Columbus Community Hospital to Host Scrubs and Uniform Sale May 12–13
Health care professionals won’t want to miss Columbus Community Hospital’s Scrubs and Uniforms Sale this May. The event starts Tuesday, May 12, from noon-7 p.m. in the hospital’s south parking lot. It will continue Wednesday, May 13, from 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the hospital’s south parking lot, and from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the east side of the hospital’s South Campus.
Sanford Health Leaders to Discuss AI, Digital Innovation, and Workforce at Becker’s Annual Meeting
Emerging forces reshaping health care – including AI, innovation, workforce challenges and financial sustainability – are driving rapid transformation, and two Sanford Health leaders will bring their perspectives to keynote panel discussions at the upcoming Becker’s Healthcare 16th Annual Meeting.
MercyOne Genesis Aledo and DeWitt Medical Centers Now Offer Senior Life Solutions
Both MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center and MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center are now offering Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging.
Box Butte General Hospital Expands Imaging Services for Faster Results and Advanced Breast Cancer Detection
Box Butte General Hospital is expanding its diagnostic imaging services to give patients faster results, enhanced breast cancer detection, and continued access to specialized care close to home! Through a new partnership with Casper Medical Imaging (CMI), the department has updated processes and will be offering new services and better patient care. “We are excited about this new partnership and the benefits that we will be able to bring to our community,” said Diagnostic Imaging Manager Leslie Hulquist. Some of these services include continued fluoroscopy services which is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create real-time, moving images of internal bodily structures. This acts like a “movie” rather than a still photo, and it can be used to evaluate conditions related to swallowing and GI issues. “BBGH is one of a few facilities in the Nebraska Panhandle that continues to offer fluoroscopy,” said Hulquist.
Box Butte General Hospital Board Advances Patient Care, Services, and Community Health
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees met on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the Alliance Room. During the board meeting, leadership celebrated the March Employee of the Month, Physical Therapist, Ivy Shelmadine. They also welcomed new team members including Dietary Cook Frankee Brothers, Staff Nurse Lee Simpson, Emergency Department Director Jennifer Case, Central Sterile Techs Kennedie Gibson and Jill Smith. The Board approved the consent calendar, financial report, and credentialing requests.
Box Butte General Hospital Sleep Lab Earns ACHC Accreditation
Box Butte General Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for its Sleep Study services. This accreditation recognizes the hospital’s adherence to rigorous standards in patient safety, clinical excellence, and diagnostic accuracy. Gail Burke, Accreditation Specialist at BBGH, emphasized the team effort behind the achievement. “This accreditation is a direct reflection of the staff and their commitment to excellence and to the patients we serve.”
Good Samaritan Hosts Golf Tournament May 29 to Support Ambulance Replacement
CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a premier charity golf tournament on Friday, May 29. The 3rd Annual Good Samaritan Foundation Golf Tournament is set to take place at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, 3300 30th Ave, Kearney. The four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 9 am with check-in starting at 8 am.
Students Explore Health Careers at CHI Health Summer Camp; Apply by May 22
CHI Health is accepting online applications until May 22 for their annual Health Care Career Camp. Incoming Nebraska students grades 10, 11 and 12 interested in exploring a health sciences career, excluding veterinary science and dentistry, are invited to apply.
Caring, Connecting, Celebrating: SDAHO’s 2026 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference a Success
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) hosted its 26th annual Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference March 31–April 1, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Over 200 attendees joined two half-days of learning, networking, and celebration, continuing the event’s mission to support post-acute care professionals and provide valuable continuing education.
North Dakotans Invited to Explore Healthy Living Resources at April 18 Gateway to Health Event
Individuals and families are invited to the fourth annual Gateway to Health community event, which includes activities for all ages on Saturday, April 18, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science in Bismarck. Participants will enjoy free access to the science center during their registered two-hour time slot, along with access to interactive booths and exhibits promoting health and wellbeing through hands-on activities, games and prizes.
Center for Family Medicine Awarded $750,000 State Opioid Settlement Grant to Expand Training
The Center for Family Medicine (CFM) has been awarded $750,000 as part of South Dakota’s 2026 opioid settlement distribution, funding clinical training programs dedicated to addiction medicine within primary care settings. The award is part of a $7.8 million statewide grant allocation spanning 10 organizations, with individual grants in this round ranging from roughly $100,000 to $3,000,000.
Sanford Health Earns Verification From the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma
The trauma center at Sanford Health in Bismarck has been verified as a Level II trauma center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACS COT).
Get a Head Start on the School Year With a Sports Physical at Essentia Health
Essentia Health is now offering sports physicals for student-athletes, from middle school to college, across North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin that will be valid for next school year and beyond. Rather than wait until summer and the fall sports season, Essentia encourages parents to prioritize these appointments this spring to save time and beat the rush.
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s Ticket to Win Launches Ninth Year
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation Ticket to Win is returning for its ninth year. Ticket sales, for the Foundation’s premiere fundraising raffle, kick-off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital. Raffle tickets, priced at $100 each, will be available at the kick-off event.
Essentia Health-Fosston Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department
Essentia Health leaders, staff and project partners gathered Wednesday, April 8, to break ground on a new emergency department at Essentia Health-Fosston, marking the start of construction on a $12 million project that will improve the patient experience and strengthen care for the Fosston community.
Tick Season Arrives With Warmer Weather; DHHS Offers Tips to Prevent Illness
As spring and summer mark peak tick activity in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services urges all residents to remain vigilant and take simple steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their pets from diseases spread by ticks such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as the red meat allergy.
Sanford Health to Highlight Workforce Readiness and Human-Centered AI at Augustana University Summit
Sanford Health’s chief transformation officer is joining leaders from Google and Augustana University for a one-day conference focused on preparing students for a world in which AI is increasingly ambient, but where human judgment, ethics and curiosity remain essential.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces Public Events for April 2026
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) supports the community with a wide range of events and support groups. For more details and to register for an event, please visit prairielakes.com/calendar.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Observes National Donate Life Month
A flag-raising ceremony Tuesday kicked off events at Mary Lanning Healthcare for organ donation awareness during April, National Donate Life Month.
Kristin Koehlmoos Receives Sheaf of Wheat Award
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize pharmacist Kristin Koehlmoos with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for an act of kindness that reflects the compassion and attentiveness she brings to her work each day.