CHI Health St. Francis Reveals Winner of $10,000 Raffle Ticket
Nick Faller of Hampton, NE was the big winner of CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s annual Ticket to Win raffle drawing on June 5. Faller’s ticket was drawn for the $10,000 cash grand prize during the free social event held at the hospital.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Seeks Healthcare Professional Board Members
Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services is recruiting healthcare professionals and public members to serve five-year terms on 25 professional licensing boards, with applications due August 1, 2025.
ACOFP Launches Upper Midwest Affiliate to Strengthen Osteopathic Family Medicine Across Six-State Region
The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) Upper Midwest Affiliate Society (ACOFP-UMW) is proud to announce its official launch, marking a new chapter in regional support and community development for osteopathic family physicians.
Munroe-Meyer Guild Presenting 56th Annual Garden Stroll on June 8
Find inspiration and enjoy a stroll through six stunning Omaha area gardens, visit with local artists and vendors and enjoy classic car displays at the Munroe-Meyer Guild’s 56th Annual Garden Walk.
Six Good Samaritan Society Locations Earn AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Awards in Upper Midwest
Good Samaritan Society facilities in Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota received 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Awards from AHCA/NCAL, recognizing their excellence in long-term care and quality improvement initiatives.
Yellow Rose Week Set for June 2-6, 2025
Celebrating 26 years, the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF) Committee has designated June 2-6, 2025, as Yellow Rose Week in Northeastern South Dakota.
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Awards Scholarships
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. has awarded scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year to support local students pursuing careers in healthcare.
St. Francis Foundation to Host Signature Fundraising Event at Hospital on June 5—Public Invited
The winning ticket for CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s eight annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle will be announced Thursday, June 5 at the hospital. The public is invited to the free open house beginning at 4:30 p.m. with raffle ticket prize drawing at 6:30 p.m.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Boosts NICU Services, Helping Keep Families Nearby
CHI Health Good Samaritan is proud to announce a significant expansion of its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) capabilities, becoming the first hospital in the region to offer Advanced Level II NICU services, effective June 1. This enhancement allows Good Samaritan to expertly care for premature infants beginning at 30 weeks gestation, right here in Kearney.
Sanford East Grand Forks Offering Free Skin Cancer Screening
Sanford East Grand Forks is hosting a free skin cancer screening on Tuesday, May 27.
Essentia Health Organizing Walk and Support Group for Stroke Survivors
As part of Stroke Awareness Month, Essentia Health will hold its annual stroke walk in support of local stroke survivors on Wednesday, May 28. This event will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Rustad Recreation Center, located at 601 26th Ave. E. in West Fargo.
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.