Free Community Seminar on Total Joint Care Set for Oct. 13
"When should you consider total joint surgery?" This question is one many patients ask when knee or hip pain starts to interfere with daily routines. If discomfort keeps you from activities you once enjoyed, it may be time to explore whether joint replacement is the right option.
Shannon Bryn Joins JRMC Athletic Training at Jamestown High School
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) welcomes athletic trainer (AT) Shannon Bryn to its team at Jamestown High School. Bryn will provide comprehensive care to Blue Jay athletes, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Her addition expands the team's reach and gives student-athletes greater access to care.
MercyOne Genesis Brings Robotic Spine Surgery to Davenport
MercyOne Genesis is bringing the latest robotic spine surgery technology to the Quad Cities region, giving patients advanced surgical capabilities from experienced spine specialists without having to travel outside the area.
Sanford Health Watertown Welcomes Two New Physical Therapists
Sanford Health Watertown is excited to welcome Physical Therapists Jett McGirr, DPT, and Lauren Lenards, PT, to the Sanford Watertown Rehabilitation and Therapy family.
Dr. Justis Stolz Joins CHI Health Orthopedics in Kearney
CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan) welcomes Justis Stolz, MD board-certified sports medicine physician, to its staff.
Avera Acquires CNOS Specialty Practice in Dakota Dunes
Avera and The Center for Neurosciences, Orthopaedics & Spine (CNOS) are excited to announce Avera’s acquisition of the CNOS practice based in Dakota Dunes, SD. This partnership includes over 100 CNOS physicians, advanced practice providers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers across nine specialties and subspecialties with over 350 staff. This is effective January 1, 2027, with CNOS being named Avera CNOS going forward.
Leah Heinen Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic as Orthopedics Practitioner
Leah Heinen, a certified physician assistant practicing orthopedics, is excited to continue at the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic in a role that will focus on spine care.
Dr. Anthony White is Columbus' Doctor for Orthopedics
At Columbus Community Hospital, we foster a culture built on commitment, compassion and care for our patients. It’s a privilege to make a healthy difference in Columbus, and our hospital’s dedication shows in all we do.
The Hip Duo: Elevating Orthopedic Care in the Black Hills
Monument Health's rare pediatric hip specialists bring university-level surgical expertise to the region, performing complex procedures that keep young patients active and pain-free without traveling hundreds of miles for care.
Dollars & Sense
Most working couples with young children know the feeling of "not having enough hours in the day". But for Elizabeth Helsper, MD, and her husband Clint Benge, MD, both of whom are orthopedic surgeons at Sanford Orthopedics in Sioux Falls, the saying is actually true.
What’s New at Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine?
Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, delivers comprehensive and compassionate musculoskeletal care with a team approach.
Linda Erickson Pickleball Complex Opens At Avera On Louise Health Campus
Avera has opened a new outdoor pickleball court facility at the Avera on Louise Health Campus in southwest Sioux Falls.
New Neurosurgeons Join The Spine Center At Black Hills Orthopedics
The Spine Center at Black Hills Orthopedics is celebrating the addition of two new care providers to their Rapid City and Mitchell, South Dakota locations. Joining the practice with ample expertise and experience, Drs. Troy Gust and Bryan Wellman are both board-certified neurosurgeons who have been serving South Dakota patients for over a decade each. Patients seeking back, neck and spine care are encouraged to call the practice at (605) 341-1414.
New Robot Brings Unprecedented Personalization and Accuracy to Orthopedic Surgery in Brookings
Earlier this spring, Brookings Health System became the second facility in South Dakota to offer robotic-arm assisted total knee, partial knee and total hip replacements with Stryker’s Mako System. By adding the system, they got more than just an advanced new piece of equipment—they also got an enthusiastic new surgeon.