Avera Queen of Peace Hospital Honors Dr. Lucio Margallo II With Athletic Training Room Recognition at Mitchell High School
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital and the Mitchell School District recognized Dr. Lucio Margallo II on Thursday evening with a plaque for the Mitchell High School Athletic Training Room in his honor, celebrating his exceptional service to students, student-athletes and families throughout the Mitchell community.
Sanford Fargo Announces Changes to Executive Leadership Team
Sanford Health Fargo is announcing changes to its executive leadership team.
Myrtue Medical Completes Expansion and Renovation of Harlan Clinic and Mental Health Center
The newly expanded Harlan Clinic began seeing patients on Monday, January 12, 2026. This facility has been designed to enhance patient care and streamline services. Key improvements include additional patient exam rooms and expanded workspaces for clinical staff.
Myrtue Medical Center Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
The Myrtue Medical Center Board today announced that Kile Magner has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Magner succeeds Barry Jacobsen, who is retiring at the end of this year after 28 years of leadership to the hospital and community.
Community Hospital Employees Raise Nearly $60,000 to Support Regional Patient Care
Community Hospital employees demonstrated the power of collective generosity through the 2025 Heart of Giving Employee Appeal, raising nearly $60,000 in support of patient care, staff education, and emergency assistance through the Community Hospital Health Foundation.
Winter Safety Tips: Preparing for Extreme Weather Conditions
Wind chills are expected to drop to -25 to -30 degrees this weekend, making it a good time to review Winter Safety Tips.
CHI Health Partners and Aetna Release Joint Statement on New Agreement
CHI Health Partners and Aetna have reached a new agreement that restores in-network access to all CHI Health providers and facilities for Aetna’s commercial members, including First Health, as well as Aetna’s Medicare Advantage members.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Marks 111 Years of Service
Delivering healthy babies has been a part of the MLH tradition nearly since the doors opened. In honor of the 111th anniversary of Mary Lanning Healthcare, all babies born on January 21 will receive a custom onesie and special certificate.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) Recognizes the Intensive Care Unit at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s with Beacon Award for Excellence
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently conferred a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence on the ICU at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s. This is a significant achievement as more than 575 units from across the country applied for the award in 2025.
Sanford Health MRI Center in Bismarck Reopens Following Major Renovation
Sanford Health’s MRI Center in Bismarck has re-opened following a significant renovation designed to enhance patient care and comfort. The upgraded facility now features cutting-edge technology and a modernized environment, reaffirming Sanford’s commitment to delivering exceptional imaging services to the community.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts One-Day Book Fair With Terrace Books
In February, Columbus Community Hospital will welcome Terrace Books for a one-day book fair. The fair will take place from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 16, in the Platte and Prairie rooms at the hospital.
Altru Health System Achieves Certified Blue Zones Worksite® Status, Highlighting Commitment to Employee and Community Well-Being
Altru Health System is celebrating a major achievement in its multi-year effort to enhance employee well-being — becoming the first organization in North Dakota to earn Certified Blue Zones Worksite® status.
Angela Lee Begins Practice in Gastroenterology at Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is proud to welcome Angela Lee, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will practice gastroenterology.
Prairie Lakes Appoints New Director of Facilities
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Jon Hoffman as the new Director of Facilities Management.
UnityPoint Health–Eyerly Ball Receives Historic $1 Million Gift to Advance Mental Health Care in Central Iowa
UnityPoint Health – Eyerly Ball, the leader in community-based mental health services in Central Iowa, has received an anonymous $1 million gift that establishes the organization’s first-ever endowment. The gift comes on the heels of Eyerly Ball’s successful One Place for Care campaign and the recent opening of its new, centralized facility this past April.
Internal Medicine Practitioner Alexis Moe Joins Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Clinic
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is proud to welcome Alexis Moe, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will practice internal medicine.
Pulmonology, Palliative Care, and Plastic Surgery Services Expand in Central Iowa
UnityPoint Clinic is expanding its specialty care services in Central Iowa with the opening of three new clinics at Waukee Medical Park. UnityPoint Clinic Pulmonology – Waukee Medical Park and UnityPoint Clinic Palliative Care – Waukee Medical Park open January 19, 2026, and UnityPoint Clinic Plastic Surgery – Waukee Medical Park opens February 5, 2026. All three clinics will be located at 2515 Grand Prairie Parkway in Waukee.
Sanford Fargo to Host “Doc Talk” on Weight Loss Solutions
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about various weight loss options.
New Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Nurse Practitioner Joins UnityPoint Clinic
UnityPoint Clinic is excited to announce Sarah Jauer, ARNP, joined the team of providers at UnityPoint Clinic Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Jauer will offer services alongside Chad Stadsvold, DO.
Sanford Fargo Named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2025
Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review Great Hospitals in America list for 2025. Sanford Fargo is the only hospital in North Dakota to be named to the list.