North Dakota Launches Funding to Bring Breast Cancer Screenings Closer to Home
To help more women access lifesaving breast cancer screenings closer to home, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is launching a new $1.5 million funding opportunity to support a mobile mammography unit serving rural and underserved communities in western North Dakota. For many women in western North Dakota, getting a mammogram means taking time off work, arranging transportation and traveling long distances. The funding opportunity is designed to help reduce those barriers by bringing mammography services directly into communities.
Rally Against Cancer Raises Record $607,000 for John Stoddard Cancer Center
The 26th Annual Rally Against Cancer, presented by GreenState Credit Union, raised a record-breaking $607,000 in support of UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center, surpassing its fundraising goal and setting a new milestone for the event.
Essentia Health to Host Back Pain Seminar in Fargo
Essentia Health on Tuesday, June 16, will host a seminar in Fargo highlighting available surgical and non-surgical options for back pain. If your back pain limits your mobility and quality of life, this event is designed to help you understand your options and take the next step toward relief.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Offers No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery
Many Americans live with painful hip or knee arthritis, making even simple daily activities a challenge. While joint replacement surgery is often highly effective at relieving pain and restoring mobility, the cost can put it out of reach for those without insurance.
University of Minnesota Wins NIH Grant to Study Tuberculosis Immunity
A University of Minnesota Medical School research team was awarded a 5-year, $3.8 million grant from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to study early immune responses in the lung and how they influence tuberculosis infection outcomes.
CHI Health St. Francis Announces $10,000 Ticket Winner
Keagan Palmerfrom Phillips was the big winner of CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s annual Ticket to Win raffle drawing on June 4. Palmer’s ticket was drawn for the $10,000 cash grand prize during the free social event held at the hospital.
SDAHO Provides In-Depth Education on Guardianship
Through the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) LifeCircle website, visitors can access comprehensive resources and training on guardianship and the role of guardians.
MercyOne Now Offers Free Breastfeeding Classes for Expecting Parents
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is offering free in-person breastfeeding classes to help expecting parents feel more prepared to reach their feeding goals.
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.