Avera Supports Employees Through Living Donor Program
Avera Health is proud to announce they have joined the Living Donor Circle of Excellence. This program, an initiative of the American Society of Transplantation (AST) celebrates employers that provide salary support to their employees who choose to be a living organ donor.
Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic Expands Weekend and Holiday Walk-In Hours
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic will expand its weekend and holiday walk-in hours to 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., effective Saturday, May 2 (current hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
Great Plains Health Earns National Bariatric Surgery Accreditation
Great Plains Health has earned national accreditation through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality initiative of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), valid through 2028.
Bedford Falls Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to UNMC Nursing Scholarships
The Bedford Falls Foundation-DAF has committed $1.5 million to establish scholarships for 100 students each year in the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing.
Regents Approve Center to Study Effects of Toxic and Pharmacologic Agents on Early Neurodevelopment
This fall, UNMC will launch a new cross-disciplinary research center focused on how gestational exposures to toxic and pharmacologic agents affect fetal or early childhood neurodevelopment.
Lynette Vondal Joins Essentia Health-South University Clinic as Interventional Radiology Practitioner
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome Lynette Vondal, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in interventional radiology.
Carly Schultz Joins Essentia Health-Lisbon Clinic as Family Medicine Practitioner
The Essentia Health-Lisbon Clinic is proud to welcome Carly Schultz, a certified physician assistant who will practice family medicine.
Regents Approve Air Transport Training Facility at University of Nebraska Medical Center
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents Friday (April 24) approved next steps for constructing an Infectious Diseases Air Transport Training (IDAT) facility on the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Omaha campus, expanding UNMC’s role in national defense preparedness.
Madison Hetletved Joins Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic as Family Medicine Practitioner
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic is proud to welcome Madison Hetletved, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.
Ryan Backer Joins Essentia Health-South University Clinic as Behavioral Health Practitioner
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is excited to welcome Ryan Backer, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in behavioral health.
LifeScape’s “Small Shops, Big Impact” Returns to Support Local Businesses and Community Connections
LifeScape is inviting the community to shop with purpose during its upcoming Small Shops, Big Impact event, taking place May 1st - May 10th. The initiative is designed to support local small businesses across Sioux Falls while advancing LifeScape’s mission of empowering people to live their best life.
Olympiad 5K Run and 1.5-Mile Walk Set for June 27; Register by June 18 for T-Shirt
CHI Health Good Samaritan, in collaboration with Kearney Park and Recreation, will host the annual Good Samaritan Olympiad 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk on Saturday, June 27. Welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this widely attended event is a long-standing central Nebraska tradition.
Investing in Rural Health Care’s Future at the 2026 Rural Health Leaders Conference
For a century, SDAHO has served as a cornerstone for South Dakota’s healthcare communities. As we celebrate our 100th anniversary, we aren’t just looking back at our legacy—we are looking forward to the next frontier.
Keeping the Momentum Going: South Dakota’s Health Care Workforce
Since launching the South Dakota Health Care Workforce Resource Center, one thing has become clear: people are using it—and it’s making an impact. From job seekers exploring opportunities to HR teams refreshing job descriptions, the site is helping connect real people to real communities that need them.
USD’s Division of Health Affairs Drives Transformative Change Across South Dakota
From small towns to the most rural corners of the state, the University of South Dakota is delivering education, resources and support where they’re needed most.
Brand-New ICU Reveals Outdated Air Filtration Challenges
When the hospital opened its new intensive care unit, administrators proudly invited physicians and community leaders to tour the facility.
Black Hills Community Bank Awards Grant to Monument Health Foundation
Monument Health Foundation has received a $70,000 grant from Black Hills Community Bank through the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Member Impact Fund, furthering a longstanding partnership between the two organizations and supporting critical investments across the region.
Nurses Thought It Was Stress—Until Air Testing Changed Everything
The first complaint came during a night shift.
A nurse working in the hospital’s surgical recovery wing mentioned that she had been getting headaches halfway through her shift. A respiratory therapist said the air in that same hallway felt unusually “stuffy.”
Essentia Health to Host Joint Replacement Seminar in Fargo
Essentia Health on Tuesday, April 28, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical options for joint replacement. If knee, hip or shoulder pain limits your mobility and quality of life, this event is designed to help you understand your options and take the next step toward relief.
Essentia Health 32nd Avenue Clinic Welcomes OB-GYN Practitioner Catherine Schumacher
Catherine Schumacher, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse midwife in obstetrics and gynecology, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.