Kendra Bohm Joins Essentia Health–Valley City Clinic as Family Medicine Practitioner
The Essentia Health-Valley City Clinic is proud to welcome Kendra Bohm, a certified physician assistant who will practice family medicine.
Laura Walker Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic as Gastroenterology Practitioner
Laura Walker, an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice gastroenterology.
Sanford Hawley to Host Flu Vaccination Events
Sanford Health Hawley, 1412 Main St., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Understanding EAA, ADA, and WCAG: A Framework of Accessibility Guidelines
Web accessibility isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a commitment to inclusive, thoughtful design. As more of our lives move online, making the web accessible to all users is no longer optional. It’s essential.
Essentia Health Launches Drive-Thru Flu Vaccination Clinic in Bismarck
Flu season is here, and one of the best ways to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get vaccinated.
Sanford Edgeley to Host Flu Vaccination Event
Sanford Health Edgeley, 503 Main St., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physician Assistant to General Surgery Team
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant, Olivia Lepke, PA-C, to the General Surgery Clinic staff. She joins Dr. Greg Gerrish, Dr. Kristopher Johnson, and Dr. Jacob Schaeffer in the expert surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the abdomen, breast, skin, and soft tissues.
Regional West Physicians Clinic–Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Welcomes Board-Certified Physician Rami Zanoun, MD
The medical team at Regional West Physicians Clinic-Psychiatry & Behavioral Health recently welcomed Rami Zanoun, MD. Dr. Zanoun joins Joe Espinoza, MD, and Ana Cerrato-Young, PMHNP-BC.
Former Patients Reunite at Nebraska Medicine NICU ‘Trunk or Treat’ Event
They started life as some of the hospital’s most delicate patients. Many were born too soon or facing critical health challenges. But this weekend they’ll return to Nebraska Medical Center with smiles, costumes and plenty of gratitude.
Sanford Health West Dickinson Hosts Spooktacular “Boo to the Flu” Event on Oct. 30
Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo to the flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Health West Dickinson Clinic, second floor, from 4 – 8 p.m. CST on Thursday, Oct. 30.
Sanford Children’s Hosts Spooktacular “Boo to the Flu” Event on Oct. 25
Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo to the flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Health Children’s Campus, Building A, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Mayo Clinic Research Enhances Dense Breast Cancer Screening and Early Detection
Early detection is key to breast cancer survival. But nearly half of all women in the U.S. have dense breast tissue, which can make detecting breast cancer difficult with a mammogram. Mayo Clinic researchers found that adding another test, called molecular breast imaging, or MBI, to a 3D mammogram improved the ability to find cancer in dense tissue by more than double.
5th Annual Gather for the Cure: Honoring Survivors and Remembering Lives Lost to Breast Cancer
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, MercyOne Genesis and the MercyOne Genesis Health Services Foundation Breast Cancer Awareness Month will host the 5th annual Gather for the Cure on Sunday, October 19, at Scott County Park, Whispering Pines Indoor Shelter.
Coming Full Circle: Physical Therapy Grad Trains at Institute That Saved Her Limb
Doctors warned that without intervention, the difference in leg length could be as much as 12 inches. With limited treatment options, the family faced the serious decision to either amputate her leg or search for a specialist willing to pursue treatment.
Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital Avera Recognized as State’s First Rural Emergency Hospital
The local governance board of Landmann-Jungman Memorial Hospital in Scotland, SD, made the decision to convert from Critical Access Hospital status to Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) status in March 2025. REH is a new provider type designed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This change was effective July 1, 2025, making Landmann Jungman the first REH in the state of South Dakota.
Exploring PCOS with the University of Minnesota
Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, is one of the most common hormonal disorders that affects patients of reproductive age. Worldwide, 13% of women of reproductive age are affected by PCOS — and experts estimate that as many as 70% of women who have PCOS may go undiagnosed.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Essentia Health’s Mobile Mammography Program Expands Screenings to Rural Areas
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins, Essentia Health is highlighting an innovative — and recently expanded — program that brings early breast cancer detection services to rural communities. Essentia’s mobile mammography trucks have added additional locations across the rural health leader’s footprint, from central North Dakota to western Wisconsin, bringing convenient mammography services to more patients. The program will reduce travel time and eliminate barriers for those seeking mammograms — a critical tool to catch initial signs of breast cancer.
Dr. Christopher Veale Serves as Columbus’ Physician in Radiation Oncology
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
Vaccine Champions Award for Lexington Regional Health Center Family Medicine Specialists Clinic
Lexington Regional Health Center’s Family Medicine Specialists Clinic has been awarded the prestigious Vaccine Champions Award for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, recognizing its outstanding commitment to vaccine stewardship and inventory excellence.
A Store in Bismarck Will Now Host Sanford Health Equip
Sanford Health Equip in Bismarck, N.D. will be moving to a new store location in 2026. Construction is set to begin before the end of the year and the new store is expected to open in spring of 2026.