SDSMA Member Spotlight: Emily Eisenbraun
Name: Emily Eisenbraun
Class of 2027, University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine
SDSMA member since: 2023
What specialty(ies) are you currently considering and why? I will be applying for a dermatology residency this fall. I chose dermatology because of the meaningful, longitudinal relationships and ability to care for individuals in all stages of life. My passion for this specialty has also been shaped significantly by dermatology mentors in my hometown of Rapid City, South Dakota.
Powering the Pyramid: Pork's Role in the New Dietary Guidelines
Earlier this year, the 10th edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs) was released, marking a significant turning point for nutrition policy in the U.S. These new guidelines emphasize the importance of whole, natural, real foods, including high-quality protein.
Nurturing New Nurses: How USD's DOL Grant Tackles the Shortage Behind South Dakota's Nursing Shortage
Regardless of our job titles, most of us can attribute a good part of our success to goodmentors. Nowhere is that more true than in nursing, where preceptors are key to training thenurses our rural region so desperately needs. In this month's cover feature, how the Universityof South Dakota School of Health Sciences is supporting both students and those who nurturethem.
Community Hospital Foundation Boosts Child Car Seat Safety Education
Community Hospital Health Foundation recently approved funding for a new car seat demonstration seat to support Community Hospital's child passenger safety education efforts. The addition provides parents and caregivers with a hands-on opportunity to learn proper car seat installation.
Iowa Hospital Association Launches Health Education Career Portal
The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) today announced the launch of the Iowa Health Education Portal, a new online resource designed to help students, educators and workforce partners explore healthcare education and career pathways in Iowa.
Sanford Fargo Hosts Free Doc Talk on Plantar Fasciitis
Sanford Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about plantar fasciitis.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts Kids Safety Day Sept. 19
Columbus Community Hospital and Mike's Auto Sales and Towing invite you to learn safety tips from local experts at this year's Kids Safety Day. The event will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 19, at Mike's Auto Sales and Towing, 1858 33rd Ave. in Columbus.
Sanford Fargo Hosts Free Women's Social on Midlife Health
Sanford Fargo is hosting Women’s Social: A Conversation About Midlife. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept. 13, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave. N., Fargo. The event is open to the community and free to attend.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts Nebraska Insurance Roadshow
Columbus Community Hospital invites community members to participate in a special insurance educational session presented in collaboration with the Nebraska Department of Insurance (NDOI), the Nebraska Hospital Association and the Nebraska Rural Health Association.
CHI Health St. Francis Hosts Free Low-Carb Living Talk in Grand Island
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute, is providing a free community education event focused on cardiovascular wellness. “Low-Carb Living: Your Questions Answered” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
SDAHO Offers New Team Registration for 100th Annual Convention
Consider SDAHO’s NEW Group Registration Package
If you haven’t registered for SDAHO’s 100th Annual Convention yet, now is the perfect time—and this year there’s a new option that makes it even easier to invest in your team.
UNMC Leaders Remember Former Chancellor Dr. Harold M. Maurer
To members of the media who are covering the death of Dr. Harold M. Maurer, former chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center (1998 to 2014), here are comments from UNMC Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and University of Nebraska President Jeffrey P. Gold, MD (who succeeded Dr. Maurer as UNMC chancellor).
SDAHO Reveals 2026 Convention Sessions and Keynote Kyle Scheele
Are you waiting for more information on this year’s South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) 2026 Annual Convention, before registering? The wait is over! Not only is the 2026 Annual Convention Education Session Preview now available – we are excited to reveal this year’s opening keynote speaker!
SDAHO LifeCircle Offers Hospice and Palliative Care Education Resources
Looking for an easy way to stay current on hospice and palliative care topics? The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations’ LifeCircle website features a dedicated Hospice Education section with a collection of trusted podcasts and blogs designed for busy healthcare professionals.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts Harvest for Health, Living Swell Events
Community members of all ages can learn more about healthcare products, services and new offerings in the community at Columbus Community Hospital’s Harvest for Health and Living Swell events on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Columbus Fieldhouse.
Twelve Graduate From Mary Lanning Radiologic Technology School
Twelve students graduated from the Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology on July 11.
Nebraska AHEC Graduates 55 Scholars to Serve Underserved Areas
The Nebraska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program, based at UNMC, recently graduated 55 students.
SDAHO's 2026 Annual Convention Celebrates a Century of Healthcare
This year’s SDAHO Annual Convention is more than a conference—it’s a celebration of a century of collaboration, partnerships and innovation in South Dakota healthcare. As we commemorate our 100th Anniversary, we’re inviting health care professionals from across the state to come together for an event unlike any other.
Community Hospital Welcomes Rural Immersion Students to McCook
From job shadows and clinical rotations to internships and immersive learning experiences, Community Hospital continues to invest in the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Sanford Health Hosts Free Safe Kids Safety Day in Bismarck July 29
Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan are teaming up with local agencies to host a Safety Day July 29 from 1-5 p.m. outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds.