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.

The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine has announced that Dr. Tim Ridgway, dean of the SSOM and vice president for the Division of Health Affairs, has been elected to serve on the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Council of Deans Administrative Board.

Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about mental health in adolescents.

Boys Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Deepak Madhavan, M.D., as Executive Vice President of Healthcare. Dr. Madhavan has served as Chief Medical Officer at Boys Town since 2021 and will oversee all Boys Town National Research Hospital operations.

Patients at Sanford Black Hills now have access to the most advanced CT imaging technology in South Dakota – a first-of-its-kind photon CT scanner in the state and at Sanford Health, delivering sharper images, richer detail and lower radiation, helping care teams make more confident decisions and giving patients more answers in a single scan.

Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its team with the addition of two more new family medicine providers at the Sanford Hwy. 2 Clinic.

CHI Health Good Samaritan and GO Physical Therapy are partnering to offer a free community health seminar focused on cancer prevention through exercise and nutrition. “Empower Yourself: Cancer Prevention” is scheduled for 5:30 pm on Monday, July 13 at the Kearney Public Library in the Niobrara Conference Room.

In July, Columbus Community Hospital will welcome Terrace Books for a one-day book fair. The fair will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, July 20, in the Platte and Prairie rooms at the hospital.

CHI Health is redefining orthopedic care with the grand opening of the CHI Health Orthopedic Center at Lakeside. The nearly 50,000 square-foot center brings advanced diagnostics, surgical care, rehabilitation, specialty services, research and education together under one roof. Designed to support patients at every step of their journey — from diagnosis to recovery.

Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center neurosurgeon, Dr. Troy Gust, is transitioning his outreach to a new location in Williston, North Dakota.

Ashley Baszler, RN, has been promoted as the new emergency department (ED) nursing director.

The Stacey G. Lehr Foundation has committed $1 million to support adolescent  and young adult (AYA) cancer care at UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center, ensuring  young adults facing cancer have access to the specialized support and resources they need throughout  their treatment journey. 

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that $400,000 of FamilyFirst Services Training and Implementation Grant funds are available for agencies and professionals to complete training and provide approved, evidence-based FamilyFirst prevention services. Grant applications are open now and will be accepted through March 1, 2027, or until all funds are allocated.

Providing high-quality care to seniors in America’s heartland is at the core of Good Samaritan’s mission. With more than 70% of its residents living in rural areas, the nonprofit organization provides access to care close to home for seniors and their families.

The Golden Guitars Gala, a Monument Health Foundation fundraiser for Children's Miracle Network, broke fundraising records and welcomed surprise guest Bret Michaels on June 13 at the fifth annual event. The Poison frontman performed a special acoustic set and personally contributed to the evening, helping push the total raised to $781,250, a Foundation record for the largest amount raised at a single event.

The Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday unanimously approved the appointment of H. Dele Davies, MD, as the ninth chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

The group was led by Liz Hanson, Ph.D., associate professor in USD’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, who said the trip provides students with hands-on experience in a setting where economic constraints and geographic isolation can affect access to healthcare.

Columbus Community Hospital is dedicated to strengthening community wellness in the Columbus area. We achieve this by demonstrating a deep commitment to our community’s well-being and providing state-of-the-art facilities.

Students can learn about potential careers during Columbus Community Hospital’s Beyond the Scrubs: Exploring a Universe of Healthcare Careers camp. The free one‑day event takes place Wednesday, July 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Students from Cedar Falls High School are working to reduce Iowa's radon-related cancer risk through a new community education initiative in partnership with Waverly Health Center. 

Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen is joining the nation’s top health system executives at one of the industry’s premier conferences this week for a keynote panel discussing the next era of healthcare.

A hospital stay can be disorienting for those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Unfamiliar surroundings, changes in routine and new medications can intensify confusion, anxiety and agitation, creating undue distress for patients and their caregivers.

The first-ever clinical guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome, or CKM syndrome, identifies excess weight, especially in the abdomen, as a key driver for the syndrome. The guideline aims to make people more aware of how heart disease, kidney disease and metabolic conditions (including diabetes and obesity) are interconnected.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center will celebrate its new da Vinci surgical robot with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 17, at 10 a.m.

Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Bruck, ARNP, will begin providing women’s health services in collaboration with Dr. Kelly Anderson starting July 16, 2026. Bruck will provide services in Manning on the second Thursday of each month, further strengthening MRHC’s dynamic team of women’s health providers and expanding the partnership with Myrtue Medical Center to provide specialized care close to home.

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Faruq Pradhan as Medical Director for Liver Transplant (Medicine) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, effective July 1, 2026.

MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Bryce Gronowski, 6, of Bettendorf, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, June 19.

The sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week kicks off today through June 19 at various locations throughout Fargo-Moorhead.