Avera Secures Three-Year Federal Grant to Enhance Virtual Nursing Services
Avera has received $1 million in funding for the Avera RURAL-UP: Solving Rural Workforce Challenges in the Upper Midwest with Virtual Patient Care program
Unity Medical Center Secures 3-Year Acute Cardiac Ready Hospital Designation
Unity Medical Center (UMC) has received the full three-year Acute Cardiac Ready Hospital designation from the North Dakota Cardiac System of Care (part of the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services). UMC is the third hospital in North Dakota to receive this designation along with CHI Mercy Hospital in Valley City and Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
Columbus Community Hospital Volunteer and Guest Services Division Releases 2024–25 Annual Report
The volunteer & guest services department at Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, highlighting a year of remarkable growth, dedicated service and profound community impact. The report covers achievements from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT, PhD
For Catherine Bilyeu, the USD School of Health Sciences made the path from practicing physical therapist in Canada to academic leader in Colorado considerably smoother than it might otherwise have been.
Pork Delivers Where it Counts
As healthcare professionals, you know this truth well: Patients stick with what tastes good. That’s why pork’s role as a nutrient-dense, flavor-forward protein is gaining momentum in today’s dietary landscape.
Case Study: How Comprehensive Planning Revolutionized Spencer Hospital’s Emergency Department
The design of healthcare facilities plays a pivotal role in operational efficiency, staff satisfaction, and, most importantly, the quality of patient care. CMBA Architects is driven to design environments that foster healing for patients and deliver supportive spaces for staff.
South Dakota Ranked 10th Best State for Health Care
The personal finance site WalletHub has ranked South Dakota 10th in the nation for the quality of its health care.
SDAHO Presents: 100 Years Young – A Century of Stories, Wisdom, and Heart
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is thrilled to launch “100 Years Young” — a heartwarming video series that celebrates the incredible lives of South Dakota’s centenarians and the compassionate caregivers who support them.
North Dakota HHS Offers Guidance and Resources for Healthy Back-to-School Routines
As students prepare to head back to school, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages families to support children’s well-being by focusing on healthy routines, preventive care and emotional readiness. Establishing healthy habits as summer winds down – focusing on sleep patterns, screen use, physical activity, mental health and overall wellness – can help children return to school prepared, healthy, confident and ready to learn.
Nebraska AHEC Honors 2025 Graduates
The Nebraska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program, based at UNMC, recently graduated 59 students.
Prioritizing Health and Wellness During the Back-to-School Period
As students prepare to head back to classrooms this August, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recognizes the critical role physical, mental, and emotional well-being play in academic success.
House Subcommittees Conduct Joint Hearing on Medicare Advantage
The House Ways and Means Subcommittees on Health and Oversight recently held a joint hearing titled “Medicare Advantage: Past Lessons, Present Insights, Future Opportunities.” The session focused on evaluating challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities to improve the Medicare Advantage (MA) program.
Dr. Melissa Dittberner to Present at SDAHO’s Annual Convention
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is pleased to announce that Dr. Melissa “Mo” Dittberner will be a featured speaker at SDAHO’s Annual Convention, taking place September 24-26, 2025, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
Full Agenda Announced for SDAHO’s 2025 Annual Convention
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is proud to present its 99th Annual Convention, taking place September 24–26, 2025, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. This year’s theme, Celebrating Medical Marvels – 99 Years and Beyond, honors South Dakota’s legacy of healthcare excellence while focusing on the innovations shaping our future.
Essentia Health Supports Student Readiness Ahead of New Academic Year
As summer winds down, Essentia Health team members are again stepping up for a good cause to help area students and their families be prepared for the first day of school.
Community HealthCare Association of the Dakotas to Host National Health Center Week 2025 Virtual Press Conference for South Dakota
Virtual press conference to raise awareness about community health centers in South Dakota and the critical role in improving access to care across the state. The event will highlight the impact of health centers, provide educational background, and share how the public can find a health center near them.
Certification Training in Dementia Care Set for August 11
HI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with Edgewood Memory Care-Grand Island, will host a one-day seminar, “Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care.” Led by Debbie Schaaf, executive director of Edgewood, the in-person training is scheduled from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Columbus Community Hospital Releases Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Annual Report
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce the release of its 2024-25 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Annual Report, highlighting a year of profound dedication to patient well-being, significant program growth and inspiring recovery stories.
SDAHO’s 99th Annual Convention Celebrates Nearly a Century of Medical Breakthroughs
Join healthcare professionals from across the region as the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) hosts its 99th Annual Convention. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Medical Marvels – 99 Years and Beyond,” honors a legacy of care while focusing on the future of healthcare innovation.
Registration Now Open for Air Link Educational Conference
Area first responders, emergency medical response personnel, and healthcare providers are invited to join the Air Link flight team on Nov. 15 for a day of learning and hands-on activities at the annual education conference. There is no cost to attend the conference and attendees will receive continuing education hours.