Community Hospital and UNK Broaden Rural Immersion Initiative in 2025
Community Hospital is proud to continue its collaboration with the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) through the 2025 UNK Rural Immersion Program. Now in its third year, this initiative continues to provide students with meaningful, real-world exposure to rural healthcare while deepening their understanding of the communities they may one day serve.
Six Doctors Successfully Finish Family Medicine Residency
Monument Health announced that six physicians graduated from the Rapid City Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program on Friday, June 27.
Play Proud, Cheer Loud, Get Screened Before the Crowd
Power Up for summer sports, fall athletics and the 2025-2026 academic year with an adolescent wellness check that includes completion of sports physical paperwork. Getting checked now will help beat the crowd making appointments to get fit for fall.
Sanford Medical Education and USD Sanford School of Medicine Unveil Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Sanford Medical Education, together with the USD Sanford School of Medicine, recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to launch a new emergency medicine (EM) residency program.
Easton Stick Partners with Sanford Sports for Third Annual QB Clinic
Atlanta Falcons quarterback and North Dakota State University football legend Easton Stick is returning to Fargo for the third annual Easton Stick QB Clinic presented by Sanford Sports.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Releases Spring 2025 Dean’s List
The University of Nebraska Medical Center has announced its spring 2025 dean’s list for students enrolled in nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and the allied health professions of medical imaging and therapeutic sciences program and medical laboratory science.
Columbus Community Hospital Introduces Respiratory Therapy Scholarship and Internship Initiative
Aspiring respiratory therapists can get a jumpstart on their career with Columbus Community Hospital’s Respiratory Therapy Scholarship/Internship Program.
University of Nebraska Board of Regents Approves Diabetes Center of Excellence for Diabetes Care, Research, and Education
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved the creation of the Diabetes Center for Excellence in Diabetes Care, Research and Education (C-DIACARE) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha campus. The designation of this Board of Regents center unifies research and education efforts across the university system, bolstering statewide diabetes prevention and care, said UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD.
St. Luke’s College Radiology Students Earn 100% Pass Rate for Fifth Year in a Row
St. Luke’s College is proud to announce that all 17 graduates from the 2025 Radiologic Technology program have passed their American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam on their first attempt, marking the fifth consecutive year the program has achieved a 100% pass rate.
Essentia Health–Casselton Clinic to Host Sports Physicals and Immunization Events
In partnership with Northern Cass School District #97, Essentia Health will offer sports physical and immunization blitzes to area students in preparation for the 2025-26 school year.
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.