Sanford Health Designates Justin Reisenauer, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Bismarck Region
Sanford Health has announced a leadership addition in Bismarck.
Justin Reisenauer, M.D., FACEP, AWEP, will become the new chief medical officer for the Sanford Bismarck Region, officially starting Nov. 1.
Altru Introduces New Board Member
Altru Health System appointed Hector Campbell, MD to join the non-profit's board of directors in October 2025.
Stacie Johnson Honored with Sheaf of Wheat Award
Columbus Community Hospital has proudly recognized Stacie Johnson, a physical therapist in Rehabilitative Services, with the Sheaf of Wheat Award. The award celebrates non-nursing employees who go above and beyond the call of duty for patients, families and the hospital community.
Huron Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Internal Medicine Physician
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to welcome Kundana Neelam, MD, internal medicine physician, to the hospital’s medical staff and HRMC Physicians Clinic care team. Dr. Neelam cares for adult patients, providing primary care and management of chronic medical conditions, further expanding the availability of specifically trained adult medicine physicians in our community.
Anna Reinholz Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Gastroenterology
Anna Reinholz, an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to practice gastroenterology at the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
Kendra Bohm Joins Essentia Health–Valley City Clinic as Family Medicine Practitioner
The Essentia Health-Valley City Clinic is proud to welcome Kendra Bohm, a certified physician assistant who will practice family medicine.
Laura Walker Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic as Gastroenterology Practitioner
Laura Walker, an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice gastroenterology.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physician Assistant to General Surgery Team
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant, Olivia Lepke, PA-C, to the General Surgery Clinic staff. She joins Dr. Greg Gerrish, Dr. Kristopher Johnson, and Dr. Jacob Schaeffer in the expert surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the abdomen, breast, skin, and soft tissues.
Regional West Physicians Clinic–Psychiatry & Behavioral Health Welcomes Board-Certified Physician Rami Zanoun, MD
The medical team at Regional West Physicians Clinic-Psychiatry & Behavioral Health recently welcomed Rami Zanoun, MD. Dr. Zanoun joins Joe Espinoza, MD, and Ana Cerrato-Young, PMHNP-BC.
Cara Weiser Receives 2025 Caring Kind Award
Columbus Community Hospital recognized several exceptional employees for their dedication, compassion and excellence in patient care. These nominees — including winner Cara Wieser, RN, BSN — represent a wide range of roles across the hospital, but they all share the same unwavering commitment to serving patients and supporting their colleagues.
Essentia Health Celebrates First Graduate of Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program
Essentia Health-Fargo on Wednesday celebrated the graduation of Tessa Connors, the first apprentice to complete Essentia’s new registered surgical technologist apprenticeship program.
Center for Family Medicine Announces Retirement of Longtime Team Member Becky Krull
The Center for Family Medicine proudly announces the retirement of Becky Krull, a dedicated member of the organization for nearly five decades. Becky will officially retire on October 17, 2025, after 48 years of service.
Coming Full Circle: Physical Therapy Grad Trains at Institute That Saved Her Limb
Doctors warned that without intervention, the difference in leg length could be as much as 12 inches. With limited treatment options, the family faced the serious decision to either amputate her leg or search for a specialist willing to pursue treatment.
Dr. Christopher Veale Serves as Columbus’ Physician in Radiation Oncology
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
Boone County Health Center Provider Recognized By Wayne State College
Boone County Health Center Provider Dr. Bryant Carlson has been recognized as a ‘10 Under 10’ Alumnus by Wayne State College.
Black Hills’ First Fellowship-Trained Colorectal Surgeon Joins Monument Health
Monument Health is proud to announce the addition of Steven Donahue, M.D., the first fellowship-trained colorectal surgeon to join the organization and the only practicing colorectal surgeon in Rapid City.
MercyOne President CEO Bob Ritz to Retire in January
MercyOne President and CEO Robert (Bob) Ritz, FACHE, has announced his retirement effective January 2, 2026.
Nebraska Cancer Specialists Welcomes Dr. Smriti Sharma
Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) is pleased to welcome Dr. Smriti Sharma, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist, to the team of physicians. She joined NCS in September, bringing a patient-centered approach to cancer care across Omaha and surrounding communities.
Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic Welcomes New Cardiothoracic Surgery PA
Quynh Pham, a certified physician assistant, has joined the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice cardiothoracic surgery.
Lexington Regional Health Center Celebrates Hilda Alva as Recipient of 2025 Caring Kind Award
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that Hilda Alva, Spanish Interpreter, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Caring Kind Award, presented annually by the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA). For 40 years, hospitals across Nebraska have recognized exceptional health care employees who exemplify compassion, dedication, and service excellence.