Essentia Health Highlights Importance of Knowing Care Options
At Essentia, avoidable visits account for about 25% of all emergency room encounters
As respiratory virus season approaches, Essentia Health is reminding patients to know their options for receiving care and avoiding unnecessary — and often more expensive — trips to the emergency room.
Parents Lead Encourages Everyday Bullying Prevention Conversations
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and Parents Lead, a North Dakota initiative administered by North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), encourages parents and caregivers to make bullying prevention part of everyday life. Simple conversations and everyday interactions can help children build confidence, resilience and empathy while developing the skills they need to form positive relationships and stand up for themselves and others.
Sanford Health Hosts High School Health Careers Conference
Sanford Health is inviting high school students to the Future in Focus health careers conference on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Bismarck Event Center. Students experience a hands-on day of healthcare career exploration and discover over 20 healthcare career pathways and education options.
Dickinson County Public Health Offers Free Radon Test Kits
Dickinson County Public Health is offering free radon test kits to Iowa homeowners, giving local families a simple way to find out whether their home has high levels of this invisible gas.
Lincoln Regional Center Hosts 17th Annual Mental Health Awareness Walk
On Friday, October 9 the Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) will host its 17th Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness. The walk unites individuals with lived experience and care providers in accessing resources in the community. LRC strives to promote accurate information about mental health challenges, uphold individuals as people instead of a diagnosis, and promote mental healthcare and resources for all Nebraskans.
Sanford Fargo Hosts Boo to the Flu Vaccine Event Oct. 24
Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo the Flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4837 23rd Ave. S., on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Use door 4837 on the west side of campus.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Hosts Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 22
On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year according to Safe Kids Worldwide.
JLG Architects’ Marissa Arroyo Earns Healthcare Interior Design Certification
On September 26, 2026, JLG Architects’ Marissa Arroyo, Interior Designer III, earned her CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designers certification from the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers (AAHID). Arroyo is already an NCIDQ-certified Interior Designer and now one of only two CHID Interior Designers in the state of North Dakota.
Nebraska's Every Woman Matters Program Celebrates 35 Years
This October, Nebraska's Every Woman Matters (EWM) Program celebrates 35 years of serving Nebraska women. Over the past three and a half decades, the program has improved access to lifesaving preventive health screenings, growing from breast and cervical cancer screenings to a comprehensive set of services that now includes cardiovascular, diabetes, and colon cancer screenings.
Guardianship Training Videos Offer Education When You Need It
Serving as a guardian comes with important responsibilities, especially when it comes to making or supporting healthcare decisions. Having trusted information available when questions arise can help guardians better understand their role and prepare for conversations with healthcare providers.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dispelling Dangerous Myths
Did you know that 1 in 8 women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives, and that about one-third of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer?
Brookings Health Opens 2027 Nursing Clinical Enrichment Internship
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. 15 at brookingshealth.org/CEP.
MercyOne Hosts Pop-Up Hiring Event for Child Development Center
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is looking for people who take finger painting seriously, love kids and enjoy story time to work at its Child Development Center and Preschool.
School-Based Behavioral Health Services Reach 33,400 Iowa Students
Behavioral health care that once required hours of travel is now available inside schools for thousands of Iowa students.
Columbus Community Hospital Hosts Diabetes Awareness Day Oct. 22
If you want to learn more about diabetes, Columbus Community Hospital has just the event for you. Diabetes Awareness Day, in association with the Living Swell event, takes place from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Columbus Fieldhouse. The event will include a cooking demonstration, informational booths and free and discounted screenings and immunizations.
Sanford Fargo and 119th Air National Guard Sign Training Agreement
Sanford Fargo and the 119th North Dakota Air National Guard have reached an agreement that allows the 119th Air Guard Medical Group to complete their annual training requirements at Sanford Fargo.
North Dakota State Hospital Celebrates Beam Signing
On September 22, 2026, JLG Architects joined state leaders in Jamestown, ND, to celebrate the beam signing of the new North Dakota State Hospital (NDSH), under construction just west of the existing State Hospital.
Free Community Radon Education Seminar Set for Oct. 6
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with the Central District Health Department, invites the community to "Understanding Radon" from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Conference Room 6 A/B at the hospital. The free health education seminar will introduce the basics of radon — a prevalent, cancer-causing household gas — while highlighting practical steps to mitigate exposure and prevent cancer through early detection.
Ticks Sought for Citizen Scientist Study
North Dakota residents have a chance to contribute to local research by submitting ticks you find crawling on yourself or your pets as part of a citizen scientist study.
Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik Elected President of Iowa AAP
UnityPoint Clinic proudly announces that Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, MS, pediatric infectious disease specialist, has been elected president of the Iowa Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), marking several historic milestones for pediatric medicine and Siouxland.