Community Cancer Walk and Butterfly Release Event Scheduled
A program to help local cancer patients with items such as hair, wigs, prosthetics, makeup and other concerns is the focus of the 2026 Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release.
National Stroke Awareness Month Highlights Prevention and Rapid Response
When stroke happens, minutes matter. Similar to how a heart attack blocks blood flow to the heart, a stroke happens when a clot or broken blood vessel stops or limits blood flow to the brain – a brain attack.
A Century Strong: From the SDAHO Vault, the Dirty ’30s and the Birth of the Inter-Allied Council
For our April edition of A Century Strong: From the SDAHO Vault, we revisit one of the most innovative—and often overlooked—responses to the crushing challenges of the Great Depression. While 1933 brought relief to hospitals through the newly created Beverage Revenue Fund, it also sparked the formation of a unique collaborative effort: the Inter-Allied Council, an experiment in statewide coordination and shared problem-solving during one of the hardest decades in South Dakota history.
Women Urged to Make Their Health and Well-Being a Priority
May 10-16, which overlaps Mother’s Day, is recognized as National Women’s Health Week. This year, the federal Office of Women’s Health and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are promoting the theme: “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” and focusing attention on prevention and early detection of women’s health issues, chronic diseases and science-based care.
Avera Celebrates You Week
This week, Avera celebrates all employees who work within its 315 sites of care, including clinics, hospitals, senior living centers and more.
HHS Recognizes Foster Care Awareness Month and Highlights Community Support for Children and Families
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is recognizing May as Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to highlight the resilience of children involved in the state’s foster care system and the dedication of those who support them. Read the Foster Care Awareness Month proclamation.
Fortune Names Sanford Health One of America’s Most Innovative Companies for Fourth Consecutive Year
For the fourth consecutive year, Fortune has named Sanford Health to its list of “America’s Most Innovative Companies.” The 2026 list recognizes 300 U.S.-based companies for leadership in fostering creativity, advancing technology and driving transformational change.
HHS Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month and Encourages Small Steps to Support Well-Being
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting the importance of mental health, while encouraging individuals to take small, manageable steps to support their overall well-being.
Registration Opens for the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is inviting local families to the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run on Saturday, June 13th, 2026. The Hospital Hill Run was created nearly three decades ago by a handful of local healthcare providers to promote the importance of exercise in a fun and family-friendly way.
Munroe-Meyer Guild’s Annual Garden Walk Scheduled for June 14
The public is invited to tour five gardens spread across southwest and west Omaha during the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 57th annual Garden Walk later this spring.
CHI Health St. Francis Women’s Imaging Marks 10-Year Anniversary
CHI Health St. Francis Women's Imaging Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary this May, marking a decade of service from its dedicated location on the hospital's southwest corner. This milestone is part of a 40-year history of providing comprehensive women's imaging services to the region.
CHI Health Lights Up Red for Nurses Week to Honor the Extraordinary Impact of Nurses
CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis will be illuminated in red, May 6-12, in honor of National Nurses Week. The observation highlights the expertise, compassion and impact of nurses in the hospital, clinics and community.
38th Annual Avera Race Against Cancer Set for May 9
The 38th annual Avera Race Against Cancer is Saturday, May 9, at cities across the Avera footprint, including Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton, SD and Marshall, MN.
Olympiad 5K Run and 1.5-Mile Walk Set for June 27; Register by June 18 for T-Shirt
CHI Health Good Samaritan, in collaboration with Kearney Park and Recreation, will host the annual Good Samaritan Olympiad 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk on Saturday, June 27. Welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this widely attended event is a long-standing central Nebraska tradition.
Essentia Health to Host Joint Replacement Seminar in Fargo
Essentia Health on Tuesday, April 28, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical options for joint replacement. If knee, hip or shoulder pain limits your mobility and quality of life, this event is designed to help you understand your options and take the next step toward relief.
Lincoln Regional Center to Host 47th Annual Arbor Day Ceremony
On Thursday, April 23 at 1:30 p.m., the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will plant trees at the Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) to memorialize and honor the legacy of past teammates who contributed to mental health treatment.
Avera Receives Historic $35 Million Gift From Philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano to Advance Pediatric Care
Avera is proud to announce a historic $35 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur and child health advocate B. Thomas Golisano. This transformative contribution to the Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign supports pediatric care for the next generation. It is the largest single gift in Avera’s history. In recognition of Mr. Golisano’s investment, the new children’s hospital within the patient care tower at Avera McKennan will be named the Avera Golisano Children’s Hospital.
UNMC Interim Chancellor Davies to Host Pushup Challenge Supporting “For the Greater Good”
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, will hold a pushup challenge to kick off this year’s University of Nebraska For the Greater Good giving day, which will be held from noon April 22 to noon April 23 to support students, programs, patient care, faculty, staff and health care professionals at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine.
American Cancer Society Awards Transportation and Lodging Grants to Monument Health
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has awarded up to $30,000 in grants to Monument Health Cancer Care Institute to help ease the burden for patients who experience challenges with the expense of transportation and lodging to get to their cancer related medical appointments.
Local Businesses Invited to “Light Up the Sky” in Red for National Nurses Week
In honor of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, local businesses across the community are invited to take part in a highly visible show of appreciation by lighting their buildings, storefronts or signage with red lights to thank nurses for their compassion, dedication and service.