South Dakota Health Care Rallies to Relocate Highmore Health Residents
Earlier this month, severe weather brought significant damage to the Highmore community, creating uncertainty for many residents—including those living at Highmore Health.
SDAHO LifeCircle Offers Hospice and Palliative Care Education Resources
Looking for an easy way to stay current on hospice and palliative care topics? The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations’ LifeCircle website features a dedicated Hospice Education section with a collection of trusted podcasts and blogs designed for busy healthcare professionals.
Monument Health Ready for 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
As riders roll into the Black Hills for the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Monument Health enters this year's event with more capacity than ever to care for the region's Rally visitors and residents, having added three new access points across the Rapid City area over the past year.
Iowa Hospitals Provided $1.4 Billion in Community Benefits in 2025
Iowa Hospitals Contribute More Than $1.4 Billion in Community Benefits While Fueling Iowa’s Economy
Nebraska Medical Center Ranked State's No. 1 Hospital for 15th Year
It’s an elite distinction that only 16% of evaluated hospitals receive: a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals designation.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts Harvest for Health, Living Swell Events
Community members of all ages can learn more about healthcare products, services and new offerings in the community at Columbus Community Hospital’s Harvest for Health and Living Swell events on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Columbus Fieldhouse.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts Scrubs and Uniforms Sale Sept. 1-2
Healthcare professionals won’t want to miss Columbus Community Hospital’s latest Scrubs and Uniforms Sale. The event starts Tuesday, Sept. 1, from noon-7 p.m. in the hospital’s south parking lot. It will continue Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the same location, and from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the east side of the hospital’s South Campus.
Avery Dakan Named Good Samaritan 2026 Caring Kind Award Recipient
CHI Health Good Samaritan recently honored Avery Dakan, MSW, as its 2026 Caring Kind Award honoree. Recipients of this prestigious award go above and beyond the call of duty displaying outstanding compassion, collaborative teamwork and an unwavering commitment to professional excellence. Dakan, a care coordination social worker, has dedicated her service to Good Samaritan and the region for more than three years.
Sanford Health Dickinson Adds Two Internal Medicine Providers
Sanford Health in Dickinson has expanded its internal medicine team with one new provider and another familiar face.
Central Dakota Hospital Laundry Announces $17M Expansion
Central Dakota Hospital Laundry (CDHL), a trusted provider of healthcare laundry and linen services throughout central and western North Dakota, has begun a $17 million expansion and modernization project designed to increase capacity, improve efficiency and support the growing needs of healthcare organizations across the region.
Brookings Hospital Named to Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals by State
Brookings Hospital was recently named to Forbes Top Hospitals by State 2026, one of five listed South Dakota hospitals. It is the highest rated South Dakota hospital across all five quality measures.
CHI Health St. Elizabeth Launches Virtual Nursing Care in Lincoln
With the nursing shortage projected to continue for the next decade, CHI Health St. Elizabeth is launching another layer of care that will help attract and retain nurses while also caring for patients in a groundbreaking manner.
CCMH Color Run Draws 200+ to Promote Community Wellness
Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) welcomed just over 200 community members to its first CCMH Color Run on Thursday, July 23, at the Crawford County Fairgrounds. This event reinforced the hospital's commitment to promoting health, wellness, and community engagement beyond its walls.
Iowa Methodist Earns AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. The award recognizes hospitals that consistently follow evidence-based guidelines to decrease disability and improve quality of life for patients following a stroke.
UnityPoint Norma Schmoker Imaging Center Earns ACR Accreditations
UnityPoint Clinic Norma Schmoker Imaging Center has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound following a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®).
Columbus Community Hospital Stroke Team Report Highlights Care Advances
Columbus Community Hospital has released its 2025-26 stroke team annual report, highlighting the team's continued commitment to providing timely, evidence-based care for patients experiencing a stroke.
Dr. Karl Francis Joins CHI Health General Surgery in Kearney
CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Good Samaritan) welcomes Karl M. Francis, Jr., MD, FACS, board-certified general surgeon, to its staff.
Hastings Family Care Confirms Three Cyclosporiasis Cases
With cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, topping 18,000 in 45 states, local medical providers want patients to know some tips for avoiding the problem.
Regional Medical Center Unveils New Surgery Addition in Manchester
Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa, welcomed community members, patients and valued partners to its Surgery Addition Open House on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. The event offered attendees a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the new state-of-the-art clinical space before it officially opens for patient care.
The Iowa Clinic Names Sara Glaser Chief Operating Officer
The Iowa Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Sara Glaser, BSN, MBA, as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the physician-owned, multi-specialty medical group.