UnityPoint Health Names Jenn Crimmins to New Rural Health Role
UnityPoint Health is excited to announce Jenn Crimmins has been selected for the newly created role of Executive Director, Rural Health Partnerships, reinforcing the organization's commitment to strengthening rural health in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Steve Schieber Named President of CHI Health Good Samaritan
Steve Schieber, MBA, FACMPE, FACHE, has been appointed as the new president of CHI Health Good Samaritan, having served in an interim capacity since January. In this new dual leadership role, he will also continue to serve as president of CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.
CHI Health Names Jake McCarty President of CUMC-Bergan Mercy
CHI Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jake McCarty, MPH, MPA, as the next president of CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy. McCarty brings nearly 20 years of healthcare leadership experience, most recently serving as chief operating officer of Kaiser Permanente’s San Leandro Medical Center in California.
Dr. Kip Anderson Joins Columbus Community Hospital Board
Columbus Community Hospital welcomed Dr. Kip Anderson to its board of directors as of Aug. 1, 2026.
Sanford Fargo's Tiffany Lawrence Named Top Community Hospital CEO
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Sanford Fargo president and CEO Tiffany Lawrence to the 2026 edition of its community hospital CEOs to know.
Lexington Regional's Brenna Bartruff Named SHSMD Rising Star
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that Brenna Bartruff, Chief Communications Officer, has been selected as a member of the prestigious 2026 Class of Rising Stars by the Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD).
SDAHO's Michelle Jury Appointed to National Quality Measurement Committee
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is pleased to announce that Michelle Jury, BSN, RN, CPHQ, Clinical Improvement Consultant, has been appointed to the Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM) Endorsement and Maintenance Primary Prevention Committee—a prestigious national volunteer role that helps shape the future of health care quality measurement across the United States.
Community Hospital Adds Joel Bednar to Board of Directors
Community Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Bednar to its Board of Directors. Bednar was appointed during the Board's July meeting and is completing the remainder of a term previously held by Grant Norgaard. Upon completion of the current term, Bednar will be eligible to serve up to two additional three-year terms.
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.
Avera Health Names Robert Fouberg Board Chair, Adds New Members
Avera Health announces appointments to its Board of Directors for its new fiscal year which began July 1, 2026.
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.
Leah Glasgo Named DMU College of Health Sciences Alumna of the Year
Des Moines University (DMU) has announced their 2026 Alumni Award Winners, recognizing leaders in medicine, healthcare and education. Leah Glasgo, Market President, UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge was named the 2026 College of Health Sciences Alumna of the Year.
Registration Opens for SDAHO's 100th Annual Convention in Sioux Falls
The countdown is on! Registration is now open for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations’ 100th Annual Convention, taking place September 16–18, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Avera's Goff and Johnson Named to Becker's 2026 Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know
Avera's Melissa Goff, PharmD and Tom Johnson, PharmD, have been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list of chief pharmacy officers to know.
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[Interview] Anne Pithan, DNP, Chair of the USD Department of Nursing
Earlier this year, the University of South Dakota announced two new programs designed to equip more area nurses to step into healthcare leadership roles. The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, which opens in the spring, will prepare nurses for administrative positions in all kinds of complex systems. The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program emphasizes nursing informatics and e-Health and is designed to help nurses become leaders in the growing area of telehealth. The MSN program opens in the fall. Both programs will be offered entirely online.