DHHS Issues Statement on State Auditor’s Review of Applied Behavior Analysis Program
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) received a letter from State Auditor Mike Foley regarding the need for additional time and testing surrounding an audit for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services. DHHS is committed to cooperating with the audit.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ Returns Tomorrow to Support Sanford Children’s Hospital Fargo
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day returns tomorrow at area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations.
Participating locations are coming together to benefit kids’ health by donating $1 or more of the proceeds from the day’s Blizzard® sales to Children’s Miracle Network benefiting Sanford Children’s in Fargo.
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute to Host Virtual Reality Camp at 9 a.m. on July 31
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute is hosting a Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive Training (HABIT) Virtual Reality Camp. The camp is designed to allow children with cerebral palsy and other conditions to work on using both hands to complete a task through playing video games.
Brodstone Healthcare Celebrates Deshler Clinic Grand Opening, Welcoming Patients August 1
Brodstone Healthcare is thrilled to announce that its new rural health clinic in Deshler, Nebraska, will open its doors and begin seeing patients on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Nemaha County Hospital Honored for Advancing Rural Stroke Care
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades.[1],[2] Nemaha County Hospital is committed to changing that.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Patient Care
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been honored with three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® awards, recognizing the medical center’s commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for coronary artery disease, Type 2 diabetes and stroke.
Safely Identifying Vulnerabilities in a Lethal Tick-Borne Virus
Powassan virus, a cousin to Zika and Dengue in the flavivirus family, is a rare tick-borne infection that is becoming more widespread in the northern U.S. Powassan symptoms include fever, nausea and headaches. In severe cases, it can lead to brain swelling and potentially be fatal. Given how dangerous this virus is, it can only be studied in special, high-security labs.
Innovative Device Aids in Detecting Irregular Heart Rhythms
Doctors at Columbus Community Hospital now have a high-tech new tool that can help them diagnose irregular heart rhythms that may not show up during standard testing.
Monument Health Gears Up for Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The Monument Health Daily Motorcycle Rally Tally from Monument Health hospitals in Custer, Lead-Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish and Sturgis will begin two days earlier this year on Wednesday, July 30. The information will be updated each morning until Sunday, Aug. 10. The report will show the number of Rally-related inpatients (those hospitalized) on the morning posted, and emergency room (ER) visits for a 24-hour period by facility.
Sanford Luverne and Rock Rapids’ Tammy Loosbrock Recognized as a Top Community Hospital CEO to Know in 2025
For the third straight year, Becker’s Hospital Review has named Sanford Luverne and Rock Rapids’ Tammy Loosbrock to the 2025 edition of its community hospital CEOs to know.
Dr. Ryan Pavelka Joins Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney Regional Medical Center would like to welcome Ryan Pavelka, DO, to the Emergency Medicine team.
Sanford Allergy Clinic Relocates to Modernized Facility on July 28
The Sanford Allergy Clinic in Bismarck is moving to a new and upgraded location in the Northern Sky Clinic, at 4535 Northern Sky Drive, Bismarck. The first day at the new location is today, July 28. This new clinic has been designed with patient care in mind, featuring updated facilities, enhanced comfort and improved accessibility with ample parking.
Regional Medical Center Marks 75 Years of Service
On August 7, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa celebrates 75 years. Originally established as the “Delaware County Memorial Hospital” back in 1950, we remain dedicated to our mission of providing healthcare services to our communities.
Dr. Matias Gerstner Joins McFarland Clinic Adult Medicine
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Matias Gerstner, MD, has joined the McFarland Clinic’s Adult Medicine department in Ames, located at 1215 Duff Avenue.
Miracle Treat Day Fundraiser Scheduled for Thursday
On Thursday, July 31, Black Hills, Wyoming and Nebraska Dairy Queens will be offering patrons a chance to support pediatric patients at Monument Health, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, during the annual Miracle Treat Day event.
Advanced Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement Technology Now Available at Phelps Memorial Health Center
Each year, more than 700,000 total knee replacements are performed in the United States. As more patients seek relief from joint pain and look forward to a faster recovery, the demand for advanced, personalized surgical options continues to rise. In response, hospitals across the nation are adopting innovative technologies that offer more tailored and precise outcomes for joint replacement surgery.
The Vital Role of Health Workforce Tracking: Nebraska's Leading Model
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, accurate data about healthcare professionals is not just valuable, it's essential.
Junior Wheelchair Sports & Recreation Camp Engages 30 Young Athletes
Wheelchair athletes from Iowa and Nebraska are taking part in the 35th annual Junior Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Camp this year. The week-long camp is held at the Iowa School for the Deaf’s Lied Multipurpose Complex and is put on by CHI Health Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute and Nebraska Adaptive Sports.
Box Elder Clinic to Hold Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Public Tours
You're invited to a sneak peak of Monument Health's brand new Box Elder Clinic. Media interviews available at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 30
Essentia Health–Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Andranik Bedross
Dr. Andranik Bedross, a hospitalist, is excited to join Essentia Health-Fargo.