Every Wednesday morning, the infection control team met in a small conference room near the hospital’s laboratory wing.

The meetings usually followed the same rhythm. Data was reviewed, trends were discussed, and any unusual spikes in infection rates were flagged.

Today Brookings Health System honored Inpatient Care Nurse Kyla Hauger, R.N., with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®. 

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new funding opportunity to help rural health care providers strengthen and modernize electronic medical record systems to better address the medical and behavioral health needs of North Dakotans and improve outcomes for the individuals they serve. 

From fitness and recovery equipment to mindfulness tools and wellness spaces that help reduce burnout, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in the health and well-being of rural healthcare workers through a new funding opportunity for rural hospitals.

Monument Health today announced it will lease the Gillette, Wyo., clinic and equipment formerly home to Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic, operating a multi-specialty clinic and employing providers and staff.

Columbus Community Hospital is reinforcing its commitment to rapid, high‑quality stroke care by reminding the community how critical it is to recognize stroke symptoms. When a stroke occurs, the brain loses oxygen every second, and fast action can significantly improve long‑term outcomes.

Avera Addiction Care Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for substance use treatment and recovery by Wellmark^® Blue Cross^® and Blue Shield^®.

The Center for Family Medicine proudly celebrates Dr. Charles Shafer as he marks 40 years of dedicated service as a Faculty Physician, recognizing a career defined by exceptional patient care, medical education, and an enduring commitment to the Sioux Falls community.

The Center for Family Medicine is proud to celebrate Dr. Brad Kamstra, Program Director of the Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency, as he marks 10 years of dedicated service to the organization.

While many of the mysteries of life remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, which include energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these characteristics can be replicated in isolation in a lab, the idea of a completely synthetic biological organism has long been relegated to science fiction. 

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is proud to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated surgery addition. To celebrate this historic milestone, RMC is opening its doors to the public for a special Open House on Tuesday, July 28th from 3-6PM. 

Sanford Health has named Josh Sammons, MPT, MBA, administrator and CEO of Sanford Chamberlain.

The Iowa Clinic is expanding access to specialized surgical care with the launch of its new Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialty on July 1, 2026. The specialty will be led by board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeons Audrey Ko, MD, and Douglas R. Casady, MD.

Great Plains Health has received six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.

A grand opening and ribbon-cutting was held Friday, June 26, at the Avera Cancer Institute in the Ness Family Center.

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s is proud to announce its designation as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), the nation’s leading authority on perioperative nursing practice. This recognition honors the facility’s commitment to improving patients’ physical and psychological well-being before, during, and after surgery through consistent, evidence-based Enhanced Recovery practices.

The Sanford Bismarck Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Bismarck hospital was ranked 151st in Cardiac Care.

The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Kristen Hogan, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in nephrology.

A paper published recently in the journal Psychiatric Services describes how Nebraska turned $25.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act pandemic relief funding into a coordinated behavioral health workforce initiative, and how the model is drawing attention from federal agencies and other states.

Sanford Health announced today a leadership realignment for Sanford Research designed to accelerate systemwide transformation and strengthen the organization’s ability to translate scientific discovery into better outcomes for patients and communities across the rural Midwest. 

More than 170 runners and walkers came together on Saturday, June 13th, for the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run hosted by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Participants enjoyed a warm, sunny morning of fitness, family fun, and community spirit while helping raise funds for a meaningful local cause.

The forecast for the week leading into the July 4 holiday and the John Deere Classic calls for an extended stretch of hot and humid weather. 

Regional Medical Center (RMC) marked a historic milestone on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by hosting its first-ever combined DAISY and ROSE Awards Ceremony. This event brought together outstanding healthcare professionals from across the organization to celebrate excellence in patient care and operational support. 

The sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week raised over $1 million for cancer care.

100% of funds raised during Roger Maris All-Star Week support Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center’s continued investment and expansion as a national destination for cancer research, treatment, education and training. In October 2021, Sanford Fargo launched the region’s first and only Bone Marrow Transplant Program.

NDSU and Sanford Health are launching a research collaboration to evaluate factors that may affect the outcomes of next-generation GLP-1 obesity-management medications. The project is funded by a $210,000 investment from NDSU, Sanford Health and the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is designed to foster collaboration among research scientists with diverse expertise and backgrounds across both organizations.

The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its spring 2026 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.  

Like the families it serves, MercyOne Clinton OB/GYN continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the community.

Monument Health has been named Partner of the Year in the Community Hospital segment at Wellvana’s 11th annual Accountable Care Symposium, held last month in Denver, Colorado. The recognition came as part of the inaugural CARE Awards, which stand for Champions of Accountability, Results and Excellence and replace Wellvana’s longtime Pioneer Awards.

As the calendar turns to summer, one important date is quickly approaching July 1, 2026. That is the deadline to submit nominations for SDAHO’s Distinguished Service Awards (DSA), and it is the perfect time to reflect on the long-standing tradition of recognizing the people who make health care in South Dakota exceptional.

Sanford Health is joining senior healthcare executives at an exclusive, one-day event designed for peers to align priorities, stress-test roadmaps, share implementation lessons and refine governance frameworks essential for responsible AI adoption.