Iowa Legislature Passes Patients First Insurance Reform Legislation with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support
The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) today announced a major legislative victory for Iowa patients and health care providers as the Iowa Legislature passed IHA’s Patients First insurance reform legislation with broad bipartisan support.
Sanford Health Equip Now Open in Dickinson
Sanford Health Equip is now open in Dickinson. Located at 1531 W. Villard St. Suite B. and adjacent to Sanford Health Occupational Medicine, the store is open Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Learn the Importance of Advance Care Planning at Lunch & Learn
Throughout your health care journey, you will make choices that impact your life in various ways. But not every option is right for everyone. Advance care planning puts you in the driver’s seat.
Raising Awareness in March: Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Treatment Matter
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the time of year when you’ll see reminders about colon health and the importance of getting screened for this type of cancer.
CHI Health St. Francis Cancer Rehabilitation Program Launches March 16
CHI Health St. Francis’ free cancer rehabilitation program helps survivors regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after treatment.
Siouxland Women’s Health Care Earns Multiple 2026 Siouxland Choice Awards, Including Best Doctor’s Office
Siouxland Women’s Health Care in Sioux City, IA has been voted the 2026 Best Doctor’s Office, Best Place to Work, and Best Weight Loss Center in the Siouxland Choice Awards.
Miranda Mathison Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Orthopedic Surgery
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Miranda Mathison, a certified physician assistant who will practice orthopedic surgery.
University of Nebraska Medical Center to Launch New Nursing Scholarships in Scottsbluff, Kearney and Norfolk
The UNMC College of Nursing has secured funding to award 30 full cost-of-education scholarships over the next two years at its West Nebraska, Kearney and Northern divisions. To qualify for the scholarships, students must meet competitive qualifications and commit to at least two years working in nursing in either long-term care or acute care in rural settings upon graduation.
Bridges to Mental Health Event Unites Regional Leaders in McCook
Community Hospital, in partnership with Clarkson Institute, hosted the Bridges to Mental Health event on January 29–30 at Community Hospital in McCook, bringing together 68 attendees from across the region to focus on the importance of mental health in rural Nebraska and the power of collaboration to strengthen regional support systems.
Sanford Health Offers First FDA-Approved Device for Arm and Hand Recovery After Ischemic Stroke
A breakthrough therapy for stroke survivors to help improve upper‑limb function through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is now available at Sanford Bismarck. Mobia Medical Inc. and Sanford Health today announced the availability of the FDA‑approved Vivistim.
Regional Medical Center Launches Monthly E-Newsletter “RMC Pulse”
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is proud to announce the launch of “RMC Pulse,” a new monthly digital newsletter designed to keep the community informed and connected with the latest health news from RMC.
UnityPoint at Home Named a 2026 Best Home Health Agency by U.S. News & World Report
UnityPoint at Home has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition comes as part of U.S. News’ first-ever ranking of home health providers, identifying the top-performing agencies in the United States.
Sanford Health’s Jac McTaggart honored by Becker’s as Top Critical Access Hospital CEO
For the third consecutive year, Becker’s Health Review has named Jac McTaggart, chief executive officer of Sanford Mayville and Sanford Hillsboro Medical Centers, to the 2025 edition of its “103 Critical Access Hospital CEO’s to Know.”
Tyler Ust of Sanford Health Named Top Critical Access Hospital CEO by Becker’s
For the second consecutive year, Becker’s Health Review has named Tyler Ust, Sanford Thief River Falls chief executive officer, to the 2025 edition of its “103 Critical Access Hospital CEO’s to Know.”
Dr. Robert Matheny Joins Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney Regional Medical Center welcomes Robert Matheny, MD, as our new Intensivist in the Intensive Care Unit.
Nebraska Observes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites all Nebraskans to celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the achievements made by and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Study Projects 6 in 10 U.S. Women Will Develop Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
Driven by rising rates in high blood pressure, nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the next 25 years, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation, the peer-reviewed, flagship journal of the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all.
Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Announce Transition of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Hospital Devils Lake
Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Health have officially completed the transaction to transfer ownership of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Health System, effective March 1, 2026, marking an important milestone in expanding access to care across the Lake Region.
Patient Shares Lifesaving Experience With Essentia Health During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Kitzman attributed the pain and associated bleeding to her menstrual cycle, but this changed on Oct. 23, 2025. Kitzman recalls sitting at her work desk when she was hit by a wave of nausea.
Homegrown Excellence: South Dakota’s Finest Take the Stage at Post Acute Partners in Care 2026
SDAHO’s 2026 Post Acute Partners in Care Conference is bringing exceptional talent to the stage — and we are especially proud to highlight the outstanding health care leaders who call South Dakota home.