University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Nursing Initiative Goes Nationwide
A digital platform years in the making, created through a collaboration between the UNMC College of Nursing, UNeMed, UNeTech and Nebraska Medicine, will position UNMC at the forefront of health care innovation, its creators said.
2026 Clinical Enrichment Internship Program Now Accepting Nursing Students
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. 31 at brookingshealth.org/CEP.
Achalasia and Esophageal Motility Disorders: Key Insights for Primary Care
Achalasia is a disorder that affects how the esophagus moves. The main symptom is dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Patients may have trouble swallowing liquids or feel like food is stuck in their esophagus. Some patients will experience nasal regurgitation, where fluid comes up into the back of the mouth or out through the nose.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha Campus to Host Law Enforcement Training on Oct. 17
UNMC and area law enforcement agencies will conduct a full-scale training exercise on Oct. 17 in the Maurer Center for Public Health on the UNMC Omaha campus.
Community Health Worker Certification Now Offered
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification application is now available online marking an important step in strengthening the state’s health workforce and improving access to care and support.
University of South Dakota Professor Receives Lucy Blair Physical Therapy Award
University of South Dakota’s Kory Zimney, DPT, Ph.D., has received a Lucy Blair Service Award from the American Physical Therapy Association, the country’s professional membership entity for physical therapists.
Food as Medicine: Free Community Education – Oct. 23
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “Food Is My Medicine,” on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Nurse Practitioner Emergency Care Program Earns National Validation
The University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing has achieved a major milestone in advancing emergency care education.
Exploring PCOS with the University of Minnesota
Polycystic ovary syndrome, commonly referred to as PCOS, is one of the most common hormonal disorders that affects patients of reproductive age. Worldwide, 13% of women of reproductive age are affected by PCOS — and experts estimate that as many as 70% of women who have PCOS may go undiagnosed.
Summer Student Nurse Internship Program at CHI Health Sees Record Retention
In the midst of the national shortage, finding nurses can be a challenge – but CHI Health’s Summer Student Nurse Internship (SSNI) is seeing a record number of students taking jobs within the organization following the eight-week program.
Free Community Education – Sept. 25: The Secrets to Understanding Medicare
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “The Secrets to Understanding Medicare,” on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Sanford Bismarck to Host Doc Talk on Managing Hip and Knee Pain
An expert from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk on hip and knee pain.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Introduces Holograms at Statewide Stroke Conference
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is redefining distance learning with cutting-edge hologram technology. At the upcoming “Stroke Transitions Across the Continuum” conference, instructors and learners will interact in real time across four campuses using Holoboxes and VR headsets, as well as interactive iWalls.
Sanford Health to Host Women’s Networking Social in Bismarck
Sanford Bismarck is hosting Women’s Social: An Evening of Connection on Thursday, Oct. 23 from 5 - 9 p.m. to discuss popular women’s health topics. The event takes place at Sixteen03 Main Events, located at 1603 E Main Ave. in Bismarck.
Sanford Bismarck Hosting Doc Talk on Innovative Heart Treatment Options
A cardiologist from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk on new options for today’s heart patient.
Essentia Health’s Concussion Program Delivers Personalized Support and Education
Essentia Health has updated its Concussion Program to better reflect changes in the philosophy of concussion treatment and a deeper understanding of the brain and body. The redesigned program addresses often-misunderstood symptoms associated with concussions while offering personalized support for patients.
Sanford Health CMO of Virtual Care David Newman to Highlight Rural Providers’ Role in the Digital Transformation at INVEST Digital Health 2025
Sanford Health chief medical officer of virtual care David Newman, M.D., will be a featured speaker at the MedCity INVEST Digital Health 2025 conference on Thursday, Sept. 18 in Dallas. The event, presented by MedCity News, will bring together healthcare futurists, novel employers, payers, providers, investors and entrepreneurs to discuss the changing landscape of digital health.
Mayor Ewing to Address Douglas County Maternal and Infant Health Results at Friday Conference
Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr. will speak on improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Omaha and Douglas County at the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative Annual Summit on Friday.
Avera Relaunches ‘Ask the Question’ Initiative to Prevent Suicide
During September, which is National Suicide Prevention Month, Avera has launched its Ask the Question public service campaign for the third consecutive year.
Essentia Health to Host Joint-Replacement Seminar in Fargo
Essentia Health on Tuesday, Sept. 16, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical options for joint replacement. This complimentary event starts at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Prairie Rose Room at the Avalon Events Center, located at 2525 9th Ave. S.