Mary Lanning Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Earns AACVPR Recertification
The Mary Lanning Healthcare Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs recently received recertification by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The recertification recognizes MLH's commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Box Butte General Hospital Launches Remote Patient Monitoring
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is bringing a new way to stay connected to care to patients across the Panhandle with the launch of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). Supported through Nebraska's Rural Health Care Transformation Program (RHTP), the program extends BBGH's care beyond the hospital and clinic walls and reflects the hospital's mission to lead and innovate in healthcare delivery and community wellness.
BBGH Board Reviews Quality Metrics, Recruitment, and NHA Agreement
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees met on August 31, 2026, in the Alliance Room. During the board meeting, leadership celebrated the August Employee of the Month, Staff Nurse Stephanie Shannon. They also welcomed new BBGH team members, Nurse Assistants Nika Briggs and Jessica Garfio, Staff Nurses Angila McLaughlin, Tashina Prochazka, and Kassandra Gomez, Environmental Services Tech Josie Fletcher, Prior Authorization Specialist Hannah Collins, Dietary Cook Kadyn Farley, Patient Registration Clerk Maria Zak, and Chief Quality Officer Bridget Linger. The Board approved the consent calendar, financial report, and credentialing.
Same Filter Rating, Dramatically Different Performance Results
The maintenance supervisor placed two air filters on the workbench.
At first glance, they looked identical.
Same size.
Same efficiency rating.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Names Rebecca Bleich Chief Clinical Officer
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently named Rebecca Bleich, MBA BSN RN-P, as its Chief Clinical Officer. She begins work on October 5.
Ophthalmology Limited Expands Surgery Center, Adds Neuro-Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology Limited is celebrating an exciting new chapter with the expansion of its Eye Surgery Center and the addition of Neuro-Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus services. This fall, the practice will welcome healthcare partners and community members to a special open house, offering guests an opportunity to tour the expanded facility, meet members of the team, and learn more about the growing range of specialized eye care services available close to home.
Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Robert Freed Joins Essentia Health in Fargo
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome orthopedic surgeon Dr. Robert Freed.
University of Minnesota Researchers Pioneer the Future of Healthy Aging
The University of Minnesota is pioneering groundbreaking aging research aimed at helping people not only live longer but also live healthier lives. Scientists are translating discoveries made in the lab into real-world solutions to help revolutionize how we age.
Dr. Jordan Lebron Joins Essentia Health South University Clinic
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome internal medicine specialist Dr. Jordan Lebron.
North Dakota HHS Recognizes September as National Recovery Month
September is National Recovery Month, as proclaimed by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. The month celebrates people in recovery, the families and communities who support them and the possibility of recovery from mental health and substance use challenges. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) reminds North Dakotans that recovery looks different for everyone, and support is available at every stage of the journey. Read the National Recovery Month proclamation.
Sanford USD Medical Center Named to Becker's 100 Great Hospitals
Sanford USD Medical Center has been named to the Becker's Healthcare list of 100 Great Hospitals in America. The Sioux Falls medical center is the only hospital in the state of South Dakota to be named to the list.
Sanford Bismarck and Sanford Fargo named among Becker’s 100 Great Hospitals in America
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center and Sanford Medical Center Fargo have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 Great Hospitals in America list, recognizing the nation’s leading hospitals for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, innovation and commitment to quality care.
Sanford Fargo and Bismarck Named Becker's Great Hospitals in America
Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center and have been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 Great Hospitals in America list, recognizing the nation's leading hospitals for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, innovation and commitment to quality care.
UNMC Research Opens New Path to Study Alzheimer's and HIV Link
UNMC researchers have published an article in "Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association" detailing the creation of an animal model that helps resolve questions about the relationship between HIV and Alzheimer's disease (AD).
Kearney Tackles Cancer Kicks Off 18th Annual Shirt Sales
Kearney Public Schools, Kearney Catholic School and CHI Health Good Samaritan Cancer Center are gearing up for the 18th annual Kearney Tackles Cancer (KTC). The student-led cancer awareness campaign has raised more than $750,000 for local cancer patients since 2009.
Community Hospital Honors Misti Soderlund as 2026 Caring Kind Recipient
Community Hospital is proud to announce that Misti Soderlund, RN, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Caring Kind Award, a recognition that celebrates staff members who exemplify compassion, excellence, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Monument Health Earns Three American Heart Association Awards
Monument Health has received three 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.
Jenna Larsen Joins Essentia Health 32nd Avenue Clinic Urology
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Jenna Larsen, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in urology.
Jane Meza Named UNMC Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Jane Meza, PhD, has been named UNMC vice chancellor for academic affairs effective Nov. 1, pending approval by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents. She has served as interim vice chancellor since July 2024.
CHI Health St. Francis Hosts Free Low Carb Cooking Session Sept. 17
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with the CHI Health Clinic Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, "Tips and Tricks for a Low Carb Home," on Thursday, Sep. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.