Sanford Fargo Hosting Women’s Social Event
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting Women’s Social: An Evening of Conversation About Perimenopause. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Jasper Hotel, 215 Broadway N., Fargo. The event is free to attend.
Essentia Health to Host October Benefit Gala in Fargo
The Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation is excited to invite community members to the inaugural Essentially Yours Gala on Saturday, Oct. 4. This ticketed event will be held at the Delta by Marriott located at 1635 42nd St. SW. in Fargo.
Sanford Wahpeton to Host Flu Immunization Clinics
Sanford Health Wahpeton, 333 2nd Ave. N., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Athletic Training Services Expand Regional Reach and Impact
Columbus Community Hospital continues to grow its athletic training services, supporting student-athletes and community partners across nearly 2,500 square miles. During fiscal year 2024-25, the department provided sports medicine coverage for close to 6,700 athletes, including those at 14 high schools and Central Community College. Athletic trainers also worked alongside local law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel to strengthen community health and safety.
Suicide Prevention Month: Parents Lead Introduces Toolkit to Equip Schools with Life-Saving Strategies
Gov. Kelly Armstrong recently proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Dakota. Parents Lead has released a new Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools, developed in collaboration with North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) suicide prevention and school behavioral health experts.
HHS Collaborates with Providence House Minot to Expand Residential Addiction Care for Pregnant and Parenting Women
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has partnered with Providence House Minot to expand access to residential substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting women across the state.
Rehfeldt Honored with Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is pleased to announce that Althea Rehfeldt, RN, is the most recent recipient of its quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
Clarkson Regional Health Services Collaborates on Launch of Scriptwriting Competition for Nebraska Students
Clarkson Regional Health Services (CRHS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving access to high-quality, low-cost healthcare throughout Nebraska and Western Iowa, is excited to announce a script competition focused on how smartphones shape the lives of young people today.
Organ Donor Registration Event Scheduled at Mary Lanning Healthcare
A donor registry event at Mary Lanning Healthcare seeks to bring attention to the need for organ and tissue donors.
HHS Showcases Hope, Connection, and Support During Suicide Prevention Month
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is joining communities across the state this September to observe Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma and strengthen support for those affected by suicide or experiencing behavioral health challenges.
Bryan Health Introduces New Initiatives to Strengthen Maternal and Family Health
Bryan Health is launching a pair of new resources to improve maternal and family health: an online screening tool for postpartum depression and teal wristbands for postpartum patients after delivery.
Gary’s Ride Contributions and Sponsorships Provide $15,000 to Advance Rural Iowa Cancer Research in Honor of Beloved Husband
In a heartfelt tribute to a husband, father, and cyclist lost to brain cancer, Gary’s Ride Donations and Sponsorships donated $15,000 to support community-based cancer research in Iowa. The gift, made through Gary’s Ride—a nonprofit established in memory of Gary Wiedenfeld—will directly benefit the Iowa Oncology Research Association (IORA), a unique rural cancer research program that serves communities across the state.
HHS Marks International Overdose Awareness Day with Shared Dedication to Healing, Hope, and Prevention
On Aug. 31, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) joins communities across the state and around the world in recognizing International Overdose Awareness Day — a time to honor those lost to overdose, support loved ones, and celebrate the strength of individuals, families, and communities working together to prevent substance use harms and save lives.
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa Establish Comfort Space for Pediatric Families
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Foundation is proud to share their collaboration with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Iowa (RMHCCI). With support from Trinity Foundation: Journey of Hope, Fort Dodge Community Foundation and Brady O'Brien Live, a respite room and shower room has been created for families of patients in the pediatric unit at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Regional Medical Center. This private space is designed to offer families a moment of peace, to have a meal or a confidential conversation.
Kids Safety Day Teaches Children and Teens Essential Life Skills
Columbus Community Hospital and Mike's Auto Sales and Towing invite you to learn safety tips from local experts at this year's Kids Safety Day. The event will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Mike's Auto Sales and Towing, 1858 33rd Ave. in Columbus.
Community Hospital Recognizes 2025 Caring Kind Award Honoree
Pharmacist, Katie Stagemeyer, was selected as Community Hospital’s 2025 Caring Kind Award recipient. Chosen by her peers for her outstanding compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient care, Katie exemplifies the values that define excellence in healthcare.
North Dakota Best in Class Program Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Expanded Support for Pre-Kindergarten Experiences
As the Best in Class program marks its fifth anniversary, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has received new funding to expand the program and provide more children with high-quality early childhood experiences.
Community Welcome: Open House to Feature Trauma/Birthing Simulators and ‘Stop the Bleed’ Award – Sept. 4
CHI Health St. Francis is excited to invite the community, and EMS partners, to a special Awards Presentation and Open House on Thursday, Sept. 4, in the hospital’s front lobby.
Angie Ramaekers Earns Volunteer Services Credential
Angie Ramaekers, director of volunteer and guest services at Columbus Community Hospital, recently earned the Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services (CAVS) credential through the Beryl Institute Credentialing Center.
Customs Kicking Cancer Promotes Prostate Cancer Awareness at 85th Annual Sturgis Rally
With more than 530,000 vehicles recorded at the 85th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which has a predominantly male attendance, the inaugural charity event Chrome For a Cause provided a powerful platform to create open dialogue about prostate cancer.