Long Grove Girl Defies the Odds With MercyOne Genesis and a River Bandits Honor
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Haven Sottos, 10, of Long Grove, Iowa, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, July 10.
Avera's Goff and Johnson Named to Becker's 2026 Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know
Avera's Melissa Goff, PharmD and Tom Johnson, PharmD, have been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list of chief pharmacy officers to know.
Unexplained Infection Control Pattern Leads Team to Investigate Air Quality
Every Wednesday morning, the infection control team met in a small conference room near the hospital’s laboratory wing.
The meetings usually followed the same rhythm. Data was reviewed, trends were discussed, and any unusual spikes in infection rates were flagged.
Inpatient Care Nurse Kyla Hauger Receives DAISY Award for Exceptional Nursing Care
Today Brookings Health System honored Inpatient Care Nurse Kyla Hauger, R.N., with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.
North Dakota Launches Electronic Medical Record Funding to Strengthen Rural Health Care
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new funding opportunity to help rural health care providers strengthen and modernize electronic medical record systems to better address the medical and behavioral health needs of North Dakotans and improve outcomes for the individuals they serve.
North Dakota Opens Wellness Equipment Funding Opportunity for Rural Hospitals
From fitness and recovery equipment to mindfulness tools and wellness spaces that help reduce burnout, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in the health and well-being of rural healthcare workers through a new funding opportunity for rural hospitals.
Monument Health Expands Health Care Operations in Gillette
Monument Health today announced it will lease the Gillette, Wyo., clinic and equipment formerly home to Hoskinson Health & Wellness Clinic, operating a multi-specialty clinic and employing providers and staff.
Columbus Community Hospital Highlights F.A.S.T. Stroke Warning Signs and Symptoms
Columbus Community Hospital is reinforcing its commitment to rapid, high‑quality stroke care by reminding the community how critical it is to recognize stroke symptoms. When a stroke occurs, the brain loses oxygen every second, and fast action can significantly improve long‑term outcomes.
Avera Addiction Care Center Earns Blue Distinction Center Designation for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery
Avera Addiction Care Center in Sioux Falls, S.D., has been designated a Blue Distinction Center for substance use treatment and recovery by Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield®.
Center for Family Medicine Celebrates Dr. Charles Shafer’s 40 Years of Service and Legacy in Family Medicine
The Center for Family Medicine proudly celebrates Dr. Charles Shafer as he marks 40 years of dedicated service as a Faculty Physician, recognizing a career defined by exceptional patient care, medical education, and an enduring commitment to the Sioux Falls community.
Center for Family Medicine Celebrates Dr. Brad Kamstra’s 10 Years of Leadership and Service
The Center for Family Medicine is proud to celebrate Dr. Brad Kamstra, Program Director of the Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency, as he marks 10 years of dedicated service to the organization.
World’s First Synthetic Cell With a Complete Life Cycle Could Transform Biological Engineering
While many of the mysteries of life remain unsolved, every biologist can describe the basic processes performed by a living organism, which include energy use, reproduction, growth and development. While these characteristics can be replicated in isolation in a lab, the idea of a completely synthetic biological organism has long been relegated to science fiction.
Regional Medical Center Announces Surgery Addition Open House
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is proud to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated surgery addition. To celebrate this historic milestone, RMC is opening its doors to the public for a special Open House on Tuesday, July 28th from 3-6PM.
Sanford Health Appoints New Administrator and CEO to Lead Chamberlain Medical Center and Clinic
Sanford Health has named Josh Sammons, MPT, MBA, administrator and CEO of Sanford Chamberlain.
The Iowa Clinic Expands Specialty Care With New Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Services
The Iowa Clinic is expanding access to specialized surgical care with the launch of its new Oculofacial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery specialty on July 1, 2026. The specialty will be led by board-certified oculofacial plastic surgeons Audrey Ko, MD, and Douglas R. Casady, MD.
Great Plains Health Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
Great Plains Health has received six American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions.
Avera Cancer Institute Celebrates Grand Opening, Marking a New Era of Cancer Care in Yankton
A grand opening and ribbon-cutting was held Friday, June 26, at the Avera Cancer Institute in the Ness Family Center.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Earns AORN Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety Recognition
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s is proud to announce its designation as a Center of Excellence in Surgical Safety: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) by the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), the nation’s leading authority on perioperative nursing practice. This recognition honors the facility’s commitment to improving patients’ physical and psychological well-being before, during, and after surgery through consistent, evidence-based Enhanced Recovery practices.
Sanford Bismarck Medical Center Named Among America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care in 2026
The Sanford Bismarck Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Bismarck hospital was ranked 151st in Cardiac Care.
Kristen Hogan Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic as Nephrology Practitioner
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Kristen Hogan, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in nephrology.