Brookings Chosen by Sanford School of Medicine to Train Future Doctors
The Brookings community has been selected as a Frontier And Rural Medicine (FARM) program expansion site by the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM).
MercyOne Genesis Davenport Adds Safe Haven Baby Box
Safe Haven Baby Boxes and the community of Davenport are pleased to announce the blessing and official unveiling of the newest Safe Haven Baby Box, located at MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center at 1227 East Rusholme Street, Davenport, IA 52803. The ceremony will take place on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 9:30 AM CDT. This blessing marks the 481st Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation and the 5th in Iowa, expanding access to safe, anonymous surrender options for mothers in crisis.
Essentia Health Hosts Halloween-Themed Flu Events Oct. 24
Essentia Health will offer Halloween-themed walk-in flu events from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the following clinic locations:
North Dakota HHS Encourages Residents to Prepare for Respiratory Season
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages North Dakotans to prepare for fall and winter respiratory viruses, including influenza (flu), RSV and COVID-19. Now is a good time to talk with a trusted healthcare provider about recommended respiratory immunizations and other ways to stay healthy.
Monument Health Opens Second Community Heart Hub in Sturgis
Monument Health, in collaboration with the Sturgis Public Library and the American Heart Association, has opened its second Community Heart Hub, a free blood pressure monitoring station inside the library.
Columbus Community Hospital Opens Student Nurse Internship Applications
This fall, men and women who are interested in becoming a nurse will be able to apply for Columbus Community Hospital’s highly successful Student Nurse Internship Program.
What Doctors Want Women to Know About Menopause and Heart Health
An estimated 6,000 women enter menopause every day in the United States, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet many are surprised to learn that the years surrounding menopause can influence everything from sleep and mood to heart and long-term health and quality of life.
Essentia Health Highlights Importance of Knowing Care Options
At Essentia, avoidable visits account for about 25% of all emergency room encounters
As respiratory virus season approaches, Essentia Health is reminding patients to know their options for receiving care and avoiding unnecessary — and often more expensive — trips to the emergency room.
Waverly Health Center’s Bailey Krull Named 2026 Iowa Hospital Hero
For Bailey Krull, director of quality services at Waverly Health Center (WHC), caring for patients extends far beyond the walls of a hospital room. It means advocating for those who may struggle to find their voice and ensuring every patient receives compassionate care.
Regional Medical Center Celebrates First Surgery in New Addition
Regional Medical Center (RMC) has officially welcomed its very first surgical patient into its brand new surgery addition.
Two Good Samaritan Nursing Homes Named Among Best in Nation
Newsweek has named Good Samaritan– Ambassador in New Hope, Minn., and Good Samaritan – Davenport in Davenport, Iowa, to its list of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” for 2027.
Essentia Health Hosts Halloween-Themed Flu Events in Casselton
The Essentia Health-Casselton Clinic, located at 5 9th Ave. N., will host Halloween-themed walk-in flu events from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Thursday, Oct. 22.
Essentia Health Hosts Halloween-Themed Flu Event in Bismarck
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic, located at 2700 State St., will host a Halloween-themed walk-in flu event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Sara Becker Receives DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Care
Columbus Community Hospital recently recognized Sara Becker, RN, with the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. She received it for the compassionate care and support she provided to a patient during an unexpected and emotional birth experience.
USDA Announces $75 Million Investment in McCook’s Community Hospital
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Nebraska State Director Neil Moseman announced a $75 million Community Facilities Direct Loan to Community Hospital Association (CHA) in McCook. The expansion project will add more than 70,000 square feet to its campus, including a new McCook Clinic, an expanded cancer center and improvements to the central utility plant.
Waverly Health Center Named 2026 Level IV Trauma Center of the Year
When an injured patient arrives at Waverly Health Center (WHC), providing exceptional trauma care takes more than one person or department. Behind every response is a system of people, training, protocols and preparation designed to make sure the right care happens at the right time.
Hastings Orthopaedics Now Offers Walk-In Injury Appointments
Hastings Orthopaedics recently began offering walk-in appointments for orthopaedic injuries on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m.
Sanford Fargo Hosts Boo to the Flu Vaccine Event Oct. 24
Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo the Flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4837 23rd Ave. S., on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Use door 4837 on the west side of campus.
Sanford Bismarck Earns American Heart Association Stroke Care Awards
Sanford Bismarck has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award, recognizing its commitment to providing timely, appropriate stroke treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines.
Sanford Health Awarded $2.3 Million NIH Grant for Kidney Research
Sanford Health researcher, Kamesh Surendran, Ph.D., and his lab at Sanford Research, were recently awarded a $2.3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Funding will support Dr. Surendran's lab in studying kidney development and disease by determining the molecular basis by which diverse cell types of the kidney develop and are maintained.