Patzer Honored with First Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award
Amanda Patzer, RN, was recently recognized with Avera Queen of Peace Hospital’s first DAISY Award, which will be a quarterly honor going forward. She has worked in the Women’s Center at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital for 10 years. Patzer, second from the right, is holding the DAISY Award banner surrounded by her co-workers.
Brookings Health’s Exceptional Nurses Recognized with DAISY Award
Brookings Health System recently recognized two nurses with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®: Emily Brown and Major Anderson.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Alice Cruz Morales
For Alice Cruz Morales, clinical coordinator and director at a Wyoming substance use treatment center, the USD School of Health Sciences Addiction Counseling and Prevention program represented not just an educational opportunity but hope for a future she thought she might never have.
University of Nebraska Board of Regents Approves Diabetes Center of Excellence for Diabetes Care, Research, and Education
The University of Nebraska Board of Regents on Thursday approved the creation of the Diabetes Center for Excellence in Diabetes Care, Research and Education (C-DIACARE) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha campus. The designation of this Board of Regents center unifies research and education efforts across the university system, bolstering statewide diabetes prevention and care, said UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD.
Essentia Health–West Acres Clinic Welcomes Cherie Dowell to Family Medicine Team
Cherie Dowell, a certified physician assistant practicing family medicine, is excited to join the Essentia Health-West Acres Clinic.
Worthington Ambulance Grieves Loss of Emergency Medical Technician – GoFundMe Launched
The Worthington community is mourning the loss of 28-year-old EMT James Limmer after he was killed in a motorcycle crash in Maine. A GoFundMe has been organized to help with funeral costs.
Rural Health Clinic Director Lori Minert Recognized with Prestigious Rural Health Achievement Award
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics is proud to announce that Lori Minert, Director of Rural Health Clinics, has been awarded the Outstanding Rural Health Achievement Award by the Nebraska Rural Health Association (NeRHA).
Troyers Announce Fall Retirement After 40 Years; St. Edward and Cedar Rapids Clinics Transition to Boone County Health Center
After more than 40 years of dedicated service to the communities of St. Edward and Cedar Rapids, Dr. Terry and Dr. Joyce Troyer have announced their retirement from patient care. In conjunction with their retirement, the medical clinics the Troyers have operated in these two towns will officially transition into the Boone County Health Center (BCHC) system this fall.
Amber Ackerson Named CEO and Executive Director
ruralMED Management Resources is proud to announce the appointment of Amber Ackerson, J.D., as its new Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Director of the ruralMED Health Cooperative, L.C.A. Amber’s extensive background in rural health care and her proven track record in leadership make her the ideal candidate to guide our teams and partners towards achieving our strategic goals and vision for the future.
Zach Clemens, ACNPC-AG, Joins Regional West Physicians Clinic–Pain Management
Regional West Physicians Clinic-Pain Management recently welcomed a new nurse practitioner.
McFarland Clinic Welcomes Taryn Kosier, CNM, ARNP, to OB/GYN Department
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Taryn Kosier, CNM, ARNP, has joined McFarland Clinic’s Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Department in Ames. Taryn will see patients at McFarland Clinic in Ames and in Marshalltown.
Sanford Health Plan President and CEO Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., Recognized on Modern Healthcare’s List of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives
Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., executive vice president and president & CEO of Sanford Health Plan, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2025.
Deborah Dancer to Head Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Alliance
Deborah Dancer, MPA, has been named executive director of the Nebraska Indian Child Welfare Coalition. An enrolled member of the Ho-Chunk Nation (also known as the Wisconsin Winnebago Tribe), Dancer comes to the coalition with a range of skills including facilitation, mediation, strategic planning, grant writing, public administration, and advocacy.
Sanford Health President & CEO Bill Gassen to Deliver Keynote on Innovation and Access at Healthcare AI Summit
Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen is taking part in a fireside chat at the Healthcare AI Summit in Minneapolis June 1o to share insights on how Sanford Health is leveraging AI, virtual care and clinical innovation to transform health care delivery across rural America.
Sanford Health Plan CEO to Present Medicare Advantage Success Strategies at ACHP Conference
Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., executive vice president, president and CEO of Sanford Health Plan, will share insights on the health plan’s journey and growth in Medicare Advantage (MA) at the Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP) conference June 10 in Chicago.
South Dakota State Medical Association Elects Dr. Keith Hansen as 144th President, Honors Award Recipients
Dr. Keith Hansen, a reproductive endocrinology specialist from Sioux Falls, was elected as the 144th president of the South Dakota State Medical Association during their annual conference, which also recognized multiple physicians for distinguished service and community contributions.
Prairie Lakes Appoints New Director of Patient Access
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Alex Ammann as the new Director of Patient Access. In this role, Ammann will lead the operations of hospital and clinic patient access services, including financial clearance, admitting, reception, and scheduling.
Nebraska Medicine Announces Executive Changes, Incoming CEO
After more than 40 years in a variety of roles for Nebraska Medicine, UNMC, and the University of Nebraska, James Linder, MD, will step down as Nebraska Medicine CEO on Tuesday, July 1. Dr. Linder has held the CEO title since August 2018. The Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors unanimously chose Michael Ash, MD, to succeed him as the next chief executive officer of the private, nonprofit health system.
Arianna Marrufo Joins JRMC as New Exercise Physiologist, Strengthening Cardiac Rehab Team
Arianna Marrufo, former cardiopulmonary assistant at Jamestown Regional Medical Center, has completed her master’s in exercise physiology. Her new degree permits Marrufo to step into the role of exercise physiologist, joining Sydney Klompien and Madeline Ranum.
Regional West Trauma Medical Director and Trauma Program Manager Receive Joseph Stothert, MD, PhD, Legacy Awards for Lifetime Achievement in Trauma
Regional West Trauma Medical Director Rommie Hughes, MD, FACS, RPVI, and Trauma Program Manager Susan Wilson, RN, BSN, have each earned the Joseph Stothert, MD, PhD Legacy Award for Lifetime Achievement in Trauma. Both Hughes and Wilson also serve on the State Trauma Advisory Board.