Rapid City Hospital’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program Receives AACVPR Re-Certification
Monument Health is proud to announce the certification of its pulmonary rehabilitation program by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). This certification is recognition of Monument Health’s commitment to improving the quality of life of patients by enhancing standards of care.
Essentia Health Brings Together Federal, State, and Local Leaders for Health Care Roundtable
Essentia Health convened federal, state and other rural health care leaders in Fargo on Thursday to discuss the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program and opportunities to maximize its impact on rural health delivery, workforce and sustainability.
Yankton Medical Clinic Partners with Southeast Technical College to Advance the Next Generation of Nurses
Yankton Medical Clinic is pleased to announce a new educational partnership with Southeast Technical College’s Nursing program. Beginning this fall, the clinic will proudly serve as a clinical rotation site for Southeast Tech nursing students.
Loni Muus Joins Essentia Health–Moorhead Clinic to Deliver Family Medicine Services
Loni Muus, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to practice family medicine at the Essentia Health-Moorhead Clinic.
Boone County Health Center Assists Patients in Breaking Free from the Burden of Trauma
Boone County Health Center now has three therapists trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), offering more patients access to this highly researched therapy proven to help people recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, and other distressing experiences.
HHS Marks International Overdose Awareness Day with Shared Dedication to Healing, Hope, and Prevention
On Aug. 31, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) joins communities across the state and around the world in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day — a time to honor those lost to overdose, support loved ones, and celebrate the strength of individuals, families, and communities working together to prevent substance use harms and save lives.
Altru Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Altru has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Altru is one of only 79 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Urology Specialists Welcomes Dr. Alex Hannemann, General Urologist, This September
Urology Specialists is excited to share the addition of Dr. Alex Hannemann, who will begin seeing patients in September. Dr. Alex Hannemann was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Augustana University in Sioux Falls and went on to obtain his Medical degree from the University of South Dakota. He then completed his urologic residency training at the University of Colorado.
Essentia Health-Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Vincent DeMatio
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Vincent DeMatio.
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Physician Featured in South Dakota Medicine
Dr. Amanda Sedlacek, Internal and Palliative Care Medicine Physician at Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., has had her manuscript, “Shared Decision Making in Healthcare: Legal Considerations,” accepted for publication in South Dakota Medicine, the official journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association.
Jefferson Community Health & Life Achieves Designation as Level IV (Basic) Trauma Center
Jefferson Community Health & Life has earned designation as a Level IV (Basic Level) Trauma Center by the NDHH Office of Emergency Health System/Nebraska Statewide Trauma System. The certification was approved by the state agency on Aug. 22 after JCH&L met all required criteria in a site visit on July 28.
Destinee Schmitz, MD, Joins McFarland Clinic Pediatrics
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Destinee Schmitz, MD, has joined McFarland Clinic’s Pediatric department in Ames.
Suhail Haddadin, MD, Joins McFarland Clinic Nephrology & Hypertension
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Suhail Haddadin, MD, has joined McFarland Clinic’s Nephrology & Hypertension Department in Ames. Dr. Haddadin will also see patients at McFarland Clinic in Marshalltown (421 East Merle Hibbs Blvd.) and at McFarland Clinic in Carroll (1214 South Grant Road).
Angie Ramaekers Earns Volunteer Services Credential
Angie Ramaekers, director of volunteer and guest services at Columbus Community Hospital, recently earned the Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services (CAVS) credential through the Beryl Institute Credentialing Center.
Columbus Community Hospital’s Home Health and Hospice Report Showcases a Year of Quality Care
Columbus Community Hospital recently released its home health and hospice annual report — a document that showcases both programs’ dedication to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
Mead Family Cancer Center: A Path Toward Progress
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce significant progress on its newest facility, the Mead Family Cancer Center, which officially began construction this summer. This exciting milestone represents a major step forward in CCH’s mission to bring comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care to Columbus and the surrounding communities.
Megan Bryn Joins Essentia Health–South University Clinic to Practice Internal Medicine
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome Megan Bryn, a certified physician assistant who will practice internal medicine.
Regional West Physicians Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Residents Manisha Jain, MBBS, and Allana Neely, MD
Regional West Physicians Clinic recently welcomed two family medicine residents to its medical team.
Melissa John Joins Essentia Health–Fargo to Provide Palliative Care
Melissa John, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to begin practicing palliative care at Essentia Health-Fargo.
Prairie Lakes Orthopedics Welcomes Nurse Practitioner to Clinical Team
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Jolyn Sackmann, DNP, to the Prairie Lakes Orthopedics team. Sackmann joins a skilled group of providers including Dr. Michael Vener, Dr. Gerald Rieber, Dr. Casey Johnston, Lisa Lee, CNP, and Tim Larson, PA-C, in delivering expert care for patients with orthopedic conditions involving joints, bones, ligaments, nerves, and tendons.