Director of Rural Health Clinics at Pender Community Hospital Named 2025 Community Star
On National Rural Health Day, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) announced its 2025 Community Stars, recognizing outstanding leaders and organizations making a meaningful impact in rural communities across the country. Pender Community Hospital’s Director of Rural Health Clinics, Lori Minert, was honored among this year’s recipients.
New Program Guides Graduates Toward Nursing Careers
It’s no secret that there are plenty of opportunities in the nursing field today. While that may be true, not everyone who is interested in the field is ready to apply for an entry-level position. That’s where the Workforce Readiness Program comes in.
Community Hospital Plans Expansion of Oncology Care
Community Hospital Rehabilitation Center proudly announces that 11 team members—including ten rehabilitation professionals (physical and occupational therapists and two physical therapist assistants) and Community Hospital’s Oncology Director—have earned Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist (CCES) certification through the University of Northern Colorado Cancer Rehabilitation Institute (UNCCRI).
How to Eat Healthier This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving often means a feast of celebration and gratitude, but it can also bring worry about overindulging and disrupting healthy routines. CHI Health is offering practical tips and easy, low-calorie substitutions to help you enjoy a healthier holiday meal and a guilt-free turkey dinner.
Hoerner Named New Inpatient Care and Case Management Nursing Director at Brookings Hospital
Austin Hoerner, RN, has been promoted as the new inpatient care and case management nursing director.
Avera Hospitals Receive 2025 Performance Leadership Awards
Numerous Avera rural and community hospitals have earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Honored With 2025 Performance Leadership Award by the Chartis Center for Rural Health
As part of National Rural Health Day yesterday, Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in outcomes. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards program recognizes top quartile performance among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes and/or patient perspective. PLHS is one of six South Dakota hospitals recognized in the outcomes category.
MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center Receives Top Chartis Performance Leadership Award
In honor of National Rural Health Day, MercyOne is proud to announce that MercyOne Aledo Medical Center and 11 additional MercyOne and MercyOne affiliates earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality.
Rural MercyOne and MercyOne Affiliates Receive Chartis Honors for Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Experience
In honor of National Rural Health Day, MercyOne is proud to announce that 12 MercyOne and MercyOne affiliates earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by the Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top-quartile performance (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and Patient Perspective.
United Way and Essentia Health Distribute Over 23,000 Additional School Supplies to Local Schools
United Way of Cass-Clay and Essentia Health successfully delivered more than 23,000 additional school supply items to Moorhead, Fargo, and West Fargo school districts this afternoon at Eastwood Elementary in West Fargo.
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center Celebrates Two Colleagues’ Induction into the NICC Hall of Fame
Christie Schwager, imaging director, and Dawn Hedrick, radiology technologist, both at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center, were recently inducted into the Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Hall of Fame.
Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic Welcomes Dermatologist Dr. Hany Deirawan
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is proud to welcome dermatologist Dr. Hany Deirawan.
Christine Zallar, RRT, Honored with PHIL Award
Christine Zallar, RRT, was awarded Monument Health’s 2025 PHIL award. The Phil Award, which is The FACES Foundation’s signature program, is the only nationally recognized hospital-based recognition program dedicated to honoring outstanding respiratory therapists who provide exemplary care and treatment for patients with respiratory illnesses. Winners are nominated by patients, family members and other caregivers.
Manning Regional Healthcare Center Receives 2025 Performance Leadership Award for Quality
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is proud to announce that it has received the 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality, a national recognition highlighting the hospital’s commitment to delivering exceptional care close to home.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Earns Spot on Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals 2026 List
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, has once again earned a place on Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Hospitals list for 2026.
Community Hospital Welcomes Behavioral Health Advocate Erin Pascoe
Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Erin Pascoe, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), to our Behavioral Health team. Pascoe brings a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to patient care, and a special connection to the McCook community.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Designated an Age-Friendly Organization
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently was recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).
Sanford Health Enhances Endoscopy Services at Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center
Sanford Health has expanded its endoscopy services at the Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center, located at 715 E. Broadway Ave. in downtown Bismarck. This 15,000-square-foot addition is designed to enhance access, comfort and efficiency for patients seeking essential digestive health services in a convenient outpatient setting.
Avera Recognizes the Power of Rural on National Rural Health Day
On Nov. 20, Avera recognizes the “power of rural,” the theme for this year’s observance of National Rural Health Day.
“For Avera, the power of rural is delivering top quality care with compassion to a population of more than 1 million people across a vast 72,000-square-mile footprint,” said Rachael Sherard, Senior Vice President, Chief Rural Health Officer at Avera. “Our integrated system is designed for the delivery of rural health care, with locations in more than 100 communities. Of Avera’s hospitals, 78% are critical access hospitals, meaning they have 25 beds or less and serve a rural location.”
CHI Health Good Samaritan Offers Free Screening of Elf on Nov. 25
CHI Health Good Samaritan is kicking off the Christmas season with a FREE showing of the beloved family-friendly comedy Elf on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Kearney’s World Theatre. The community is invited to attend the annual appreciation event. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. To secure a seat, movie-goers should arrive early as seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A full house is anticipated.