At Home in Huron, South Dakota: How HRMC is Cultivating a Diverse Workforce
Huron has long been known as one of the most ethnically and culturally diverse communities in South Dakota. In this month's cover feature, find out how Huron Regional Medical Center is bringing that diversity inside its walls and meet some of the extraordinary healthcare workers from around the world who now call Huron home.
Understanding Palliative Care in South Dakota: A Conversation with Michele Snyders
Although it is not news, the concept of palliative care is often still misunderstood. Michele Snyders, Hospice and Palliative Care Program Manager at the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations talks with MED about SDAHO's efforts to change that.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Tyler Hemmingson
Tyler Hemmingson was exposed to the health professions much earlier than a lot of people. He was born with a congenital heart condition that wasn't detected until he was 6 years old.
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.
RN Case Manager Joyfully Helps Clients Find Long-Term Care
For many individuals and their families, finding placement in a long-term care center is a difficult and exhausting process. RN case managers, like Brenda Holm of Good Samaritan Society, understand the system and the struggles these families face.
Virtual Scribing: Using AI in Medical Practices
The benefits of using AI tools to quickly and accurately generate a record of clinical interactions are obvious. However, there are many considerations to examine before implementing the use of such tools.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Nicole Freeman
When the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences started its ABA graduate certificate program in (year), Sioux Falls teacher Nicole Freeman was excited to join a multidisciplinary group of professionals in the first cohort.
Putting Pork on Your Plate this 'Porktober' and Beyond
October is National Pork month. This is a time when we celebrate the hard-working men and women who work in the pork industry and encourage our consumers to put pork on their plate. We were able to interview Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Charlotte Rommereim to tell us more about the powerhouse that is Pork.
Workforce Wellness: How South Dakota is Healing its Rural Healthcare Gap
Across South Dakota, from the biggest cities to the smallest towns, a healthcare workforce crisis continues to unfold. But thanks so some innovative state programs, there are success stories...
South Dakota Named 3rd Best State for Healthcare
South Dakota has made a remarkable leap in WalletHub's 2024 "States with the Best & Worst Health Care" report, climbing to 3rd place overall from 9th last year. This comprehensive study, which evaluated 50 states and the District of Columbia across 44 key measures, highlights South Dakota's strengths in several critical areas.
AMA Survey Indicates Prior Authorization Wreaks Havoc on Patient Care
Turmoil caused by excessive authorization controls leads to serious or life-threatening events for patients, unnecessary waste, and physician burnout, according to the latest survey from the American Medical Association (AMA).
Advancing Gastroenterological Care at Monument Health
Launched with the arrival of Ali Zakaria in 2022, Monument Healthss interventional gastroenterology service took another leap forward with the addition of Zakaria's partner Issam Turk, MD, and still another with new endo-dedicated surgical rooms at Rapid City Hospital.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Kacee Redden-Benz
Kacee Redden-Benz found direction and purpose when she decided to pursue an advanced degree in Addiction Counseling and Prevention at the USD School of Health Sciences.
South Dakota and Nebraska Named Top States for Doctors
A report released by the personal finance website WalletHub ranks South Dakota as the nation's second best state for doctors, just ahead of Nebraska and right behind Montana.
The Importance of an Accurate Problem List
COPIC expert Eric Zacharias, MD, with a case study that illustrates how, during routine screening visits, symptomatic evaluations can be lost to follow up.
Assist in the Journey Home
With the help of Home Again, you can assist disadvantaged South Dakotans secure a housing unit, set up a brand-new housing unit, or make minor modifications to a current unit.
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.
Sanford nurse and 'everyone's friend' retires after 60 years
Sanford LPN Carol Wieneke retired in December after working at Sanford Luverne for her entire 60-year career.
Pioneering Pediatric Care - The Rise of Sanford's Pediatric Emergency Department
Stomach aches, respiratory infections, lacerations, and fractures may be all in a day's work for a busy emergency department like Sanford Health's. But when the patient is a child, even a routine case may turn out to be anything but.
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (Part 2)
As the use of AI in healthcare ramps up, there is an ongoing necessity for healthcare systems to regularly assess the impact and risks of AI as its development and deployment is outpacing legal, medical, or business changes.