Pain Management Specialist Dr. Wade Lukken Joins Pender Community Hospital
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is proud to welcome Dr. Wade Lukken, a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist.
Huron Regional Medical Center Appoints Larsen as Chief Medical Officer
Terry Larsen, DO, general surgeon at Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) and the HRMC Physicians Clinic, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO), according to Erick Larsen, president and CEO.
Lexington Regional Health Center Launches New Initiative to Enhance Postpartum Safety
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce its participation in the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative’s (NPQIC) Postpartum Alert Initiative, a statewide effort to reduce maternal mortality and improve postpartum care across Nebraska.
Monument Health Nationally Honored for Delivering High-Quality Stroke Care
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Jazwick Performs First Inspire V™ Implant Procedure to Treat Sleep Apnea
Dr. Lauren Jazwick, an otolaryngologist at Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, has completed the first procedure with the latest generation of Inspire® therapy, the Inspire V™ System at Columbus Community Hospital. She is the fourth ear, nose and throat doctor in the state of Nebraska to use the technology.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Recognized by Becker's for Infection Control Performance
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 514 hospitals nationwide with a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rate of zero based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
CHI Health Good Samaritan ICU Receives Recognition for Nursing Excellence
The Intensive Care Unit team at CHI Health Good Samaritan was recently honored with a Silver Beacon of Excellence Award from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Lexington Regional Health Center Honored for Excellence in Knee and Hip Replacement Outcomes
Lexington Regional Health Center is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) with a Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Knee and Hip Replacement designation.
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center Recognized as One of Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack Treatment
Sanford Medical Center Bismarck has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Sanford Bismarck is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Named Among Nation’s Leading Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2025. UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s is among 79 nationwide to receive the honor.
Sanford Fargo Recognized Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
Sanford Medical Center Fargo has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Sanford Fargo is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Dr. Danielle Krueger, OB/GYN, Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic
“I’m looking forward to being part of the Essentia Health family and being located closer to my extended family,” said Dr. Krueger of her decision to join Essentia.
Sanford Health Receives Full Reaccreditation for Nurse Residency Program
Sanford Health’s Nurse Residency Program was recently awarded a Full Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program. Sanford Health was first awarded this honor in 2021 and received a re-accreditation in 2025.
Altru Outpatient Dialysis Sevices in Devils Lake to Relocate to Altru Clinic
Altru Health System is pleased to announce that, beginning July 14, outpatient dialysis services will be relocating from CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to the Altru Clinic in Devils Lake.
Hospital-Based Obstetric Services Decline Nationwide, With Rural States Most Affected
Access to obstetric care is a critical determinant of maternal and infant health. However, a new study led by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found that hospital-based obstetric care has declined in recent years, with variability across states.
McFarland Clinic Podiatry and Foot and Ankle Surgery Welcomes Michaela Heys, DPM
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Michaela Heys, DPM, will join McFarland Clinic’s Podiatry/Foot & Ankle Surgery department on August 1. Dr. Heys will see patients at McFarland Clinic in Ames, located at 1215 Duff Avenue in Ames. In addition, Dr. Heys will see patients at McFarland Clinic’s Iowa Falls office located at 108 Washington Avenue.
Columbus Community Hospital Sleep Lab Commemorates a Decade of National Accreditation
The sleep lab at Columbus Community Hospital has maintained its accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for 10 years in a row — a reflection of its ongoing commitment to high-quality, patient-centered sleep care.
Sanford Fargo Honored for Outstanding Diabetes and Endocrinology Programs
Sanford Health Fargo has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 51 hospitals and health systems with great diabetes and endocrinology programs.
McFarland Clinic Marshalltown Family Medicine Welcomes Maggie Hansen, ARNP
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce Maggie Hansen, ARNP, will join the McFarland Clinic Marshalltown’s Family Medicine Department on July 16, 2025.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Distributes Teal Bracelets for Statewide Postpartum Awareness Campaign
As part of a statewide awareness campaign, patients who give birth at the Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center will receive a teal wristband.