Ronald McDonald House Charities of Siouxland Expands Services to Pender Community Hospital
Families in Northeast Nebraska have access to new services while in the hospital thanks to expanded services in a new Ronald McDonald Family Kitchen at Pender Community Hospital.
Boutique29eleven Brings Two-Day Event to Hospital
Get ready for spring! Columbus Community Hospital is pleased to welcome back Boutique29eleven for a two-day clothing sale. The sale takes place from 8-10 p.m. on Monday, April 27, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, in the hospital’s first-floor conference center.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Donates to Nebraska Fire Relief Efforts
Mary Lanning Healthcare and its employees joined in a quick, one-week effort to send supplies and money to families and firefighters affected by Nebraska wildfires that have been raging out of control for the past few weeks.
2026 HDSA Team Hope Walk in South Dakota Set for May 2 at Sertoma Park
The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the South Dakota Team Hope Walk on Saturday, May 2nd at Sertoma Park, 4300 S Oxbow Avenue. Sioux Falls, SD. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
Avera St. Luke’s Partners With Emily’s Hope to Expand Access to Free Naloxone
Avera St. Luke’s has now partnered with Emily’s Hope to make free naloxone, also known as Narcan®, available. The distribution box is located inside of the Emergency Room entrance (Door 1) near admitting.
SDAHO Prepares to Launch 100th Anniversary Documentary
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is preparing to release a special 100th Anniversary documentary, Stories of Yesterday.
Behavioral Health Resources Available for Nebraskans Affected by Wildfires
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) encourages Nebraskans affected by the wildfires to seek emotional support at relief centers near areas affected by the wildfires.
CHI Health Recognizes Donation and Transplantation With April Tributes
April is National Donate Life Month, an important time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for organ, eye and tissue donation.
Sanford Health Expands Cardiology Outreach in Valley City
Puneet Sharma, MD, an interventional cardiologist in Fargo, offers outreach services at Sanford Valley City Clinic. He provides outreach at the clinic on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
HHS Launches Initial Funding Opportunity to Strengthen Rural Health Care Workforce
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the first Rural Health Transformation Program funding opportunity is now available to support the retention of health care professionals in North Dakota’s 37 critical access hospitals and their owned and operated clinics. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. CT April 30.
Brake for Breakfast: North Platte Drive-Thru Event Provides Free Breakfast and Cancer Screening Resources
It's a drive-thru breakfast serving up more than just food. Brake for Breakfast, a popular event pioneered by Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, is coming to North Platte for the first time, hosted locally by Great Plains Health.
CS-CASH: Protect Lung and Eye Health During Wildfires and Cleanup Efforts
As multiple large wildfires continue to burn across central and western Nebraska, resulting in hundreds of thousands of acres burned and hazardous air quality in affected regions, the Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS‑CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is urging residents, agricultural workers and cleanup crews to take steps to protect their lungs, eyes, skin and overall health during wildfire response and recovery efforts.
USD Department of Dental Hygiene to Host “Give Kids a Smile” Event
The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene will host the “Give Kids a Smile” event on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delta Dental Oral Health Center on the USD campus in Vermillion.
Same-Or Next-Day Appointments Provide Relief for Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and Surgical Oncology have launched SONDA (same- or next-day appointments) for patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer, providing rapid access to specialist care when anxiety is highest.
Community Benefit Report Showcases Essentia Health’s Commitment to Underserved Communities
As a national leader in rural health care, Essentia Health takes pride in advancing the well-being and vitality of the communities we serve.
Spotlight on Dan Carpintero, Iowa Healthcare Leaders Association President
Dan Carpintero brings more than a decade of healthcare experience to his role as President of the Iowa Healthcare Leaders Association (IHLA) board. As Revenue Cycle Director at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa…
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day Recognized by Lakes Regional Healthcare
Spirit Lake, IA (March 6, 2026) In acknowledgement of March 11 as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day, Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is recognizing the contributions their RDN devotes to their patients’ care.
CHI Health St. Francis Cancer Rehabilitation Program Launches March 16
CHI Health St. Francis’ free cancer rehabilitation program helps survivors regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after treatment.
University of Nebraska Medical Center to Launch New Nursing Scholarships in Scottsbluff, Kearney and Norfolk
The UNMC College of Nursing has secured funding to award 30 full cost-of-education scholarships over the next two years at its West Nebraska, Kearney and Northern divisions. To qualify for the scholarships, students must meet competitive qualifications and commit to at least two years working in nursing in either long-term care or acute care in rural settings upon graduation.
15th Annual Eggsperience Drive-Thru Celebration Set at Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital will host its annual Eggsperience drive-thru celebration on Wednesday, April 1, from 3-6 p.m. outside the hospital’s main entrance at 4600 38th St. in Columbus.