The Iowa Clinic Expands Specialty Care With New Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Services
The Iowa Clinic is expanding access to specialized surgical care with the launch of its new Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialty on July 1, 2026. The specialty will be led by board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeons Audrey Ko, MD, and Douglas R. Casady, MD.
Great Plains Health Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
Great Plains Health has received six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.
Avera Cancer Institute Celebrates Grand Opening, Marking a New Era of Cancer Care in Yankton
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting was held Friday, June 26, at the Avera Cancer Institute in the Ness Family Center.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Earns AORN Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety Recognition
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s is proud to announce its designation as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), the nation’s leading authority on perioperative nursing practice. This recognition honors the facility’s commitment to improving patients’ physical and psychological well-being before, during, and after surgery through consistent, evidence-based Enhanced Recovery practices.
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center Named Among America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care in 2026
The Sanford Bismarck Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Bismarck hospital was ranked 151st in Cardiac Care.
Kristen Hogan Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic as Nephrology Practitioner
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Kristen Hogan, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in nephrology.
National Publication Highlights Nebraska’s Behavioral Health Workforce Model
A paper published recently in the journal Psychiatric Services describes how Nebraska turned $25.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act pandemic relief funding into a coordinated behavioral health workforce initiative, and how the model is drawing attention from federal agencies and other states.
Sanford Health Realigns Research Leadership to Advance Patient Care and Outcomes
Sanford Health announced today a leadership realignment for Sanford Research designed to accelerate systemwide transformation and strengthen the organization’s ability to translate scientific discovery into better outcomes for patients and communities across the rural Midwest.
29th Annual Hospital Hill Run Raises $2,000 for Caring Club House
More than 170 runners and walkers came together on Saturday, June 13th, for the 29th Annual Hospital Hill Run hosted by Prairie Lakes Healthcare System. Participants enjoyed a warm, sunny morning of fitness, family fun, and community spirit while helping raise funds for a meaningful local cause.
MercyOne Genesis Urges Heat Safety During the Fourth of July Holiday
The forecast for the week leading into the July 4 holiday and the John Deere Classic calls for an extended stretch of hot and humid weather.
Regional Medical Center Celebrates Health Care Excellence at Historic Combined DAISY and ROSE Awards Ceremony
Regional Medical Center (RMC) marked a historic milestone on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 by hosting its first-ever combined DAISY and ROSE Awards Ceremony. This event brought together outstanding healthcare professionals from across the organization to celebrate excellence in patient care and operational support.
NDSU and Sanford Health Partner on GLP-1 Research Initiative
NDSU and Sanford Health are launching a research collaboration to evaluate factors that may affect the outcomes of next-generation GLP-1 obesity-management medications. The project is funded by a $210,000 investment from NDSU, Sanford Health and the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services is designed to foster collaboration among research scientists with diverse expertise and backgrounds across both organizations.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its spring 2026 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.
MercyOne Clinton OB/GYN Expands Services, Relocates to Larger Clinton Office
Like the families it serves, MercyOne Clinton OB/GYN continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of the community.
Monument Health Named Wellvana Partner of the Year at Inaugural CARE Awards
Monument Health has been named Partner of the Year in the Community Hospital segment at Wellvana’s 11th annual Accountable Care Symposium, held last month in Denver, Colorado. The recognition came as part of the inaugural CARE Awards, which stand for Champions of Accountability, Results and Excellence and replace Wellvana’s longtime Pioneer Awards.
The History of SDAHO's Distinguished Service Awards
As the calendar turns to summer, one important date is quickly approaching July 1, 2026. That is the deadline to submit nominations for SDAHO’s Distinguished Service Awards (DSA), and it is the perfect time to reflect on the long-standing tradition of recognizing the people who make health care in South Dakota exceptional.
Sanford Health to Highlight AI Adoption Best Practices at National Leadership Conference
Sanford Health is joining senior healthcare executives at an exclusive, one-day event designed for peers to align priorities, stress-test roadmaps, share implementation lessons and refine governance frameworks essential for responsible AI adoption.
Dr. Tim Ridgway Appointed to AAMC Council of Deans Administrative Board
The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine has announced that Dr. Tim Ridgway, dean of the SSOM and vice president for the Division of Health Affairs, has been elected to serve on the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Council of Deans Administrative Board.
Doc Talk at Sanford Fargo to Focus on Adolescent Mental Health
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about mental health in adolescents.
Boys Town Names New Healthcare Executive Vice President
Boys Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Deepak Madhavan, M.D., as Executive Vice President of Healthcare. Dr. Madhavan has served as Chief Medical Officer at Boys Town since 2021 and will oversee all Boys Town National Research Hospital operations.