Bridging the Gap: Enhancing Provider Search Tools for Children’s Hospitals
When it comes to our children, even the smallest health concern can feel overwhelming. A lingering cough becomes a source of panic. A late-night fever turns into a frantic search for answers. In those moments, clarity and reassurance matter more than ever. But too often, the first point of contact — a hospital’s website — adds more confusion than comfort.
Essentia Health–Fargo Earns Recognition from U.S. News & World Report
Essentia Health-Fargo has been named a 2025 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study.
Five South Dakota Hospitals Recognized for Advancing Cardiovascular and Stroke Care Quality
5 hospitals in South Dakota are among the 4,800 nationwide that participate in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® initiative to improve outcomes for Americans who experience heart disease or stroke.
Pender Community Hospital Teams Up with NPQIC to Launch Life-Saving Postpartum Emergency Protocol
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPQIC) to implement the Postpartum Alert: A Life-Saving Maternal Safety Initiative throughout our facility. This program is designed to reduce maternal mortality and improve postpartum care for patients across Nebraska.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Earns Recognition for Excellence in Knee and Hip Replacement Procedures
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota with a Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Knee and Hip Replacement designation.
Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic Welcomes Elder Care Provider Pam Rangen
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is excited to welcome Pam Rangen, a certified physician assistant, who will practice elder care.
Good Samaritan and St. Francis Honored as U.S. News High Performing Hospitals
U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings and ratings, released its 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings on July 29. Of the 99 Nebraska hospitals assessed, only three outside of Lincoln and Omaha received distinctions, according to the announcement.
McFarland Clinic Welcomes Anesthesiologist Dr. Joshua Seydell
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Joshua Seydell, DO, has joined McFarland Clinic’s Anesthesiology Department.
Dr. Jacob Oran Serves as Columbus’ Leading General Surgeon
At Columbus Community Hospital, community isn't just a word — it's our middle name. We celebrate the compassionate care and support that helps our community thrive.
Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic Welcomes Radiologist Dr. Christopher Kallenbach
Dr. Christopher Kallenbach, a radiologist, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
Certification Training in Dementia Care Set for August 11
HI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with Edgewood Memory Care-Grand Island, will host a one-day seminar, “Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care.” Led by Debbie Schaaf, executive director of Edgewood, the in-person training is scheduled from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Sanford Health Plan Relocates Fargo Office
Sanford Health Plan’s office in Fargo, North Dakota, has relocated to a new address, effective July 28.
UnityPoint Health® – Fort Dodge Installs da Vinci® Xi Surgical System
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center is the first hospital in the region to acquire a da Vinci® surgical robot. The da Vinci Xi Surgical System was recently installed in Trinity’s operating rooms.
Clinic Enhances Access to Specialized Orthopedic Services
Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic (COSMC), a leading provider within the Columbus Community Hospital network, now provides orthopedic services in Norfolk, Albion, Neligh and David City.
SDAHO’s 99th Annual Convention Celebrates Nearly a Century of Medical Breakthroughs
Join healthcare professionals from across the region as the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) hosts its 99th Annual Convention. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Medical Marvels – 99 Years and Beyond,” honors a legacy of care while focusing on the future of healthcare innovation.
Regional West Receives National Recognition for Its Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Regional West has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines - Rural Stroke Gold and the Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Type 2 Diabetes quality achievement awards 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.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Earns Recognition for Stroke and Diabetes Care
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently received multiple achievement awards from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines® program.
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute to Host Virtual Reality Camp at 9 a.m. on July 31
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute is hosting a Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive Training (HABIT) Virtual Reality Camp. The camp is designed to allow children with cerebral palsy and other conditions to work on using both hands to complete a task through playing video games.
Brodstone Healthcare Celebrates Deshler Clinic Grand Opening, Welcoming Patients August 1
Brodstone Healthcare is thrilled to announce that its new rural health clinic in Deshler, Nebraska, will open its doors and begin seeing patients on Friday, August 1, 2025.
Nemaha County Hospital Honored for Advancing Rural Stroke Care
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than their urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades.[1],[2] Nemaha County Hospital is committed to changing that.