Altru Clinic in Grand Forks combines community-based care with access to broader medical expertise through its membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The clinic emphasizes keeping patients close to home whenever possible while giving its clinicians access to Mayo Clinic resources such as AskMayoExpert for disease management guidance, treatment recommendations, care guidelines, and reference materials. Altru providers can also consult Mayo Clinic specialists about a patient’s care plan, supporting specialist-informed care without requiring many patients to travel. Its model centers on continuity, collaboration, secure information-sharing, and a visible commitment to healing for patients in the Red River Valley.