Community Hospital Welcomes Behavioral Health Provider Farrah Stunkel
Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Farrah Stunkel, LIMHP, to its Behavioral Health team. Farrah provides counseling services for patients ages 12 and older and treats a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and substance use disorders.
Lexington Regional's Brenna Bartruff Named SHSMD Rising Star
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that Brenna Bartruff, Chief Communications Officer, has been selected as a member of the prestigious 2026 Class of Rising Stars by the Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development (SHSMD).
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center Earns 'Deficiency Free' Survey
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center received a ‘deficiency free’ hospital survey by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing (DIAL).
SDAHO Offers New Team Registration for 100th Annual Convention
Consider SDAHO’s NEW Group Registration Package
If you haven’t registered for SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention yet, now is the perfect time—and this year there’s a new option that makes it even easier to invest in your team.
Mary Lanning Healthcare to Celebrate Kool-Aid Days Babies
Hey, Kool-Aid! Mary Lanning Healthcare is recognizing Kool-Aid Days (August 14-16) by celebrating babies born here as Kool-Aid Babies.
Sports-Crazy Bettendorf Boy Progresses With MercyOne Genesis
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Hayden Bancroft, 6-years-old of Bettendorf, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, August 14.
24 South Dakota Hospitals Recognized for Heart, Stroke Care
24 hospitals across S.D. are being recognized by the American Heart Association for their commitment to improving care for patients with heart disease and stroke through Get With The Guidelines® quality improvement programs. Nationwide, more than 3,000 hospitals take part in these efforts, helping ensure patients receive care aligned with the most up‑to‑date, research‑based treatment guidelines.
SDAHO's Michelle Jury Appointed to National Quality Measurement Committee
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is pleased to announce that Michelle Jury, BSN, RN, CPHQ, Clinical Improvement Consultant, has been appointed to the Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM) Endorsement and Maintenance Primary Prevention Committee—a prestigious national volunteer role that helps shape the future of health care quality measurement across the United States.
New Therapeutic Playground Opens at MercyOne Genesis GOPEDS
The new MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Pediatric Therapy Center (GOPEDS) therapeutic playground is a dream come true for the dedicated therapists who will use the equipment to help kids reach their goals for functional and safe play.
Community Hospital Adds Joel Bednar to Board of Directors
Community Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Bednar to its Board of Directors. Bednar was appointed during the Board's July meeting and is completing the remainder of a term previously held by Grant Norgaard. Upon completion of the current term, Bednar will be eligible to serve up to two additional three-year terms.
UNMC Leaders Remember Former Chancellor Dr. Harold M. Maurer
To members of the media who are covering the death of Dr. Harold M. Maurer, former chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (1998 to 2014), here are comments from UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD (who succeeded Dr. Maurer as UNMC chancellor).
Columbus Community Hospital Named a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital recently received recognition as a patient care leader in OB-GYN (obstetrics and gynecology) surgery and general surgery from Castle Connolly, earning a spot on its 2026 Top Hospitals list.
Cortney Atkins Joins Essentia Health Fargo for Behavioral Health
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is excited to welcome Cortney Atkins, a licensed psychologist in behavioral health.
Dr. Yu Jin Jeong Joins Essentia Health Fargo as Hospitalist
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Yu Jin Jeong.
Ashley Bjornson Joins Essentia Health The Lights West Fargo Clinic
The Essentia Health-The Lights West Fargo Clinic is proud to welcome Ashley Bjornson, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Announces Memorials
When you choose to support Columbus Community Hospital through the foundation, you have many options. One of those choices is to donate in memory of a friend or loved one.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Earns 5-Star Communication Ratings
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) has earned five-star ratings for both nurse and physician communication, according to the most recent Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) data, as reported by Becker's Hospital Review. LRH is one of only 183 hospitals nationwide, and one of just eight in Iowa, to achieve five stars in both categories.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Gallery Features Painter Lon Krugman
The Walkway Gallery at CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a new exhibit by self-taught Nebraska painter Lon Krugman. Running through November, the display showcases oil paintings of diverse scenes. Some works are inspired by real photographs, while others are purely imaginary, with most including a bird or animal.
Nebraska Medicine Marks 10 Years of CAR T-Cell Therapy Innovation
Nebraska Medicine, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will celebrate a decade of innovation and patient impact in CAR T-cell therapy during a special event, "Trailblazing a Decade of CAR T-cell Therapy: 10 Years of Innovation at Nebraska Medicine and UNMC.”
Dr. Cyndee Jocson Joins Essentia Health Fargo in Pediatric Cardiology
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome pediatric cardiologist Dr. Cyndee Jocson.