USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT, PhD
For Catherine Bilyeu, the USD School of Health Sciences made the path from practicing physical therapist in Canada to academic leader in Colorado considerably smoother than it might otherwise have been.
Pork Delivers Where it Counts
As healthcare professionals, you know this truth well: Patients stick with what tastes good. That’s why pork’s role as a nutrient-dense, flavor-forward protein is gaining momentum in today’s dietary landscape.
A Deep Dive into Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Otolaryngologist Daniel Todd, MD, has been using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for the past 30 years, primarily for patients with head and neck cancer. Now, with his new venture, Midwest Hyperbarics, he’s branching out to offer more of what HBOT can do.
Case Study: How Comprehensive Planning Revolutionized Spencer Hospital’s Emergency Department
The design of healthcare facilities plays a pivotal role in operational efficiency, staff satisfaction, and, most importantly, the quality of patient care. CMBA Architects is driven to design environments that foster healing for patients and deliver supportive spaces for staff.
Building Tomorrow's Healthcare Workforce: USD's Grant-Funded Vision for Rural South Dakota
The same vast rural landscapes that many South Dakotans find so beautiful can also make it enormously challenging to deliver health care here. Many rural communities are separated by hours of driving and there are never enough healthcare professionals to serve them.
Dr. Aria Shakeri, Radiation Oncologist, Joins CHI Health St. Francis
CHI Health St. Francis Regional Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Aria Shakeri, board-certified radiation oncologist, to its staff. Dr. Shakeri joins the cancer center following the retirement of Dr. Doug Clark, who served the community as a radiation oncologist for over 12 years.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Earns Fourth Quality Recognition for Gynecologic Surgical Care
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently received reaccreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) for the fourth time. The reaccreditation recognizes the hospital’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety.
SDAHO Presents: 100 Years Young – A Century of Stories, Wisdom, and Heart
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is thrilled to launch “100 Years Young” — a heartwarming video series that celebrates the incredible lives of South Dakota’s centenarians and the compassionate caregivers who support them.
Boutique29eleven Hosting Two-Day Fall Event at Columbus Community Hospital
Fall in love with your wardrobe! Columbus Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Boutique29eleven for a two-day clothing sale. The sale takes place from 8-10 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the hospital’s first-floor conference center.
North Dakota HHS Offers Guidance and Resources for Healthy Back-to-School Routines
As students prepare to head back to school, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages families to support children’s well-being by focusing on healthy routines, preventive care and emotional readiness. Establishing healthy habits as summer winds down – focusing on sleep patterns, screen use, physical activity, mental health and overall wellness – can help children return to school prepared, healthy, confident and ready to learn.
Mary Lanning Healthcare to Celebrate Babies Born During Kool-Aid Days This Weekend
Hey, Kool-Aid! Mary Lanning Healthcare is recognizing Kool-Aid Days (August 15-17) by celebrating babies born here as Kool-Aid Babies.
Columbus Community Hospital Honored for High-Quality Knee and Hip Replacement
Columbus Community Hospital has earned national recognition for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE).
Essentia Health and Community Leaders Celebrate 25,000-Referral Milestone for Essential Programs and Services
During the spring of 2021, Essentia Health partnered with various local and statewide organizations to launch a program addressing health-related social needs. Over the past four years, Essentia’s community health team has seen significant success through this initiative with over 25,000 referrals made, linking individuals to community-based programs and services.
Saving Lives Step-by-Step: Sioux Falls Heart Walk Inspires Bystanders to Become Lifesavers
The American Heart Association and hundreds of community members will walk at the Sioux Falls Heart Walk.
Supporting Patients Facing Substance Use and Mental Health Challenges: How Our IOP Can Help
If you have a patient struggling with substance, use and other mental health concerns, consider the Nebraska Medicine Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for further assessment and treatment.
Record-Breaking Box Butte Health Foundation Golf Classic Generates Significant Support for Local Healthcare
On Saturday, July 26, the Box Butte Health Foundation (BBHF) hosted its annual Golf Classic - and this year’s event was one for the record books! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the community, the tournament raised $36,558, the highest total in the event’s history!
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Wound Center Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Asia Hamlin
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) welcomes Asia Hamlin, board-certified nurse practitioner, to its specialty clinic team. Her addition expands JRMC’s Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center care team, where she joins Holli Marquart, NP-C.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Earns National Recognition in Stroke Care
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Silver Plus Award quality achievement awards for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Happening This Weekend: 2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD Golf Event in South Dakota
The South Dakota Chapter of The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the 2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD golf event- Harrisburg, SD on Saturday, August 16th at Spring Creek Country Club, 27122 480th Ave, Harrisburg, SD, 27122. Check-in starts at 7:00 AM.
Health Science Pathway Annual Report Showcases Record Growth
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce the successful completion of the 2024-25 academic year for its Health Science Pathway program. This year marked a period of significant growth, with the program expanding to include Scotus Central Catholic High School and a record number of students across all three participating schools: Columbus High School, Lakeview High School and Scotus.