Learn How Inspire® Therapy Can Improve Sleep at Lunch & Learn
If you suffer from sleep apnea and have had difficulties with traditional treatments, there’s another option.
Essentia Health to Offer Walk-In Sports Physical Blitzes
To help student-athletes prepare for the 2025-26 sports season, Essentia Health will offer several walk-in sports physical blitzes in June and July.
Low-Carb at Home: Free Community Workshop with Practical Tips – June 19
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with the CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, "Tips and Tricks for a Low Carb Home," on Thursday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Columbus Community Hospital to Offer Vital Suicide Prevention Training: CALM
Columbus Community Hospital's Occupational Health Services (OHS) will host a vital Lunch & Learn event focused on suicide prevention, titled CALM (Conversations on Access to Lethal Means). This training gives individuals and organizations critical knowledge and tools to safely store lethal means, such as firearms and medications — especially during times of suicidal crisis.
Community Heart Hub Officially Opens at Rapid City Public Library
Managing high blood pressure is a critical component of preventing heart disease and stroke. According to the American Heart Association, nearly half of all Americans have high blood pressure, which significantly increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Accessibility to health resources is essential for ensuring a healthy population.
Good Samaritan Hosts Complimentary Safe Kids Day at Children’s Museum
CHI Health Good Samaritan, in conjunction with Safe Kids Platte Valley, invites the community to its free Safe Kids Day from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, June 19 at the Kearney Area Children’s Museum. Admission to the museum is free.
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing in Omaha to Offer Biannual Admissions
After successful rollouts for its Lincoln and Kearney divisions, the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing now will offer twice-a-year admission at its Omaha campus, welcoming its first spring cohort of incoming nursing students in January 2026.
Sanford Health President & CEO Bill Gassen to Deliver Keynote on Innovation and Access at Healthcare AI Summit
Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen is taking part in a fireside chat at the Healthcare AI Summit in Minneapolis June 1o to share insights on how Sanford Health is leveraging AI, virtual care and clinical innovation to transform health care delivery across rural America.
ACOFP Launches Upper Midwest Affiliate to Strengthen Osteopathic Family Medicine Across Six-State Region
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Upper Midwest Affiliate Society (ACOFP-UMW) is proud to announce its official launch, marking a new chapter in regional support and community development for osteopathic family physicians.
Sanford Health Expands Fargo Residency Training with New Amber Valley Campus Location
Numerous Sanford Health Fargo residency programs have relocated to the Sanford Amber Valley Campus, in Fargo, North Dakota.
HVAC Elements Holds 2025 Healthcare Symposium
Leveraging the company’s industry knowledge and resources, HVAC Elements biennially hosts an educational symposium, this year’s symposium was tailored to the healthcare industry. The day focused on energy efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and improving patient outcomes in healthcare facilities.
Safety Safari at Red River Zoo Scheduled for May 31
Sanford Children’s, Children’s Miracle Network, Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead and AAA will host its annual Safety Safari from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, at the Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo. The free event aims to help educate children and their parents about the importance of safety.
Sanford Fargo Honored for Leading Innovation Program
Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been recognized by Becker’s Health Review as one of 52 hospitals and health systems with great innovation programs.
CHI Health St. Francis Among 30 Hospitals Worldwide to Earn Prestigious Nursing Distinction
CHI Health St. Francis is being recognized on a global scale for nursing excellence and providing the highest level of patient care. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) has designated St. Francis as a Magnet with Distinction organization–only 30 hospitals have achieved this prestigious honor worldwide.
Catalyst Grand Opening Scheduled for May 28
State, local and university leaders will be on hand to cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Catalyst, the first building to open in the new EDGE District, located west of the University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha campus. The 170,000-square-foot building emerged from the renovation of the 1906 Omaha Steel Castings building. Developed by Koelbel & Co. and GreenSlate Development, Catalyst will facilitate the growth of research and innovation and allow entrepreneurs, investors and businesses to collaborate in industrial tract.
Sanford Bismarck to Present Doc Talk on Foot and Ankle Pain
Kayla Emter, DPM, podiatrist from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk in Bismarck this week on the topic of foot and ankle pain.
Children’s Foster Care Month Underscores the Value of Keeping Kids Safe and Families Resilient
During Children’s Foster Care Month, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is bringing attention to the importance of keeping children safe and families strong, and the services, programs and North Dakotans that support the advancement of strong, stable healthy families and communities.
Students Exploring Healthcare Careers
Mary Lanning Healthcare and Bryan College of Health Sciences have teamed up to help area high school students learn about a variety of healthcare professions through interactive learning experiences. The second annual Medical Academy of Science and Health (M.A.S.H.) takes place from 1:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4 at the Bryan College of Health Sciences on the Third Floor of the MLH Medical Office Building.
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by Exploring Support Resources in Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month as a time to familiarize yourself with mental health and substance use services in Nebraska.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Karlee Burton, OTD, OTR/L
For Karlee Burton, the journey to becoming an occupational therapist began a long way from South Dakota. Born and raised in central Oregon, Burton studied exercise science and business at a small Oregon college and says she "took a leap of faith" during the pandemic in choosing the USD School of Health Sciences for her doctoral studies.