Caring, Connecting, Celebrating: SDAHO’s 2026 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference a Success
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) hosted its 26th annual Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference March 31–April 1, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Over 200 attendees joined two half-days of learning, networking, and celebration, continuing the event’s mission to support post-acute care professionals and provide valuable continuing education.
Center for Family Medicine Awarded $750,000 State Opioid Settlement Grant to Expand Training
The Center for Family Medicine (CFM) has been awarded $750,000 as part of South Dakota’s 2026 opioid settlement distribution, funding clinical training programs dedicated to addiction medicine within primary care settings. The award is part of a $7.8 million statewide grant allocation spanning 10 organizations, with individual grants in this round ranging from roughly $100,000 to $3,000,000.
Essentia Health-Fosston Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department
Essentia Health leaders, staff and project partners gathered Wednesday, April 8, to break ground on a new emergency department at Essentia Health-Fosston, marking the start of construction on a $12 million project that will improve the patient experience and strengthen care for the Fosston community.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces Public Events for April 2026
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) supports the community with a wide range of events and support groups. For more details and to register for an event, please visit prairielakes.com/calendar.
Kristin Koehlmoos Receives Sheaf of Wheat Award
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize pharmacist Kristin Koehlmoos with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for an act of kindness that reflects the compassion and attentiveness she brings to her work each day.
Avera McKennan Earns Advanced Hip & Knee Certification
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received the prestigious Advanced Hip & Knee Certification by DNV.
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City Launches “Walk With a Doc” Program
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is encouraging Siouxland residents to take a step toward better health with “Walk with a Doc,” a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk the third Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. at Chris Larsen Park. Walk with a Doc is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Recognized as Safety Leader for 27 Years
Accidents can happen in any workplace but in a healthcare setting, it is especially important to keep accidents to a minimum. Mary Lanning Healthcare is celebrating 27 consecutive years of recognition for keeping its employees, patients and visitors safe.
BHECN and Nebraska Extension Partner to Provide Mental Health Support After Wildfires
Wildfires have ravaged Nebraska in recent weeks, with the largest in the state’s history, the Morrill Fire, and three other major fires having burned more than 700,000 acres. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Extension has launched a comprehensive disaster response – which now includes UNMC’s Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) as part of its mental health support team.
Clarkson Institute Names 2026–27 Canedy Scholar
Clarkson Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to make Nebraska the healthiest state, is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Pierce, CHCQM has been selected as the 2026–27 Canedy Scholar.
Sanford Health Equip Opens New Location in Bismarck
Sanford Health Equip in Bismarck, North Dakota, is now open in its new location at 2700 State Street in the Gateway Mall, formerly Joann Fabric.
2026 HDSA Team Hope Walk Set for May 2 at Sertoma Park
The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the South Dakota Team Hope Walk on Saturday, May 2nd at Sertoma Park, 4300 S Oxbow Avenue. Sioux Falls, SD. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
Katelyn Brown, PA-C Joins McFarland Clinic Family Medicine
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Katelyn Brown, PA-C will join McFarland Clinic’s Family Medicine Department in Ames on April 1. Katelyn will see patients at the McFarland Clinic North Ames Office located at 3815 Stange Road.
Caitlin Jardon, ARNP Joins McFarland Clinic Adult Medicine
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Caitlin Jardon, ARNP will begin practice in McFarland Clinic’s Adult Medicine Department in Ames on April 1. Caitlin has been with McFarland Clinic since 2021, seeing patients in Neurology.
MercyOne Genesis and Iowa Donor Network Honor Gift of Life With Flag-Raising Ceremony
In honor of National Donate Life Month, MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center and the Iowa Donor Network will raise the Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are leaders in the emerging field of Neurohospital Medicine
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is home to the largest and most comprehensive academic neurohospitalist program in the region. In fact, the UNMC Department of Neurological Sciences was the birthplace of the region’s first neurohospitalist program in 2014.
CHI Health Announces April 6 Opening of Family Health Center
CHI Health Clinic Family Health Center (Grand Island), located at 2530 Sheridan Ave., is set to open its doors to patients at 7 am on Monday, April 6.
Waverly Health Center Expands Access to Comprehensive Breast Care
Waverly Health Center (WHC) is expanding access to breast care services through its Women’s Clinic, offering patients personalized care, advanced imaging and surgical consultation close to home.
Ransom County Reports One Measles Case
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Ransom County. This is the first case reported in Ransom County.
Columbus Welcomes Dr. Luke Tomczak for Ophthalmology Care
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.