Breast Cancer Awareness: This October and Throughout the Year
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when pink ribbons and T-shirts are signs of the season, yet more importantly, these colorful reminders can save lives.
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center Receives National Honor for CPR Excellence
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Target: CPR quality achievement award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates.
Achalasia and Esophageal Motility Disorders: Key Insights for Primary Care
Achalasia is a disorder that affects how the esophagus moves. The main symptom is dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Patients may have trouble swallowing liquids or feel like food is stuck in their esophagus. Some patients will experience nasal regurgitation, where fluid comes up into the back of the mouth or out through the nose.
Wipe Out Cancer Marks 10th Year, Raises Over $19,600
Kearney Tire & Auto Service is holding its tenth annual "Wipe Out Cancer" campaign throughout October. Since 2015, the "Change a Blade, Change a Life" initiative has raised $19,653.14 to support cancer patients in central Nebraska.
Cardiovascular Risk Factors Adversely Affect Health During and After Pregnancy
Driven by increases in health risk factors, cardiovascular-related complications during pregnancy are on the rise in the U.S., even among people with no previous heart disease, according to new study in the Circulation journal
Huron Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Internal Medicine Physician
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to welcome Kundana Neelam, MD, internal medicine physician, to the hospital’s medical staff and HRMC Physicians Clinic care team. Dr. Neelam cares for adult patients, providing primary care and management of chronic medical conditions, further expanding the availability of specifically trained adult medicine physicians in our community.
Nebraska Cancer Specialists Expands Cancer Care Access with New Clinic at Bryan Elkhorn Campus
Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) is proud to announce the opening of a new, full-service clinic at the Bryan Elkhorn Campus—marking NCS’s sixth Omaha-area location and the sixteenth clinic across Nebraska and Iowa.
Community Hospital Health Foundation Launches Matching Challenge to Support Cancer Care
The Community Hospital Health Foundation has announced a new community challenge gift to support cancer care at Community Hospital. Dr. George, Community Hospital’s Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, will match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000, beginning October 11 at the Concert for Healthcare.
Sanford Health Introduces Virtual Care Program for Rural Long-Term Care Facilities in South Dakota
Sanford Health is expanding virtual care services to 27 Good Samaritan skilled nursing and assisted living locations in 14 South Dakota communities as part of the integrated health system's landmark $350 million virtual care initiative. My Care Line virtually connects Good Samaritan caregivers with Sanford Health registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice providers (APPs) who are fully dedicated to the locations during evenings, weekends and overnights.
Children’s Nebraska Ranked Among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Children’s Nebraska in its 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings in the specialties of Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Unveils Technology to Help Prevent Patient Falls
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has expanded its advanced inpatient services with the addition of Ocuvera, an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict and help prevent patient falls before they occur. This cutting-edge technology strengthens JRMC’s commitment to safety, innovation and patient-centered care by using real-time monitoring and informed alerts to support faster interventions and reduce the risk of harm.
Sanford Valley City Presents ‘Boo to the Flu’
Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo the Flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Valley City Clinic, 520 Chautauqua Blvd., on Friday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sanford Hillsboro to Host Flu Vaccination Clinics
Sanford Health Hillsboro, 315 E. Caledonia Ave., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Hastings Family Care Earns National Recognition for Advancing Cardiovascular Health
Hastings Family Care (HFC) recently received three awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) outpatient program achievement awards for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. HFC received the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Gold Achievement Award, the 2024 Check. Change. Control. CholesterolTM Recognition Gold Achievement Award and the Silver Target: Blood Pressure Award.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Commits to Breast Health with ‘Pinky Swear’ Campaign
Pink is more than a color at Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) in October. Each year for Breast Health Month, the medical center transforms into Pinky Swear Headquarters, where a simple childhood gesture becomes a powerful promise both to and from women. At JRMC, that promise reflects a commitment to delivering advanced technology, empathetic care and accessible services for every woman in the region.
Sanford Jamestown to Host Flu Vaccination Events
Sanford Health Jamestown, 300 2nd Ave NE, is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Biologic Repair Versus Reconstruction: The Emerging Role of BEAR in ACL Treatment [Nebraska Medicine]
ACL tears affect over 250,000 people annually in the U.S. with traditional reconstruction remaining the gold standard. However, a new approach is changing how orthopaedic surgeons think about ACL management: the BEAR procedure (bridge-enhanced ACL restoration).
North Dakota Observes Substance Use Prevention Month, Emphasizing the Power of Prevention
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is proud to join partners across the state and nation in recognizing October as Substance Use Prevention Month as declared by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. View proclamation.
Anna Reinholz Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Gastroenterology
Anna Reinholz, an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to practice gastroenterology at the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
“Pink the Rink” Aims to Raise Funds and Awareness in the Fight Against Cancer
Dubuque Fighting Saints will be dropping the gloves in the fight against breast cancer when they host the Chicago Steel at 7:05 p.m. for their annual “Pink the Rink” night, Saturday, Oct. 11, at ImOn Arena—proceeds from the 50/50 raffle benefit the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center.