Essentia Health and Great Plains Food Bank Promote Food Resources as SNAP Benefits Pause
Essentia Health and the Great Plains Food Bank are highlighting resources available for impacted community members in response to the upcoming pause of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on Saturday.
Sanford Health and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announce Partnership to Enhance Regional Care
Sanford Health, the nation’s leading rural health care system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, a trusted independent provider serving Watertown and a 10-county region in northeast South Dakota, and western Minnesota, today announced the two systems have combined their organizations, strengthening care delivery in the region.
Essentia Health–Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Amarinder Atal
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Amarinder Atal.
“I chose to join Essentia Health because it was a great fit,” said Dr. Atal. “The people you work alongside can have a huge impact on your experience, particularly in a high-stress environment like a hospital. The Essentia team showed me that this is a place where I can flourish.”
Box Butte General Hospital Names Kim Morrow as New Chief Financial Officer
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Morrow as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than 30 years of experience in finance, including five years in healthcare, Morrow brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to BBGH. "We are excited to have Kim back at BBGH. She did a great job as a Controller for us in her previous role, and we welcome her to the executive team as our new CFO. She is going to be a great asset for us moving forward,” said Dr. Brian Shelmadine, Interim Chief Executive Officer. Morrow is bringing her experience in key specialties such as accounting, strategic planning, revenue cycle, auditing, and compliance.
Supporting South Dakotans Seeking Health Coverage During Marketplace Open Enrollment
During this year’s annual open enrollment period, November 1, 2025, through January 15, 2026, individuals can enroll or re-enroll in a Marketplace health insurance plan. South Dakotans can receive free assistance exploring their health coverage options with Get Covered South Dakota or through their local community health center.
CIDRAP Unveils Updated Coronavirus Vaccine Roadmap Site to Strengthen Global Vaccine R&D Coordination
The University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) today announced the launch of a new Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap (CVR) Initiative digital home, a global, open-access platform designed to track scientific progress toward the development of broadly protective coronavirus vaccines.
Sanford Health Leaders to Share Perspectives on the Future of Care at 13th Annual Becker’s CEO+CFO Roundtable
Sanford Health leaders will join CEOs, CFOs and physician leaders from top hospitals and health systems across the country next week in Chicago for an exclusive event focused on the best strategies to transform the future of health care in an evolving health care landscape.
Regional West Medical Center Receives Gold Recognition for National Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation Awareness
In recognition of its commitment to educate employees and the community about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation while encouraging donor registration, Regional West Medical Center has achieved Gold recognition status in the 2025 DoNation campaign.
Clarkson Institute Names Semifinalists in Script Competition Exclusively to Nebraska Students
Clarkson Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making Nebraska the healthiest state in the nation, is excited to announce four semifinalists to its first-ever script competition focused on how always-available technologies shape the lives of young people today. The competition was launched in partnership with The Glowmedia Project.
Wellness Pantry Opens at Avera Pierre Clinic
Today, Avera Pierre Clinic opened a food pantry to provide food to patients in need. Patients with clinic appointments will be screened for food insecurity, and those who screen positive will receive a bag of food during their visit. The Wellness Pantry will offer a three- to five-day emergency food supply, along with information on food options and local resources, to help those struggling to afford groceries.
Rapid Intervention and Expert Treatment at Essentia Health Preserve Minnesota Man’s Life Post-Stroke
The evening of March 26, 2025, was like any other for 75-year-old Brian Kvebak, who was relaxing downstairs at his lakeside home near Battle Lake, Minnesota, when he heard dishes clanking.
Basic Brain PET Exams Now Available at Regional West
Regional West’s PET/CT department has recently introduced fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) basic brain PET exams to help diagnose neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
UnityPoint Health Expands Services With New Retail Pharmacy Near Iowa Lutheran Hospital
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is pleased to announce the opening of a new retail pharmacy located within the Eyerly Ball building located at 1319 Pennsylvania Avenue, Des Moines. UnityPoint Health Pharmacy – Eyerly Ball offers convenient access to prescription services in the heart of Des Moines.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Recognized for Reduced Mental Health Wait Times
Mary Lanning Healthcare’s Emergency Room was recognized in the Becker’s Behavioral Health Review E-Newsletter in the October 27 edition. MLH was included on a nationwide list of 10 hospitals and health systems with the shortest and longest emergency department visits for psychiatric and mental health patients.
Study Explores Link Between Whole-Fat Dairy and Improved Heart Health
For decades, Americans have been advised that cutting fat was key for a heart-healthy diet, spurring an industry of low-fat dairy products. A new generation of nutrition research is challenging some of those long-held beliefs — suggesting that for dairy products, the overall effects of whole-fat varieties on heart health may be positive.
Unity Medical Center Breaks Ground on New Park River Family Clinic
Unity Medical Center has officially broken ground on a new construction project that will bring expanded healthcare access to the Park River community. The new 3,800-square-foot facility, located just off Highway 17 next to Dollar General, will soon become the new home of Park River Family Clinic, with doors expected to open in the summer of 2026.
Ensuring a Safe and Spooky Halloween
Halloween is a night full of delightful frights, sweet treats, and imaginative costumes. However, the festivities also pose risks, with accident rates spiking dramatically on the holiday. CHI Health reminds the community to prioritize safety this Halloween, offering tips to ensure a night of fun rather than a trip to the emergency room.
Nebraska Recognizes Red Ribbon Week
October 23 – 31 is Red Ribbon Week, a time to reflect on the consequences of drug use and the role parents, educators, health care professionals, peers, and all citizens of Nebraska can play in preventing drug use by encouraging healthy behaviors, raising awareness, and directing those who need help to seek assistance.
Wound Care Team at LRHC Earns Full WCC Credentialing, Advancing Comprehensive Patient Care
The Outpatient Wound Care Clinic at Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that its multidisciplinary team has achieved full Wound Care Certified (WCC) credentialing, reflecting LRHC’s ongoing commitment to progressive, evidence-based, and comprehensive wound and skin care.
Keep Your Spooks Safe this Halloween
Halloween is a night full of delightful frights, sweet treats and imaginative costumes. However, the festivities also pose risks, with accident rates spiking on Halloween night. CHI Health Good Samaritan reminds the community to prioritize safety this Halloween, offering tips to ensure a night of fun rather than a trip to the emergency room.