Sanford Children’s Hosts Spooktacular “Boo to the Flu” Event on Oct. 25
Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo to the flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Health Children’s Campus, Building A, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Mayo Clinic Research Enhances Dense Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Early detection is key to breast cancer survival. But nearly half of all women in the U.S. have dense breast tissue, which can make detecting breast cancer difficult with a mammogram. Mayo Clinic researchers found that adding another test, called molecular breast imaging, or MBI, to a 3D mammogram improved the ability to find cancer in dense tissue by more than double.
Food as Medicine: Free Community Education – Oct. 23
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “Food Is My Medicine,” on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Center for Family Medicine Announces Retirement of Longtime Team Member Becky Krull
The Center for Family Medicine proudly announces the retirement of Becky Krull, a dedicated member of the organization for nearly five decades. Becky will officially retire on October 17, 2025, after 48 years of service.
5th Annual Gather for the Cure: Honoring Survivors and Remembering Lives Lost to Breast Cancer
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MercyOne Genesis and the MercyOne Genesis Health Services Foundation Breast Cancer Awareness Month will host the 5th annual Gather for the Cure on Sunday, October 19, at Scott County Park, Whispering Pines Indoor Shelter.
Coming Full Circle: Physical Therapy Grad Trains at Institute That Saved Her Limb
Doctors warned that without intervention, the difference in leg length could be as much as 12 inches. With limited treatment options, the family faced the serious decision to either amputate her leg or search for a specialist willing to pursue treatment.
Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera Recognized as State’s First Rural Emergency Hospital
The local governance board of Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland, SD, made the decision to convert from Critical Access Hospital status to Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) status in March 2025. REH is a new provider type designed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This change was effective July 1, 2025, making Landmann Jungman the first REH in the state of South Dakota.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Nurse Practitioner Emergency Care Program Earns National Validation
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has achieved a major milestone in advancing emergency care education.
Exploring PCOS with the University of Minnesota
Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, is one of the most common hormonal disorders that affects patients of reproductive age. Worldwide, 13% of women of reproductive age are affected by PCOS — and experts estimate that as many as 70% of women who have PCOS may go undiagnosed.
MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care Presents Open Arms Remembrance Honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
MercyOne Genesis Spiritual Care will host Open Arms, the annual remembrance service for families who have experienced a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss. The service will be held inside the mausoleum at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 11, located at Oakdale Memorial Gardens, 2501 Eastern Ave., Davenport.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Essentia Health’s Mobile Mammography Program Expands Screenings to Rural Areas
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Essentia Health is highlighting an innovative — and recently expanded — program that brings early breast cancer detection services to rural communities. Essentia’s mobile mammography trucks have added additional locations across the rural health leader’s footprint, from central North Dakota to western Wisconsin, bringing convenient mammography services to more patients. The program will reduce travel time and eliminate barriers for those seeking mammograms — a critical tool to catch initial signs of breast cancer.
Dakota State University and LifeScape to Host Joint Press Conference Announcing Innovative Partnership Initiative
Dakota State University (DSU) and LifeScape will hold a joint press conference to announce a groundbreaking partnership project.
Dr. Christopher Veale Serves as Columbus’ Physician in Radiation Oncology
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
Lexington Regional Health Center Celebrates Hilda Alva as Recipient of 2025 Caring Kind Award
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that Hilda Alva, Spanish Interpreter, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Caring Kind Award, presented annually by the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA). For 40 years, hospitals across Nebraska have recognized exceptional health care employees who exemplify compassion, dedication, and service excellence.
Nebraska Highlights Access to Recovery Resources This September
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) recognizes September as National Recovery Month, a time to focus on hope, healing, and a full life lived in recovery from alcohol and substance use.
Phone Service Disruption Affecting MercyOne Genesis Locations
MercyOne Genesis facilities are experiencing a temporary system outage in phone service. Callers might experience a busy signal.
Sarah Herman Joins Essentia Health–Wahpeton Clinic as Family Medicine Provider
Sarah Herman, a certified physician assistant, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic to practice family medicine.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Marks Completion of Boiler Plant Project
Mary Lanning Healthcare joined with members of the community and construction communities on Thursday to celebrate the completion of its new boiler plant, a major infrastructure upgrade.
Essentia Health–Wahpeton Clinic Providing Walk-In Flu Shot Services
Mary Lanning Healthcare joined with members of the community and construction communities on Thursday to celebrate the completion of its new boiler plant, a major infrastructure upgrade.
Sanford Detroit Lakes to Host Flu Vaccination Clinics
Sanford Health Detroit Lakes, 1245 Washington Ave., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.