{"id":28845,"date":"2018-09-18T20:31:07","date_gmt":"2018-09-18T20:31:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/villamariafargo.com\/?page_id=28845"},"modified":"2026-06-30T15:03:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:03:56","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/stcatherine\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_id=&#8221;who-we-are&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;WHO WE ARE&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778859795839{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]A faith-based community rooted in compassion, dignity, and a long-standing commitment to serving others.<\/p>\n<p>For generations, SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine has provided compassionate, faith-based care to the Fargo-Moorhead community. With two campuses in Fargo, our team supports residents and families through every stage of care.<\/p>\n<p>As a ministry of <a href=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SMP Health<\/a>, SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine is sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sistersofmaryofthepresentation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sisters of Mary of the Presentation<\/a>\u2014a Catholic health care system grounded in service, compassion, and the belief that every person is a gift.<\/p>\n<p>At SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine, residents find more than care\u2014they find a place to heal, live, and grow.[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb0935592 .gem-button svg {fill: #FFFFFF;}.thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb0935592 .gem-button:hover svg {fill: #FFFFFF;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-left thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb0935592    \"  ><a title=\"Request a Tour\" class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-medium gem-button-style-flat gem-button-text-weight-normal\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 0px;background-color: #4267B2;color: #FFFFFF;\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#4267B2';this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\" onmouseenter=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#003566';this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\" href=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/stcatherine\/request-a-tour\/\" target=\"_self\">Request a Tour<\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35705&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; background_position_desktop=&#8221;center center&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778860994436{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/smphealth.org\/stcatherine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/smp-background-11.jpg?id=35854) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;top-to-bottom&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fff;\"><span class=\"light\">Our<\/span> Mission<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Inspired by the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation, SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine serves those in our care with respect and compassion as we strive to fulfill the healing mission of Jesus.<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35959&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;OUR VALUES&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778860176694{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Our work is guided by a shared set of values that shape every interaction and decision (RESPECT):[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox\" ><ul>\n<li><strong>Relationships<\/strong><br \/>\nWe build meaningful connections among residents, families, staff, and the community.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environment<\/strong><br \/>\nWe create a welcoming, home-like setting that supports dignity, independence, and connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stewardship<\/strong><br \/>\nWe responsibly use the gifts and resources entrusted to us.<\/li>\n<li><strong>People-Directed Care<\/strong><br \/>\nWe honor each resident\u2019s choices and support their independence and individuality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ethical Care<\/strong><br \/>\nWe follow the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services in all we do.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compassion<\/strong><br \/>\nWe care for each person with respect, empathy, and understanding.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Teamwork<\/strong><br \/>\nWe work together with integrity and a shared commitment to serving others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778768739845{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/smphealth.org\/stcatherine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dark_exa.png?id=35865) !important;background-position: 0 0 !important;background-repeat: repeat !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A LEGACY OF CARE&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778861186214{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine has served the Fargo-Moorhead community for decades, growing and evolving to meet the needs of residents and families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">From its early beginnings to today, the organization has remained committed to providing high-quality care rooted in faith, compassion, and service.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"gem-list gem-list-type-checkbox gem-list-color-12\" ><ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">North Campus: Serving the community for over 60 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">South Campus: Serving the community for more than 45 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35716&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;sponsorship&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;20px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;SPONSORED BY THE SISTERS OF MARY OF THE PRESENTATION&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778862063059{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine is part of SMP Health, sponsored by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sistersofmaryofthepresentation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sisters of Mary of the Presentation<\/a>. Their mission continues to guide our work today, shaping our commitment to compassionate care and service to others.<\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The Sisters of Mary of the Presentation arrived in the United States at the turn of the Twentieth Century as exiles from religious persecution in their native France. At the request of the pastor of the Irish parish in Spring Valley, Illinois in 1903, the Sisters established St. Margaret\u2019s Hospital. Thus modestly began the history of SMP Health which is now headquartered in Fargo, North Dakota and comprised of 8 healthcare ministries in North Dakota.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;ETHICAL &amp; RELIGIOUS DIRECTIVES&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778862134644{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]As a Catholic health care provider, SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine follows the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services, which guide our approach to care and decision-making.[\/vc_column_text]<style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb2008909 .gem-button svg {fill: #FFFFFF;}.thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb2008909 .gem-button:hover svg {fill: #FFFFFF;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-left thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb2008909    \"  ><a title=\"Read the Ethical &amp; Religious Directives\" class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-medium gem-button-style-flat gem-button-text-weight-normal\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 0px;background-color: #4267B2;color: #FFFFFF;\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#4267B2';this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\" onmouseenter=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#003566';this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usccb.org\/about\/doctrine\/ethical-and-religious-directives\" target=\"_blank\">Read the Ethical &amp; Religious Directives<\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35967&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782847018119{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">SMP Health Logo And Symbolism<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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 style=\"text-align: left;\">SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine 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 style=\"text-align: left;\">Our ministry logo for St. Catherine 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<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;28709&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782846910194{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: left;\">The Emblem of the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">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>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The symbolism is explained by the Sisters as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The <strong>Cross<\/strong> represents Jesus Christ our Savior.<br \/>\nThe <strong>M<\/strong> represents Mary whose daughters we are.<br \/>\nThe <strong>Oval<\/strong> signifies the Church and our Congregation.<br \/>\nThe <strong>Cross<\/strong> is rooted in the <strong>earth<\/strong> where our lives and ministry take place.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_row_inner content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; thegem_content_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36508&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>The SMPHS logo is comprised of four fundamental elements:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1.<\/strong> The oval emblem of the Sisters<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>2.<\/strong> The name &#8220;St. Catherine&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>3.<\/strong> The line under the name<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>4.<\/strong> An italicized \u201c<i>SMP Health<\/i>\u201d underneath the horizontal line to identify St. Catherine as part of SMP Health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782847336557{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;partnerships-and-achievements&#8221;][vc_column][vc_separator css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782826917447{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Partnerships<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36616&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ahcancal.org\/Quality\/National-Quality-Award-Program\/Pages\/default.aspx&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36566&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/ndltca.org\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36617&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ihi.org\/partner\/initiatives\/age-friendly-health-systems&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/5&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782826923860{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Achievements<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;25px&#8221;][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782849636381{margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36565&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ahcancal.org\/Quality\/National-Quality-Award-Program\/Pages\/default.aspx&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36564&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/activatedinsights.com\/customer-experience-awards\/&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36563&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.ihi.org\/partner\/initiatives\/age-friendly-health-systems&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;36592&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cbic.org\/CBIC\/About-CBIC.htm&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; parallax=&#8221;content-moving&#8221; parallax_image=&#8221;35830&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778861953849{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;top-to-bottom&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #fff;\"><span class=\"light\">TWO CAMPUSES,<\/span> ONE COMMUNITY<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">SMP Health \u2013 St. Catherine provides care at two Fargo locations, each offering unique features while sharing the same mission and values.<\/span><\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35807&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;North Campus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778861731247{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Home to Prairie Rose, a secure memory care community designed to support individuals living with dementia.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;35808&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border&#8221; border_color=&#8221;white&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;South Campus&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|text_align:left|color:%23FFFFFF&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1778861827291{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Offers a community-centered environment with an intergenerational child care program that fosters meaningful connections between residents and children.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column]<style type=\"text\/css\">.thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb27a8 .gem-button svg {fill: #ffffff;}.thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb27a8 .gem-button:hover svg {fill: #ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-center thegem-button-6a4cbcdfeb27a8 less-margin   \"  ><a title=\"Explore Our Campuses\" class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-medium gem-button-style-outline gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-border-2\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 0px;color: #ffffff;\" onmouseleave=\"this.style.backgroundColor='transparent';this.style.color='#ffffff';\" onmouseenter=\"this.style.backgroundColor='#95ca3c';this.style.color='#ffffff';\" href=\"https:\/\/smphealth.org\/stcatherine\/locations\/\" target=\"_self\">Explore Our Campuses<\/a><\/div> [\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1782848280825{margin-top: 50px !important;margin-bottom: 75px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779898605309{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What Families Are Saying<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"preloader\"><div class=\"preloader-spin\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"size-small style1 gem-testimonials\" style=\"background-color:;\"> <div id=\"post-36108\" class=\"gem-testimonial-item post-36108 thegem_testimonial type-thegem_testimonial status-publish\"> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-wrapper \"> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-image\"> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-content\"> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-name\" >Doreen B<\/div> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-text\" > <p>The staff at SMP have been amazing with my father in memory care. They truly care about their residents. I would highly recommend this facility.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <div id=\"post-36109\" class=\"gem-testimonial-item post-36109 thegem_testimonial type-thegem_testimonial status-publish\"> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-wrapper \"> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-image\"> <\/div> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-content\"> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-name\" >Rochelle D.<\/div> <div class=\"gem-testimonial-text\" > <div>\n<div id=\"ucc-2\" class=\"MyEned\" lang=\"en\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span class=\"wiI7pd\">The best caring team in Fargo\/Moorhead. 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