University of Minnesota Receives Donation for CIDRAP Information Hub
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University of Minnesota Receives Donation for CIDRAP Information Hub

The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota today announced the upcoming launch of the CIDRAP Information Hub (CIH), made possible by a sizable gift from the Bentson Foundation, to address recent public health information gaps created by restricted, reduced or redefined U.S. government programs. 

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Columbus Community Hospital to Hold Two-Day Scrubs and Uniform Sale
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Columbus Community Hospital to Hold Two-Day Scrubs and Uniform Sale

Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) is pleased to announce it will host a special two-day Scrubs & Uniforms Sale on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 20. This highly anticipated event, proudly hosted by the dedicated CCH Volunteers, serves as a vital fundraiser with all proceeds directly benefiting significant medical advancement efforts at CCH.

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Columbus Community Hospital CEO Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review
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Columbus Community Hospital CEO Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review

Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce that Mike Hansen, the hospital’s president and chief executive officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's prestigious “Community Hospital CEOs to Know” list for 2025. This esteemed recognition highlights Hansen's exceptional leadership, innovative vision and unwavering dedication to advancing health care in the Columbus community.

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Bill Gassen, Sanford Health President and CEO, Named Chair-Elect Designate of the American Hospital Association Board
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Bill Gassen, Sanford Health President and CEO, Named Chair-Elect Designate of the American Hospital Association Board

Sanford Health today announced that the American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Bill Gassen as its Chair-elect Designate. Gassen will be Chair-elect in 2026 and become the 2027 Chair of the AHA, the top-elected official of the national organization that represents America’s hospitals and health systems and works to advance health in America.

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Sanford Fargo to Host Sports Physical Event for Student-Athletes at Fargo South High School
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Sanford Fargo to Host Sports Physical Event for Student-Athletes at Fargo South High School

Sanford Health Fargo is offering a sports physical event for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2025-2026 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.

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DHHS Clarifies Medicaid Rate Adjustments Amid Provider Misinformation
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DHHS Clarifies Medicaid Rate Adjustments Amid Provider Misinformation

Today, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) CEO Steve Corsi, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Division Director Drew Gonshorowski, and Karoly Mirnics, dean and director of the Munroe-Meyer Institute provided information about the approaching adjustment to Medicaid payment rates for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to Nebraska families. Rate adjustments will go into effect Aug. 1.

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Sanford Health to Highlight AI Innovations Enhancing Patient and Clinician Experience at National Conference
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Sanford Health to Highlight AI Innovations Enhancing Patient and Clinician Experience at National Conference

David Newman, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer for virtual care at Sanford Health, will join a panel discussion at the American Hospital Association Leadership Summit in Nashville on July 20-22 focused on how hospitals are using AI to reshape clinical workflows, improve decision-making and enhance the patient and clinician experience. 

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Sanford Fargo Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to Offer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
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Sanford Fargo Orthopedics and Sports Medicine to Offer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes

Sanford Health Fargo Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2025-2026 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.

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Prairie Lakes Expands Cardiology Team With New Heart Specialist
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Prairie Lakes Expands Cardiology Team With New Heart Specialist

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to welcome Joseph Elliott, MD, FACC, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, to its team of heart specialists. Dr. Elliott provides advanced cardiovascular care at the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Catheterization Lab, joining a highly skilled team that includes Dr. Ravi Kalaga, Jacklyn Karli, DNP, Travis Erickson, DNP, and Kahley Meyer, PA-C.

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Sanford Fargo Southpointe Clinic to Hold Sports Physical Event for Student-Athletes
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Sanford Fargo Southpointe Clinic to Hold Sports Physical Event for Student-Athletes

Sanford Health Fargo Southpointe Clinic is offering a sports physical event for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2025-2026 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.

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Sanford Fargo Southwest Children’s Clinic to Host Sports Physicals for Student-Athletes
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Sanford Fargo Southwest Children’s Clinic to Host Sports Physicals for Student-Athletes

Sanford Health Fargo Southwest Children’s Clinic is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2025-2026 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.

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Intercultural Senior Center Clinic to Broaden Healthcare Access for Metro-Area Seniors
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Intercultural Senior Center Clinic to Broaden Healthcare Access for Metro-Area Seniors

Seniors in the Metro will soon have more convenient access to primary healthcare starting late this month with the addition of a new medical clinic at the Intercultural Senior Center. More than 2,000 seniors participate in the Intercultural Senior Center’s programming each year. In 2022, the center coordinated nearly 900 medical appointments and delivered more than 300 medications to senior homes.

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Local Walmart and Sam’s Club Associates, Customers and Members Raise $109,000 for UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
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Local Walmart and Sam’s Club Associates, Customers and Members Raise $109,000 for UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s

From June 9 to July 6, Walmart and Sam's Club joined forces  to spark positive change for children's health at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s through  Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). Driven by the shared belief that every  child deserves a chance to live a healthy life, Walmart and Sam's Club associates, customers,  and members raised over $109,000 during this campaign to directly benefit UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s. 

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