The 2nd Annual Bras for the Cause, "Together We Can Knock Out Cancer," held earlier this summer at The Peacock Lounge & Grille, raised $61,372 for the Abben Cancer Center of Spencer Hospital. Proceeds will support local cancer patients and their families with needs beyond medical treatment.

Good Samaritan – Ridge View Estates senior living administrator, Melissa McCorquodale, has been named the 2026 Provider Achieving Care Excellence (ACE) Leader of the Year by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).

CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation welcomes Eric Hellriegel, Carol Lindstrom and Tiffany Shuda to its Board of Directors. The new members began serving a three-year term on July 1.

VanceThompson Vision is pleased to announce the addition of Aaron M. Ricca, MD, and the return of retina care to their practice. Dr. Aaron M. Ricca is an established, board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal disease.

Every year, hospitals across the country publish annual reports that tell a numerical story — number of admissions, doctors, employees, volunteers and dollars raised. That's an important tale to tell, but it's not the only one.

Zoe Adams has joined Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Cardiac Rehab as an exercise physiologist, helping the department expand its ability to serve patients across the region.

Seven Sanford Health hospitals across four states have earned recognition from the American College of Cardiology. Sanford USD Medical Center in South Dakota, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center in North Dakota, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Minnesota, and Marshfield Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center -Weston in Wisconsin have all received the ACC's NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2026. Those six locations are among only 350 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is alerting residents in Bismarck that since Aug. 20, 2026, two bats have tested positive for rabies within city limits and urges residents to take precautions and report unusual bat activity.

Nebraska Medicine leaders are looking ahead with confidence following today's unanimous vote by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to take a significant step forward with a governance partnership with the Omaha Community Foundation.

Remembrance can be an important step in the healing process for families who have experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation invites community members to honor and remember those lives through the Precious H.E.A.R.T.S. interfaith memorial service.

Sanford Bismarck's pediatric orthopedic surgery team is expanding access to specialized pediatric orthopedic care with the addition of outreach providers, offering coverage every week of each month.

CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Grand Island) welcomes Mikayla Freese, MD, board-certified general surgeon, to its staff.

Sanford Health and North Memorial Health today announced the organizations have finalized their partnership and are now one nonprofit integrated health system operating as Sanford Health. The combined organization will preserve Robbinsdale Hospital and its essential role as a Level I Trauma Center while making significant investments that improve care, expand access and build a stronger rural-urban network across Minnesota.

This August, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) celebrates its Child Support Enforcement (CSE) team with Child Support Awareness Month.

On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF) welcomed golfers representing nearly 30 hospitals and healthcare organizations to its 21st Annual Swinging for Scholars Golf Outing. In total, $148,000 dollars were raised to support scholarships for the next generation of Iowa's healthcare workforce.

This September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging communities across the state to strengthen connection, compassion and support as we recognize Suicide Prevention Month. Reach out, start a conversation and remind someone they are not alone. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma and help create communities where every North Dakotan feels supported and connected.

Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) has upgraded its CT technology, bringing enhanced diagnostic capabilities to patients in the St. Paul community and surrounding areas.

The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is excited to welcome Sadie Sebastian, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in internal medicine.

Lakes Regional Healthcare's (LRH) Home Care has been named a "Superior Performer" by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP), earning an overall patient experience score in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2025 calendar year.

After an unforgettable performance in 2024, HAIRBALL is returning to McCook for the 2026 Concert for Healthcare. The Community Hospital Health Foundation invites the community to join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Kiplinger Arena on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds for an evening of classic rock favorites, community spirit, and support for local healthcare.

Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) welcomes athletic trainer (AT) Shannon Bryn to its team at Jamestown High School. Bryn will provide comprehensive care to Blue Jay athletes, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Her addition expands the team's reach and gives student-athletes greater access to care.

MercyOne Genesis is bringing the latest robotic spine surgery technology to the Quad Cities region, giving patients advanced surgical capabilities from experienced spine specialists without having to travel outside the area.

Altru Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Renard Bergstrom of Devils Lake to its Board of Directors, along with other board leadership transitions.

Sanford Bismarck President & CEO, Todd Schaffer, M.D., has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General and appointed to serve as Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel & Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), a senior military leadership position responsible for advising on Reserve component medical readiness, mobilization and health support policy across the Department of War.

Mary Lanning Healthcare has received four grants totalling $1.5 million so far from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has once again earned a five-star patient experience rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), marking the fifth time BCHC has received this prestigious recognition.

Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has earned national certification for its cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation program from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), recognizing the program's commitment to high-quality patient care and nationally recognized standards.

With measles outbreaks and significant exposure events occurring across the nation and recently in surrounding states, including southern Iowa, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services encourages Nebraskans to ensure everyone in their family is up to date on the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Sanford Health Watertown is excited to welcome Physical Therapists Jett McGirr, DPT, and Lauren Lenards, PT, to the Sanford Watertown Rehabilitation and Therapy family.