CHI Health Good Samaritan Nurses Named Top 40 Under 40
Jennifer Tobias, RN-BSN, MSN, and Whitney Cole, BSN, RN, both from CHI Health Good Samaritan, were honored with the 40 Under 40 Award that recognizes emerging nurse leaders on Oct. 3.
Dr. Thao Nguyen Joins Regional West Physicians Clinic-Internal Medicine
New physician Thao Nguyen, DO, was recently welcomed to the team of physicians and providers at Regional West Physicians Clinic-Internal Medicine.
Relocation of Boone County Health Center Patient Accounts Office Set for Nov. 1
Beginning November 1st, the Boone County Health Center Patient Accounts Office will relocate to the South Entrance of the Health Center. This change was made with patients in mind, as the majority of visitors already use the South Entrance for appointments and services.
Munroe-Meyer Institute to Host Trick-or-Treat Event for Families with Disabilities Oct. 19
Faculty and staff members of the Munroe-Meyer Institute, as well as community partners, will give candy and treats to children and individuals with disabilities and their family members as part of MMI’s annual Trick or Treat event.
Essentia Health-Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Dennis Mensah
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Dennis Mensah.
Derek Weninger Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic as Orthopedic Surgery Practitioner
Derek Weninger, a certified physician assistant, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice orthopedic surgery.
National Mammography Day on Oct. 17: Survivor Urges Women to Stay Current with Screenings
On National Mammography Day this Oct. 17, a breast cancer survivor has joined North Dakota Health and Human Services and Women’s Way in reminding women that mammograms are key to early detection, which saves lives.
Black Hills Plastic Surgery to Join Sanford Black Hills Region
Black Hills Plastic Surgery, a comprehensive plastic surgery practice in Rapid City, South Dakota, that provides cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, as well as non-surgical cosmetic treatments, is joining Sanford Health as part of the Black Hills region.
Students in USD’s Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice Program Benefit from $2.25 Million HRSA Grant
A $2.25 million grant from the Health Resources & Services Administration to grow and broaden the certified registered nurse anesthetist workforce in South Dakota has provided expanded opportunities for students who want to increase their career skills.
Dakota State University and LifeScape Collaborate to Develop Innovative Protective Gear
Dakota State University (DSU) and LifeScape have announced a collaborative research project that aims to revolutionize employee safety for direct care staff who work with children diagnosed with developmental disabilities, “Applied research like this is what DSU does best — connecting student and faculty expertise with community needs in a way that creates lasting change,” explains Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, President of Dakota State University.
2026 Clinical Enrichment Internship Program Now Accepting Nursing Students
Brookings Health System has partnered again with the South Dakota Board of Nursing to offer a clinical enrichment program for nursing students. Applications for the paid summer internship are being accepted now until Oct. 31 at brookingshealth.org/CEP.
Breast Cancer Awareness: This October and Throughout the Year
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when pink ribbons and T-shirts are signs of the season, yet more importantly, these colorful reminders can save lives.
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center Receives National Honor for CPR Excellence
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Target: CPR quality achievement award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates.
Achalasia and Esophageal Motility Disorders: Key Insights for Primary Care
Achalasia is a disorder that affects how the esophagus moves. The main symptom is dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Patients may have trouble swallowing liquids or feel like food is stuck in their esophagus. Some patients will experience nasal regurgitation, where fluid comes up into the back of the mouth or out through the nose.
Sanford Health Designates Justin Reisenauer, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Bismarck Region
Sanford Health has announced a leadership addition in Bismarck.
Justin Reisenauer, M.D., FACEP, AWEP, will become the new chief medical officer for the Sanford Bismarck Region, officially starting Nov. 1.
Altru Introduces New Board Member
Altru Health System appointed Hector Campbell, MD to join the non-profit's board of directors in October 2025.
Local Businessmen and Monument Health Join Forces to Preserve Northern Hills Cinema
Monument Health announced that it has purchased the Northern Hills Cinema building and will lease the space to local businessmen Doug Markworth and Norm Fasse, ensuring the theater remains open and operational for the Spearfish community.
Wipe Out Cancer Marks 10th Year, Raises Over $19,600
Kearney Tire & Auto Service is holding its tenth annual "Wipe Out Cancer" campaign throughout October. Since 2015, the "Change a Blade, Change a Life" initiative has raised $19,653.14 to support cancer patients in central Nebraska.
IAC Grants Vascular Testing Reaccreditation to Yankton Medical Clinic P.C. Cardiovascular Laboratory
Early detection of life threatening heart disorders, stroke and other diseases is possible through the use of vascular testing procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians’ offices. Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha Campus to Host Law Enforcement Training on Oct. 17
UNMC and area law enforcement agencies will conduct a full-scale training exercise on Oct. 17 in the Maurer Center for Public Health on the UNMC Omaha campus.