Mead Family Cancer Center: A New Era in Cancer Care for Columbus
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce the official name of its new, state-of-the-art cancer care facility — the Mead Family Cancer Center.
Federal Trust Building Opens New Chapter with Stonebrook Companies and Nebraska Hospital Association
The historic Federal Trust Building, located at 13th and N Streets in downtown Lincoln, is entering a new chapter as the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) prepares to move its headquarters into the revitalized landmark.
Sanford Health Honored With Award for Exceptional Commitment to Workplace Mental Health
Mental Health America (MHA) has awarded Sanford Health the 2025 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. This is the third year in a row Sanford Health has received recognition from Mental Health America and the first time achieving platinum status.
St. Francis Once Again Receives an ‘A’ for Patient Safety — Two of Only Three Hospitals in the State
CHI Health St. Francis once again earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit watchdog that sets standards for excellence in patient care. Only 32% of all hospitals nationwide, and just three in Nebraska, received the prestigious “A” rating.
The Iowa Clinic Recognized as a Center of Excellence in Lung Cancer Treatment
The Iowa Clinic has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) by GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) in recognition of its strong commitment to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based lung cancer care throughout the Des Moines metro. Each year, an estimated 237,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer. While it remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, survival rates are steadily improving thanks to earlier detection and the availability of groundbreaking treatments.
Bike Share Program Returns for Seventh Year
Columbus in Action, Inc. (CIA), a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, is proud to announce that it’s bringing back its bike share program to Columbus for the seventh year. Residents and visitors will once again be able to cycle through the city on two wheels by renting a bicycle free of charge.
2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Honorees Announced
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) announced the winners of the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Awards.
Reimagined Hospice Ball Raises Record Donations for Health Care in the Northern Hills
More than $136,000 was raised during the first ever Monument Health Foundation event: A Night at the Derby. This event evolved from the success of the Northern Hills Hospice Ball which successfully supported health care in the Northern Hills for 27 years.
Ty Eschenbaum Foundation Contributes $100,000 to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana on World Wish Day
On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, Ty Eschenbaum made a $100,000 donation to Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & Montana on behalf of his non-profit, the Ty Eschenbaum Foundation (TEF).
MercyOne Advanced Wound Care Clinic Earns President’s Award and Center of Distinction Honor
The MercyOne Siouxland Wound Clinic has been awarded Healogics’ President’s Award for clinical and operational excellence for the past three years. This is Healogics’ highest honor. It’s only awarded to the country's top 2% of wound clinics. Additionally, the Clinic received a Center of Distinction Award for 2024.
Good Samaritan Annual Olympiad 5K Scheduled for June 28: Online Registration Ends June 18
CHI Health Good Samaritan’s annual Olympiad 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday, June 28. Runners and walkers complete a 3.1-mile loop on paved residential streets starting and finishing on Avenue A east of the hospital. The race starts at 7:30 a.m.
Sanford Fargo Recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Top Maternity Hospitals 2025 List
Sanford Health Fargo has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2025. The annual ranking recognizes the top maternity hospitals in the U.S., highlighting medical centers that excel in providing exceptional care throughout pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care.
Abigail Fox Joins Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic to Provide Walk-In Care
Abigail Fox, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic to practice walk-in care.
Sanford Health Leaders to Share Perspectives on Major Health Care Trends With National Experts at Becker’s Annual Meeting
Topics that cover the transformation of the health care industry, including strengthening access, growing the workforce and harnessing technology, will be key themes Sanford Health leaders discuss during a series of panels and fireside chats at the upcoming 15th Becker’s Annual Meeting.
AirCare Recognized by CAMTS for Excellence in Quality and Safety
CHI Health Good Samaritan AirCare was once again awarded a three-year accreditation from The Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS).
The 2025 HDSA Team Hope Walk, South Dakota — Happening Saturday, May 3 at Sertoma Park at 9:00 AM
The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the South Dakota Team Hope Walk on Saturday, May 3rd at Sertoma Park, 4300 S Oxbow Avenue. Sioux Falls, SD. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
Avera Hand County Receives Top 20 Recognition
Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller, SD, was named among the 2025 Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association.
Nebraska Medicine Unveils Capacity Optimization Center to Improve Hospital Efficiency and Patient Access
Nebraska Medicine is excited to announce the opening of its new Capacity Optimization Hub, a groundbreaking facility dedicated to streamlining facility transfers, optimizing patient movement across all levels of care.
Sanford Health Expands Services in Williston
With the growing health care needs in Williston, Sanford Health is announcing the expansion of services to better care for patients in western North Dakota and eastern Montana.
Yankton Medical Clinic’s Dr. April Willman Honored With Kindness Award From USD SSOM Medical School
Dr. April Willman, Pediatrics, Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. was presented the 2025 Kindness Initiative Award from the USD Sanford School of Medicine Pediatrics Department.