Miranda Mathison Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Orthopedic Surgery
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Miranda Mathison, a certified physician assistant who will practice orthopedic surgery.
Bridges to Mental Health Event Unites Regional Leaders in McCook
Community Hospital, in partnership with Clarkson Institute, hosted the Bridges to Mental Health event on January 29–30 at Community Hospital in McCook, bringing together 68 attendees from across the region to focus on the importance of mental health in rural Nebraska and the power of collaboration to strengthen regional support systems.
Sanford Health Offers First FDA-Approved Device for Arm and Hand Recovery After Ischemic Stroke
A breakthrough therapy for stroke survivors to help improve upper‑limb function through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is now available at Sanford Bismarck. Mobia Medical Inc. and Sanford Health today announced the availability of the FDA‑approved Vivistim.
UnityPoint at Home Named a 2026 Best Home Health Agency by U.S. News & World Report
UnityPoint at Home has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition comes as part of U.S. News’ first-ever ranking of home health providers, identifying the top-performing agencies in the United States.
Sanford Health’s Jac McTaggart honored by Becker’s as Top Critical Access Hospital CEO
For the third consecutive year, Becker’s Health Review has named Jac McTaggart, chief executive officer of Sanford Mayville and Sanford Hillsboro Medical Centers, to the 2025 edition of its “103 Critical Access Hospital CEO’s to Know.”
Tyler Ust of Sanford Health Named Top Critical Access Hospital CEO by Becker’s
For the second consecutive year, Becker’s Health Review has named Tyler Ust, Sanford Thief River Falls chief executive officer, to the 2025 edition of its “103 Critical Access Hospital CEO’s to Know.”
Dr. Robert Matheny Joins Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney Regional Medical Center welcomes Robert Matheny, MD, as our new Intensivist in the Intensive Care Unit.
Nebraska Observes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites all Nebraskans to celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spotlighting the achievements made by and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Study Projects 6 in 10 U.S. Women Will Develop Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
Driven by rising rates in high blood pressure, nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the next 25 years, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation, the peer-reviewed, flagship journal of the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all.
Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Announce Transition of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Hospital Devils Lake
Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Health have officially completed the transaction to transfer ownership of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Health System, effective March 1, 2026, marking an important milestone in expanding access to care across the Lake Region.
Patient Shares Lifesaving Experience With Essentia Health During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Kitzman attributed the pain and associated bleeding to her menstrual cycle, but this changed on Oct. 23, 2025. Kitzman recalls sitting at her work desk when she was hit by a wave of nausea.
Homegrown Excellence: South Dakota’s Finest Take the Stage at Post Acute Partners in Care 2026
SDAHO’s 2026 Post Acute Partners in Care Conference is bringing exceptional talent to the stage — and we are especially proud to highlight the outstanding health care leaders who call South Dakota home.
Athletic Trainers Honored by Columbus Community Hospital for Their Role in Health Care
Every March, Columbus Community Hospital recognizes athletic trainers’ work on and off the field.
Dr. Anthony Krueger Is Columbus’ Doctor for Radiology
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
HDSA Announces Virtual Bourbon and Tequila Tasting Event on March 12
The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is excited to announce the HDSA Virtual Bourbon & Tequila Tasting will take place on Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 PM (ET). Each ticket includes 3 Bottles + the Zoom Link with our expert panelists. *Price covers as many people as you'd like to join you! The deadline to order is March 5th!
Caitlin Broek Appointed Director of IT and Clinical Informatics at Prairie Lakes
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce Caitlin Broek as Director of Information Technology (IT) and Clinical Informatics.
Wollmann Achieves Clinical Nurse Leader Certification
Freeman Regional Health Services is proud to announce that Hospital Manager Angie Wollmann, MSN, RN, has earned her Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Earns 2026 Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital Recognition for Eighth Consecutive Year
Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States for the eighth year in a row by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
UnityPoint Health Celebrates 38 Nurses Named 2026 Great Iowa Nurses
UnityPoint Health is honored to recognize 38 nurses practicing at our UnityPoint Health facilities and affiliates across Iowa who have been selected as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses.
Box Butte General Hospital Earns New Quality-Based Accreditation From DNV
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is proud to announce the successful completion of its new accreditation process and has been awarded by DNV.