Community Hospital Welcomes Behavioral Health Advocate Erin Pascoe
Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Erin Pascoe, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), to our Behavioral Health team. Pascoe brings a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to patient care, and a special connection to the McCook community.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Designated an Age-Friendly Organization
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently was recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI).
Sanford Health Enhances Endoscopy Services at Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center
Sanford Health has expanded its endoscopy services at the Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center, located at 715 E. Broadway Ave. in downtown Bismarck. This 15,000-square-foot addition is designed to enhance access, comfort and efficiency for patients seeking essential digestive health services in a convenient outpatient setting.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Offers Free Screening of Elf on Nov. 25
CHI Health Good Samaritan is kicking off the Christmas season with a FREE showing of the beloved family-friendly comedy Elf on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at Kearney’s World Theatre. The community is invited to attend the annual appreciation event. Doors open at 6 p.m. with the show starting at 7 p.m. To secure a seat, movie-goers should arrive early as seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. A full house is anticipated.
Brookings Health Honored with Ninth Straight Performance Leadership Award
As part National Rural Health Day, Brookings Health System announced it has been recognized with a Performance Leadership Award in the outcomes measured category. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation. It is Brookings Health’s ninth consecutive year receiving a Performance Leadership Award.
South Dakota Hospitals Recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Awards
As part of National Rural Health Day this month, a number of South Dakota facilities have been recognized with 2025 Performance Leadership Awards for excellence in quality.
Recalls and Warnings: Risk Management Considerations
From time to time, the FDA, manufacturers, and other agencies issue recalls or serious warnings about devices, drugs, instruments and other healthcare-related products. When one of these notices impacts your medical practice, it is important to follow a comprehensive process and document all the steps you have undertaken to avoid potential liability…
UnityPoint Health First to Join Mayo Clinic Platform_Insights
UnityPoint Health has announced a new collaboration with Mayo Clinic Platform, a strategic initiative of Mayo Clinic that enables data-driven innovation and healthcare transformation for clinicians across the globe.
Boone County Health Center Recognized as 2025 Cardiac Rehab Program of the Year
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has been honored with the 2025 Cardiac Rehab Program of the Year by the Nebraska Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Network (NCVPRN). BCHC is the only facility in the state to receive this distinction, which celebrates a Nebraska-based cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation program demonstrating exceptional leadership, patient service, and commitment to advancing cardiovascular and pulmonary health.
UnityPoint Clinic Welcomes New Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
UnityPoint Clinic is excited to announce Heather Stehr, ARNP, is joining the team of providers at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Sunnybrook. Stehr will offer primary care services conveniently located in Sunnybrook Medical Plaza. She is currently accepting new patients.
Emily’s Hope and Let’s Be Clear Enhance Free Naloxone Availability With New Box at Brookings Health System
Emily’s Hope, in partnership with Let’s Be Clear, is proud to announce the installation of a new community-access naloxone distribution box at Brookings Health System’s emergency entrance. This life-saving initiative expands access to naloxone across South Dakota and supports the mission to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
Columbus Community Hospital Earns Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification
Columbus Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital (ASRH) Certification.
Sanford Health Introduces New Family Medicine Physician in Minot
Ashley Kremer, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined the Sanford Northwest Clinic in Minot and is accepting new patients.
Community Hospital Unveils Aquablation Therapy
Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Aquablation® therapy, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This advanced technology offers a new level of precision and safety for men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH.
Disrupting Bacterial “Communication” to Advance Human Health
Like all living things, bacteria adapt to survive. Over time, bacteria have been developing resistance to common antibiotics and disinfectants, which poses a growing problem for healthcare and sanitation. However, many species of bacteria are beneficial and even essential for human health. What if there was a way to change the behavior of bacteria in the body to prevent illness and poor health outcomes?
Charity Contributions Provides New Equipment for MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center and NICU
Thanks to a generous grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa, babies born at MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center and treated in the Level II NICU will benefit from a piece of new technology.
Hemant Roy, MD, Appointed Internal Medicine Chair
Hemant Roy, MD, a gastroenterologist and former UNMC faculty member, has been named the new chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine.
Community Hospital Transfers Community HealthCare and Hospice Service Line to Angels Care
Community Hospital announces the sale of its Community HealthCare and Hospice service line to Angels Care Home Health and Angels Care Hospice, managed by AngMar Management Services, a company nationally recognized for its expertise in home health and hospice care.
Sanford Westbrook Awarded Level 4 Trauma Hospital Designation
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center has been designated a Level 4 Trauma Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health. Employees voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to become part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. When Raymond Boyens first noticed a sore on his foot nearly four years ago, he didn’t think it was serious until about three years later.
Sanford Health Bismarck Named a Leading Hospital for Cardiology and Heart & Vascular Surgery
U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals for 2025-2026 has ranked Sanford Medical Center Bismarck No. 44 out of 800 on the top hospitals list for cardiology, heart & vascular surgery.