Avera to Advance Cancer Technology With Support From Federal Funds
Avera has received federal appropriation through the Labor Health and Human Services (LHHS) 2026 bill to enhance cancer care technology.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Named Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by Chartis Center
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS), a division of Sanford Health, announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX?. PLHS has received this award 11 consecutive years.
Nebraska Medicine Expands Network With Addition of Clarkson Heart Center
For the last 17 years, Haysam Akkad, MD, and the team at Clarkson Heart Center have provided personalized and compassionate care to patients in our community who need the clinical expertise of interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. We are proud to announce that Clarkson Heart Center became part of the Nebraska Medicine health network on Dec. 15.
Advanced Skull Base Surgery Offers Solutions for Complex Neurological Conditions
Skull base surgery is one of the most technically demanding subspecialties in neurosurgery, requiring precision and expertise to address pathologies in an anatomically complex region where critical neural and vascular structures converge.
Mayor John Ewing Jr. to Celebrate Community Engagement Efforts at University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. will join University of Nebraska Medical Center leaders to recognize UNMC for being awarded the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, one of the highest national honors recognizing an institution’s commitment to community engagement. UNMC, which first received the classification in 2015, is one of only 279 institutions across the county that currently hold it. Mayor Ewing will pronounce Feb. 23 “UNMC Community Engagement Day,” recognizing UNMC’s efforts to raise the health of all individuals and communities across Nebraska.
Brookings Health Continues Ranking on Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital List
For the eleventh consecutive year, Brookings Health System has been included by The Chartis Center for Rural Health on the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals list. The annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
Jamie Scott Named DAISY Award Recipient at Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital proudly recognizes Jamie Scott, LPN (licensed practical nurse), as the winner of the DAISY Award. Scott works at Columbus Psychiatry Clinic.
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City Takes Initial Step Toward Open-Heart Surgery Program
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City has taken the first important step toward building an open-heart surgery program by submitting the required paperwork for Certificate of Need (CON) to the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), expanding access to advanced cardiovascular care in Siouxland. Building the program is a complex process that will require regulatory approvals and the recruitment of a highly qualified cardiothoracic surgeon before services begin.
Planning Advances for New $12 Million Emergency Department at Essentia Health-Fosston
Work will start on a new emergency department at Essentia Health-Fosston this spring following the selection of Kraus-Anderson as the general contractor.
UnityPoint Health® Marks Milestone After Treating 850 Patients With New AFib Treatment
UnityPoint Health® – Trinity is proud to celebrate its 850th successful pulsed field ablation (PFA) procedure, marking a significant step forward in the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the Quad Cities.
Avera St. Benedict Leads Global Pilot of New Rural Trauma Team Development
Avera St. Benedict Hospital has made history as the first site in the world to receive and pilot the newly updated Rural Trauma Team Development Course (RTTDC), an internationally recognized program to strengthen trauma response in rural areas.
Make-A-Wish Northeast South Dakota Event Raises Historic Funds at Annual Dinner and Auction
Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana is thrilled to share the record-breaking success of its recent Northeast South Dakota Dinner and Auction, an inspiring event that raised an incredible $222,284 in net proceeds which will help grant more than 20 wishes for children facing critical illnesses. This year’s success serves as a testament to the remarkable generosity of the Watertown and northeast South Dakota communities.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Wound Center Honored for Quality Care
The Mary Lanning Healthcare Wound Center recently received awards for its clinical work and patient care.
Donor Support Brings Essential Equipment to Community Hospital Patients
Through funding made possible by the Community Hospital Health Foundation’s ongoing fundraising efforts, CHHF recently partnered with Community Hospital to invest in critical medical equipment that strengthens patient care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes the Monument Health Heart and Vascular Unit With Silver Beacon Award for Excellence
For the second year in a row, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Monument Health Heart and Vascular Unit (HVU) at Rapid City Hospital. This is a significant achievement as more than 575 units from around the country applied for the award in 2025.
American Heart Month: West Fargo Man Grateful for Lifesaving Care and Second Chance at Essentia Health
A bicuspid — or two-part — aortic valve (BAV) affects about 1 to 2% of the population. This congenital heart condition often goes unnoticed until later in life, as was the case with Dan Gerriets, who wasn’t diagnosed until his 30s.
Free Education Session Explores Whether Type 2 Diabetes Is Reversible
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute, is hosting a heart-education session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 26 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital. “Fact or Fiction? Type 2 Diabetes is Reversible” explores the root cause of most chronic diseases and the impact metabolic health has on a person’s overall well-being.
Altru Offers Nurse Advice Line for Measles-Related Concerns
As measles cases have become present in North Dakota, Altru encourages individuals experiencing symptoms consistent with measles, or those who may have been exposed to someone with measles, to call the Altru Nurse Advice Line at 701.780.6358 before seeking in-person care.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center CEO Mike Delfs Recognized for National and State Leadership
Mike Delfs, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC), was recently recognized for his leadership at both the national and state levels, highlighting his continued impact on rural healthcare.
Dr. Vance Thompson Among First U.S. Surgeons to Implant BVI FineVision® Lens
On Monday, February 2nd, Dr. Vance Thompson successfully performed one of the first BVI FineVision® HP Trifocal Intraocular Lens (IOL) implantations in the United States. This milestone marks a significant milestone in the advancement of vision correction for U.S. patients.