Pender Community Hospital Earns 2025 Performance Leadership Award From The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Pender Community Hospital today announced it has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards program recognizes top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and/or Patient Perspective.
Now Open: Registration for Childbirth Support Specialists Doula Training
Registration is now open for the Childbirth Support Specialists Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop scheduled for Mar. 7 and 8 at Brookings Health System.
Essentia Health–South University Clinic Welcomes Pulmonology Practitioner Sierra Link
Sierra Link, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-South University Clinic to practice pulmonology.
Leah Heinen Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic as Orthopedics Practitioner
Leah Heinen, a certified physician assistant practicing orthopedics, is excited to continue at the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic in a role that will focus on spine care.
Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Practitioner Brittany Minor
Brittany Minor, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will practice family medicine, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic.
GME Accreditation Awarded to Sanford Fargo & UND Surgical Critical Care Fellowship
The University of North Dakota and Sanford Health Fargo Surgical Critical Care Fellowship has obtained accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Home Health & Hospice Nurse Kyla Huntimer Honored With DAISY Award
Today Brookings Health System honored Home Health & Hospice Nurse Kyla Huntimer, R.N., with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.
Meet a Make-A-Wish Champion of Hope
Pediatric Oncologist Ashlee Blumhoff, APRN-CNP, CPHON, with Sanford Children’s was the top referrer for Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana and is this month’s Champion of Hope.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Jason Steere, PT, DPT
Jason Steere describes his career path as an "adventurous wander". As a kid in Sioux Falls, he hadn't intended to go to college. But after a stint in the military, Steere changed his mind and enrolled at USD….
Building From the Ground Up
Monument Health added 40 new physicians in the last half of 2025, shoring up access to care and bringing new specialties to the region. We'll meet the gynecologic oncologist, cardiothoracic/vascular surgeon, and colorectal surgeon who are building these new programs from the ground up.
UnityPoint Health Names Chief Medical Officer and Vice President for Cardiovascular Services
As part of its commitment to improving access to heart care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter George, MD, FACC as Chief Medical Officer for cardiovascular services.
CommonSpirit Health, Altru Health System Announce CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake Transition
CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System today announced the transition of ownership of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Health System, marking an important milestone in securing strong, local access to care for the Devils Lake region community. The transition will occur on March 1, 2026.
ORA Orthopedics and UnityPoint Health® – Trinity Announce Expanded Partnership
In a major advancement for orthopedic care in the Quad Cities, ORA Orthopedics, the area’s largest and most comprehensive orthopedic practice, is excited to announce an exclusive partnership with UnityPoint Health – Trinity hospitals effective Dec. 18, 2025.
Altru Earns ACR Accreditation for Ultrasound Services
Altru has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers diagnose illness, injury or other medical problems.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory Earns Reaccreditation
The Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory recently received reaccreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Introduces Advanced Vein Treatment Options
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is proud to announce the addition of advanced vein care services at its outpatient specialty clinic, expanding access to minimally invasive treatment options for patients experiencing symptoms of vein disease. These services are delivered through a collaborative approach that includes interventional radiologist Dr. Madhusudhan Reddy and are supported by leading Medtronic technologies: ClosureFast and VenaSeal.
Holiday Safety Tips Shared by Good Samaritan to Help Avoid ER Visits
While the spirit of Christmas fills the air with joy and celebration, it also quietly ushers in a less festive reality: a multitude of overlooked safety risks. Each year, thousands of preventable injuries disrupt holiday cheer, stemming from the very things that make the season bright – from festive decor and candles to increased holiday travel and new toys. In fact, this time of year is surprisingly hazardous, with holiday decorations alone sending an estimated 18,000 Americans to the emergency room annually.
Acute Care Team Members Honored for Exceptional Compassion
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize two exceptional certified nursing assistants: Arasely Calderon, CNA, and Marta Somera, CNA, are the newest recipients of the Sheaf of Wheat Award. Both serve in the acute care unit and consistently demonstrate the compassion and excellence this honor represents.
UnityPoint Health Names Next Chief Operating Officer
Jenni Friedly has been selected to serve as Chief Operating Officer for UnityPoint Health, effective immediately. Friedly most recently served as Market President of UnityPoint Health – Waterloo, where she brings 16 years of operational experience.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Earns National Recognition on Forbes Top Hospitals List
According to forbes.com, a ”unique rating system evaluates general acute care hospitals throughout the United States to offer consumers unbiased information on which hospitals can offer top-notch, high-value medical services...”