Essentia Health Encourages Parents Schedule Well-Child/Teen Visits
Essentia Health is reminding parents that the slower summer months are an ideal time to schedule well-child/teen visits. Especially in advance of the next school year, well-child/teen visits are a great opportunity to review your child’s health in all areas — growth, cognitive and social development, illness prevention, mental health and more.
Good Samaritan Reaffirms Commitment to Exceptional Senior Care
Providing high-quality care to seniors in America’s heartland is at the core of Good Samaritan’s mission. For more than 100 years, the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of senior care and services has been dedicated to serving seniors, with over 70 percent of its residents living in rural communities.
Lexington Regional Health Center Launches New Initiative to Enhance Postpartum Safety
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce its participation in the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative’s (NPQIC) Postpartum Alert Initiative, a statewide effort to reduce maternal mortality and improve postpartum care across Nebraska.
2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD Golf Event Set for August 16 in Harrisburg
The South Dakota Chapter of The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the 2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD golf event- Harrisburg, SD on Saturday, August 16th at Spring Creek Country Club, 27122 480th Ave, Harrisburg, SD, 27122. Check-in starts at 7:00 AM.
Community Hospital Health Foundation Provides Grant for Pediatric Emergency Preparedness Training Kit
The Community Hospital Health Foundation (CHHF) is proud to announce the approval of a grant to the Clinical Education – Nursing Department for the purchase of a state-of-the-art pediatric disaster preparedness training kit.
Sanford Health Recognized as a Leading Nonprofit Supporting Veterans
Sanford Health has once again been recognized nationally for its commitment to veterans and their families. Military Friendly® Brands has ranked Sanford Health No. 3 in the category of Government & Non-Profit brands on its annual list of organizations that set the standard for providing the best opportunities for veterans and military spouses. Sanford Health has placed in the Top 10 category of this recognition since the inception of the Military Friendly ® Brands award in 2024.
2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD Golf Tournament Set for August 16 in South Dakota
The 2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD golf event- Harrisburg, South Dakota Takes Place Saturday, August 16th at Spring Creek Country Club.
Community Unites for a Successful Yellow Rose Week
The Prairie Lakes Healthcare Foundation extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported Yellow Rose Week, held June 2–6, 2025, in honor of the Suzanne Jacobson Memorial Fund (SJMF).
Registration Now Open for SDAHO’s 2025 Annual Convention
Registration is now open for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) 2025 Annual Convention! Here’s everything you need to know.
Fremont Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic to Celebrate Grand Opening at 5:30 p.m. on July 2
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute is celebrating the opening of its first Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic outside of the Omaha metropolitan area. The new clinic is a vital step in expanding access to early autism intervention and support services for families in the Fremont area.
Celebrating Reunification Month: Recognizing the Caseworkers Who Support Families
June is Reunification Month, a time to celebrate families who have reunified, highlight the importance of preventing separations whenever possible, and recognize the work of case management and services that help families remain safe and together.
University of Kansas Medical Center, UNMC Lead National Clinical Trial Coordinating Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center has named the University of Nebraska Medical Center its partner in the institution’s five-year, $31 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to coordinate clinical trials for infants and children in rural and underserved areas.
Chef Showdown Makes Its Return to Stars
The competition at the 33rd annual The Stars Come Out is heating up with doctors and nurses battling it out in a Chef Showdown.
Sarpy County, UNMC Partner on Nebraska’s First Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship
The University of Nebraska Medical Center is accepting fellow applications for the state’s first forensic psychiatry fellowship.
Siblings Ruby and Wil Ihmels Award BIO Girls Grants Through Gatorade Partnership
Standout sibling student-athletes from Bismarck, N.D., have each awarded $1,000 Gatorade Player of the Year grants to BIO Girls, a regional nonprofit dedicated to improving adolescent girls' mental health through evidence-based empowerment programming.
Sanford Health Strengthens Communities, Increases Access to Care, and Grows Healthcare Workforce
Strengthening the health and well-being of local communities is at the core of Sanford Health’s mission. As the largest nonprofit provider of rural health care in the United States, Sanford Health is proud to provide services, support and initiatives to respond to the current and future health needs of its communities. These investments improve access to affordable, high-quality care, enhance community health, reduce barriers and address health disparities, all while making communities more resilient.
The Missing Ingredient — Avera Tackles Food Insecurity at the Point of Care
A now-standard screening for social determinants of health has revealed a sobering reality about food insecurity in South Dakota communities—and sparked an innovative response that's changing how patients receive both medical care and nutritional support.
Prostate Cancer Awareness Motorcycle Ride Set to Roll at Legendary Sturgis Rally
Motorcycle enthusiasts from South Dakota and beyond are invited to participate in Chrome for a Cause, a free charity ride taking place at the 85th Sturgis Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota. This one-day ride, hosted by Pittsburgh-based non-profit Customs Kicking Cancer, aims to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and early detection.
LifeScape Partners with Local Businesses for New Community Support Event
LifeScape is thrilled to announce a brand-new fundraising event designed to support both the organization’s mission, empowering people to live their best life, and small local businesses.
Worthington Ambulance Grieves Loss of Emergency Medical Technician – GoFundMe Launched
The Worthington community is mourning the loss of 28-year-old EMT James Limmer after he was killed in a motorcycle crash in Maine. A GoFundMe has been organized to help with funeral costs.