CHI Health Invests $164.5 Million in Community Initiatives
CHI Health gave back more than $164.5 million in community benefits last fiscal year. The health system, comprising 30 hospitals, 200 clinics and more than 8,620 employees in Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota and Minnesota, recently posted the CHI Health Community Impact Report 2025 on its website.
Sanford Bismarck Expands Gastroenterology Services With New Providers and Advanced Care
Sanford Health in Bismarck continues to expand its endoscopy services. A 15,000-square-foot addition opened last fall, and this spring new providers have been added to the team to enhance access to comprehensive digestive health services for patients across central and western North Dakota.
American Cancer Society Awards Transportation and Lodging Grant to Essentia Health
The Essentia Health Cancer Center in Fargo is honored to receive a $35,000 grant from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to help alleviate some of the financial burden for patients undergoing cancer treatment through transportation and lodging assistance.
Avera Receives Historic $35 Million Gift From Philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano to Advance Pediatric Care
Avera is proud to announce a historic $35 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur and child health advocate B. Thomas Golisano. This transformative contribution to the Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign supports pediatric care for the next generation. It is the largest single gift in Avera’s history. In recognition of Mr. Golisano’s investment, the new children’s hospital within the patient care tower at Avera McKennan will be named the Avera Golisano Children’s Hospital.
MercyOne Genesis Woodhull Family Medicine Opens April 20; Ribbon-Cutting Set for May 1
MercyOne is excited to announce the opening of MercyOne Genesis Woodhull Family Medicine, 220 SW Fifth St., Woodhull, on Monday, April 20. This new location replaces the former MercyOne Genesis Alpha Family Medicine, located 4 miles away.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Celebrates Volunteer Week
Volunteers Week is from April 19-25, 2026, and Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is celebrating and extending gratitude to the invaluable individuals who selflessly dedicate their time and talents to support the organization’s patients, visitors, and staff.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Recognizes Its Laboratory Team
In acknowledgement of April 19 through 25 as National Lab Week, Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is recognizing the contributions the laboratory staff devotes to their patients’ care.
Join the “Welcome to Medicare” Event on May 12
Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? If so, an upcoming Welcome to Medicare event offered by Lakes Regional Healthcare SHIIP counselors can help you understand what Medicare offers and what benefits you are eligible for.
Measles Case Confirmed in Grand Forks County; HHS Shares Exposure Site Details
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Grand Forks County. This is the first case reported in Grand Forks County in 2026.
Sanford Fargo to Host Doc Talk on Youth Athlete Health
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about how to keep young athletes healthy.
Lunch & Learn Event Highlights Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer in the United States, after lung cancer. So, routine screenings are extremely important.
UnityPoint Health Announces IT and Revenue Cycle Changes to Support High-Quality Local Care
UnityPoint Health (UPH) is making targeted changes to its Information Technology (IT) and Revenue Cycle functions in order to strengthen its long-term financial sustainability and ensure continued access to local, high-quality patient care.
MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center Now Offers Senior Life Solutions
MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center now offers Senior Life Solutions to help older adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges often associated with aging.
Monument Health Introduces AI-Powered Health Care in the Black Hills
Across Monument Health’s facilities, artificial intelligence is changing how clinicians work and how patients experience high-quality care. In daily practice, Monument Health employees already use more than a dozen applications of generative AI in the electronic health record.
Registration Now Open for Childbirth Support Specialist Doula Training
Registration is now open for the Childbirth Support Specialists Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop scheduled for May 16 and 17 at Brookings Health System.
Ensure Your Children Are Protected Against Preventable Diseases
Early April is an exciting time for Nebraska families as kindergarten registration gets underway, marking an important milestone for young children. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to ensure their children are ready for both school and upcoming popular summer sporting events that will bring an increased number of visitors to our state and region. This includes checking that all routine vaccinations are up to date, helping protect against preventable diseases such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, and whooping cough (pertussis), which continue to pose risks to children and the broader community.
MercyOne Genesis Aledo and DeWitt Medical Centers Now Offer Senior Life Solutions
Both MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center and MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center are now offering Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging.
Box Butte General Hospital Expands Imaging Services for Faster Results and Advanced Breast Cancer Detection
Box Butte General Hospital is expanding its diagnostic imaging services to give patients faster results, enhanced breast cancer detection, and continued access to specialized care close to home! Through a new partnership with Casper Medical Imaging (CMI), the department has updated processes and will be offering new services and better patient care. “We are excited about this new partnership and the benefits that we will be able to bring to our community,” said Diagnostic Imaging Manager Leslie Hulquist. Some of these services include continued fluoroscopy services which is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create real-time, moving images of internal bodily structures. This acts like a “movie” rather than a still photo, and it can be used to evaluate conditions related to swallowing and GI issues. “BBGH is one of a few facilities in the Nebraska Panhandle that continues to offer fluoroscopy,” said Hulquist.
Box Butte General Hospital Board Advances Patient Care, Services, and Community Health
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees met on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the Alliance Room. During the board meeting, leadership celebrated the March Employee of the Month, Physical Therapist, Ivy Shelmadine. They also welcomed new team members including Dietary Cook Frankee Brothers, Staff Nurse Lee Simpson, Emergency Department Director Jennifer Case, Central Sterile Techs Kennedie Gibson and Jill Smith. The Board approved the consent calendar, financial report, and credentialing requests.
Box Butte General Hospital Sleep Lab Earns ACHC Accreditation
Box Butte General Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for its Sleep Study services. This accreditation recognizes the hospital’s adherence to rigorous standards in patient safety, clinical excellence, and diagnostic accuracy. Gail Burke, Accreditation Specialist at BBGH, emphasized the team effort behind the achievement. “This accreditation is a direct reflection of the staff and their commitment to excellence and to the patients we serve.”