South Dakota State Medical Association Member Spotlight
Megan Smith, MD, a Family Medicine Physician in Burke, SD, is this month’s SDSMA Member Spotlight: “I see daily what access to quality healthcare means to my community, and I will never turn away from advocating for fairer systems.”
Sanford Health Expands Cardiology Outreach to Jamestown Clinic
Two Sanford Health Fargo cardiology providers offer outreach services at Sanford Jamestown 2nd Ave. Clinic, furthering Sanford Health’s mission of providing world-class health care close to home. Outreach services are offered on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month.
Electrophysiology Cardiology Specialist Aaron Smith Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is proud to welcome Aaron Smith, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in electrophysiology cardiology.
Danielle Smith of Great Plains Health Named to 2024 Nebraska Nurses 40 Under 40
Great Plains Health is proud to announce that Danielle "Dani" Smith, MSN, RN, has been named one of the 2024 Nebraska Nurses 40 Under 40. This prestigious recognition was presented at the Nebraska Nurses Association Annual Convention held at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney on October 4, 2024.
Becker’s Recognizes Natasha Smith of Sanford Health for Outstanding Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Sanford Health’s Natasha Smith to the 2024 edition of its “Hospital and health system diversity, equity and inclusion officers to know” list. It is the second consecutive year Smith has been chosen for this recognition.
Prairie Lakes Dermatology Offering Advanced Mohs Surgery For Skin Cancer Treatment
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce Prairie Lakes Dermatology is now offering Mohs Micrographic Surgery, a highly effective and precise procedure for the treatment of skin cancer.
Boone County Health Center Appoints Nick Smith as VP of Information Technology
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Smith as the Vice President of Information Technology.
Essentia Health-Fargo Welcomes Brittney Smith, Who Specializes In Hospitalist Services
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome Brittney Smith, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in hospitalist services.
Becker’s Honors Sanford Health’s Natasha Smith For Commitment To Diversity, Equity And Inclusion
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Sanford Health’s Natasha Smith to the 2023 edition of its “Hospital and health system diversity, equity and inclusion officers to know” list.
Recognition Given At Sanford Health’s 2023 Nurses Week Celebration
Sanford Health recognized local nurses and health care workers during Sanford Health’s Soaring to Excellence Awards celebration.
Department Of Health And Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities Announces Multi-City Listening Tour
Kristen Smith, the Deputy Director of Eligibility, Policy, and Quality, and Colin Large, Policy Administrator with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) have announced a multi-city Listening Tour focused on the proposed Family Support Waiver.
Three Branches Of Nebraska State Government Kick Off LB 1173 Child And Family Well-Being Working Group
On Wednesday, February 8, Chief Justice Michael Heavican, Health and Human Services (HHS) Legislative Committee Chairman and Senator Ben Hansen, and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) CEO Dannette R. Smith, kicked off the first meeting of the LB1173 Child and Family Well-Being Working Group.
Prairie Lakes Dermatology Expands Service Area To Brookings, South Dakota
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Prairie Lakes Dermatology is now providing outreach to Sanford Health Brookings Clinic in Brookings, SD. Prairie Lakes Dermatology specialists see patients at this location twice per month.
Aaron Smith Continues Career At Essentia Health As Nurse Practitioner
After working at Essentia Health-Fargo as a registered nurse, Aaron Smith has furthered his education to become an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner specializing in interventional cardiology.
RNs at Columbus Community Hospital Complete Specialty Certifications To Further Patient Care
Four registered nurses at Columbus Community Hospital recently completed specialty certifications to provide their patients with the highest level of care.
Board of Regents Approve Nebraska Center for Women’s Health Research at UNMC
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Friday approved the creation of the Nebraska Center for Women’s Health Research at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Develops Tools to Track and Better Understand COVID-19, Future Viruses
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced the development and implementation of two tools, genomic and wastewater surveillance to better understand and track COVID-19 and its variants. These tools can also be used to track other viruses that may arise in the future.
LifeScape Says New Name Showcases the Scope of Their Orthotics/Prosthetics Company
LifeScape has long been in the business of providing highly customized orthotic and prosthetic solutions for patients with special needs through its medical equipment arm, Rehabilitation Medical Supply. But some worried that the name did not fully reflect the scope of their services, which is why RMS is now Rise Custom Solutions.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
This Spring, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System in Watertown, South Dakota, a town of 22,000, was named among the Top 20 Rural Community Hospitals in the nation by iVantage Health Analytics. Prairie Lakes was the only independent hospital in our region to make the list, which was based on eight indices including inpatient and outpatient market share, quality, outcomes, patient perspectives, costs, charge and financial stability.