Walk-In Wednesday: MercyOne Dubuque Hiring Across Clinical Departments
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center will hold a ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ in-person hiring event on Wednesday, September 24, 3-5 p.m. This walk-in, same-day, back-to-back interview process is designed to make it even easier for both job seekers and employers to find the perfect fit. There is the potential for applicants to complete the interview process and receive an on-the-spot conditional offer during the event.
Kylie Hoatson Recognized with DAISY Award
Columbus Community Hospital is delighted to announce Kylie Hoatson, RN, BSN, of the emergency department, is the recipient of the DAISY Award for the third quarter of 2025. This prestigious award honors nurses who demonstrate extraordinary clinical skill, compassion and dedication to patients and their families.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Collaborates with Avel eCare for Enhanced Intensive Care Services
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC), a regional leader of innovation and technology, is partnering with Avel eCare to bring virtual Critical Care on Demand services to its patients. This initiative enhances JRMC’s already-strong care team through the addition of round-the-clock access to experienced intensive care unit (ICU) specialists.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Earns Top Performer Recognition in Vizient Quality Awards
Kearney Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer in the Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, M.D., Quality and Accountability Awards, ranking among the leading hospitals in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort.
Sanford Bismarck Hosting Doc Talk on Innovative Heart Treatment Options
A cardiologist from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk on new options for today’s heart patient.
Precious H.E.A.R.T.S to Hold Remembrance Event
For families who have experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, remembrance can be an important step in the healing process. The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation invites community members to honor and remember those lives through the Precious H.E.A.R.T.S. Interfaith Memorial Service.
Sanford Health Adds New Family Medicine Physician in Dickinson
Rachel Potter, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined Sanford Dickinson and is accepting new patients.
Sanford USD Medical Center Ranked Among Money’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery 2025
Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized as one of Money’s Best Hospitals for Bariatric Surgery 2025. Sanford is the only hospital in South Dakota recognized on the list.
Good Samaritan Secures $12.6 Million, Largest Gift Ever, to Advance Women’s Health
CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation has received its largest single gift to date, $12.6 million, dedicated to advancing women's health in the region. A private foundation recently contributed to the expansion and renovation of the hospital's Maternity Center and Interventional Cardiology Suites.
Essentia Health’s Concussion Program Delivers Personalized Support and Education
Essentia Health has updated its Concussion Program to better reflect changes in the philosophy of concussion treatment and a deeper understanding of the brain and body. The redesigned program addresses often-misunderstood symptoms associated with concussions while offering personalized support for patients.
2025 Avera Quality Congress Recognizes Outstanding Projects and Leaders
Leaders of quality improvement projects and individuals who exemplify Avera’s values of hospitality, compassion and stewardship were honored at the Avera Quality Congress on Sept. 16 in Sioux Falls, SD. A total of 84 projects and individuals were nominated. Over 500 Avera employees and special guests attended the conference.
Essentia Health–Fargo Honored by American Heart Association for Excellence in Care
Essentia Health-Fargo has received a 2025 Commitment to Quality Award from the American Heart Association (AHA), a new award recognizing hospitals that achieve high performance across three or more clinical areas in the Get With The Guidelines® program.
Walk-In Wednesday: MercyOne Clinton Recruiting for Open Clinical Opportunities
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center will hold a ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ in-person hiring event on Wednesday, September 24, 3-5 p.m. This walk-in, same-day, back-to-back interview process is designed to make it even easier for both job seekers and employers to find the perfect fit. There is the potential for applicants to complete the interview process and receive an on-the-spot conditional offer during the event.
Walk-In Wednesday: MercyOne Genesis Silvis Hiring Across Clinical Departments
MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center will hold a ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ in-person hiring event on Wednesday, September 24, 3-5 p.m. This walk-in, same-day, back-to-back interview process is designed to make it even easier for both job seekers and employers to find the perfect fit. There is the potential for applicants to complete the interview process and receive an on-the-spot conditional offer during the event.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Vinayak Nagaraja to Cardiovascular Services
Kearney Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Vinayak Nagaraja to our cardiovascular care team.
Sanford Health Introduces New Allergist in Bismarck
Kranthi Nomula, M.D., a fellowship-trained allergy and immunology specialist has joined Sanford Bismarck to expand services in allergy and immunology.
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines K9 Officer Skye to Receive Body Armor Donation
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Public Safety Department will be receiving a bullet and stab protective vest for its K9 Officer Skye thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Skye’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.” Delivery is expected this summer. UnityPoint Health – Des Moines started its K9 program in 2024. Skye, a black labrador retriever, is the first K9 officer for UnityPoint Health in Des Moines and has completed her training in explosive detection.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Specialty Clinic Goes Smoke-Free
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC), a regional leader in patient safety and quality care, has expanded its smoke-free surgical policy into the specialty clinic. Building on technology introduced in the operating room in summer 2024, JRMC now ensures harmful surgical smoke is captured and removed before it reaches patients or staff.
New Program Introduced to Enhance Care for Patients with Specific Types of Heart Failure
The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is launching a new initiative to improve in-hospital care for people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and heart failure with mildly reduced ejection fraction (HFmrEF). HFpEF and HFmrEF collectively account for up to 75% of all heart failure cases, yet clinical research and treatment evidence in HFpEF and HFmrEF is substantially limited compared with other types of heart failure.[1],[2]
Kearney Cancer Center to Host Ribbon Cutting and Public Open House September 27
More than 11,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed each year in Nebraska. Many patients in greater Nebraska seek cancer treatment and surgery in different locations, without centrally coordinated plans for ongoing care. This often means traveling far distances for care.