Good Samaritan Annual Olympiad 5K Scheduled for June 28: Online Registration Ends June 18
CHI Health Good Samaritan’s annual Olympiad 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday, June 28. Runners and walkers complete a 3.1-mile loop on paved residential streets starting and finishing on Avenue A east of the hospital. The race starts at 7:30 a.m.
Lincoln Regional Center to Hold 46th Annual Arbor Day Celebration
On Thursday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m., the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will plant trees at the Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) to memorialize and honor the legacy of past teammates who contributed to mental health treatment.
Sustainable Strategies for Revolutionizing Child Care in South Dakota
The South Dakota Child Care Task Force released a report on Jan. 10, 2025, that takes an in-depth look at the current state of early childhood education and care in South Dakota.
Monument Health Foundation Honored by Children’s Miracle Network at National Convention
Monument Health Foundation was honored with national recognition at the Children's Miracle Network annual convention, receiving an award for achieving one of the largest year-over-year fundraising increases in the country.
Sanford Research Awarded NIH Grant to Explore Genetic Pathways Behind Skeletal Development
Jianning Tao, PhD, and his lab of researchers at Sanford Research recently received a nearly $2.5 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The five-year grant supports Dr. Tao’s research to investigate two key genetic pathways known to influence tumor development: p53 and NOTCH.
MercyOne Genesis Silvis and Gift of Hope Commemorate National Donate Life Month
In honor of National Donate Life Month, MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center and the Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue Donor Network will raise the Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.
Third Annual Swing Training Returns to Suite Shots
The third annual Swing Training event returns to Suite Shots on Wednesday, April 23, from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Swing Training is Sanford Health Fargo’s official kickoff event to the fifth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week.
The 2025 HDSA Team Hope Walk, South Dakota – Happening Saturday, May 3 at Sertoma Park at 9:00 AM
The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the South Dakota Team Hope Walk on Saturday, May 3rd at Sertoma Park, 4300 S Oxbow Avenue. Sioux Falls, SD. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
Charity Golf Tournament Aids Ambulance Replacement – May 30
CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a premier charity golf tournament on Friday, May 30. The 2nd Annual Good Samaritan Foundation Golf Tournament is set to take place at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, 3300 30th Ave, Kearney. The four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 9 am with check-in starting at 8 am.
Kelly to Expand Services to Milbank
We’re proud to announce that Dr. Patrick Kelly is expanding access to specialized vascular care by starting an outreach clinic in Milbank, South Dakota at the Milbank Area Hospital Avera Health!
North Dakotans Urged to Acknowledge the Value of Supporting Families During Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of national Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and Families Flourish ND (formerly known as Prevent Child Abuse North Dakota) are joining parent and family resource centers, local child welfare service providers and other partner agencies in highlighting the importance of working together in communities to serve and support children and families so that child abuse and neglect can be prevented.
Native American Nonprofit Healing Ribbons Celebrates Opening of Permanent Location
Native American non-profit, Healing Ribbons, will celebrate the opening of their new home located at 5017 Leavenworth St., with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 18. The location represents not just a spot to set up shop or house fabric, ribbons and sewing machines, but a permanent home to return to.
MercyOne Genesis and Iowa Donor Network Honor the Gift of Life With Flag-Raising
In honor of National Donate Life Month, MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center and the Iowa Donor Network will raise the Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.
UNMC Children’s Dental Day Supports Nebraska Kids
On March 28, nearly 300 University of Nebraska Medical Center dental, dental hygiene and nursing students provided free dental care to more than 200 children from throughout Nebraska, many of whom have little or no access to dental services.
Join the 2025 HDSA Team Hope Walk, South Dakota
The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the South Dakota Team Hope Walk on Saturday, May 3rd at Sertoma Park, 4300 S Oxbow Avenue. Sioux Falls, SD. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s and Knoepfler Chevrolet Provide Complimentary Car Seat Safety Checks for Siouxland Families
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s is partnering with Knoepfler Chevrolet to offer a free car seat safety check for Siouxland families.
CPCM Educates Hundreds on Child Abuse Prevention
The University of South Dakota’s Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM) has implemented a training module that has guided hundreds of health care students and professionals in recognizing the first signs of child abuse.
Dr. Sorrell Appointed First-Ever Philanthropy Champion at Good Samaritan
Dr. William Thomas Sorrell was named the first-ever Champion of Philanthropy during a ceremony today at CHI Health Good Samaritan.
CHI Health Grants $151,500 to Five Local Non-Profits
CHI Health recently awarded $151,500 in grants to five central Nebraska non-profit organizations to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations.
Nebraska Medicine to Lead Innovative Proton Therapy at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will be home to the first of its kind targeted particle therapy treatment in the state. Proton therapy will offer patients new hope with construction starting the end of this month on a $36 million-dollar project at Nebraska Medical Center.