CHI Health St. Elizabeth Launches Virtual Nursing Care in Lincoln
With the nursing shortage projected to continue for the next decade, CHI Health St. Elizabeth is launching another layer of care that will help attract and retain nurses while also caring for patients in a groundbreaking manner.
Iowa Methodist Earns AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. The award recognizes hospitals that consistently follow evidence-based guidelines to decrease disability and improve quality of life for patients following a stroke.
UnityPoint Norma Schmoker Imaging Center Earns ACR Accreditations
UnityPoint Clinic Norma Schmoker Imaging Center has been awarded three-year terms of accreditation in mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound following a recent review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®).
Columbus Community Hospital Stroke Team Report Highlights Care Advances
Columbus Community Hospital has released its 2025-26 stroke team annual report, highlighting the team's continued commitment to providing timely, evidence-based care for patients experiencing a stroke.
Hastings Family Care Confirms Three Cyclosporiasis Cases
With cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, topping 18,000 in 45 states, local medical providers want patients to know some tips for avoiding the problem.
Sanford Bismarck Offers Stroke Clinic for Long-Term Recovery
To help meet the needs of recovery for stroke patients, Sanford Bismarck offers its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic, a specialized program designed to support long-term recovery through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. The next Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2026.
Avera Hospitals Named to Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals by State
Several hospitals across the Avera footprint have been recognized by Forbes as top hospitals in their state.
Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic Offers Expert ENT Care Close to Home
Your everyday life deserves high-quality care, and Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic specializes in everything from the neck up.
Columbus Psychiatry Clinic Offers Mental Health Care for All Ages
If you or your family members are facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or another mental health issue, it may be time to reach out. Columbus Community Hospital’s Columbus Psychiatry Clinic provides comprehensive mental health services for Columbus and the surrounding area.
Essentia Health-Fosston Expands Specialty Care With Hybrid Telehealth
As rural health systems experience mounting challenges, Essentia Health-Fosston is embracing innovation to ensure patients can receive care from expert specialists close to home.
UnityPoint Sioux City Hospitals Earn AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s and UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s – Downtown have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. The award recognizes hospitals that consistently follow evidence-based guidelines to decrease disability and improve quality of life for patients following a stroke.
Essentia Health Offers Walk-In Sports Physical Blitzes in Fargo
Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical blitzes in early August to area student-athletes in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
Spencer Hospital Adds Breast MRI and MRI-Guided Biopsies
Spencer Hospital has expanded its breast imaging services with the addition of Breast MRI and MRI guided breast biopsies, providing women throughout Northwest Iowa with access to advanced breast cancer diagnostic services close to home.
Great Plains Health Earns Blue Distinction for Bariatric Surgery
Great Plains Health is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska with a Blue Distinction Center (BDC) designation under the Blue Distinction® Centers for Bariatric Surgery program.
CHI Health Good Samaritan ER Earns Global ENA Lantern Award
CHI Health Good Samaritan is proud to announce its Dr. Kenton L. Shaffer Emergency Care Center has been awarded the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Lantern Award. The distinguished honor recognizes emergency departments for exceptional quality, safety, work environment and innovations in both nursing practice and emergency care.
Brookings Health Earns AHA Rural Stroke Bronze Award
People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts, 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. Brookings Health System’s emergency team is committed to changing that.
Sanford Fargo Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Health Fargo is offering a sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-2027 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.
Sanford Pelican Rapids Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Health Pelican Rapids is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2026-2027 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.
Sanford Williston Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Health 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.
Sanford Minot Hosts Summer Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Minot 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.