Mayor John Ewing Jr. to Celebrate Community Engagement Efforts at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. will join University of Nebraska Medical Center leaders to recognize UNMC for being awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, one of the highest national honors recognizing an institution’s commitment to community engagement. UNMC, which first received the classification in 2015, is one of only 279 institutions across the county that currently hold it. Mayor Ewing will pronounce Feb. 23 “UNMC Community Engagement Day,” recognizing UNMC’s efforts to raise the health of all individuals and communities across Nebraska.
Brookings Health Continues Ranking on Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital List
For the eleventh consecutive year, Brookings Health System has been included by The Chartis Center for Rural Health on the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals list. The annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
Jamie Scott Named DAISY Award Recipient at Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital proudly recognizes Jamie Scott, LPN (licensed practical nurse), as the winner of the DAISY Award. Scott works at Columbus Psychiatry Clinic.
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City Takes Initial Step Toward Open-Heart Surgery Program
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City has taken the first important step toward building an open-heart surgery program by submitting the required paperwork for Certificate of Need (CON) to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), expanding access to advanced cardiovascular care in Siouxland. Building the program is a complex process that will require regulatory approvals and the recruitment of a highly qualified cardiothoracic surgeon before services begin.
Planning Advances for New $12 Million Emergency Department at Essentia Health-Fosston
Work will start on a new emergency department at Essentia Health-Fosston this spring following the selection of Kraus-Anderson as the general contractor.
UNMC College of Dentistry Hosts Children’s Dental Day in York, Nebraska
On the morning of Feb. 17 at Countryside Pediatric Dentistry, the opening notes of KPop Demon Hunter’s hit song “Golden” floated through the exam room as a young patient climbed into the dental chair, sneakers swinging.
Dr. Santarpia Joins Team Using ‘Smart Building’ Tech to Clean Indoor Air
The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Josh Santarpia, PhD, a leading expert in aerosol transmission of disease and detection of bioaerosols, has been chosen as part of a multidisciplinary team of experts from industry, academia and public health who will take part in a national research program that uses smart building technology to reduce disease through cleaner indoor air.
UnityPoint Health® Marks Milestone After Treating 850 Patients With New AFib Treatment
UnityPoint Health® – Trinity is proud to celebrate its 850th successful pulsed field ablation (PFA) procedure, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the Quad Cities.
Avera St. Benedict Leads Global Pilot of New Rural Trauma Team Development
Avera St. Benedict Hospital has made history as the first site in the world to receive and pilot the newly updated Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC), an internationally recognized program to strengthen trauma response in rural areas.
Make-A-Wish Northeast South Dakota Event Raises Historic Funds at Annual Dinner and Auction
Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana is thrilled to share the record-breaking success of its recent Northeast South Dakota Dinner and Auction, an inspiring event that raised an incredible $222,284 in net proceeds which will help grant more than 20 wishes for children facing critical illnesses. This year’s success serves as a testament to the remarkable generosity of the Watertown and northeast South Dakota communities.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Wound Center Honored for Quality Care
The Mary Lanning Healthcare Wound Center recently received awards for its clinical work and patient care.
Donor Support Brings Essential Equipment to Community Hospital Patients
Through funding made possible by the Community Hospital Health Foundation’s ongoing fundraising efforts, CHHF recently partnered with Community Hospital to invest in critical medical equipment that strengthens patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes the Monument Health Heart and Vascular Unit With Silver Beacon Award for Excellence
For the second year in a row, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Monument Health Heart and Vascular Unit (HVU) at Rapid City Hospital. This is a significant achievement as more than 575 units from around the country applied for the award in 2025.
Unity Medical Center – Park River and Grafton Family Clinics Earn Level 2 Age-Friendly Health System Recognition
As an active participant in the Age-Friendly Health Systems movement, Unity Medical Center is proud to have achieved special recognition as an Age-Friendly Health Systems — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
American Heart Month: West Fargo Man Grateful for Lifesaving Care and Second Chance at Essentia Health
A bicuspid — or two-part — aortic valve (BAV) affects about 1 to 2% of the population. This congenital heart condition often goes unnoticed until later in life, as was the case with Dan Gerriets, who wasn’t diagnosed until his 30s.
Free Education Session Explores Whether Type 2 Diabetes Is Reversible
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute, is hosting a heart-education session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital. “Fact or Fiction? Type 2 Diabetes is Reversible” explores the root cause of most chronic diseases and the impact metabolic health has on a person’s overall well-being.
Altru Offers Nurse Advice Line for Measles-Related Concerns
As measles cases have become present in North Dakota, Altru encourages individuals experiencing symptoms consistent with measles, or those who may have been exposed to someone with measles, to call the Altru Nurse Advice Line at 701.780.6358 before seeking in-person care.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Accepting Applications for 8-Week Summer Junior Volunteer Program
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is planning another Junior Volunteer Program for this summer. Each year nearly 30 high school and college students assist physicians, nurses and other professional staff, and patients in the Emergency and Surgery Departments. Soon they will welcome back many of these and several more students as they receive applications and complete interviews.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center CEO Mike Delfs Recognized for National and State Leadership
Mike Delfs, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC), was recently recognized for his leadership at both the national and state levels, highlighting his continued impact on rural healthcare.
Dr. Vance Thompson Among First U.S. Surgeons to Implant BVI FineVision® Lens
On Monday, February 2nd, Dr. Vance Thompson successfully performed one of the first BVI FineVision® HP Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) implantations in the United States. This milestone marks a significant milestone in the advancement of vision correction for U.S. patients.