Sanford Sports to Host STARS Volleyball Camp
Sanford Sports Fargo is hosting “Sanford STARS”, an all-skills volleyball camp led by program alumni who now compete at the collegiate level.
Bethany Gifford Receives Service Over Self Award
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize Bethany Gifford, RN, MSN, as its second quarter Service Over Self Award recipient for 2026.
Great Plains Health and Unitek Learning Partner to Expand Nursing Education Opportunities in Rural Nebraska
Great Plains Health and Unitek Learning have announced a new partnership focused on expanding access to nursing education and strengthening the long-term healthcare workforce across central and western Nebraska.
42nd Annual Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament Returns During All-Star Week Presented by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops
The Roger Maris Celebrity Golf Tournament, presented by Happy Harry’s Bottle Shops, tees off for the 42nd time on Thursday, June 19, at Rose Creek Golf Course. The event features both 9 and 18-hole golf tournaments.
North Dakota Announces $40 Million Grant Program to Strengthen Rural Hospital Care Close to Home
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new $40 million funding opportunity designed to help rural hospitals upgrade clinical equipment, strengthen emergency and specialty care services, and keep more healthcare close to home for North Dakotans.
DHHS Highlights Foster Care Month and Continued Demand for Foster Families
May is recognized as National Foster Care Month. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is celebrating the dedicated foster parents and foster homes who provide safe, stable, and supportive environments for children and youth across Nebraska.
National Kidney Foundation Honors Dr. Mannon
UNMC’s Roslyn Mannon, MD, professor of internal medicine, has received the Excellence in Kidney Transplantation Award from the National Kidney Foundation, a major award in the transplant and nephrology community that recognizes Dr. Mannon’s achievements throughout the course of her career.
Public Invited to CHI Health St. Francis Foundation Fundraising Event on June 4
The winning ticket for CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s ninth annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle will be announced Thursday, June 4 at the hospital. The community is invited to join the free social festivities starting at 4:30 p.m. with official prize drawings starting at 6:30 p.m. The social event is limited to adults only.
Scholarship Recipients Announced by CHI Health Good Samaritan
CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation recently awarded $18,750 in scholarships to 20 area students working towards careers in health care.
Free Youth Sports Clinics Return During Roger Maris All-Star Week
Roger Maris All-Star Week will feature multiple youth sports clinics for children ages 6 to 13.
Red River Zoo to Host Safety Safari on May 30
Sanford Children’s, Children’s Miracle Network, Safe Kids Fargo-Moorhead and AAA will host its annual Safety Safari from 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at the Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave. S, Fargo. The free event aims to help educate children and their parents about the importance of safety.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2026 Mediathon Raises $193,761 to Support Children’s Care in Siouxland
Siouxland went above and beyond for local children during the UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Children’s Miracle Network 2026 Mediathon event from May 5 through May 7. The three-day event was broadcast live on KTIV and Powell Broadcasting radio stations as the community rallied to support local kids. Together, donors, sponsors and supporters raised an incredible $193,761 – surpassing last year’s total of $138,765.
Derby Event Support for Northern Hills Hospice Continues to Grow
Monument Health Foundation broke its previous fundraising record at this year’s A Night at the Derby, raising $156,731 to support Northern Hills Hospice.
Essentia Health to Host Walk and Support Group for Stroke Survivors
As part of Stroke Awareness Month, Essentia Health will hold its annual stroke walk in support of local stroke survivors on Wednesday, May 27. This event will be held from 2-4 p.m. at the Rustad Recreation Center, located at 601 26th Ave. E. in West Fargo.
Columbus Community Hospital Awards Scholarships to Area Students
Columbus Community Hospital recently announced the winners of its 2026 scholarships. Sixteen local students received $7,800 to further their educations.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Distributes Free Bike Helmets to the Community on June 1
CHI Health Good Samaritan and Safe Kids Platte Valley will provide new bike helmets to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 1 at the Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Avenue. The event takes place in conjunction with the library’s Summer Reading Kick-off.
Community Hospital Health Foundation Advances Clinical Education With QCPR Manikins
The Community Hospital Health Foundation has provided funding for new QCPR Manikins to enhance hands-on training in Community Hospital’s Clinical Education program.
USD School of Health Sciences and Southeast South Dakota AHEC Host Disaster Response Training
On Feb. 19, 319 students from the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University gathered at the Andrew E. Lee Memorial Medicine and Science Building on the USD campus in Vermillion for Disaster Training Day, an annual event that provides hands-on disaster preparedness training.
Emergency Medical First Responder Departments Eligible for St. Francis Grant Funding Through June 12
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation invites emergency medical first responder departments across Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties to submit applications for grant funding. Supported by the Foundation’s annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle, these grants provided resources for emergency medical training, supplies and equipment. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 12.
Annual Pony Express Ride Returns for 2026
Volunteer motorcyclists will travel over 1,000 miles across Nebraska, collecting letters written by youth and raising awareness about children’s mental health. The ride will start on Wednesday, May 13, in Scottsbluff and finish on Saturday, May 16, on the North steps of the Nebraska State Capitol, where the riders will deliver these letters to Dr. Thomas Janousek, Division of Behavioral Health Director within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).