Dr. Adokole Otanwa Joins Sanford Dickinson Internal Medicine
Adokole Otanwa, M.D., an internal medicine physician, specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting adults, has joined Sanford Dickinson.
Nebraska's Every Woman Matters Program Celebrates 35 Years
This October, Nebraska's Every Woman Matters (EWM) Program celebrates 35 years of serving Nebraska women. Over the past three and a half decades, the program has improved access to lifesaving preventive health screenings, growing from breast and cervical cancer screenings to a comprehensive set of services that now includes cardiovascular, diabetes, and colon cancer screenings.
Altru Names Jeremy Gardner, MD, Chief Medical Officer
Altru Health System is pleased to announce Jeremy Gardner, MD, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Gardner will begin his new role effective October 19, 2026. As CMO, Dr. Gardner will provide physician leadership across Altru, working closely with medical staff and organizational leaders to support high-quality, patient-centered care and advance Altru's mission of making a difference for the communities it serves.
Box Butte General Hospital Welcomes Bridgett Linger as Chief Quality Officer
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Bridgett Linger as the new Chief Quality Officer (CQO). With more than eight years of leadership experience across healthcare, Linger brings a wealth of knowledge and passion for rural healthcare to BBGH. "We are excited to welcome Bridgett to the executive team. Her extensive background in continuous improvement and healthcare administration will make her a great asset for us moving forward," said Gabriel Behling, CEO at BBGH.
SDAHO Honors 2026 Distinguished Service Award Recipients
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) proudly recognized the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Awards during the 100th Annual Convention, held September 16–18 in Sioux Falls.
Potential Measles Exposure on a Train in Minot
A passenger with measles traveled on Amtrak's westbound Empire Builder, which departed Chicago on Sept. 23 and arrived in Minot the morning of Sept. 24. This created a potential exposure risk for passengers and anyone at the station while the train was scheduled to be in Minot from approximately 9:06 to 9:51 a.m. CT. The passenger reported getting off the train to use the restroom at the Minot station at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Sanford Fargo Recognized as a Level IV Neonatal Facility
Sanford Health Fargo has been designated as a Level IV Neonatal Facility by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Minnesota to Launch Epic Health Record and MyChart
Children's Minnesota will go live with Epic, its new electronic health record, on Oct. 3, 2026, across its hospitals, clinics and specialty care sites. This is a major milestone that reflects a more than $175 million investment in modernizing systems and creating a more connected experience for patient families, referring providers and staff.
April Qualley Joins Essentia Health 32nd Avenue Clinic General Surgery
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is proud to welcome April Qualley, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in general surgery.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dispelling Dangerous Myths
Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, and that about one-third of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer?
Brookings Health Opens 2027 Nursing Clinical Enrichment Internship
Brookings Health System has partnered again with the South Dakota Board of Nursing to offer a clinical enrichment program for nursing students. Applications for the paid summer internship are being accepted now until Oct. 15 at brookingshealth.org/CEP.
Essentia Health Begins Construction on Downtown Moorhead Clinic
Today, Essentia Health celebrated the start of construction for the new family medicine clinic in downtown Moorhead. Located at the former Wells Fargo building at 730 Center Ave., the new clinic will provide convenient access to care for the Moorhead community. Moorhead Mayor Shelly Carlson and Downtown Moorhead, Inc. President Matt Leiseth joined Essentia Health leaders to celebrate the project and highlight support from the city.
Trinity Regional Medical Center Uses AI to Catch Colon Cancer Early
In an effort to catch colon cancer early, UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center is using GI Genius™ technology during colonoscopies. The computer-assisted tool uses artificial intelligence, or AI, to help doctors see small or hard-to-spot polyps in real time during a colonoscopy. Finding and removing these growths early can help prevent colorectal cancer before it starts.
Lakes Regional Healthcare to Break Ground on New Emergency Department
Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) has begun construction plans on a new Emergency Department, replacing a facility built in 1993 that no longer accommodates the growth in patient volumes. A public groundbreaking ceremony is being planned for early November.
HealthPartners and Essentia Health Announce Combination
HealthPartners and Essentia Health today announced that their boards of directors have approved an affiliation agreement to combine their organizations. Together, the two Minnesota-based nonprofit health systems will expand access to high-quality care and coverage, strengthen specialty services, leverage technology to better serve patients and support clinicians, and help make healthcare more affordable.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts Diabetes Awareness Day Oct. 22
If you want to learn more about diabetes, Columbus Community Hospital has just the event for you. Diabetes Awareness Day, in association with the Living Swell event, takes place from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Columbus Fieldhouse. The event will include a cooking demonstration, informational booths and free and discounted screenings and immunizations.
Sanford Fargo and 119th Air National Guard Sign Training Agreement
Sanford Fargo and the 119th North Dakota Air National Guard have reached an agreement that allows the 119th Air Guard Medical Group to complete their annual training requirements at Sanford Fargo.
Good Samaritan Introducing Urgent Orthopedic Care Oct. 1
Starting Oct. 1, CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan) will offer walk-in care for orthopedic injuries and concussions, featuring exclusive weekday hours and Saturday availability. Operating alongside the clinic's existing services, the Orthopedic Urgent Care requires no appointment and is open Monday-Friday from 7:30-11 a.m. and Saturdays from 8-11 a.m.
Dr. Charlie Cheng Joins Essentia Health The Lights West Fargo Clinic
The Essentia Health-The Lights West Fargo Clinic is excited to welcome pediatrician, Dr. Charlie Cheng.
Essentia Health Fargo Opens Second Electrophysiology Suite
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to highlight the addition of a state-of-the-art electrophysiology (EP) procedural suite. The $2 million project — which repurposed a general operating room (OR) — allows both of Essentia's Fargo-based electrophysiologists to be in the lab doing procedures simultaneously.