Sanford Bismarck to Host Doc Talk on Proven Heart Health Strategies
An expert from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk next week on heart health.
Kammerman Named One of Becker’s Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know
Avera's Chief Information Officer (CIO), Bruk Kammerman has been named to Becker's list of hospital and health system CIOs to know.
Measles Case Confirmed in Pembina County; North Dakota Total Reaches Two in 2026
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed case of measles in Pembina County. This is the second measles case reported in North Dakota in 2026 and the first from Pembina County.
Sanford Health Joins Industry Leaders to Highlight Innovation Improving Access to Care
Sanford Health joins global industry leaders in Minnesota this week for meaningful discussions on how innovation is reshaping access to health care in underserved communities.
Sanford Health Leaders Share Optimism for the Future of Rural Health Care at National Conference
Sanford Health leaders joined more than 1,000 rural health leaders this week in Texas to commit to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities.
Sanford Fargo Offers Doc Talk Focused on Heart-Healthy Nutrition
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about heart-healthy diets
Lives Saved Through Helmsley AED Grants Celebrated by North Dakota HHS and Community Partners
Today, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), North Dakota State Health Officer Sherry Adams, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, and local community members and partners celebrated the lives saved in the state through a grant program to equip rural law enforcement officers with modern, “connected” automated external defibrillators (AEDs).
Dr. Michael Osterholm Recognized Among TIME’s 2026 Most Influential Health Leaders
TIME named Dr. Michael Osterholm, Regents Professor, McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, to the 2026 TIME100 Health List of the World’s Most Influential Leaders in Health.
CHI Health St. Francis Tobacco-Free Program Launches Feb. 24
For those interested in becoming tobacco-free, CHI Health St. Francis is offering “Freedom from Smoking"—a 7-week tobacco cessation program created by the American Lung Association. Led by certified St. Francis instructors, the first session is scheduled from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Conference Room 1 at the hospital. This course is free and open to the community.
MercyOne Genesis Eldridge Family Medicine Expansion Welcomes Patients on Thursday
The newly completed expansion of the MercyOne Genesis Eldridge Family Medicine location at 301 N. 4th Ave., Eldridge, will officially open on Thursday, Feb 12.
Nursing Alumna Selected for 2025 Dole Caregiver Fellow Leadership Program
At just 23 years old, Kylie Briest has spent nearly her entire life as a caregiver. In 2005, her father, U.S. Army Sgt. Corey Briest, was severely injured by an IED explosion in Iraq. The blast left him with a traumatic brain injury, resulting in limited mobility, vision and speech. Kylie Briest was only three years old at the time.
Walk-In Physical Therapy Services Now Available at Sanford Southridge Clinic in Bismarck
Sanford Health in Bismarck is now offering walk-in physical therapy services at the Southridge Clinic, located at 565 S. Seventh St.
Public Meeting Scheduled Feb. 19 to Review Hospital Plans
Troy Bruntz, Community Hospital President & CEO has announced that the hospital will hold a public meeting at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 19 in the Prairie View Meeting Rooms at Community Hospital, 1301 East H Street, McCook, Nebraska.
Women With History of Stroke Have Increased Risk During or Shortly After Pregnancy
Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother’s odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026. The meeting was in New Orleans, Feb. 4-6, 2026, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
ND State Health Officer Joins HHS, Helmsley Charitable Trust and Community Partners to Celebrate Lives Saved by AED Equipment Grants
North Dakota public health officials, the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and community partners are celebrating the lives saved during a multi-year Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment grant program that provided modern AEDs to law enforcement agencies across the state.
Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue Celebrate Partnership to Enhance Advanced Emergency Care
Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue today are celebrating a milestone that expands emergency medical care for the growing communities the fire department serves. Essentia Health recently contributed $40,000 to support the fire department’s purchase of two advanced defibrillator and cardiac monitor units.
Avera Promotes Heart Health Awareness Across Communities
February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to think about their own heart health and prevention.
CHI Health Nebraska Heart Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® by Premier, Presented by Modern Healthcare
CHI Health Nebraska Heart has been named as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by Premier, Inc. and published by Modern Healthcare.
North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities Opens Public Comment on Five-Year Plan
The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking public comment on its proposed five-year state plan for 2027-2031. The plan outlines the council’s goals, objectives and strategies to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across North Dakota. Public comments will be accepted from Feb. 5-March 21, 2026.
South Dakota Names Dr. Sarah Reiffenberger Family Physician of the Year
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to share that Dr. Sarah Reiffenberger, MD, FAAFP, family medicine physician at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic – Northridge, has been named South Dakota Family Physician of the Year by the South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians (SDAFP).