Dr. Daniel Possley, Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, to Join Spine Team at Phelps Memorial Health Center
Phelps Memorial Health Center is expanding its orthopedic spine surgery services with the addition of Daniel Possley, DO, to its team. Beginning May 5, 2025, Dr. Possley will offer clinic and surgery in Holdrege aimed at providing relief from pain from chronic and acute spinal issues.
Prairie Lakes General Surgery Providing Services in Sisseton, SD
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to announce that Prairie Lakes General Surgery is now providing outreach to Coteau Des Prairies Health Care System (CDP) in Sisseton, SD. Dr. Kris Johnson, General Surgeon, sees patients at this location every other Tuesday.
Advancing Global Heart Failure Care with New Accreditation
More than 56 million people globally live with heart failure (HF), which prevents the body from getting enough of the oxygen-rich blood it needs to work properly.
Mary Watson, MD Marks 25 Years as Faculty Physician at the Center for Family Medicine and Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency
The Center for Family Medicine and Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency congratulate Dr. Mary Watson for her 25 years of service to their residency program and clinic.
Sanford Health Successfully Implants Abbott’s Innovative Dissolvable Stent
Sanford Health announced it successfully implanted Esprit™ BTK Everolimus Eluting Resorbable Scaffold System (Esprit™ BTK System), a first-of-its-kind dissolvable stent for people with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) below-the-knee (BTK).
Coming Home to Care: Dr. Nicole Kramer Joins BCHC in 2027
Boone County Health Center is excited to announce that Dr. Nicole Kramer will be joining our medical practice in the fall of 2027. A native of Elgin, Dr. Kramer brings with her a deep passion for rural healthcare and a commitment to serving the communities that helped shape her journey into medicine. With a special interest in obstetrics, she will provide comprehensive care for patients of all ages, ensuring families in our region receive high-quality, compassionate healthcare close to home.
Alzheimer’s Studies Among First to Use Novel Mouse Models That Bridge Gap Between Preclinical Research and Clinical Trials
In a landmark study, researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center developed a novel mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease that, for the first time, enables the study of how the human immune system interacts with Alzheimer’s pathology.
Pender Community Hospital Introduces Pain Management Expert Dr. Ihsan Balkaya
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) is pleased to introduce Dr. Ihsan Balkaya, a skilled pain management specialist from Faith Regional Physician Services, who began seeing patients on March 27. Dr. Balkaya will be available once a month on the fourth Thursday at PCH, expanding access to advanced pain management care for the community.
Columbus Psychiatry Clinic Offers Mental Health Care for All Ages
If you or your family members are facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or another mental health issue, it may be time to reach out. Columbus Community Hospital’s Columbus Psychiatry Clinic provides comprehensive mental health services for Columbus and the surrounding area.
Nebraska Medicine to Lead Innovative Proton Therapy at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will be home to the first of its kind targeted particle therapy treatment in the state. Proton therapy will offer patients new hope with construction starting the end of this month on a $36 million-dollar project at Nebraska Medical Center.
CHI Health Recognizes Contributions to Donation and Transplantation with April Tributes
April is National Donate Life Month–a time to raise awareness about donation, encourage organ, eye and tissue donor registration and honor those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.
New Physician Assistant Joins Regional West Physicians Clinic–Neurosurgery & Spine Center
A new physician assistant recently joined the medical team at Regional West Physicians Clinic-Neurosurgery & Spine Center.
The Hip Duo: Elevating Orthopedic Care in the Black Hills
Monument Health's rare pediatric hip specialists bring university-level surgical expertise to the region, performing complex procedures that keep young patients active and pain-free without traveling hundreds of miles for care.
Lifetime North Dakota Farmer Receives Innovative Device to Treat In-Stent Restenosis, a First at Essentia
Nearly 2,500 people in the United States die from cardiovascular disease every day, according to the American Heart Association.
Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist Joins CHI Health in Kearney
CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute in Kearney welcomes board certified interventional cardiologist Ramakrishna Gorantla, MD to its medical staff.
Women with PVD Frequently Misdiagnosed & Neglected, Emphasizing the Need for Further Research
The disparities between men and women in prevalence, risk factors and symptoms of peripheral vascular disease (PVD) have a profound impact on prevention, diagnosis, treatment and outcomes for women, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association’s flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation.
Siouxland Women’s Healthcare Introduces Physician-Guided Weight Loss Program
Siouxland Women’s Healthcare in Sioux City has introduced a New physician-guided weight loss program.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Early Detection Saves Lives
This March, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) joins partner organizations to raise awareness about colorectal cancer - the second most common form of cancer affecting both men and women in North Dakota. Cases in the U.S. are rising among adults under age 50, according to the American Cancer Society.
Start Colon Cancer Screening at 45
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Nebraska as well as the United States.
Renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Badejo Joins CHI Health Clinic
CHI Health Clinic Neurology/Neurosurgery (Good Samaritan) welcomes board certified neurosurgeon Adeleke E. Badejo, MD to its medical staff.