Altru Hosts Holiday Food Drives to Assist Local Families
This November, Altru is stepping up to ensure no family in our region goes hungry during the holidays. Food drives will be held in both Grand Forks and Devils Lake, offering an opportunity for the community to come together in the spirit of giving.
Letters to Santa Event Spreads Holiday Joy at Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital invites families to join in the holiday fun at its Letters to Santa event on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 4-6 p.m. We encourage families to bring letters and take pictures with the Big Red Guy during this festive visit.
Essentia Health Acknowledges $40,000 in Support From “Bras on Big 98.7” and Community Partners
Essentia Health is grateful for another generous month of community giving facilitated by longtime community partners, which resulted in $40,000 being donated to support breast cancer patients at Essentia. Now in its 13th year, the “Bras on Big 98.7” campaign includes representatives from Big 98.7, Corwin Automotive and D-S Beverages coming together to raise funds throughout the month of October. They presented Essentia with a pair of checks totaling $40,000 this morning ($20,000 apiece from Corwin and D-S Beverages).
New BHECN Findings Shed Light on Nebraska’s Behavioral Health Workforce
A new report from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) shows that Nebraska has made steady progress in addressing behavioral health workforce shortages—including in rural areas—but that more work remains to bridge the gap between available services and residents’ needs.
Sanford Fargo to Present Cancer Care Forum
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on bringing advanced cancer care close to home.
The forum takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Town Hall Room at the Bell Bank Tower, 520 Main Ave, Fargo. The event is available to attendees by invitation only. The community breakfast will include a brief presentation, followed by a panel discussion and a question-and-answer session with the audience. A tour of the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center is available following the presentation, from 9-10 a.m.
Howard County Medical Center Receives Platinum Distinction
Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) is proud to announce it has received Platinum Recognition, the highest level of distinction in the 2025 DoNation Campaign through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
Regional West Physicians Clinic Launches Quit Nicotine Now Program
Regional West Physicians Clinic is pleased to announce the Quit Nicotine Now Program – designed to help adult patients, 19 years of age and older, safely stop nicotine. The goal is to provide counseling, tools, and resources to help patients kick the nicotine habit for good.
Columbus Community Hospital Launches Toolkit for Advance Health Care Directives
When you’re planning for future health care decisions, you need to talk to your loved ones about values, priorities and the quality of life you want. To help you in this process, Columbus Community Hospital’s ethics committee created an advance health care directives tool kit.
Two Iowans Earn National Honors for Advancing Public Health
Two Iowans recently were awarded national public health awards by the National Conference of Immunization Coalitions and Partnerships. Zuli Garcia, founder of Knock & Drop Iowa, has been named recipient of the 2025 Equity in Immunization Award and Blank Children’s Hospital general pediatrician Dr. Nathan Boonstra was awarded the 2025 Immunization Leadership Award.
Avera Named Among Becker’s Top Orthopedic Programs for 2025
Avera has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 100 hospitals or health systems offering exceptional orthopedic programs for 2025. According to Becker’s, “these institutions stand at the forefront of innovation, pioneering minimally invasive procedures, conducting groundbreaking research and leading clinical trials that are transforming patient outcomes. Their unwavering commitment to restoring mobility and improving quality of life for orthopedic patients sets a national benchmark for excellence.”
UNMC Program Provides Student Access to Careers in Health Professions
UNMC’s “Backstage Pass,” which offers high school and college students a free, behind-the-scenes look at various health professions, is back with its biggest event ever.
Altru Receives National Recognition for Advancing Cardiovascular Health
Altru received three American Heart Association outpatient program achievement awards in recognition for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke by improving high cholesterol, Type 2 diabetes and blood pressure management. The awards recognize a commitment to following the latest evidence- and science-based care guidelines.
Regional West Health Services Finalizes Management Agreement, Sells Regional Care, Inc. (RCI) to CGS Health
Regional West Health Services has entered into an executive management agreement with CGS Health, a third-party administrator currently based in Connecticut, with the intention of finalizing the sale of the assets of Regional Care, Inc. (RCI) on Dec. 1, 2025.
Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center Recognized as Leading Oncology Program
For the third year in a row, Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center has been named one of the top cancer centers in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Tree of Love Ornament Sales to Benefit Local Hospital Foundation
Honor a special loved one this holiday season with a personalized Christmas ornament for CHI Health’s annual Tree of Love. Sponsored by the Foundations at CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis, this cherished tradition offers a meaningful way to remember those who have touched our lives while supporting the hospital’s healing mission.
Sanford Health to Highlight AI’s Role in Advancing Rural Health Care at National Summit
Sanford Health is joining senior health care leaders this week in Chicago for a one-day summit focused on how AI is poised to reshape the health care sector and transform the patient experience.
Dr. Matthew Pieper Leads Radiology Care in Columbus
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
Sanford Health Merges With Watertown-Based Health System
Prairie Lakes was founded in 1986 after two hospitals in Watertown came together: St. Ann and Memorial. The system cares for 90,000 people in a 10-county region of northeast South Dakota and western Minnesota.
Recognizing Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is celebrated each October to highlight diagnostic medical sonography and the crucial role sonographers play in healthcare.
“Must Have” Features of a Children’s Hospital Website
Your website can often be the first impression of the level of care your healthcare team provides – giving you a chance to welcome a child and their family to your children's hospital long before they set foot in the front door.