Suhail Haddadin, MD, Joins McFarland Clinic Nephrology & Hypertension
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Suhail Haddadin, MD, has joined McFarland Clinic’s Nephrology & Hypertension Department in Ames. Dr. Haddadin will also see patients at McFarland Clinic in Marshalltown (421 East Merle Hibbs Blvd.) and at McFarland Clinic in Carroll (1214 South Grant Road).
Megan Bryn Joins Essentia Health–South University Clinic to Practice Internal Medicine
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome Megan Bryn, a certified physician assistant who will practice internal medicine.
Regional West Physicians Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Residents Manisha Jain, MBBS, and Allana Neely, MD
Regional West Physicians Clinic recently welcomed two family medicine residents to its medical team.
Melissa John Joins Essentia Health–Fargo to Provide Palliative Care
Melissa John, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to begin practicing palliative care at Essentia Health-Fargo.
CHI Health Good Samaritan President Curt Coleman Announces Retirement Effective January 5
After more than three years of service in Kearney, and more than 34 years in health care, CHI Health Good Samaritan President Curt Coleman has announced his upcoming retirement effective Jan. 5, 2026.
Prairie Lakes Orthopedics Welcomes Nurse Practitioner to Clinical Team
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Jolyn Sackmann, DNP, to the Prairie Lakes Orthopedics team. Sackmann joins a skilled group of providers including Dr. Michael Vener, Dr. Gerald Rieber, Dr. Casey Johnston, Lisa Lee, CNP, and Tim Larson, PA-C, in delivering expert care for patients with orthopedic conditions involving joints, bones, ligaments, nerves, and tendons.
Three Sanford Researchers Secure Major Grants from the National Institutes of Health
Sanford Research has been awarded more than $8 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study ovarian cancer, binge eating disorders and G protein-coupled receptor (GCPR) signaling.
World-Renowned Speaker Ryan Campbell to Conclude SDAHO Annual Convention
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is thrilled to welcome Ryan Campbell as the closing keynote speaker for the 2025 Annual Convention.
Dr. Scot Christiansen Leaves a Lasting Legacy
After over 31 years of service at Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Manchester, Dr. Scot Christiansen is retiring from OB & Family Practice on September 1, 2025.
Essentia Health–Wahpeton Welcomes Alicia Blaufuss to Practice Psychiatry
Alicia Blaufuss, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic to practice psychiatry.
Emily O’Brien Appointed Deputy Commissioner of North Dakota HHS
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is pleased to announce that Emily O’Brien will join the agency as deputy commissioner, effective Aug. 20.
Prairie Lakes Primary Care Introduces New Family Medicine Providers
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Dr. Alexandra Gauer, and Certified Nurse Practitioners Adrienne Bak and Susan Olson to the Prairie Lakes Primary Care team. Gauer will join the Family Medicine team at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Northridge while both Bak and Olson join a skilled group of providers at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT, PhD
For Catherine Bilyeu, the USD School of Health Sciences made the path from practicing physical therapist in Canada to academic leader in Colorado considerably smoother than it might otherwise have been.
Dr. Aria Shakeri, Radiation Oncologist, Joins CHI Health St. Francis
CHI Health St. Francis Regional Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Aria Shakeri, board-certified radiation oncologist, to its staff. Dr. Shakeri joins the cancer center following the retirement of Dr. Doug Clark, who served the community as a radiation oncologist for over 12 years.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Wound Center Welcomes Nurse Practitioner Asia Hamlin
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) welcomes Asia Hamlin, board-certified nurse practitioner, to its specialty clinic team. Her addition expands JRMC’s Advanced Wound Healing and Hyperbaric Center care team, where she joins Holli Marquart, NP-C.
Sanford’s Tiffany Lawrence and Chelsie Falk Recognized Among Top Community Hospital Presidents and CEOs to Know
Sanford Fargo’s Tiffany Lawrence and Sanford Wheaton’s Chelsie Falk have been named to Becker’s Hospital Review 2025 edition of its community hospital presidents and CEOs to know.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Welcomes New Cardiologist to the Siouxland
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s is excited to announce Brenda Nyatanga, MD, is joining the team of cardiologists. Dr. Nyatanga will offer cardiology services at two locations in Sioux City.
Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic Introduces Pathologist Dr. Hanna Siatecka
Dr. Hanna Siatecka, a pathologist, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
National Recognition for Physician’s Significant Contributions
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce that Dr. Nila Novotny, a dedicated and respected specialist in ear, nose and throat care, has received the 2024 Honor Award from the American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery. This prestigious recognition celebrates her outstanding volunteer service and continuing contributions to the advancement of the field.
Nebraska Medicine Appoints Chief Transformation and Digital Officer
Nebraska Medicine is proud to welcome nationally recognized leader Michael Hasselberg, PhD, to a new role for the organization: chief transformation and digital officer.