Sanford Bismarck Offers Stroke Clinic for Long-Term Recovery
To help meet the needs of recovery for stroke patients, Sanford Bismarck offers its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic, a specialized program designed to support long-term recovery through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. The next Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2026.
Avera Hospitals Named to Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals by State
Several hospitals across the Avera footprint have been recognized by Forbes as top hospitals in their state.
Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic Offers Expert ENT Care Close to Home
Your everyday life deserves high-quality care, and Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic specializes in everything from the neck up.
Dr. Ryan Bauermeister Joins Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sports Surgeons
Northwest Iowa Bone, Joint & Sports Surgeons (NWIBJ) is welcoming podiatrist Dr. Ryan Bauermeister to its Spirit Lake office beginning August 3. For Dr. Bauermeister, the move is more than a new job; it's a homecoming.
Waverly Health Center Expands Family Practice to Parkersburg
Waverly Health Center is expanding its family practice clinics to Parkersburg, Iowa, later this year. The hospital is partnering with provider Brandy Reints, ARNP, to transition the clinic at 305 Third St.
A Full-Circle Moment: Baby Allara Returns to First Care Health Center
Nearly nine months after an unforgettable arrival, baby Allara is back at First Care Health Center (FCHC). This time Allara is all smiles as she is held by her mother alongside Dr. Joel Johnson, the doctor who delivered her.
Avera Health Names Robert Fouberg Board Chair, Adds New Members
Avera Health announces appointments to its Board of Directors for its new fiscal year which began July 1, 2026.
Monument Health Spearfish Audiologist Earns Pediatric Board Certification
Felicia Beltman, AuD, an audiologist at Monument Health Spearfish Clinic on North Avenue, has earned Board Certification in Pediatric Audiology (BC-PA) from the American Board of Audiology, one of few certified specialists in the region to hold the distinction.
Columbus Psychiatry Clinic Offers Mental Health Care for All Ages
If you or your family members are facing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or another mental health issue, it may be time to reach out. Columbus Community Hospital’s Columbus Psychiatry Clinic provides comprehensive mental health services for Columbus and the surrounding area.
Essentia Health-Fosston Expands Specialty Care With Hybrid Telehealth
As rural health systems experience mounting challenges, Essentia Health-Fosston is embracing innovation to ensure patients can receive care from expert specialists close to home.
SDAHO Seeks Exhibitors and Sponsors for 100th Annual Convention
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is now accepting vendor and sponsor applications for its 100th Annual Convention, taking place September 16–18, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center.
CHI Health Clinic Kearney Welcomes Dr. Abby Richardson
CHI Health Clinic Family Medicine (Kearney) welcomes board certified family medicine physician Abby Richardson, MD back to its staff.
Sanford Health's Brad Reimer Wins 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
Brad Reimer, chief technology and digital officer at Sanford Health, has been named the winner of a 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award in the large enterprise category. He was among five other finalists considered in this category, including chief information officers from Land O’ Lakes, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and the state of Minnesota.
UnityPoint Sioux City Hospitals Earn AHA Stroke Gold Plus Award
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s and UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s – Downtown have received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award. The award recognizes hospitals that consistently follow evidence-based guidelines to decrease disability and improve quality of life for patients following a stroke.
Columbus Community Hospital Sets Mead Family Cancer Center Opening
Columbus Community Hospital invites community members and local businesses to celebrate the opening of its new Mead Family Cancer Center, 4600 38th St., with a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m.
Essentia Health Offers Walk-In Sports Physical Blitzes in Fargo
Essentia Health will offer walk-in sports physical blitzes in early August to area student-athletes in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.
Columbus Community Hospital Highlights Volunteer Impact in Annual Report
Columbus Community Hospital's volunteer and guest services department has released its annual report, highlighting a year of service, compassion and support provided by volunteers throughout the organization.
Spencer Hospital Adds Breast MRI and MRI-Guided Biopsies
Spencer Hospital has expanded its breast imaging services with the addition of Breast MRI and MRI guided breast biopsies, providing women throughout Northwest Iowa with access to advanced breast cancer diagnostic services close to home.
Great Plains Health Earns Blue Distinction for Bariatric Surgery
Great Plains Health is proud to be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska with a Blue Distinction Center (BDC) designation under the Blue Distinction® Centers for Bariatric Surgery program.
North Dakota Expands Behavioral Health Program Directory Statewide
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that residents can now search for mental health and substance use disorder programs in one place through the newly broadened Behavioral Health Program Directory.