Sanford Fargo Hosts Boo to the Flu Vaccine Event Oct. 24
Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo the Flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4837 23rd Ave. S., on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Use door 4837 on the west side of campus.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Hosts Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 22
On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year according to Safe Kids Worldwide.
CHI Health St. Francis Hosts Infant Memorial Service Oct. 20
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.
Nebraska's Every Woman Matters Program Celebrates 35 Years
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.
Guardianship Training Videos Offer Education When You Need It
Serving as a guardian comes with important responsibilities, especially when it comes to making or supporting healthcare decisions. Having trusted information available when questions arise can help guardians better understand their role and prepare for conversations with healthcare providers.
Columbus Community Hospital Volunteers Host 25th Annual Holiday Open House
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.
Potential Measles Exposure on a Train in Minot
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.
Pink the Rink Raises Money and Awareness in the Fight Against Cancer
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.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dispelling Dangerous Myths
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?
Lakes Regional Healthcare to Break Ground on New Emergency Department
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.
School-Based Behavioral Health Services Reach 33,400 Iowa Students
Behavioral health care that once required hours of travel is now available inside schools for thousands of Iowa students.
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Offers Keepsake Ornaments
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.
Healthiest State Annual Awards Recognize Four Iowans
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.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts Diabetes Awareness Day Oct. 22
If you want to learn more about diabetes, Columbus Community Hospital has just the event for you. Diabetes Awareness Day, in association with the Living Swell event, takes place from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Columbus Fieldhouse. The event will include a cooking demonstration, informational booths and free and discounted screenings and immunizations.
Golf Tournament Donating $20,000 to MCC Hope & Healing Program
A program to provide hair, wig, makeup and prosthetic services to patients at the Morrison Cancer Center is the focus of a large donation from an annual golf tournament.
Free Community Radon Education Seminar Set for Oct. 6
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with the Central District Health Department, invites the community to "Understanding Radon" from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Conference Room 6 A/B at the hospital. The free health education seminar will introduce the basics of radon — a prevalent, cancer-causing household gas — while highlighting practical steps to mitigate exposure and prevent cancer through early detection.
Ticks Sought for Citizen Scientist Study
North Dakota residents have a chance to contribute to local research by submitting ticks you find crawling on yourself or your pets as part of a citizen scientist study.
Hard Hats with Heart Names 2026 Sioux Falls Leadership Team
A coalition of construction and industry leaders is coming together to champion workforce health through the 2026 Sioux Falls Hard Hats with Heart campaign. Led by Event Chair Megan Barkley with L. G. Everist, Inc. and an Executive Leadership Team of local business and community leaders, the initiative supports the American Heart Association's efforts to help workers build healthier habits, increase awareness of cardiovascular disease risk factors and strengthen emergency preparedness across the industry.
Good Samaritan Highlights Fall Prevention on First Day of Fall
With the arrival of fall, CHI Health Good Samaritan is alerting the community of a 'silent epidemic' that threatens the independence of millions of older adults: accidental falls.
6th Annual Gather for the Cure Set for October 18 in Davenport
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MercyOne Genesis and the MercyOne Genesis Foundation will host the 6th Annual Gather for the Cure on Sunday, October 18, at Scott County Park, Whispering Pines Indoor Shelter.