Iowa Hospital Association Appoints Marcon as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Jordan Marcon has joined the Iowa Hospital Association as senior vice president of marketing and communications. In this role, Marcon will oversee the association’s marketing, communications and brand strategy to support member hospitals and advance the organization’s mission.
Bill Gassen Recognized Among Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2025. This marks four consecutive years Gassen has been named to this significant list.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center CFO Schaff Earns Spot on 40 Under 40 List
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Vice President and CFO Derek Schaff has been named to Prairie Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 for 2025. This recognition demonstrates Schaff’s commitment to excellence and underscores JRMC’s dedication to delivering exceptional, community-focused healthcare.
Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Welcomes Family Medicine Practitioner Amy Heim
Amy Heim, an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will practice family medicine, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic.
Anna Enderle Joins Essentia Health–Wahpeton Clinic to Practice Family Medicine
The Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic is excited to welcome Anna Enderle, a certified physician assistant who will practice family medicine.
Essentia Health–45th Street Clinic Welcomes Walk-In Care Practitioner Hannah Lundstrom
The Essentia Health-45th Street Clinic is proud to welcome Hannah Lundstrom, a certified physician assistant who will practice walk-in care.
CHI Health St. Francis Welcomes Palliative Care Provider Starr
CHI Health Clinic Palliative Care (St. Francis) is pleased to announce the addition of Adeline Starr, APRN to its staff.
Sanford Jackson Clinic Welcomes New Healthcare Provider
Tracy Ross, APRN, CNP, recently joined the Sanford Jackson Clinic as a family medicine provider.
Summer Ellingson Begins Practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic
Summer Ellingson, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology.
UnityPoint Health Names New Chief Medical Officer and Vice President for Oncology
As part of its commitment to improving access to comprehensive cancer care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments for oncology services.
Essentia Health-Osgood Clinic Welcomes Amy Cox to Family Medicine Team
Amy Cox, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Osgood Clinic to practice family medicine.
Dr. Tara Sjuts Serves as Columbus’ Specialist in Psychology
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
Seventy-Two Years After Having Twins, Grandmother Meets Her Twin Great-Great-Grandbabies at MercyOne North Iowa
A Mason City grandma is feeling double the love after the birth of her twin great, great-great-grandbabies, born 72 years after she gave birth to her twin sons at the same hospital.
O'Neil Recognized as 2025 North Dakota Community Star
In celebration of National Rural Health Day on November 20, the Center for Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health proudly unveiled the North Dakota 2025 Community Star, Alan O'Neil.
Director of Rural Health Clinics at Pender Community Hospital Named 2025 Community Star
On National Rural Health Day, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) announced its 2025 Community Stars, recognizing outstanding leaders and organizations making a meaningful impact in rural communities across the country. Pender Community Hospital’s Director of Rural Health Clinics, Lori Minert, was honored among this year’s recipients.
Hoerner Named New Inpatient Care and Case Management Nursing Director at Brookings Hospital
Austin Hoerner, RN, has been promoted as the new inpatient care and case management nursing director.
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center Celebrates Two Colleagues’ Induction into the NICC Hall of Fame
Christie Schwager, imaging director, and Dawn Hedrick, radiology technologist, both at MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center, were recently inducted into the Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) Hall of Fame.
Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic Welcomes Dermatologist Dr. Hany Deirawan
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Gateway Clinic is proud to welcome dermatologist Dr. Hany Deirawan.
Christine Zallar, RRT, Honored with PHIL Award
Christine Zallar, RRT, was awarded Monument Health’s 2025 PHIL award. The Phil Award, which is The FACES Foundation’s signature program, is the only nationally recognized hospital-based recognition program dedicated to honoring outstanding respiratory therapists who provide exemplary care and treatment for patients with respiratory illnesses. Winners are nominated by patients, family members and other caregivers.
Community Hospital Welcomes Behavioral Health Advocate Erin Pascoe
Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Erin Pascoe, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), to our Behavioral Health team. Pascoe brings a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to patient care, and a special connection to the McCook community.