Mary Lanning Healthcare Announces 2025 Caring Kind Award Recipient
Laboratory employee Hailey Morrow recently was named the Mary Lanning Healthcare Caring Kind Award recipient for 2025.
Sanford Health Welcomes New Family Medicine Physician in Mandan
Jordan Barth, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined the Sanford North Mandan Clinic and is accepting new patients.
Sanford Health CIO Brad Reimer to Share Expertise on Technology and Innovation Investments at Newsweek Digital Health Care Forum
Sanford Health senior vice president and chief information officer Brad Reimer will be a featured speaker at the Newsweek Digital Health Care Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in New York City. The event will gather executives from the nation’s top health systems and explore the impacts and challenges of recent technological innovations.
Rehfeldt Honored with Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is pleased to announce that Althea Rehfeldt, RN, is the most recent recipient of its quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
Phelps Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Kevin Amthor, D.O., to Holdrege
Phelps Medical Group is proud to welcome Dr. Kevin Amthor, D.O., to its medical team. Dr. Amthor is a board-certified family medicine physician dedicated to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care for individuals and families across all stages of life.
Monument Health Welcomes Internationally Trained Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon to Heart and Vascular Institute
Monument Health is proud to announce the addition of Tommaso Cambiaghi, M.D., to its nationally recognized Heart and Vascular Institute (HVI). Dr. Cambiaghi joins the award-winning team as a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon, bringing a unique combination of international training and cutting-edge expertise in complex Cardiothoracic and Vascular procedures.
West River ENT Launches PRP Treatment for Loss of Smell in the Black Hills
Rapid City Medical Center is proud to announce that Dr. Dallin Christensen, ENT physician, is now offering Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for patients suffering from loss of smell. Dr. Christensen is the first ENT specialist in the Black Hills region to offer this advanced therapy.
Essentia Health–South University Clinic Welcomes Dermatologist Dr. Thomas Matzke
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome dermatologist Dr. Thomas Matzke.
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.