Sanford Fargo to Present Cancer Care Forum
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on bringing advanced cancer care close to home.
The forum takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 8 to 9 a.m. in the Town Hall Room at the Bell Bank Tower, 520 Main Ave, Fargo. The event is available to attendees by invitation only. The community breakfast will include a brief presentation, followed by a panel discussion and a question-and-answer session with the audience. A tour of the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center is available following the presentation, from 9-10 a.m.
Regional West Physicians Clinic Launches Quit Nicotine Now Program
Regional West Physicians Clinic is pleased to announce the Quit Nicotine Now Program – designed to help adult patients, 19 years of age and older, safely stop nicotine. The goal is to provide counseling, tools, and resources to help patients kick the nicotine habit for good.
UNMC Program Provides Student Access to Careers in Health Professions
UNMC’s “Backstage Pass,” which offers high school and college students a free, behind-the-scenes look at various health professions, is back with its biggest event ever.
Inspiring Health Sponsorships Available for Laboratory and Nurse New Graduates
Brookings Health System is currently accepting applications for newly graduating laboratory and nursing students interested in the Inspiring Health Sponsorship Program.
HHS Highlights Lead Poisoning Risks and Prevention During Awareness Week
Lead is a toxic metal found in the environment and in homes. Even in small amounts, lead is harmful to young children and pregnant women.
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.