Sanford Health Introduces New Family Medicine Physician in Minot
Ashley Kremer, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined the Sanford Northwest Clinic in Minot and is accepting new patients.
Community Hospital Unveils Aquablation Therapy
Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Aquablation® therapy, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This advanced technology offers a new level of precision and safety for men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH.
Local Food Shortages Prompt Good Samaritan’s Early Outreach, Public Urged to Participate
CHI Health Good Samaritan is increasing its giving goal this year and, for the first time, asking the community to join. In response to increasing local food insecurities, Project Snowflake, the hospital’s annual employee giving drive, is launching early. The expanded effort will provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need and stock local food pantries.
Disrupting Bacterial “Communication” to Advance Human Health
Like all living things, bacteria adapt to survive. Over time, bacteria have been developing resistance to common antibiotics and disinfectants, which poses a growing problem for healthcare and sanitation. However, many species of bacteria are beneficial and even essential for human health. What if there was a way to change the behavior of bacteria in the body to prevent illness and poor health outcomes?
Landmark Gift From Denny Sanford to Support Establishment of Sanford Black Hills Medical Center Campus, Transforming Care in Western South Dakota
Sanford Health announced today another landmark gift from the world’s greatest health care philanthropist that will transform health care in western South Dakota and the Black Hills region for generations to come.
Sanford Sports Academy Fargo Welcomes Former Collegiate Volleyball Athlete to Staff
Sanford Sports Academy Volleyball has added Sydney Lanoue as an academy specialist. She will be based in Fargo.
Lanoue, a Tracy, Minn. native, helped lead Tracy Milroy Balaton High School to three Minnesota State Tournament appearances. Lanoue played collegiately at the University of Minnesota Duluth from 2018-2022, posting a 98-29 career total match record for the Bulldogs. She played as a defensive specialist, libero and outside hitter.
Charity Contributions Provides New Equipment for MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center and NICU
Thanks to a generous grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa, babies born at MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center and treated in the Level II NICU will benefit from a piece of new technology.
Hemant Roy, MD, Appointed Internal Medicine Chair
Hemant Roy, MD, a gastroenterologist and former UNMC faculty member, has been named the new chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine.
National Rural Health Day: Essentia Health Recognizes Teams and Initiatives Improving Community Care
In the lead-up to National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, Essentia Health is highlighting its commitment to strengthening rural health care.
Sanford Health Plan President to Lead Forum on Medicare Advantage and Value-Based Care
Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., MBA, MHA, executive vice president and president and CEO of Sanford Health Plan, will lead a discussion at the Cornell Health Policy Center’s Business Leader Roundtable on Friday in New York City.
Hospitals Illuminate Green on Nov. 18 to Promote Injury Prevention
To spotlight the importance of injury prevention, CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis will light up green the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 18. ‘Shine a Green Light for Safety,’ observed on National Injury Prevention Day, is a time for communities to come together and take proactive steps to reduce injuries and violence, especially among children.
Community Hospital Transfers Community HealthCare and Hospice Service Line to Angels Care
Community Hospital announces the sale of its Community HealthCare and Hospice service line to Angels Care Home Health and Angels Care Hospice, managed by AngMar Management Services, a company nationally recognized for its expertise in home health and hospice care.
Transformative Wound Care Provided to Out-of-State MRHC Patient
When Raymond Boyens first noticed a sore on his foot nearly four years ago, he didn’t think it was serious until about three years later.
Sanford Westbrook Awarded Level 4 Trauma Hospital Designation
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center has been designated a Level 4 Trauma Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health. Employees voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to become part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. When Raymond Boyens first noticed a sore on his foot nearly four years ago, he didn’t think it was serious until about three years later.
Sanford Health Bismarck Named a Leading Hospital for Cardiology and Heart & Vascular Surgery
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2025-2026 has ranked Sanford Medical Center Bismarck No. 44 out of 800 on the top hospitals list for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery.
CHI Health Good Samaritan & St. Francis Receive an ‘A’ in Patient Safety—Among the State’s Top Three
CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis have both received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade rating from The Leapfrog Group. An “A” rated hospital sets the standard for excellence in patient care, being recognized for their ability to protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Announces Memorials
When you choose to support Columbus Community Hospital through the foundation, you have many options. One of those choices is to donate in memory of a friend or loved one.
UPDATE: Products Linked to Infant Botulism Outbreak Expanded
All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled, which includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. This recall has been expanded from two lot numbers (LOT: 206VABP/251261P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026") and LOT: 206VABP/251131P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")) to include all products. Retailers selling this product in Nebraska include Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods Market.
Sanford Fargo Launches Enhanced Inpatient Oncology Unit
Sanford Health Fargo is officially opening its new inpatient oncology unit.
The 6S inpatient oncology unit, located within the Sanford Broadway Medical Center, features 16 private inpatient rooms designated to enhance patient care, comfort and efficiency. The new unit gives Sanford Fargo the capacity needed to care for more solid tumor patients and continue meeting the growing demand for services.
Yankton Medical Clinic’s Dr. Michael Pietila Honored as Top Physician for Third Year in a Row
It’s a three-peat! Michael Pietila, MD, FCCP, FACP, a board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician with Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., was recently honored with the Top Physician of the Year Award from Avera Home Medical Equipment (AHME) for the third consecutive year.