Tiffany Lawrence Named Among Becker’s Women Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know
For the second consecutive year, Tiffany Lawrence, Sanford Health Fargo president and CEO, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s “Women hospital presidents and CEOs to know” list.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Launches New Clinic on Mary Lanning Hospital Campus
A plastic and reconstructive surgeon is now seeing patients in Hastings in the Medical Office Building on the Mary Lanning Healthcare campus.
Adrian Tasa Receives DAISY Award for Nursing Excellence
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce Adrian Tasa, RN, BSN, a dedicated oncology nurse navigator, has received the prestigious DAISY Award for March/April. This esteemed international award celebrates nurses who demonstrate extraordinary clinical skills and provide compassionate, patient-centered care. Tasa's commitment to her patients and their families truly embodies the spirit of this honor.
Sanford Health Network Announces Q1 2025 DAISY Award Honoree
Noah Slettum, RN
Sanford Tracy Medical Center
Presented in June 2025
Amy Epstein, CNM, ARNP, Joins McFarland Clinic’s OB/GYN Department
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Amy Epstein, CNM, ARNP, will join McFarland Clinic’s Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Department in Ames on August 1. Amy will see patients at McFarland Clinic in Ames and in Marshalltown.
Dr. Scott Weber Receives Prestigious Batt Award from Sanford School of Medicine
Dr. Scott Weber, DO, FAAFP, a Family Medicine Physician at Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., was recently honored with the Edward J. Batt, M.D. Memorial Teaching Award by the Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM) at the University of South Dakota.
Columbus Community Hospital CEO Honored by Becker’s Hospital Review
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce that Mike Hansen, the hospital’s president and chief executive officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's prestigious “Community Hospital CEOs to Know” list for 2025. This esteemed recognition highlights Hansen's exceptional leadership, innovative vision and unwavering dedication to advancing health care in the Columbus community.
Bill Gassen, Sanford Health President and CEO, Named Chair-Elect Designate of the American Hospital Association Board
Sanford Health today announced that the American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Bill Gassen as its Chair-elect Designate. Gassen will be Chair-elect in 2026 and become the 2027 Chair of the AHA, the top-elected official of the national organization that represents America’s hospitals and health systems and works to advance health in America.
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.