Great Plains Health has signed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Make Hospital Food Healthier Pledge, joining hospitals across the country in committing to make nutritious food a greater part of patient care and promote healthier choices for patients, staff and the communities they serve.

Dr. Amy Hammers, an OB/GYN hospitalist, is excited to join Essentia Health-Fargo.

Patients in the region soon will have expanded access to advanced cancer imaging close to home. When the Mead Family Cancer Center opens Nov. 9, patients will be able to receive positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in-house at Columbus Community Hospital.

Jordan McIntyre, DC, chiropractor, has joined Sanford Health Grand Forks.

Dr. McIntyre works with his patients to improve function, decrease pain and regain an active lifestyle. He evaluates and treats patients with musculoskeletal conditions affecting the neck, back and extremities including shoulders, hips, elbows, wrists, knees and ankles. Dr. McIntyre uses a variety of chiropractic and soft-tissue therapies, including:

Sanford Bismarck is proud to announce the certification of its cardiac rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Sanford Bismarck’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.

Essentia Health-Fargo is excited to welcome Nathan Young, a certified physician assistant in emergency medicine.

Honor a special loved one this holiday season with a personalized Christmas ornament for CHI Health’s annual Tree of Love. Sponsored by the Foundations at CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis, the tradition is a meaningful way to remember those who have touched our lives while supporting the hospital’s healing mission.

Registration is open for community members to attend “A Conversation with Dr. Kemi Doll: Fireside Chat & Book Signing” on Friday, Nov. 20, at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha.

CHI Health Clinic Neurology/Neurosurgery (Good Samaritan) welcomes board-certified neurosurgeon Shawn Belverud, DO to its medical staff.

Sanford Health Thief River Falls was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 337 Quietest Hospitals List.

The Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) Auxiliary is once again inviting the community to honor or remember someone special through its annual Tree of Love ornament sale. Hand-painted, heart-shaped wooden ornaments are available now for $5 each, with proceeds funding scholarships for area students pursuing careers in healthcare.

Holiday shoppers can find great deals while supporting future healthcare professionals at the annual Holiday Sidewalk Sale, hosted by the Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) Volunteers and the LRH Gift Shop. The sale will be held on Friday, November 6, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm inside the hospital’s east entrance.

Regional Medical Center (RMC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicole Salow as its first-ever Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

Experts from Sanford Bismarck will host a Doc Talk Nov. 10 focused on cholesterol management and emerging treatment options to reduce cardiovascular risk.

For the fourth consecutive year, Brookings Hospital has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on Oct. 29 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.

Choosing a provider for your baby is an important decision, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

With Halloween falling on a Saturday, CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis are urging the community to practice extra caution. Hospital officials note that the combination of busier weekend crowds and the popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters can create a high-risk environment for trick-or-treaters.

UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Rock Island is one of just over 50 hospitals nationwide to earn Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the first in the Quad Cities to achieve this accreditation. The recognition reflects UnityPoint Health’s commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for patients living with heart failure.

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) honored Sam Magill, Director of Mobile Integrated Health at Greater Regional Health in Creston, Iowa, as a 2026 Hospital Hero in recognition of her exceptional service, dedication and impact on patients, colleagues and the community. Sam was one of 10 Iowa hospital employees selected to receive this year’s award.

At its heart, MED is a community organization. And one of the most enjoyable things we do every year is spend time in the communities we serve. We attend many events and conferences, especially in the fall. Here are a few of the places we've been and the people we've seen in the last few months.

UnityPoint Health has named Samuel Schroeder, MD, Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, as of November 1, 2026.

For the second year in a row, WinnMed has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register. The award is based on results from a recent staff satisfaction survey that were compared to other businesses’ results across the state.

Recovery from a stroke does not end when a patient leaves the hospital. To help stroke survivors continue making progress and address challenges that can arise long after treatment, Sanford Bismarck offers its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic. The next clinic will be held Nov. 12, 2026.

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. From cancer patients and trauma victims to mothers experiencing complications during childbirth, donated blood saves lives every day. However, many hospitals face ongoing shortages.

Essentia Health-Fargo is the first hospital in the Dakotas to use CathWorks, a revolutionary diagnostic technology that provides clinicians physiology results in just a few minutes while improving the patient experience.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about lead exposure and ways North Dakotans can protect children from lead poisoning during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25-31.

ChildServe is pleased to announce that Wendy Woods-Swafford, MD, MPH, will join the organization as its inaugural Chief Medical Officer, a newly established role that reflects ChildServe’s ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and exceptional pediatric care, on January 11, 2027. Dr. Woods-Swafford currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and as a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Blank Children’s Hospital, where she provides inpatient and outpatient care.

Today, Essentia Health broke ground on a new family medicine clinic in Horace, North Dakota. Located at 7735 Jacks Way, the new clinic will provide convenient access to care for the Horace community.

Freeman Regional Health Services (FRHS) is pleased to welcome Mara Fiegen, PA-C, to its provider team. A Freeman native, Fiegen is excited to build her career in her hometown and provide quality healthcare to the community where she grew up.

Amanda Miller, APRN, Great Plains Health Callahan Cancer Center, is the Great Plains Health Caring Kind Award recipient for 2026.