Intercultural Senior Center Clinic to Broaden Healthcare Access for Metro-Area Seniors
Seniors in the Metro will soon have more convenient access to primary healthcare starting late this month with the addition of a new medical clinic at the Intercultural Senior Center. More than 2,000 seniors participate in the Intercultural Senior Center’s programming each year. In 2022, the center coordinated nearly 900 medical appointments and delivered more than 300 medications to senior homes.
Local Walmart and Sam’s Club Associates, Customers and Members Raise $109,000 for UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
From June 9 to July 6, Walmart and Sam's Club joined forces to spark positive change for children's health at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s through Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals). Driven by the shared belief that every child deserves a chance to live a healthy life, Walmart and Sam's Club associates, customers, and members raised over $109,000 during this campaign to directly benefit UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s.
St. Francis Foundation Grants Over $127,000 for Local Fire/Rescue and Life-Saving Skills
This morning, CHI Health St. Francis Foundation awarded more than $127,632 to 16 local fire and rescue departments and funded trauma skills training at the hospital. The majority of the grant funding was made possible by the Foundation’s annual premier fundraiser–Ticket to Win.
UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center Enhances Cancer Care with New Medical Oncology and Hematology Clinic
UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center is expanding its commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care with the opening of a new medical oncology and hematology clinic along with expanded chemotherapy infusion services this September.
Grand Opening Announced for Cully’s Cottage at Sanford Broadway Medical Center
Sanford Health Fargo and the Cullen’s Children Foundation are hosting a grand opening for Cully’s Cottage, a new space for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Community Hospital Employees Wear Denim to Support a Cause
Community Hospital employees traded in their slacks for denim on Friday, July 11, 2025, in support of the Family Resource Center (FRC) in McCook. Through the hospital’s monthly “Jeans Day” initiative, staff members donated $5 each for the opportunity to wear jeans to work, raising funds to benefit FRC’s vital programs and services.
HHS Awards Grants for Suicide Prevention to Support Communities Across North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations across the state.
Omaha Children’s Museum to Present ‘Amazing Bubble Show’ at Camp Munroe on July 16
The Omaha Children’s Museum is slated to entertain campers at Camp Munroe. Camp Munroe is the University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute’s annual summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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.