To honor and remember infants lost to miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death, CHI Health St. Francis will host its annual Infant Memorial Service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the hospital Chapel.

Sanford Bismarck has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, recognizing its commitment to providing timely, appropriate stroke treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.

Sanford Health researcher, Kamesh Surendran, Ph.D., and his lab at Sanford Research, were recently awarded a $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Funding will support Dr. Surendran's lab in studying kidney development and disease by determining the molecular basis by which diverse cell types of the kidney develop and are maintained.

Adokole Otanwa, M.D., an internal medicine physician, specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting adults, has joined Sanford Dickinson.

This October, Nebraska's Every Woman Matters (EWM) Program celebrates 35 years of serving Nebraska women. Over the past three and a half decades, the program has improved access to lifesaving preventive health screenings, growing from breast and cervical cancer screenings to a comprehensive set of services that now includes cardiovascular, diabetes, and colon cancer screenings.

Altru Health System is pleased to announce Jeremy Gardner, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Gardner will begin his new role effective October 19, 2026. As CMO, Dr. Gardner will provide physician leadership across Altru, working closely with medical staff and organizational leaders to support high-quality, patient-centered care and advance Altru's mission of making a difference for the communities it serves.

Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bridgett Linger as the new Chief Quality Officer (CQO). With more than eight years of leadership experience across healthcare, Linger brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for rural healthcare to BBGH. "We are excited to welcome Bridgett to the executive team. Her extensive background in continuous improvement and healthcare administration will make her a great asset for us moving forward," said Gabriel Behling, CEO at BBGH.

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) proudly recognized the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Awards during the 100th Annual Convention, held September 16–18 in Sioux Falls.

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to recognize Journey Construction, a Premium Associate Member and trusted partner in healthcare construction.

The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) celebrated leadership, service and achievement across South Dakota's health care community during the Awards Luncheon at the 100th Annual Convention.

Get ready for the Columbus Community Hospital volunteers' 25th annual Holiday Open House! This year, the event takes place on Monday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and 9-11 p.m. in the hospital's gift shop.

Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce it has been ranked nationwide in the category of providers and insurers on Modern Healthcare's 2026 Best Places to Work in Healthcare list. The recognition was announced during the annual Best Places to Work in Healthcare Awards Gala held September 16 in Houston, Texas.

A passenger with measles traveled on Amtrak's westbound Empire Builder, which departed Chicago on Sept. 23 and arrived in Minot the morning of Sept. 24. This created a potential exposure risk for passengers and anyone at the station while the train was scheduled to be in Minot from approximately 9:06 to 9:51 a.m. CT. The passenger reported getting off the train to use the restroom at the Minot station at approximately 9:30 a.m.

Sanford Health Fargo has been designated as a Level IV Neonatal Facility by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Children's Minnesota will go live with Epic, its new electronic health record, on Oct. 3, 2026, across its hospitals, clinics and specialty care sites. This is a major milestone that reflects a more than $175 million investment in modernizing systems and creating a more connected experience for patient families, referring providers and staff.

The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is proud to welcome April Qualley, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in general surgery.

Dubuque Fighting Saints will be dropping the gloves in the fight against breast cancer when they host the Youngstown Phantoms at 7:05 p.m. for their annual "Pink the Rink" night, Saturday, Oct. 9, at ImOn Arena - proceeds from the 50/50 raffle benefit the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center.

Iowa Specialty Hospitals & Clinics is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award.

The Governing Board of Trustees of Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa announced that Glen Winekauf has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective early 2027. Winekauf succeeds Danette Kramer, who will retire from RMC in late December following a dedicated and impactful career with the rural hospital.

Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, and that about one-third of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer?

Brookings Health System has partnered again with the South Dakota Board of Nursing to offer a clinical enrichment program for nursing students. Applications for the paid summer internship are being accepted now until Oct. 15 at brookingshealth.org/CEP.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is looking for people who take finger painting seriously, love kids and enjoy story time to work at its Child Development Center and Preschool.

Today, Essentia Health celebrated the start of construction for the new family medicine clinic in downtown Moorhead. Located at the former Wells Fargo building at 730 Center Ave., the new clinic will provide convenient access to care for the Moorhead community. Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson and Downtown Moorhead, Inc. President Matt Leiseth joined Essentia Health leaders to celebrate the project and highlight support from the city.

In an effort to catch colon cancer early, UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center is using GI Genius™ technology during colonoscopies. The computer-assisted tool uses artificial intelligence, or AI, to help doctors see small or hard-to-spot polyps in real time during a colonoscopy. Finding and removing these growths early can help prevent colorectal cancer before it starts.

North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has named health policy expert Stephanie Bates to lead its Medical Services Division, which administers Medicaid services, the Children's Health Insurance Program, autism services and other health-related services that benefit North Dakotans.

Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) has begun construction plans on a new Emergency Department, replacing a facility built in 1993 that no longer accommodates the growth in patient volumes. A public groundbreaking ceremony is being planned for early November.

Behavioral health care that once required hours of travel is now available inside schools for thousands of Iowa students.

Did you have a special reason to celebrate, milestone to cherish or memory of a loved one you'd like to honor this past year? This holiday season, you can buy a keepsake ornament from the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation. The ornament provides a meaningful way for you to capture treasured memories and have a lasting reminder of those who hold a special place in your heart.

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Healthiest State Annual Awards, recognizing four outstanding Iowans whose leadership and dedication are helping create healthier communities across the state.

The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) today presented Speaker Pat Grassley with its 2026 Healthcare Champion Award during a special recognition event at Waverly Health Center. The award recognizes individuals whose leadership, partnership and commitment have made a meaningful difference in strengthening Iowa's healthcare system and supporting hospitals' ability to serve their communities.