Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic Offers Expert ENT Care Close to Home
Your everyday life deserves high-quality care, and Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic specializes in everything from the neck up.
Essentia Health-Fosston Expands Specialty Care With Hybrid Telehealth
As rural health systems experience mounting challenges, Essentia Health-Fosston is embracing innovation to ensure patients can receive care from expert specialists close to home.
Sanford Health's Brad Reimer Wins 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
Brad Reimer, chief technology and digital officer at Sanford Health, has been named the winner of a 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award in the large enterprise category. He was among five other finalists considered in this category, including chief information officers from Land O’ Lakes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and the state of Minnesota.
Spencer Hospital Adds Breast MRI and MRI-Guided Biopsies
Spencer Hospital has expanded its breast imaging services with the addition of Breast MRI and MRI guided breast biopsies, providing women throughout Northwest Iowa with access to advanced breast cancer diagnostic services close to home.
North Dakota Expands Behavioral Health Program Directory Statewide
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that residents can now search for mental health and substance use disorder programs in one place through the newly broadened Behavioral Health Program Directory.
Sanford Detroit Lakes Brings MRI Services to Lakes Country
Sanford Detroit Lakes is bringing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to Detroit Lakes.
UnityPoint Trinity Offers Quad Cities' First Robotic Prostate Treatment
UnityPoint Health® – Trinity is proud to introduce the Quad Cities’ first HYDROS Robotic System for Aquablation, offering a new option for men dealing with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate.
Yankton Medical Clinic Earns ACR Accreditation for CT Imaging
Yankton Medical Clinic, an Avera partner, has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in computed tomography (CT) as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). CT scanning — sometimes called CAT scanning — is a noninvasive medical test that helps physicians diagnose and tailor treatments for various medical conditions.
Beyond the Technology Purchase: Creating Connected Healthcare Environments
Walk through almost any hospital or clinic today and you'll find no shortage of digital infrastructure already in place. What's often missing isn't more technology. It's connection between the technology that's already there. That distinction is becoming one of the defining challenges for healthcare leaders in the Plains states and beyond.
Hospital Wing’s Persistent Heavy Air Raises Concern
Nurses working the evening shift had started mentioning it casually.
“The air feels strange in here tonight.”
Patients sometimes said the same thing.
Not bad air.
Just… heavier than usual.
UnityPoint Health St. Luke's Brings Robotic Lung Biopsy to Sioux City
Patients in Siouxland have access to advanced robotic-assisted lung biopsy technology right here in Sioux City through the Ion endoluminal system at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke's.
Unexplained Infection Control Pattern Leads Team to Investigate Air Quality
Every Wednesday morning, the infection control team met in a small conference room near the hospital’s laboratory wing.
The meetings usually followed the same rhythm. Data was reviewed, trends were discussed, and any unusual spikes in infection rates were flagged.
Sanford Health to Highlight AI Adoption Best Practices at National Leadership Conference
Sanford Health is joining senior healthcare executives at an exclusive, one-day event designed for peers to align priorities, stress-test roadmaps, share implementation lessons and refine governance frameworks essential for responsible AI adoption.
Sanford Black Hills Launches Advanced Imaging Technology First Available in South Dakota
Patients at Sanford Black Hills now have access to the most advanced CT imaging technology in South Dakota – a first-of-its-kind photon CT scanner in the state and at Sanford Health, delivering sharper images, richer detail and lower radiation, helping care teams make more confident decisions and giving patients more answers in a single scan.
MercyOne Clinton Unveils New da Vinci Xi Surgical System
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center will celebrate its new da Vinci surgical robot with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 17, at 10 a.m.
Children's Nebraska Names Jose Mathew VP of Technology & Innovation
Children’s Nebraska is pleased to announce that Jose Mathew has accepted the role of vice president of Technology & Innovation, effective July 6, 2026, following a comprehensive national search.
Advanced Proton Therapy System Arrives at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Saturday
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will reach a major milestone Saturday as a state-of-the-art proton beam therapy system is scheduled to arrive on campus. It’s the first proton beam system in Nebraska, marking a significant step forward in bringing advanced cancer treatment to the state and region.
Particle Sensors Reveal Critical Air Quality Findings in Hospital Operating Room
The surgical team had performed hundreds of procedures in the operating room without issue.
The room was spotless. Sterilization procedures were followed with precision. Airflow systems were operating exactly as designed.
Nevada Expansion Adds New MRI Technology
Story Medical has taken another major step forward in expanding healthcare access for the community with the addition of a permanent, state-of-the-art MRI suite now in operation on campus.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Performs First Leadless Pacemaker Procedure, Expanding Cardiac Care Options
The procedure was performed by Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Elliott, along with Jacklyn Karli, DNP, and the Prairie Lakes Cath Lab team. This milestone introduces a new, minimally invasive option for patients who require a pacemaker.