Lincoln Regional Center to Hold 46th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
On Thursday, April 24 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.
MercyOne to Host Statewide Walk-In Wednesday Hiring Event for All Available Positions on April 30
MercyOne will hold a state-wide Walk-In hiring event on Wednesday, April 30, from 3 to 5 p.m. for all open positions at seven locations.
Essentia Health Commends North Dakota Legislature, Governor for Overhauling Prior Authorization Process
On Wednesday, April 23, Essentia Health leadership joined North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong and advocates at a bill signing ceremony to highlight prior authorization reform. The legislation (Senate Bill 2280) passed the North Dakota legislature with near unanimous bipartisan support. To advance the legislation, Essentia led a coalition of 20 health care and patient advocacy organizations representing physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, physical therapists, and advocates for seniors, children, cancer patients and individuals.
Fifth Annual Roger Maris All-Star Week Kicks Off June 16
The fifth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week returns June 16-20 at various locations throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Brandon Gockley Appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) at The Iowa Clinic
The Iowa Clinic is pleased to announce the appointment of Brandon Gockley as Chief Information Officer (CIO), bringing a strategic vision that unites innovative technology with compassionate, patient-centered care. With a career rooted in healthcare transformation, Gockley joins The Iowa Clinic to lead technology strategy, drive modernization, and support clinical and operational excellence through secure, intelligent, and future-ready systems.
Dr. Daniel Possley, Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, to Join Spine Team at Phelps Memorial Health Center
Phelps Memorial Health Center is expanding its orthopedic spine surgery services with the addition of Daniel Possley, DO, to its team. Beginning May 5, 2025, Dr. Possley will offer clinic and surgery in Holdrege aimed at providing relief from pain from chronic and acute spinal issues.
Tornado Impact Assessments in Douglas, Washington Counties Aid Community Recovery, Preparedness
On April 26, 2024, a series of devastating tornadoes swept across Central Nebraska, severely impacting the lives of many Nebraskans.
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center Honored for a Century of Membership in the American Hospital Association
The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently presented its 100-year milestone award to MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center.
Sanford Fargo Earns First Magnet® Designation
For the first time, Sanford Health Fargo has achieved Magnet® designation. Sanford Fargo joins Sanford Bismarck as the only organizations in North Dakota to earn Magnet designation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Nebraska Behavioral Health Champions Recognized at BHECN Awards Dinner
The full-circle nature of the moment was not lost on Annette Dubas, executive director of the Nebraska Association of Behavioral Health Organizations.
Prairie Lakes General Surgery Providing Services in Sisseton, SD
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Prairie Lakes General Surgery is now providing outreach to Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System (CDP) in Sisseton, SD. Dr. Kris Johnson, General Surgeon, sees patients at this location every other Tuesday.
Great Plains Health Launches New Text Messaging System Starting April 23
Great Plains Health is upgrading its patient text messaging service to enhance communication and improve patient experience. Beginning April 23, the healthcare provider will transition to Hello World, Epic's SMS text message solution.
Advancing Global Heart Failure Care with New Accreditation
More than 56 million people globally live with heart failure (HF), which prevents the body from getting enough of the oxygen-rich blood it needs to work properly.
Avera Physicians Honored with USD Department of Pediatrics Awards
University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine 2025 Department of Pediatrics Awards were announced April 17 at Research and Scholarship Day 2025. John Sanders, MD, Avera Pediatric Nephrologist, received the Master Clinician Award.
New UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball Building Opens in Des Moines
UnityPoint Health® - Des Moines is proud to announce the opening of the new UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball building, a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) located on Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across from Iowa Lutheran Hospital.
MercyOne Issues Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis
Today, we mourn the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Pope Francis was symbolic of change. Over his years serving as our Holy Father and the "People's Pope, " he had a curiosity for change while maintaining his fidelity to the Catholic Church.
Mary Watson, MD Marks 25 Years as Faculty Physician at the Center for Family Medicine and Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency
The Center for Family Medicine and Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency congratulate Dr. Mary Watson for her 25 years of service to their residency program and clinic.
JRMC Recognized as Leading Critical Access Hospital
Jamestown Regional Medical Center is proud to announce that it has been named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA) for the sixth consecutive year. This prestigious recognition highlights JRMC’s commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, clinical quality and operational excellence in a rural healthcare setting.
MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center’s Marcie Robbins Champions Her Patients Every Day
A MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center radiation therapist recently received the Unsung Champion award from Dubuque’s Women's Leadership Network.
Jill Robak Earns Service Beyond Self Award
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce Jill Robak as the recipient of the first-quarter Service Over Self Award for 2025.