Sanford Health's Brad Reimer Wins 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
Brad Reimer, chief technology and digital officer at Sanford Health, has been named the winner of a 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award in the large enterprise category. He was among five other finalists considered in this category, including chief information officers from Land O’ Lakes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and the state of Minnesota.
UnityPoint Sioux City Hospitals Earn AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s and UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s – Downtown have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. The award recognizes hospitals that consistently follow evidence-based guidelines to decrease disability and improve quality of life for patients following a stroke.
Columbus Community Hospital Sets Mead Family Cancer Center Opening
Columbus Community Hospital invites community members and local businesses to celebrate the opening of its new Mead Family Cancer Center, 4600 38th St., with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m.
Essentia Health Offers Walk-In Sports Physical Blitzes in Fargo
Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical blitzes in early August to area student-athletes in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
Columbus Community Hospital Highlights Volunteer Impact in Annual Report
Columbus Community Hospital's volunteer and guest services department has released its annual report, highlighting a year of service, compassion and support provided by volunteers throughout the organization.
Spencer Hospital Adds Breast MRI and MRI-Guided Biopsies
Spencer Hospital has expanded its breast imaging services with the addition of Breast MRI and MRI guided breast biopsies, providing women throughout Northwest Iowa with access to advanced breast cancer diagnostic services close to home.
Great Plains Health Earns Blue Distinction for Bariatric Surgery
Great Plains Health is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska with a Blue Distinction Center (BDC) designation under the Blue Distinction® Centers for Bariatric Surgery program.
North Dakota Expands Behavioral Health Program Directory Statewide
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that residents can now search for mental health and substance use disorder programs in one place through the newly broadened Behavioral Health Program Directory.
CHI Health Good Samaritan ER Earns Global ENA Lantern Award
CHI Health Good Samaritan is proud to announce its Dr. Kenton L. Shaffer Emergency Care Center has been awarded the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award. The distinguished honor recognizes emergency departments for exceptional quality, safety, work environment and innovations in both nursing practice and emergency care.
Twelve Graduate From Mary Lanning Radiologic Technology School
Twelve students graduated from the Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology on July 11.
Brookings Health Earns AHA Rural Stroke Bronze Award
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts, have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Brookings Health System’s emergency team is committed to changing that.
Beth Deida Named St. Francis 2026 Caring Kind Award Recipient
CHI Health St. Francis recently honored Beth Deida, RN, as the 2026 Caring Kind Award recipient. Recipients of this prestigious award go above and beyond the call of duty displaying outstanding patient compassion, collaborative teamwork and an unwavering commitment to professional excellence. Deida, a clinical educator in the maternity center, has dedicated her service to St. Francis and the community for more than 22 years.
Unity Medical Center Recruits Future Family Physician Dr. Kenny Ryan
At a time when rural communities across the nation are facing increasing challenges in recruiting and retaining physicians, Unity Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Kenny Ryan has committed to joining its medical staff following the completion of his Family Medicine Residency at Altru Health System in 2027.
Manning Regional Healthcare Center Welcomes Dr. Reed Smith as New Podiatry Provider
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is pleased to announce that Reed Smith, DPM, will join the specialty clinic this summer, expanding access to comprehensive foot and ankle care for patients throughout the area.
Sanford Fargo Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Health Fargo is offering a sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-2027 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.
Sanford Pelican Rapids Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Health Pelican Rapids is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-2027 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.
Adrienne Bohl Joins Essentia Health-Jamestown for Behavioral Health
The Essentia Health-Jamestown Clinic is proud to welcome Adrienne Bohl, a licensed clinical social worker in behavioral health.
Dr. Justis Stolz Joins CHI Health Orthopedics in Kearney
CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan) welcomes Justis Stolz, MD board-certified sports medicine physician, to its staff.
100 Years of Gathering: A Look Back at SDAHO Convention Locations
As SDAHO celebrates its 100th Anniversary in 2026, we’re taking a look back at one of our longest-standing traditions—the Annual Convention.
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day Benefits Sanford Children's Fargo July 30
Thursday, July 30, is Miracle Treat Day, where local Dairy Queen locations give you a chance to satisfy that sugar rush and help children in need at the same time. Area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations are bringing health and hope to kids for Miracle Treat Day® at Sanford Children’s through Children’s Miracle Network. Participating locations are coming together to benefit kids’ health by donating $1 or more of the proceeds from the day’s Blizzard® sales to Children’s Miracle Network benefiting Sanford Children’s in Fargo.