Two Rabid Bats Reported in Bismarck, North Dakota HHS Warns
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is alerting residents in Bismarck that since Aug. 20, 2026, two bats have tested positive for rabies within city limits and urges residents to take precautions and report unusual bat activity.
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.
Precious H.E.A.R.T.S. Program to Host Annual Memorial Service
Remembrance can be an important step in the healing process for families who have experienced the heartbreak of pregnancy loss. The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation invites community members to honor and remember those lives through the Precious H.E.A.R.T.S. interfaith memorial service.
Sanford Bismarck Expands Pediatric Orthopedic Care Access
Sanford Bismarck's pediatric orthopedic surgery team is expanding access to specialized pediatric orthopedic care with the addition of outreach providers, offering coverage every week of each month.
General Surgeon Dr. Mikayla Freese Joins CHI Health St. Francis
CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Grand Island) welcomes Mikayla Freese, MD, board-certified general surgeon, to its staff.
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.
Nebraska DHHS Recognizes August as Child Support Awareness Month
This August, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) celebrates its Child Support Enforcement (CSE) team with Child Support Awareness Month.
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.
North Dakota HHS Marks Suicide Prevention Month as 988 Contacts Rise
This September, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is encouraging communities across the state to strengthen connection, compassion and support as we recognize Suicide Prevention Month. Reach out, start a conversation and remind someone they are not alone. Together, we can raise awareness, reduce stigma and help create communities where every North Dakotan feels supported and connected.
Howard County Medical Center Upgrades CT Imaging Technology
Howard County Medical Center (HCMC) has upgraded its CT technology, bringing enhanced diagnostic capabilities to patients in the St. Paul community and surrounding areas.
Sadie Sebastian Joins Essentia Health Bismarck Gateway Clinic
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is excited to welcome Sadie Sebastian, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in internal medicine.
Lakes Regional Home Care Earns SHPBest Superior Performer Award
Lakes Regional Healthcare's (LRH) Home Care has been named a "Superior Performer" by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP), earning an overall patient experience score in the top 20% of all eligible SHP clients for the 2025 calendar year.
HAIRBALL Returns to Rock the 2026 Concert for Healthcare
After an unforgettable performance in 2024, HAIRBALL is returning to McCook for the 2026 Concert for Healthcare. The Community Hospital Health Foundation invites the community to join us on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Kiplinger Arena on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds for an evening of classic rock favorites, community spirit, and support for local healthcare.
Shannon Bryn Joins JRMC Athletic Training at Jamestown High School
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) welcomes athletic trainer (AT) Shannon Bryn to its team at Jamestown High School. Bryn will provide comprehensive care to Blue Jay athletes, including injury prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation. Her addition expands the team's reach and gives student-athletes greater access to care.
MercyOne Genesis Brings Robotic Spine Surgery to Davenport
MercyOne Genesis is bringing the latest robotic spine surgery technology to the Quad Cities region, giving patients advanced surgical capabilities from experienced spine specialists without having to travel outside the area.
Altru Health System Adds Board Member, Names New Board Chair
Altru Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Renard Bergstrom of Devils Lake to its Board of Directors, along with other board leadership transitions.
Sanford Bismarck CEO Todd Schaffer Promoted to Brigadier General
Sanford Bismarck President & CEO, Todd Schaffer, M.D., has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General and appointed to serve as Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel & Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), a senior military leadership position responsible for advising on Reserve component medical readiness, mobilization and health support policy across the Department of War.
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).
Boone County Health Center Earns Fifth Five-Star CMS Patient Experience Rating
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has once again earned a five-star patient experience rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), marking the fifth time BCHC has received this prestigious recognition.
Boone County Health Center Cardiac Rehab Earns National Certification
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) has earned national certification for its cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation program from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), recognizing the program's commitment to high-quality patient care and nationally recognized standards.