Roger Maris All-Star Week Provides Free Youth Sports Clinics
Roger Maris All-Star Week will feature multiple youth sports clinics for children ages 6 to 13.
The clinics are free to attend, but a $10 donation is encouraged at checkout. The clinics will be conducted by local, high school and collegiate coaches. Parents can sign their children up for the free clinics at RogerMarisWeek.com.
Celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by Exploring Support Resources in Nebraska
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month as a time to familiarize yourself with mental health and substance use services in Nebraska.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2025 Mediathon Raises $135,452 to Improve Child Care in Siouxland
Siouxland made miracles happen for local children during the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2025 Mediathon event from May 6 through May 8. The three-day event was broadcasted live on KTIV and Powell Broadcasting radio stations as the community pledged their support to our local Children’s Miracle Network. A total of $135,452 was raised by the community, supporters and sponsors for the kids of Siouxland.
Up for the Challenge: The June E. Nylen Cancer Center vs Cancer in Siouxland
Iowa continues to have one of the highest rates of new cancer diagnoses in the country, second only to Kentucky in per capita cases. More concerning still, Iowa remains the only state in the nation with increasing cancer rates. For residents of Northwest Iowa, this sobering reality makes the presence of the June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Sioux City not just a convenience, but a necessity.
41st Annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament, Sponsored by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops, Returns During All-Star Week
The Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament, presented by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops, tees off for the 41st time on Thursday, June 19, at Rose Creek Golf Course. The event features both 9 and 18-hole golf tournaments.
Iowa Hospital Association Introduces Middle, High School Students to In-Demand Health Care Careers During National Hospital Week
The Iowa Hospital Association, with the Iowa Department of Education, hosted Health Sciences Career Day in Iowa on Wednesday, May 15. Held during National Hospital Week, the live, virtual event focused on building the workforce of the future by making young Iowans aware of six high-demand health care occupations across the state: physician, nurse, radiology technologist, respiratory therapist, lab technologist and behavioral health care.
Beyond 100: Bryan Health Marks a Century of Care, Looks Ahead to the Future
Bryan Health will honor its history and look toward the future as the organization celebrates 100 years of providing care to the people of Nebraska in 2025-2026.
Good Samaritan Announces Scholarship Awardees
CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation recently awarded to 19 area students whose field of study includes a career in healthcare.
St. Francis Offering Free Skin Cancer Screening – June 4
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. affecting one in five people according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Sanford Health Among First in Nation to Introduce Organ Donation Sign-Up Through MyChart
Sanford Health patients are now able to register as organ, eye and tissue donors through MyChart – the portal that patients can already use to manage their health care. The update to MyChart simplifies the process of becoming a registered organ donor for interested patients.
2025 Event Marks the Largest-Ever Avera Race Against Cancer
The 37th Avera Race Against Cancer had a record-breaking 7,747 participants, raising a record $765,000 to benefit local cancer patients across the Upper Midwest.
Columbus Community Hospital Grants Scholarships to Area Students
Columbus Community Hospital recently announced the winners of its 2025 scholarships. Fourteen local students received $7,300 to further their educations.
Registration Now Open for the 28th Annual Hospital Hill Race
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is inviting local families to the 28th Annual Hospital Hill Run on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. The Hospital Hill Run was created nearly three decades ago by a handful of local healthcare providers to promote the importance of exercise in a fun and family-friendly way.
Sanford Health Foundation Announces $1 Million Gift From Marsh McLennan Agency to Support Behavioral Health Integration in Pediatric Inpatient Care at Sanford Children’s Hospital
In collaboration with the Sanford Health Foundation, Marsh McLennan Agency is partnering with the Sanford Children’s Hospital on a $1 million, 10-year philanthropic commitment to address the growing need for pediatric behavioral health care in our region.
Yankton County Search & Rescue and Yankton Medical Clinic Partner to Host Children’s Life Jacket Giveaway
May is National Water Safety Month. In celebration, Yankton County Search and Rescue (YCSAR) has teamed up with Yankton Medical Clinic (YMC) to provide youth life jackets to local families, free of charge. This event will take place on Thursday, May 15th, at Riverside Park in Yankton, SD, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Cancer Walk to Support Program Funding
Proceeds from the Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release will help fund a recent program to help cancer patients look and feel beautiful.
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Pays Tribute to Memorials
When you choose to support Columbus Community Hospital through the foundation, you have many options. One of those choices is to donate in memory of a friend or loved one.
Essentia Health Awarded American Cancer Society Grants for Transportation and Lodging to Aid Cancer Patients
The Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation is honored to receive two new grants, totaling $30,000, from the American Cancer Society (ACS) to help alleviate some of the financial burden for patients undergoing cancer treatment.
Registration Now Open for Regional West Foundation’s 37th Annual Golf Tournament
The 37th annual Regional West Foundation Golf Scramble will be held Monday, July 14, at the Scotts Bluff Country Club. There will be two golf scrambles; one kicking off at 8 a.m. and the other at 2 p.m., both with shotgun starts.
BASH 2025 “Off to the Races: Cutting-Edge Cancer Detection & Therapy” Raises Funds for Cancer-Fighting Technology
Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation is proud to announce that BASH (Building A Superior Healthcare System) 2025, held on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Watertown Event Center, was a tremendous success.