Sanford Strong to Host Intro to Wellness Program in Bismarck
Sanford Sports in Bismarck is offering Intro to Wellness, a supportive adult fitness program designed specifically for individuals with bariatric, metabolic or orthopedic backgrounds who are beginning or rebuilding their wellness journey.
BHECN and Nebraska Extension Partner to Provide Mental Health Support After Wildfires
Wildfires have ravaged Nebraska in recent weeks, with the largest in the state’s history, the Morrill Fire, and three other major fires having burned more than 700,000 acres. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Extension has launched a comprehensive disaster response – which now includes UNMC’s Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) as part of its mental health support team.
2026 HDSA Team Hope Walk 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.
Dr. Woodruff Named Good Samaritan Champion of Philanthropy for Doctors’ Day
Dr. Lissa Woodruff was named the second annual CHI Health Good Samaritan Champion of Philanthropy during a ceremony yesterday in celebration of National Doctors’ Day.
Nebraska Becomes Eighth State to Join “A Home for Every Child” Initiative
Nebraska has become the eighth state to join the Administration of Children and Families' “A Home for Every Child” initiative. The initiative aims to right-size the ratio of foster homes to the number of kids in foster care, bringing it closer to a 1:1 ratio.
MercyOne Genesis and Iowa Donor Network Honor Gift of Life With Flag-Raising Ceremony
In honor of National Donate Life Month, MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center and the Iowa Donor Network will raise the Donate Life flag to celebrate those who have chosen to share the gift of life through organ, eye and tissue donation.
Nebraska Medicine Raises Flags for Donate Life Month
Nebraska Medicine staff members will honor organ and tissue donors for the lives they’ve saved and healed during a flag raising ceremony at Nebraska Medical Center Wednesday morning.
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.