Sanford Health Expands Assisted Living and Memory Care Services in Rapid City
Good Samaritan – part of Sanford Health and the nation’s largest not-for-profit provider of senior care and services – has expanded access to new senior care services at Unity Place at Good Samaritan– St. Martin Village. The former St. Martin Monastery on campus has been renovated into 22 assisted living units and 10 memory care assisted living units.
Two Decades of Advancement in Heart Failure Treatment
Hospitalized heart failure patients in the United States are living longer and receiving more optimized evidence-based care, according to new research drawn from nearly two decades of data in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Heart Failure registry.
Sanford Health Plan President and CEO Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., Recognized on Modern Healthcare’s List of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives
Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., executive vice president and president & CEO of Sanford Health Plan, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2025.
Pender Community Hospital Announces Partnership with Bryan Health
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has voted to move forward with an affiliation agreement with Lincoln-based Bryan Health.
Advanced skull base surgery for complex neurological conditions
Skull base surgery is one of the most technically demanding subspecialties in neurosurgery. The Nebraska Medicine Skull Base Program offers advanced surgical interventions for patients with tumors and diseases affecting this crucial area.
MercyOne Clinton Wound Care is offering free foot screenings on June 12
Take the first step to solving a potential foot problem and attend the MercyOne Clinton Wound Care free foot clinic on Thursday, June 12, 1-4 p.m., at MercyOne Clinton Wound Careand Hyperbaric Center, 600 14th Ave. N, Clinton.
Columbus Community Hospital Implements INARI FlowTriever for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Rural Nebraska
Columbus Community Hospital's cardiac catheterization lab has acquired the FDA-cleared INARI FlowTriever system for mechanical removal of large pulmonary emboli and deep vein thromboses.
Nebraska Blood Center Expands Whole Blood Donation Program to Include Women Donors
West Nebraska Blood Center is encouraging those who wish to help the region’s trauma, surgery, and obstetrical patients to consider whole blood and platelet donation.
Yankton Medical Clinic Issues Clinical Advisory Following First Measles Case Reported in South Dakota
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first laboratory-confirmed measles case in the state this year. The case involves an adult patient in Meade County who developed the illness following international travel.
Avera McKennan Hospital Achieves DNV Heart Failure Advanced Certification in South Dakota
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has earned Heart Failure Advanced Certification from DNV, recognizing the facility's excellence in heart failure diagnosis, treatment protocols, and patient outcome metrics.
Yellow Rose Week Set for June 2-6, 2025
Celebrating 26 years, the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF) Committee has designated June 2-6, 2025, as Yellow Rose Week in Northeastern South Dakota.
JRMC Leads Area in Advanced Asthma Diagnosis Technology
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is now able to perform fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) tests. The FeNO device’s addition allows the JRMC respiratory care team to aid in diagnosis of asthma, quickly and without the need for travel.
Sanford Health Named to Becker’s List of 150 Best Healthcare Workplaces for Third Straight Year
For the third year in a row, Sanford Health has been named to the list of Becker’s Healthcare 150 top places to work in health care.
Sanford Bismarck Nears Finish of 36-Bed Expansion to Address Rising Community Demand
Sanford Health has seen tremendous growth in the Bismarck region and will soon open 36 new beds in the Sanford Bismarck Medical Center to serve more patients in central and western ND. This strategic expansion is part of Sanford’s continued commitment to providing high-quality, accessible care to the growing population in the region.
New Measles Case Confirmed in Burke County; North Dakota Case Count Climbs to 28
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) confirms the first reported measles case in Burke County, making it the fourth county in the state impacted by measles. Confirmed measles cases in the state have increased to 28 since May 2.
UnityPoint Health to Acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, Ensuring Continued Access to Quality, Community-Focused Care in Siouxland
UnityPoint Health and MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for UnityPoint Health to acquire MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and its facilities, including the hospital, physician practices and home care services. The decision reflects a thoughtful commitment on the part of these respected local medical communities to enhance access to high quality healthcare for residents of Sioux City and surrounding communities.
Sanford Health Partners With Roche Diagnostics to Broaden Testing, Streamline Operations, and Enhance Patient Outcomes
Sanford Health has implemented new intelligent automation technology in its molecular laboratory that is poised to expand testing capabilities and maximize efficiencies.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Boosts NICU Services, Helping Keep Families Nearby
CHI Health Good Samaritan is proud to announce a significant expansion of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) capabilities, becoming the first hospital in the region to offer Advanced Level II NICU services, effective June 1. This enhancement allows Good Samaritan to expertly care for premature infants beginning at 30 weeks gestation, right here in Kearney.
Prairie Lakes Appoints New Director of Patient Access
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Alex Ammann as the new Director of Patient Access. In this role, Ammann will lead the operations of hospital and clinic patient access services, including financial clearance, admitting, reception, and scheduling.
Brookings Health to Participate in American Heart Association Initiative to Expand & Enhance Stroke Care
Brookings Health has committed to participation in Mission: Lifeline Stroke, a statewide initiative of the American Heart Association to strengthen the full spectrum of stroke care across South Dakota.