Sanford Luverne Receives Community Contribution for Reach Out and Read Initiative
Minnwest Bank in Luverne, Minn., along with a match through the Federal Home Loan Bank, has donated $10,000 to Sanford Luverne’s Reach out and Read program.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ Supporting Sanford Children’s Hospital Fargo Returns on July 31
Thursday, July 31, is Miracle Treat Day, where local Dairy Queen locations give you a chance to satisfy that sugar rush and help children in need at the same time. Area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations are bringing health and hope to kids for Miracle Treat Day® at Sanford Children’s through Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.
HHS Seeks Public Feedback on Medicaid Waiver Amendment to Support In-Home Services for North Dakotans with Physical Disabilities
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on an amendment to the state’s Medicaid 1915(c) waiver for in-home and community-based services. The waiver pays for services that help older adults and adults with physical disabilities who qualify for skilled nursing care to live in their own homes and communities. Comments will be accepted through Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. CT.
University of Minnesota Receives Donation for CIDRAP Information Hub
The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota today announced the upcoming launch of the CIDRAP Information Hub (CIH), made possible by a sizable gift from the Bentson Foundation, to address recent public health information gaps created by restricted, reduced or redefined U.S. government programs.
Columbus Community Hospital to Hold Two-Day Scrubs and Uniform Sale
Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) is pleased to announce it will host a special two-day Scrubs & Uniforms Sale on Tuesday, Aug. 19 and Wednesday, Aug. 20. This highly anticipated event, proudly hosted by the dedicated CCH Volunteers, serves as a vital fundraiser with all proceeds directly benefiting significant medical advancement efforts at CCH.
Essentia Health to Host Walk-In Sports Physicals and Immunization Blitzes in Late July
To help student-athletes prepare for the quickly approaching 2025-26 sports season, Essentia Health will offer additional walk-in sports physical and immunization blitzes the last week of July.
MercyOne Genesis Seeks Community Support to “Pack the Bus” With School Supplies for Local Students
After a one-year hiatus, MercyOne Genesis ‘Pack the Bus’ will return July 21 – 24. All donated items will be distributed to schools around the Quad Cities area to help families that may not have the resources to send their children to school with all the necessary supplies.
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.