Hospital Invites Community Members to 2026 Ag Safety Event
Community members of all ages can learn more about the health and safety of our agricultural community at Columbus Community Hospital’s Ag Safety Event.
Community Support and Matching Funds Raise Nearly $80,000 for Cancer Care
The Community Hospital Health Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of a cancer care matching challenge launched during the October 11 Concert for Healthcare. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of community donors and the leadership of Dr. Benjamin George, Community Hospital’s Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, the initial $10,000 matching donation was quickly met.
Public Health Education Comes to Life for Teens Through Mobile Game “Zoodemic”
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) have launched “Zoodemic,” a free mobile app that transforms public health education into a fast-paced, interactive game for middle and high school students.
SDAHO Presents Pain Uncovered: The Hidden Connections Shaping Relief and Dependence
Chronic pain exists along a continuum from acute injury to long-standing, centralized pain shaped by neuroplastic changes, trauma, and stress-related learning in the brain and body. Advances in neuroscience and epigenetics show how adverse experiences can alter pain processing and gene expression over time, helping explain why pain may persist even after tissue healing. Accurate identification of pain type is essential for selecting appropriate treatments, including pharmacologic options, while also recognizing the risks associated with long-term opioid therapy, complex persistent opioid dependence, and opioid use disorder. This program will look at current evidence to build integrated, patient-centered strategies that address pain, trauma, and opioid related risk together. Participation is free. Pre-registration is required.
McFarland Clinic Welcomes Urologist Steven Thoma, MD
McFarland Clinic announces that Steven Thoma, MD, will join the Clinic’s Urology Department in Ames on March 1.
DNAP Inaugural Cohort Earns 100% NCE Success Rate
The University of South Dakota’s inaugural Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice class has achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Certification Examination within 30 days of program completion, including an exceptional 89% first-time pass rate.
Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Leaders Recognized on Becker’s Chief Nursing Officers to Know List
Becker’s Hospital Review has named six leaders from Sanford Health and Good Samaritan to its most recent list of hospital and health system chief nursing officers to know.
Augustin Honored as Mary Lanning Healthcare Employee of the Year
One of the first faces patients see at the Morrison Cancer Center is Patient Representative Lori Augustin. Recently, Lori was honored as the Mary Lanning Healthcare 2025 Employee of the Year for her outstanding work with patients and their families.
Williams County Reports One Measles Case
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed case of measles in Williams County. This is the first measles case reported in North Dakota in 2026.
First Pediatric Influenza Death Reported in Nebraska
The first pediatric influenza (flu)-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for the 2025 to 2026 season.
Nebraska Medicine Introduces New Chair of Women’s Health
When Sarosh Rana, MD, MPH, FACOG, stepped into her new role as the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s chair of obstetrics and gynecology, she did so with a clear sense of urgency — and a proven record of translating urgency into action.
Regional Medical Center Invites Photo Submissions for Artwork Display Program
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is excited to announce the launch of its new online submission form for the Featured Artwork Program. This initiative invites local photographers, from hobbyists to professionals, to submit their work for a chance to be displayed within their facility and clinics.
Macy Reichmuth Honored With Service Over Self Award
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize Macy Reichmuth, RN, BSN, as its fourth-quarter Service Over Self Award recipient.
Sanford Bismarck Clinic Director Selected for Becky Nelson Leadership Fellowship
Ashley Herauf, clinic director at Sanford Health in Bismarck has been chosen for the Becky Nelson Leadership Fellowship, which was created to honor Becky Nelson’s many years of dedicated service to Sanford Health.
Freeman Regional Health Services Honors Dr. Jay Allison for Outstanding Patient Experience
Freeman Regional Health Services is proud to recognize Dr. Jay Allison for earning national recognition for excellence in patient care. For the most recent quarter, Dr. Allison ranked among the top 10% of providers in his specialty nationwide in the Press Ganey database for percentile ranking scores on the AMG Medical Practice Survey.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Expands Nursing Partnership With the University of Nebraska at Omaha
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Nursing and the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Arts & Sciences will collaborate on an early admission pathway for pre-nursing students at UNO.
Health Care Scholarship Application Dates Announced by MercyOne Clinton Foundation
MercyOne Clinton Foundation is accepting health care scholarship applications for the 2026-2027 academic year. The foundation offers scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,500 to people interested in pursuing a career in health care.
Doyle Honored With Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is pleased to announce that Mary Doyle, RN is the most recent recipient of its quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
Unity Medical Center Introduces Preventive Health and Wellness Outreach Program
Unity Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of a new quality improvement initiative focused on strengthening preventive health and wellness in our community.
A Century Strong: From the SDAHO Vault – The Beginning
THE BEGINNING — SDHA’s First Annual Convention (1927)
As SDAHO continues its year-long celebration of 100 years, our Century Strong: From the SDAHO Vault series takes a look back at the people, places, and moments that shaped our Association. This month, we revisit the very beginning: the first Annual Convention of the South Dakota Hospital Association (SDHA), held on May 2, 1927, at the Marvin Hughitt Hotel in Huron, South Dakota.