png 268w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Silver-768x860.png 768w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Silver.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AHCA\/NCAL Silver Quality Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recipient of the <strong>Silver \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/ndltca.org\/national-quality-awards\/\">Achievement in Quality Award<\/a><\/strong> from the <strong>American Health Care Association-National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA\/NCAL)<\/strong>, recognizing commitment to continuous quality improvement and resident-centered care.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><p><strong><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38081\" src=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/US-New-Best-Nursing-Home-300x235.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"235\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/US-New-Best-Nursing-Home-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/US-New-Best-Nursing-Home.png 475w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>U.S. News Best Nursing Homes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recognized as <strong>High Performing<\/strong> by <a href=\"https:\/\/health.usnews.com\/best-nursing-homes\/area\/nd\"><strong>U.S. News &amp; World Report<\/strong><\/a>, earning the <strong>Best Nursing Homes<\/strong> designation based on staffing, safety, and resident outcomes.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><p><strong><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38084\" src=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Micro-Award-1-258x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"258\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Micro-Award-1-258x300.png 258w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Micro-Award-1-768x894.png 768w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Micro-Award-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 258px) 100vw, 258px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Antimicrobial Stewardship \u2013 Gold Award<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recipient of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.nd.gov\/health\/diseases-conditions-and-immunization\/antibiotic-resistance-and-antimicrobial-stewardship\/honor-roll\/long-term-facility\"><strong>Gold Award for Antimicrobial Stewardship in North Dakota<\/strong><\/a>, recognizing excellence in responsible antibiotic use and collaboration with community healthcare partners.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><h2 data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"139\"><img class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-38131\" src=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Customer-Experience_Award-Announcement-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Customer-Experience_Award-Announcement-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Customer-Experience_Award-Announcement-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Customer-Experience_Award-Announcement-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Customer-Experience_Award-Announcement-256x256.png 256w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Customer-Experience_Award-Announcement.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"139\"><strong>2026 Customer Experience Award\u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recognized as a recipient of the 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/awards.activatedinsights.com\/customer-experience-awards-recipients\/\">Customer Experience Award\u2122<\/a> from Activated Insights, placing SMP Health \u2013 St. Aloisius in the top 15% of skilled nursing providers nationwide based on a 12-month average of resident and family satisfaction scores. This distinction reflects excellence in communication, responsiveness to concerns, quality services, and overall likelihood to recommend.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>We are proud to be members of the following organizations:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chausa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Catholic Health Association (CHA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ndltca.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">North Dakota Long Term Care Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahcancal.org\/Pages\/Default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">American Health Care Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nhsc.hrsa.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Health Services Corps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69de11392879f {margin-top: 23px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69de11392879f\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_separator style=&#8221;double&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"title-h2\" style=\"text-align: center;\">Our Logo And It&#8217;s Symbolism<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-69de1139287c5 {margin-top: 23px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-69de1139287c5\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_separator style=&#8221;double&#8221; border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]An appropriate understanding of the mission of SMP Health and its ministries requires that we continually acknowledge our source in the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation. Their sponsorship is never to be overlooked and we perpetuate this relationship in our logo as well as in the name of our organization.<\/p>\n<p>SMP Health &#8211; St. Aloisius is a ministry of SMP Health. The abbreviation \u201cSMP\u201d pertains to the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation. The organization\u2019s \u201cofficial\u201d name is the \u201cSisters of Mary of the Presentation Health System.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our ministry logo for the SMP Health &#8211; St. Aloisius incorporates the emblem of the Sister of Mary of the Presentation to identify and perpetuate the Sisters as the source of our ministry, its mission, history and identity.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>The Emblem of the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>In 1982 the General Chapter of the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation agreed to this oval symbol as a common community symbol to indicate membership in the Congregation.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"wp-image-28561 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/icon-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"109\" height=\"109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/icon-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/icon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/icon-256x256.jpg 256w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/icon.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 109px) 100vw, 109px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The symbolism is explained by the Sisters as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Cross <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">represents Jesus Christ our Savior.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>M<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> represents Mary whose daughters we are.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Oval<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> signifies the Church and our Congregation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Cross<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is rooted in the <\/span><b>earth<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> where our lives and ministry take place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>SMP Health &#8211; St. Aloisius\u00a0 Logo<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"size-medium wp-image-33976 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SMPHealth-Aloisius_BlueLogo-1-300x138.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SMPHealth-Aloisius_BlueLogo-1-300x138.png 300w, https:\/\/smphealth.org\/staloisius\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/SMPHealth-Aloisius_BlueLogo-1.png 436w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The SMPHS logo is comprised of three fundamental elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The oval emblem of the Sisters<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The name &#8220;SMP Health&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The line under the name<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<i>St. Aloisius<\/i>\u201d underneath the horizontal line to identify St. Aloisius as part of SMP Health.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-lg-3 vc_col-md-12&#8243; 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