Olympiad 5K Run and 1.5-Mile Walk Set for June 27; Register by June 18 for T-Shirt
CHI Health Good Samaritan, in collaboration with Kearney Park and Recreation, will host the annual Good Samaritan Olympiad 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk on Saturday, June 27. Welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this widely attended event is a long-standing central Nebraska tradition.
MercyOne and The Iowa Clinic Announce Partnership to Transition Gynecologic Oncology Services in Central Iowa
MercyOne and The Iowa Clinic are partnering to ensure seamless gynecologic oncology care in Central Iowa as surgical services transition to MercyOne facilities. Beginning February 16, Dr. Kevin Kremer, MD, MPH, the region’s only gynecologic oncology physician, will provide surgical and inpatient care at MercyOne while continuing outpatient services at The Iowa Clinic’s West Des Moines campus.
Community Invited to Free Education Series on January 22
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is hosting a community education session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 22 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera Launch New Collaborative Partnership
A new professional services agreement (PSA) between Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera goes into effect starting Jan. 1, 2026. Signage at the clinic will change to “Yankton Medical Clinic, an Avera Partner.”
Sanford Health Awarded Grant to Enhance Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment
Sanford Health has been selected as one of only three recipients of a highly competitive grant offered through a collaboration between Pfizer and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This grant supports innovative quality improvement initiatives aimed at increasing identification and accurate diagnosis of heart failure patients with cardiac amyloidosis.
UnityPoint Health First to Join Mayo Clinic Platform_Insights
UnityPoint Health has announced a new collaboration with Mayo Clinic Platform, a strategic initiative of Mayo Clinic that enables data-driven innovation and healthcare transformation for clinicians across the globe.
Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announce Partnership to Enhance Regional Care
Sanford Health, the nation’s leading rural health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, a trusted independent provider serving Watertown and a 10-county region in northeast South Dakota, and western Minnesota, today announced the two systems have combined their organizations, strengthening care delivery in the region.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Leaders Highlight Defense Partnerships at Regents Meeting
University of Nebraska Medical Center Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and John Lowe, PhD, director of the Global Center for Health Security at UNMC, teamed Friday to detail the many partnerships between the U.S. armed services and UNMC.
Dakota State University and LifeScape to Host Joint Press Conference Announcing Innovative Partnership Initiative
Dakota State University (DSU) and LifeScape will hold a joint press conference to announce a groundbreaking partnership project.
Avera and Yankton Medical Clinic Enter Professional Services Agreement
Avera and Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., (YMC) are pleased to announce a professional services agreement (PSA) between the two organizations that will initiate a strategic collaboration designed to enhance healthcare access and strengthen physician recruitment across the region. The PSA goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026.
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa Establish Comfort Space for Pediatric Families
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Foundation is proud to share their collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa (RMHCCI). With support from Trinity Foundation: Journey of Hope, Fort Dodge Community Foundation and Brady O'Brien Live, a respite room and shower room has been created for families of patients in the pediatric unit at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center. This private space is designed to offer families a moment of peace, to have a meal or a confidential conversation.
Easton Stick Partners with Sanford Sports for Third Annual QB Clinic
Atlanta Falcons quarterback and North Dakota State University football legend Easton Stick is returning to Fargo for the third annual Easton Stick QB Clinic presented by Sanford Sports.
Over 1,500 Mako Robotic-Assisted Surgeries Performed at Spencer Hospital
Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint and Sports Surgeons, in collaboration with Spencer Hospital, proudly announce a major milestone—completing over 1,500 knee and hip replacement surgeries utilizing the Mako Robotic Arm.
Sanford Health Collaborates with Undiagnosed Diseases Network
Sanford Health is now a member of the Undiagnosed Diseases Network (UDN), a research study backed by the National Institutes of Health which seeks to provide answers for patients and families affected by mysterious illnesses.
Prairie Lakes Partners with Sanford Health to Roll Out Epic System
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) announces a significant step forward in their vision to provide "Exceptional Care Every Day" through an Affiliation Agreement with Sanford Health to implement Epic as the new electronic health record (EHR) at PLHS.
Valley City Public Schools Join Forces with Essentia Health and Medica in New Partnership
In partnership with Essentia Health and Medica, Valley City Public Schools (VCPS) is excited to start the new school year with additional offerings dedicated to the health and well-being of our students.
Region Gains Enhanced Cancer Care Through New Partnership
CHI Health Good Samaritan and Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) announce a new collaboration that will provide additional cancer treatment options to the region.
Talks End Between Marshfield Clinic Health System And Essentia Health
Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) announced today the two organizations have chosen not to move forward with their proposed integration.
Memorial Health Care Systems And Bryan Health Partner To Enhance Urgent Care Services In Seward
Memorial Health Care Systems and Bryan Health are collaborating to open Bryan Urgent Care Seward on Monday, June 26. The urgent care clinic will be located at 510 Bradford Street, previously Twin Rivers.
University Of Nebraska Medical Center / Nebraska Medicine Dermatology Enters Partnership With Pathologywatch
The University of Nebraska Medical Center/Nebraska Medicine Department of Dermatology announced a partnership with PathologyWatch