Becker’s Honors Dr. Mara Hermiston Among 100 Rising Stars in Healthcare Under 40
Becker's Hospital Review is delighted to release the 2025 iteration of its "Rising stars: Healthcare leaders under 40" list. These rising leaders are quickly making their mark, driving innovation and championing better outcomes within their organizations. As members of the next generation of healthcare leadership, they are determined to leave a lasting impact on the industry.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Proudly Welcomes Dr. Heath Diel to the Anesthesiology Team
Dr. Diel has been a valued member of our medical staff since January 2025, serving as a locum anesthesiologist. We are excited to now have him join us in a permanent capacity.
Dr. Lauren Jazwick Recognized as Columbus’ Specialist in Otolaryngology
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
Kayla Gehring Appointed Director of Surgical Services
Columbus Community Hospital is pleased to announce that Kayla Gehring, MBA, MSN, RN, has accepted the position of director of surgical services.
Spotlight on De Schieltz, MHA, FACMPE, Iowa Healthcare Leaders Association Board Member
IHLA Board Member De Schieltz has spent more than 25 years mastering the art of making OB/GYN practices run smoothly. Meet her in this Board Member Spotlight article.
Loni Muus Joins Essentia Health–Moorhead Clinic to Deliver Family Medicine Services
Loni Muus, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to practice family medicine at the Essentia Health-Moorhead Clinic.
Boone County Health Center Assists Patients in Breaking Free from the Burden of Trauma
Boone County Health Center now has three therapists trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), offering more patients access to this highly researched therapy proven to help people recover from trauma, anxiety, depression, and other distressing experiences.
Urology Specialists Welcomes Dr. Alex Hannemann, General Urologist, This September
Urology Specialists is excited to share the addition of Dr. Alex Hannemann, who will begin seeing patients in September. Dr. Alex Hannemann was born and raised in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from Augustana University in Sioux Falls and went on to obtain his Medical degree from the University of South Dakota. He then completed his urologic residency training at the University of Colorado.
Essentia Health-Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Dr. Vincent DeMatio
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Vincent DeMatio.
Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Physician Featured in South Dakota Medicine
Dr. Amanda Sedlacek, Internal and Palliative Care Medicine Physician at Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., has had her manuscript, “Shared Decision Making in Healthcare: Legal Considerations,” accepted for publication in South Dakota Medicine, the official journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association.
Community Hospital Recognizes 2025 Caring Kind Award Honoree
Pharmacist, Katie Stagemeyer, was selected as Community Hospital’s 2025 Caring Kind Award recipient. Chosen by her peers for her outstanding compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient care, Katie exemplifies the values that define excellence in healthcare.
Destinee Schmitz, MD, Joins McFarland Clinic Pediatrics
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Destinee Schmitz, MD, has joined McFarland Clinic’s Pediatric department in Ames.
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.