Essentia Health–Wahpeton Clinic Providing Walk-In Flu Shot Services
Mary Lanning Healthcare joined with members of the community and construction communities on Thursday to celebrate the completion of its new boiler plant, a major infrastructure upgrade.
Sanford Detroit Lakes to Host Flu Vaccination Clinics
Sanford Health Detroit Lakes, 1245 Washington Ave., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Child Car Seats Frequently Misused; Local Resources Available to Support Caregivers in Protecting Children
During National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 21–27, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS), in partnership with Vision Zero, reminds caregivers with young children to safely buckle children in vehicles.
Sanford Fargo to Host Flu Vaccination Clinics
Sanford Health is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older at all Fargo metro area primary care clinics.
Avera Foundation Announces Record-Breaking Philanthropic Giving in 2025
The Avera Foundation set a new annual fundraising record in fiscal year 2025, raising more than $59.7 million — the highest total in its history.
Good Samaritan Secures $12.6 Million, Largest Gift Ever, to Advance Women’s Health
CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation has received its largest single gift to date, $12.6 million, dedicated to advancing women's health in the region. A private foundation recently contributed to the expansion and renovation of the hospital's Maternity Center and Interventional Cardiology Suites.
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines K9 Officer Skye to Receive Body Armor Donation
UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Public Safety Department will be receiving a bullet and stab protective vest for its K9 Officer Skye thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Skye’s vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always.” Delivery is expected this summer. UnityPoint Health – Des Moines started its K9 program in 2024. Skye, a black labrador retriever, is the first K9 officer for UnityPoint Health in Des Moines and has completed her training in explosive detection.
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.