RMC CEO Danette Kramer Honored with IHA Excellence in Leadership Award
Danette Kramer, Chief Executive Officer of Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Excellence in Leadership Award by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). Presented at the IHA Annual Conference in Des Moines, the award honors an Iowa healthcare executive who demonstrates exceptional leadership, operational excellence and dedication to community health.
Lexington Regional Completes Labor and Delivery Renovation
Lexington Regional Health Center recently celebrated the completion of its newly renovated Labor & Delivery rooms with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking the culmination of a year-long project designed to enhance the birth experience for mothers, babies, and families across the region.
MercyOne Genesis Davenport Adds Safe Haven Baby Box
Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the community of Davenport are pleased to announce the blessing and official unveiling of the newest Safe Haven Baby Box, located at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center at 1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA 52803. The ceremony will take place on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 9:30 AM CDT. This blessing marks the 481st Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation and the 5th in Iowa, expanding access to safe, anonymous surrender options for mothers in crisis.
Waverly Health Center’s Bailey Krull Named 2026 Iowa Hospital Hero
For Bailey Krull, director of quality services at Waverly Health Center (WHC), caring for patients extends far beyond the walls of a hospital room. It means advocating for those who may struggle to find their voice and ensuring every patient receives compassionate care.
Regional Medical Center Names Glen Winekauf Chief Executive Officer
The Governing Board of Trustees of Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa announced that Glen Winekauf has been selected as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective early 2027. Winekauf succeeds Danette Kramer, who will retire from RMC in late December following a dedicated and impactful career with the rural hospital.
Good Samaritan Introducing Urgent Orthopedic Care Oct. 1
Starting Oct. 1, CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan) will offer walk-in care for orthopedic injuries and concussions, featuring exclusive weekday hours and Saturday availability. Operating alongside the clinic's existing services, the Orthopedic Urgent Care requires no appointment and is open Monday-Friday from 7:30-11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8-11 a.m.
MED Co-Founder Steffanie Holtrop Wins EmBeliever Award at The EMBES in Sioux Falls
Steffanie Holtrop, Co-Founder and VP of Sales & Marketing at MED (Midwest Medical Edition) and Publisher of 'hood Magazine, received the EmBeliever Award at The EMBES – A Tribute to Women on Thursday night in Sioux Falls.
Essentia Health Fargo Opens Second Electrophysiology Suite
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to highlight the addition of a state-of-the-art electrophysiology (EP) procedural suite. The $2 million project — which repurposed a general operating room (OR) — allows both of Essentia's Fargo-based electrophysiologists to be in the lab doing procedures simultaneously.
Kendra Becker Wins 2026 Caring Kind Award
Congratulations to Kendra Becker, BSRT, (R), (M), (CT), (MR), Columbus Community Hospital's 2026 Caring Kind Award winner!
Sanford Bismarck Expands Robotic Surgery With da Vinci 5 System
Sanford Bismarck is continuing its commitment to advanced surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced and integrated robotic-assisted surgery platform.
Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik Elected President of Iowa AAP
UnityPoint Clinic proudly announces that Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, MS, pediatric infectious disease specialist, has been elected president of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), marking several historic milestones for pediatric medicine and Siouxland.
Good Samaritan Administrator Named National Leader of the Year
Good Samaritan – Ridge View Estates senior living administrator, Melissa McCorquodale, has been named the 2026 Provider Achieving Care Excellence (ACE) Leader of the Year by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).
Sanford Bismarck Expands Pediatric Orthopedic Care Access
Sanford Bismarck's pediatric orthopedic surgery team is expanding access to specialized pediatric orthopedic care with the addition of outreach providers, offering coverage every week of each month.
General Surgeon Dr. Mikayla Freese Joins CHI Health St. Francis
CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Grand Island) welcomes Mikayla Freese, MD, board-certified general surgeon, to its staff.
UNMC First in State to Offer New Device for Pancreatic Cancer
UNMC is the first in Nebraska to offer a new approach that delivers chemo directly to the tumor rather than flooding the body with toxic drugs.
Howard County Medical Center Upgrades CT Imaging Technology
Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) has upgraded its CT technology, bringing enhanced diagnostic capabilities to patients in the St. Paul community and surrounding areas.
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 Bismarck CEO Todd Schaffer Promoted to Brigadier General
Sanford Bismarck President & CEO, Todd Schaffer, M.D., has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General and appointed to serve as Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel & Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), a senior military leadership position responsible for advising on Reserve component medical readiness, mobilization and health support policy across the Department of War.
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.
Monument Health Opens Region's First Epilepsy Monitoring Unit
Monument Health announced the opening of a two-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) at Rapid City Hospital. The unit, which began seeing patients in February 2026, is the first of its kind in the region and represents a significant investment in neurological care for communities across western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming.