Monument Health Awarded Grants to Expand Rural Care Access
Monument Health has been awarded two grants through South Dakota's Rural Health Transformation Project, state funding aimed at strengthening access, quality, and long-term sustainability of rural health care. The grants will support Care Connect and the Telemed Transfer Center, two initiatives designed to bring more timely, specialized care to patients across Monument Health's rural and frontier service area.
Bras for the Cause Raises Over $60,000 for Local Cancer Patients
The 2nd Annual Bras for the Cause, "Together We Can Knock Out Cancer," held earlier this summer at The Peacock Lounge & Grille, raised $61,372 for the Abben Cancer Center of Spencer Hospital. Proceeds will support local cancer patients and their families with needs beyond medical treatment.
Nebraska Medicine Welcomes University Governance Partnership
Nebraska Medicine leaders are looking ahead with confidence following today's unanimous vote by the University of Nebraska Board of Regents to take a significant step forward with a governance partnership with the Omaha Community Foundation.
Sanford Health, North Memorial Health Complete Partnership
Sanford Health and North Memorial Health today announced the organizations have finalized their partnership and are now one nonprofit integrated health system operating as Sanford Health. The combined organization will preserve Robbinsdale Hospital and its essential role as a Level I Trauma Center while making significant investments that improve care, expand access and build a stronger rural-urban network across Minnesota.
Iowa Golf Outing Raises $148,000 for Healthcare Scholarships
On Thursday, Aug. 27, the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF) welcomed golfers representing nearly 30 hospitals and healthcare organizations to its 21st Annual Swinging for Scholars Golf Outing. In total, $148,000 dollars were raised to support scholarships for the next generation of Iowa's healthcare workforce.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Wins $1.5 Million in Rural Health Grants
Mary Lanning Healthcare has received four grants totalling $1.5 million so far from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP).
Mary Lanning Healthcare Gets New Defibrillators Through $250,000 Donor Push
The Mary Lanning Healthcare Foundation recently raised the $250,000 needed for new defibrillators for crash carts at MLH.
Waverly Health Center Adds $146.1M to Community, Local Economy
New data released as part of the Iowa Hospital Association's (IHA) annual community benefit and economic impact report highlights the vital role hospitals play not only in providing care, but also in strengthening local economies and supporting healthier communities.
Nebraska Medicine Names New Midtown Health Center for Saxena Family
A new Nebraska Medicine health center under construction at the southeast corner of 42nd and Farnam streets now has a name: Shikhar & Kristin Saxena Family Health Center.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Added $106 Million to Local Economy in 2025
Spirit Lake, IA (August 14, 2026) New data released as part of the Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) annual community benefit and economic impact report highlights the vital role hospitals play not only in providing care, but also in strengthening local economies and supporting healthier communities.
North Dakota Opens $1M Grant to Improve Rural Care Coordination
A referral for healthcare or community services only works if a person successfully connects with the help they need. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is investing in a statewide planning effort to make those connections easier and strengthen care coordination for rural North Dakotans.
Iowa Hospitals Provided $1.4 Billion in Community Benefits in 2025
Iowa Hospitals Contribute More Than $1.4 Billion in Community Benefits While Fueling Iowa’s Economy
Central Dakota Hospital Laundry Announces $17M Expansion
Central Dakota Hospital Laundry (CDHL), a trusted provider of healthcare laundry and linen services throughout central and western North Dakota, has begun a $17 million expansion and modernization project designed to increase capacity, improve efficiency and support the growing needs of healthcare organizations across the region.
Sanford Health Reinvested Over $1 Billion in Rural Care in 2024
Sanford Health reinvested more than $1 billion in 2024 to support patients, strengthen communities and expand access to healthcare across the rural communities it serves. The investments are detailed in Sanford Health's annual Community Impact Report, which highlights how the nonprofit health system reinvests resources to improve community health and ensure access to care close to home.
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Issues 2024–25 Annual Report
The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation has released its 2024-25 annual report, which highlights how the foundation supports the hospital.
Columbus Community Hospital Publishes 2024–25 Stroke Team Annual Report
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce the release of its 2024-25 stroke team annual report. The report shows CCH's dedication to providing exceptional stroke care and highlights the hospital's recent achievements and key initiatives.
Essentia’s Contributions Worth Nearly $500 Million to Their Communities
Essentia Health’s community contributions had a total value of $490.8 million over the most recent fiscal year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024)
Medicaid Payment Increases Allow Hospitals to Re-Evaluate Capital Projects and Leverage Capital Markets
With the uncertainty of the pandemic behind us, many hospitals have shifted focus to capital projects postponed during the past few years. This, combined with the recent increase in Medicaid payments, has caused many hospitals to re-evaluate projects and consider how to best leverage the capital markets given their financial resources.
Dollars & Sense: Sioux Falls Doctors Value Trusted Partnership with Their Banking Expert
Sioux Falls physicians Muhammad Khan, MD, and his wife Maryam Sheikh, MD, specialize in managing the complex medical needs of hospitalized patients. So when it came to managing the complexities of their finances, they didn't hesitate to hire a specialist.
Dollars & Sense: Private Banking Takes the Pressure Off for Busy Healthcare Professionals
Few people understand the unique financial needs of South Dakota physicians and other healthcare professionals as well as Elizabeth Carlson, a private banker with American Bank & Trust in Sioux Falls.