Sanford Health Earns Verification From the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
The trauma center at Sanford Health in Bismarck has been verified as a Level II trauma center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT).
Columbus Community Hospital Earns Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification
Columbus Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital (ASRH) Certification.
Community Health Worker Certification Now Offered
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification application is now available online marking an important step in strengthening the state’s health workforce and improving access to care and support.
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs Achieves Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification from The Joint Commission
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center’s Klompien Earns Cancer Exercise Certification
Sydney Klompien, an exercise physiologist at Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has earned her Cancer Exercise Specialist Certification. This qualifies her to develop safe and effective exercise programs for both individuals currently living with cancer and those in remission. The addition of this certification expands the support offered not only by JRMC Cardiac Rehab, but also by the medical center’s Good Medicine program.
Rapid City Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Receives AACVPR Re-Certification
Monument Health is proud to announce the certification of its pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Monument Health’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Angie Ramaekers Earns Volunteer Services Credential
Angie Ramaekers, director of volunteer and guest services at Columbus Community Hospital, recently earned the Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services (CAVS) credential through the Beryl Institute Credentialing Center.
St. Luke’s College Radiology Students Earn 100% Pass Rate for Fifth Year in a Row
St. Luke’s College is proud to announce that all 17 graduates from the 2025 Radiologic Technology program have passed their American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam on their first attempt, marking the fifth consecutive year the program has achieved a 100% pass rate.
Advancing Global Heart Failure Care with New Accreditation
More than 56 million people globally live with heart failure (HF), which prevents the body from getting enough of the oxygen-rich blood it needs to work properly.
Emergency Nurse Practitioner Certification Program Approved at UNMC
On Friday, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the establishment of an advanced practice specialty Emergency Nurse Practitioner (ENP) certificate program through the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing.
Sanford USD Medical Center Earns Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification
The Sanford USD Medical Center has been designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) by DNV, an international accrediting organization. DNV stroke certification verifies that an organization’s stroke care programs are meeting or exceeding standards in the delivery of quality care.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Occupational Therapist Earns Two Certifications
A Mary Lanning Healthcare occupational therapist recently received two certifications that show her excellence in her field.
Hospital's Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Program Earns Prestigious Industry Certification
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce that its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program has again received certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).
Altru Earns Prestigious Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Center Certification
Altru has earned The Joint Commission’s prestigious Gold Seal of Approval® for Primary Stroke Center Certification, showcasing its commitment to excellence in stroke care.
New Telehealth Stroke Certification Available to Health Care Professionals
Significant barriers prevent or slow treatment for many patients with stroke, including long travel times to stroke center hospitals and the lack of availability of stroke specialists who can evaluate the patient and determine if they are a candidate for treatment.
Essentia Health-Fargo Receives Heart Care Certification
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to announce that its Heart and Vascular Center has been awarded Transcatheter Valve Certification by the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
MercyOne Clinton Receives AACVPR Certification For Ninth Consecutive Year
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit received a certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), for their commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center Renews Level II Trauma Center Certification
MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center has renewed its certification as a Level II Trauma Center.
Prairie Rehabilitation Speech Pathologist, Now Certified To Provide Specialized Parkinson’s Treatment Via Telehealth In SD And MN.
Aimee Morrill, MS, CCC-SLP has provided Speech Therapy at Prairie Rehabilitation in Sioux Falls and Southwest Minnesota since 2008.
Sanford Fargo Awarded The Joint Commission Certification In Four Orthopedic Specialties
Sanford Health Fargo has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for total hip replacement, total knee replacement, total shoulder replacement and hip fracture certification by demonstrating compliance with its performance standards.