Prairie Lakes Expands Cardiology Team With New Heart Specialist
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to welcome Joseph Elliott, MD, FACC, a board-certified interventional cardiologist, to its team of heart specialists. Dr. Elliott provides advanced cardiovascular care at the Prairie Lakes Cardiology Clinic and Cardiac Catheterization Lab, joining a highly skilled team that includes Dr. Ravi Kalaga, Jacklyn Karli, DNP, Travis Erickson, DNP, and Kahley Meyer, PA-C.
Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner Haley Wahl Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic
Haley Wahl, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner practicing orthopedic surgery, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
Sanford Health Network Clinic Names 2024 DAISY Award Recipient
When we received devastating, unexpected news, Sadie went above and beyond to make sure that we were thoroughly taken care of and aware of our resources. She took us back to one of the rooms and explained everything to us and let us have time to sit and process everything that we had just found out.
McFarland Clinic Welcomes Dr. Dawn Peterson to Urgent Care Services
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Dawn Peterson, MD, has joined McFarland Clinic Urgent Care in Ames, located at 3815 Stange Road.
McFarland Clinic Pediatrics Welcomes Dr. David Moore III
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that David Moore III, MD, will join McFarland Clinic’s Pediatric department on August 1 in Ames.
Children’s Minnesota Names Emily Chapman, MD, as New President and CEO
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce the selection of Emily Chapman, MD, as its new president and CEO, effective Aug 2. This comes after an extensive months-long national search following the announcement of the planned retirement of Dr. Marc Gorelick, MD, earlier this year.
Jon Pociask Appointed Chief Operating Officer for Sanford Health Sioux Falls Region – South Network
Jon Pociask, previously vice president of operations for primary care and behavioral health services in the Sioux Falls region, has been named chief operating officer for the Sanford Health Sioux Falls Region – South Network.
Meeko Sherman, 5, Continues to Overcome Odds with MercyOne Genesis Pediatric Therapy
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Meeko Sherman, 5, of Davenport, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, July 18.
Pain Management Specialist Dr. Wade Lukken Joins Pender Community Hospital
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is proud to welcome Dr. Wade Lukken, a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist.
Huron Regional Medical Center Appoints Larsen as Chief Medical Officer
Terry Larsen, DO, general surgeon at Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) and the HRMC Physicians Clinic, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO), according to Erick Larsen, president and CEO.
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation Board Expands with Three New Appointments
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors. Grand Island residents Randy Arens, Chris Stinson and Phil Wieck began their 3-year terms on July 1.
Jazwick Performs First Inspire V™ Implant Procedure to Treat Sleep Apnea
Dr. Lauren Jazwick, an otolaryngologist at Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, has completed the first procedure with the latest generation of Inspire® therapy, the Inspire V™ System at Columbus Community Hospital. She is the fourth ear, nose and throat doctor in the state of Nebraska to use the technology.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Recognized by Becker's for Infection Control Performance
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 514 hospitals nationwide with a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rate of zero based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
O’Neil Honored with Outstanding Rural Health Career Award
Alan O’Neil, CEO of Unity Medical Center, received the Outstanding Rural Health Career award at the 2025 Rural and Public Health Awards Banquet, which recognized outstanding North Dakota rural health and public health advocates for their accomplishments.
Dr. Danielle Krueger, OB/GYN, Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic
“I’m looking forward to being part of the Essentia Health family and being located closer to my extended family,” said Dr. Krueger of her decision to join Essentia.
Avera McKennan Names Board Appointments
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center announces appointments to its Board of Trustees for its new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025.
Avera Health Introduces Board Appointments
Avera Health announces appointments to its Board of Directors for its new fiscal year which began July 1, 2025.
McFarland Clinic Podiatry and Foot and Ankle Surgery Welcomes Michaela Heys, DPM
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Michaela Heys, DPM, will join McFarland Clinic’s Podiatry/Foot & Ankle Surgery department on August 1. Dr. Heys will see patients at McFarland Clinic in Ames, located at 1215 Duff Avenue in Ames. In addition, Dr. Heys will see patients at McFarland Clinic’s Iowa Falls office located at 108 Washington Avenue.
McFarland Clinic Marshalltown Family Medicine Welcomes Maggie Hansen, ARNP
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce Maggie Hansen, ARNP, will join the McFarland Clinic Marshalltown’s Family Medicine Department on July 16, 2025.
Huron Regional Medical Center Announces Leadership Updates in Human Resources and Foundation
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to announce leadership role transitions in both the human resources department and the HRMC Foundation, according to Erick Larson, president and CEO.