Essentia Health Supports Student Readiness Ahead of New Academic Year
As summer winds down, Essentia Health team members are again stepping up for a good cause to help area students and their families be prepared for the first day of school.
Join Us August 16 for the 2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD Golf Event in South Dakota
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.
Sanford Alexandria to Host Sports Physical Events for Student-Athletes
Sanford Health Alexandria is offering sports physical events for student-athletes to complete their sports physicals for the 2025-2026 school season. Student-athletes are required to get an annual sports physical when participating in school-sanctioned sports and must have their physicals completed before the first day of practice for their sport.
Certification Training in Dementia Care Set for August 11
HI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with Edgewood Memory Care-Grand Island, will host a one-day seminar, “Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care.” Led by Debbie Schaaf, executive director of Edgewood, the in-person training is scheduled from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Clinic Enhances Access to Specialized Orthopedic Services
Columbus Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic (COSMC), a leading provider within the Columbus Community Hospital network, now provides orthopedic services in Norfolk, Albion, Neligh and David City.
SDAHO’s 99th Annual Convention Celebrates Nearly a Century of Medical Breakthroughs
Join healthcare professionals from across the region as the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) hosts its 99th Annual Convention. This year’s theme, “Celebrating Medical Marvels – 99 Years and Beyond,” honors a legacy of care while focusing on the future of healthcare innovation.
‘Miracle Treat Day’ Returns Tomorrow to Support Sanford Children’s Hospital Fargo
Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day returns tomorrow at area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill & Chill locations.
Participating locations are coming together to benefit kids’ health by donating $1 or more of the proceeds from the day’s Blizzard® sales to Children’s Miracle Network benefiting Sanford Children’s in Fargo.
UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute to Host Virtual Reality Camp at 9 a.m. on July 31
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute is hosting a Hand Arm Bimanual Intensive Training (HABIT) Virtual Reality Camp. The camp is designed to allow children with cerebral palsy and other conditions to work on using both hands to complete a task through playing video games.
Monument Health Gears Up for Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
The Monument Health Daily Motorcycle Rally Tally from Monument Health hospitals in Custer, Lead-Deadwood, Rapid City, Spearfish and Sturgis will begin two days earlier this year on Wednesday, July 30. The information will be updated each morning until Sunday, Aug. 10. The report will show the number of Rally-related inpatients (those hospitalized) on the morning posted, and emergency room (ER) visits for a 24-hour period by facility.
Regional Medical Center Marks 75 Years of Service
On August 7, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Iowa celebrates 75 years. Originally established as the “Delaware County Memorial Hospital” back in 1950, we remain dedicated to our mission of providing healthcare services to our communities.
Miracle Treat Day Fundraiser Scheduled for Thursday
On Thursday, July 31, Black Hills, Wyoming and Nebraska Dairy Queens will be offering patrons a chance to support pediatric patients at Monument Health, a member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, during the annual Miracle Treat Day event.
Junior Wheelchair Sports & Recreation Camp Engages 30 Young Athletes
Wheelchair athletes from Iowa and Nebraska are taking part in the 35th annual Junior Wheelchair Sports and Recreation Camp this year. The week-long camp is held at the Iowa School for the Deaf’s Lied Multipurpose Complex and is put on by CHI Health Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute and Nebraska Adaptive Sports.
West Nebraska Blood Center Promotes Ongoing Blood Donations This Summer
Amid vacations and seasonal outings, blood donations historically drop in the summer months. To help combat this shortage, West Nebraska Blood Center encourages people to donate blood and help keep a ready supply for patients in need.
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.