Neurosurgeon Shawn Belverud, DO, Joins CHI Health Good Samaritan
CHI Health Clinic Neurology/Neurosurgery (Good Samaritan) welcomes board-certified neurosurgeon Shawn Belverud, DO to its medical staff.
Sanford Thief River Falls Named to Becker’s Quietest Hospitals List
Sanford Health Thief River Falls was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 337 Quietest Hospitals List.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Auxiliary Invites Community to Tree of Love
The Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) Auxiliary is once again inviting the community to honor or remember someone special through its annual Tree of Love ornament sale. Hand-painted, heart-shaped wooden ornaments are available now for $5 each, with proceeds funding scholarships for area students pursuing careers in healthcare.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Volunteers Host Annual Holiday Sidewalk Sale
Holiday shoppers can find great deals while supporting future healthcare professionals at the annual Holiday Sidewalk Sale, hosted by the Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) Volunteers and the LRH Gift Shop. The sale will be held on Friday, November 6, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm inside the hospital’s east entrance.
Regional Medical Center Names Nicole Salow First Chief Medical Officer
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Nicole Salow as its first-ever Chief Medical Officer (CMO).
Sanford Bismarck to Host Doc Talk on Cholesterol and Heart Health
Experts from Sanford Bismarck will host a Doc Talk Nov. 10 focused on cholesterol management and emerging treatment options to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Brookings Hospital Named Newsweek Best-In-State for Fourth Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Brookings Hospital has been recognized on Newsweek’s list of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on Oct. 29 and can currently be viewed on Newsweek’s website.
Essentia Health to Host Pediatrics Open House in Bismarck Nov. 4
Choosing a provider for your baby is an important decision, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
CHI Health Issues Halloween Safety Alert on E-Bikes, Pedestrian Risks
With Halloween falling on a Saturday, CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis are urging the community to practice extra caution. Hospital officials note that the combination of busier weekend crowds and the popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters can create a high-risk environment for trick-or-treaters.
UnityPoint Trinity Rock Island Earns ACC Heart Failure Accreditation
UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Rock Island is one of just over 50 hospitals nationwide to earn Heart Failure Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the first in the Quad Cities to achieve this accreditation. The recognition reflects UnityPoint Health’s commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for patients living with heart failure.
Greater Regional Health’s Sam Magill Earns 2026 IHA Hospital Hero Award
On Wednesday, Oct. 7, the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) honored Sam Magill, Director of Mobile Integrated Health at Greater Regional Health in Creston, Iowa, as a 2026 Hospital Hero in recognition of her exceptional service, dedication and impact on patients, colleagues and the community. Sam was one of 10 Iowa hospital employees selected to receive this year’s award.
On the Road with MED
At its heart, MED is a community organization. And one of the most enjoyable things we do every year is spend time in the communities we serve. We attend many events and conferences, especially in the fall. Here are a few of the places we've been and the people we've seen in the last few months.
UnityPoint Health Names Schroeder Radiation Oncology Medical Director
UnityPoint Health has named Samuel Schroeder, MD, Medical Director, Radiation Oncology, as of November 1, 2026.
WinnMed Named a 2026 Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register
For the second year in a row, WinnMed has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Des Moines Register. The award is based on results from a recent staff satisfaction survey that were compared to other businesses’ results across the state.
Sanford Bismarck Helps Stroke Survivors Reach New Recovery Milestones
Recovery from a stroke does not end when a patient leaves the hospital. To help stroke survivors continue making progress and address challenges that can arise long after treatment, Sanford Bismarck offers its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic. The next clinic will be held Nov. 12, 2026.
Omaha Invites Residents to Roll Up Sleeves for We Give Blood Day
Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood. From cancer patients and trauma victims to mothers experiencing complications during childbirth, donated blood saves lives every day. However, many hospitals face ongoing shortages.
Essentia Health-Fargo First in the Dakotas to Use CathWorks
Essentia Health-Fargo is the first hospital in the Dakotas to use CathWorks, a revolutionary diagnostic technology that provides clinicians physiology results in just a few minutes while improving the patient experience.
North Dakota HHS Urges Child Lead Testing During Prevention Week
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about lead exposure and ways North Dakotans can protect children from lead poisoning during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 25-31.
ChildServe Names Wendy Woods-Swafford, MD, First Chief Medical Officer
ChildServe is pleased to announce that Wendy Woods-Swafford, MD, MPH, will join the organization as its inaugural Chief Medical Officer, a newly established role that reflects ChildServe’s ongoing commitment to clinical excellence and exceptional pediatric care, on January 11, 2027. Dr. Woods-Swafford currently serves as Chief Medical Officer for UnityPoint Health - Des Moines and as a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Blank Children’s Hospital, where she provides inpatient and outpatient care.
Essentia Health Breaks Ground on New Family Medicine Clinic in Horace
Today, Essentia Health broke ground on a new family medicine clinic in Horace, North Dakota. Located at 7735 Jacks Way, the new clinic will provide convenient access to care for the Horace community.