Outreach
The tail end of academic year 2022-23 brought a flurry of activity to the University of South Dakota campus and the School of Health Sciences, illustrating the efforts the school extends to further immersive activities and education to high schools, middle schools and even some elementary schools.
"You're a survivor from the moment you're diagnosed." It's a mantra that is repeated over and over again among cancer care providers at Sanford. The Sanford Survivorship Program, under the direction of Stelby Terstriep, MD, puts it into action.
Hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease, including, but not limited to, stroke and coronary artery disease. It continues to be an exceedingly common diagnosis amongst patients, especially in rural South Dakota.
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation awarded $78,000 to nine local fire and rescue departments and Project Pediatric Comfort Carts on July 7th.
The heartfelt, life-changing experiences that Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana grants are so much more than a fun day.
CarePortal, a technology platform Nebraska began using in 2017 has done for child welfare what other companies have successfully done to disrupt entire industries such as ride-sharing and home-sharing.
On Thursday, April 20, 2023 Ty Eschenbaum made a $100,000 donation to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana on behalf of his non-profit, the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation (TEF).
North High School Student Council students raised $15,054 through their annual Dance Marathon in support of UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) on Friday, April 14.
More than $106,000 was raised during the 26th annual Northern Hills Hospice Ball held on Saturday, April 1. Monument Health hosts the annual event to help raise awareness and support for hospice patients and their families.
The Brain Injury Alliance of Nebraska is pleased to announce that registration is open for its annual 5K Run, 1 Mile Walk/Roll fundraiser, Blazing Trails for Brain Injury.
Students at the University of South Dakota raised $108,494 through Dakotathon, a yearlong fundraising effort that supports the Children’s Miracle Network and Sanford Children’s Hospital in Sioux Falls.
Siouxland made miracles happen for local children during the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2023 Mediathon event from March 28 through March 30.
We recognize and appreciate those that are being celebrated with Social Work Month, Child Life Month and National Doctors Day! You are all key referral sources and such an important first step in the Wish Journey. Each time you make a referral to Make-A-Wish that qualifies, you are sending a child on an amazing journey that can bring them hope, strength and joy amidst their critical illness.
The 12th annual Miracle Maker Radiothon, presented by Hugo’s Family Marketplace, takes place March 2 and 3 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Radio stations The Fox (96.1 FM) and XL93 (92.9 FM) are joining forces to raise money for Children’s Miracle Network at Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. Last year, over $50,000 was raised during the 24-hour broadcast.
The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation recently received a $106,422 grant from the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s (NDEE) Waste Reduction and Recycling Incentive Grants Program to support the hospital’s fieldhouse project.
With blood supply shortages across the nation, anytime is a great time to consider rolling up your sleeve. A blood transfusion occurs every two seconds and each donation can save multiple lives. Join the roughly three percent of people who donate blood each year.
Brookings Health System’s Wound Center asks the community to participate in the “Every Sole Deserves a Sock” drive this February. All new pairs of socks donated during the drive will be given to The Salvation Army of Brookings to help struggling individuals and families in Brookings County.
Monument Health will once again host a Community Health Summit during the Black Hills Stock Show & Rodeo Rapid City at The Monument.
Midwest Radio Fargo Moorhead stations Froggy 99.9 (99.9 FM), Y94 (93.7 FM) and KFGO-AM (790 AM/94.1 FM, 104.7 FM) are joining forces Jan. 26 and 27 to raise money during the 23rd annual Cares for Kids Radiothon presented by Corwin Automotive Group benefiting Sanford Children’s Hospital in Fargo. Last year, the radiothon raised over $170,000.
Columbus Community Hospital is now accepting scholarship applications from area students and individuals who want to pursue careers in health care.
The Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) board of directors recently voted to match employee contributions to donate a combined total of $20,752 to the 2023 United Way Heartland Region (UWHR) campaign.
Following the recent passage of federal legislation, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is preparing to resume regular reviews of Medicaid eligibility. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Medicaid members have kept Medicaid coverage even if no longer eligible.
Across the U.S., approximately half of all stroke patients are discharged home or to hospice at home, with the remainder going to in-patient rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care facilities.
A beautiful piece of artwork now greets patients and visitors at Columbus Community Hospital — the new Sterling Society donor wall. The Sterling Society is a legacy-giving program the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation started in 2020.
The staff at CNOS have always enjoyed Christmas. And season after season, they’ve been helping hundreds of local children and families enjoy it too.
Love’s Travel Stops’ annual Balloon and Round-Up campaign raised over $15,000 for Siouxland’s local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s©. Love’s locations across the nation came together to change kids’ health and to change the future.
Dakota Lions Sight and Health is proud to participate in DoNation, the national campaign uniting America’s workforce for organ, eye, and tissue donation. In the U.S., more than 90% of adults support organ donation, but only 60% have signed up as donors. With a new person added to the national transplant waiting list every 9 minutes, we need more organ, eye, and tissue donors to sign up and help save lives. We’re thrilled to be part of a dedicated workforce campaign bringing workplaces together in this incredible mission.
The North Dakota Early Intervention Program in the state’s Health and Human Services agency has received a third year of funding from the federal Department of Education to continue work strengthening early intervention services for children with developmental delays.