Great Plains Health Names Dr. Engler ER Medical Director as Dr. Smith Retires
Great Plains Health today announced a planned leadership transition in its Emergency Department, effective September 1, 2026, as Dr. James Smith steps down from his role as co-Medical Director.
CHI Health Good Samaritan, St. Francis Earn Top AHA Stroke Awards
CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis have been awarded the highest accolade recognized for stroke care by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association. The region’s designated Primary Stroke Centers both received the prestigious Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus award, along with the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. These achievements highlight the hospitals’ ongoing dedication to providing swift, high-quality stroke care that reduces stroke damage, speeds recovery and improves overall outcomes.
Columbus Cardiology Clinic Offers Specialized Vascular Care
Columbus Cardiology Clinic is pleased to offer specialized care for individuals experiencing leg pain, swelling or other symptoms related to vascular disease. Led by cardiologist Dr. Sabu George, the clinic offers comprehensive evaluations and treatment options for a variety of vascular conditions.
Avera Facilities Earn AHA Recognition for Post-Acute Stroke Care
Several Avera facilities have been recognized for their participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative to enhance guideline-based care for stroke patients, ultimately improving and prolonging lives.
Altru Hospital Devils Lake Earns AHA Rural Stroke Silver Award
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Altru Hospital Devils Lake is committed to changing that.
Altru Hospital Earns AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award in Grand Forks
Altru Hospital in Grand Forks has received the American Heart Association’s GetWith The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability.
Sanford Health Opens New Hankinson Clinic on July 15
The Sanford Health Hankinson Clinicis set to open on Wednesday, July 15. The clinic is located at 112 5th St. SW.
MercyOne Clinton Launches Air Med Helicopter Service for Eastern Iowa
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is proud to announce that Air Med services are now available in Clinton. To celebrate this significant expansion of emergency medical transportation services, MercyOne will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 15, at 10 a.m.
CHI Health St. Francis Hosts Free Hypertension Talk in Grand Island
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute, is providing a free community education event focused on cardiovascular wellness. “Update on Hypertension Management” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Essentia Health Fargo Welcomes Sleep Medicine Provider James Cronin
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome James Cronin, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in sleep medicine.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Earns AHA Awards for Stroke Care Excellence
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently received awards from the American Heart Association. These included recognition for outstanding stroke care — the 2026 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award and the 2026 Rural Stroke Gold Award — and Honor Roll status for stroke patients who suffer from type 2 diabetes.
Community Hospital Invites McCook to Pink Out Rodeo for Cancer Awareness
Community Hospital is inviting area residents to wear pink and show their support for cancer awareness during the Pink Out Rodeo at the Red Willow County Fair on Saturday, July 25, beginning at 6 p.m. Community Hospital’s Cancer Awareness Committee has identified the Pink Out Rodeo as one of its community outreach events for 2026.
24 South Dakota Facilities Recognized for Post-Acute Stroke Care
24 facilities across South Dakota have received recognition for participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative to enhance guideline-based care for stroke patients, ultimately improving and prolonging lives.
Unity Medical Center Earns Three AHA Awards for Cardiovascular Care
Unity Medical Center has received three 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.
Box Butte General Hospital Reports Major Quality and Growth Milestones
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees met on Monday, June 29, 2026, in the Alliance Room. During the board meeting, leadership celebrated the June Employee of the Month, Registered Respiratory Therapist Toni Girard. They also welcomed new team members including ling requests….
UnityPoint Health to Shift Revenue Cycle Functions to Omega Healthcare
UnityPoint Health (UPH) will proceed with its previously announced decision to transition certain Revenue Cycle functions to Omega Healthcare later this year. These changes are part of previously announced efforts to optimize certain support functions, strengthen long-term financial sustainability, and ensure continued access to local, high-quality patient care. As a community-based, not-for-profit health system, resources generated through these efforts will be reinvested in patient care, team members, and the communities UPH serves.
Spencer Hospital Earns AHA Silver Award for Advancing Rural Stroke Care
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality, according to an American Heart Association’s presidential advisory on rural health. Spencer Hospital is committed to changing that.
Hastings Pediatric Clinic Relocates to Mary Lanning Healthcare Campus
Central Nebraska Children & Adolescent Clinic (CNC&AC) opened the doors to a new clinic space July 1 in the Mary Lanning Healthcare Medical Office Building.
Sanford Bismarck Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Bismarck is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-27 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.
Free Columbus Community Hospital Lunch & Learn Explores Breast Cancer Genes
Your genes affect your body in numerous ways. But did you know they can also affect your overall breast cancer risk?