Kearney Regional Medical Center Celebrates First Baby of 2026
Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is proud to announce the arrival of its first baby of the new year. Malachi William Hare was born on January 2, 2026, at 7:47 a.m. at KRMC’s Maternity Care Center.
First New Year’s Baby Welcomed at CHI Health Good Samaritan
CHI Health Good Samaritan welcomes the arrival of its first baby of 2026—a girl!
Dr. Brandon Borer is Columbus’ Doctor for Podiatry
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
First Baby of the New Year to Be Honored
The Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center team is ready to help bring the first baby of 2026 into the world.
Essentia Health–West Acres Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Practitioner Melissa Evans
Melissa Evans, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-West Acres Clinic to practice family medicine.
Klug Honored With Avera Sacred Heart Hospital DAISY Award
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is pleased to announce that Karley Klug, BSN, RN, is the most recent recipient of our quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
Essentia Health–South University Clinic Welcomes Dermatology Practitioner Jaimee Berg
Jaimee Berg, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-South University Clinic to practice dermatology.
Essentia Health–South University Clinic Welcomes Pulmonology Practitioner Sierra Link
Sierra Link, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-South University Clinic to practice pulmonology.
Leah Heinen Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic as Orthopedics Practitioner
Leah Heinen, a certified physician assistant practicing orthopedics, is excited to continue at the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic in a role that will focus on spine care.
Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Practitioner Brittany Minor
Brittany Minor, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will practice family medicine, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic.
Home Health & Hospice Nurse Kyla Huntimer Honored With DAISY Award
Today Brookings Health System honored Home Health & Hospice Nurse Kyla Huntimer, R.N., with The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®.
Meet a Make-A-Wish Champion of Hope
Pediatric Oncologist Ashlee Blumhoff, APRN-CNP, CPHON, with Sanford Children’s was the top referrer for Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana and is this month’s Champion of Hope.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Jason Steere, PT, DPT
Jason Steere describes his career path as an "adventurous wander". As a kid in Sioux Falls, he hadn't intended to go to college. But after a stint in the military, Steere changed his mind and enrolled at USD….
Building From the Ground Up
Monument Health added 40 new physicians in the last half of 2025, shoring up access to care and bringing new specialties to the region. We'll meet the gynecologic oncologist, cardiothoracic/vascular surgeon, and colorectal surgeon who are building these new programs from the ground up.
UnityPoint Health Names Chief Medical Officer and Vice President for Cardiovascular Services
As part of its commitment to improving access to heart care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter George, MD, FACC as Chief Medical Officer for cardiovascular services.
Danelle Franzen Elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents
Danelle Franzen, chief operating officer at Great Plains Health, has been elected to a three-year term on the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Celebrates 427 Graduates at December 19 Commencement
Eric Matteson, MD, will join University of Nebraska Medical Center Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and UNMC graduates at this week’s commencement ceremony, where he will be awarded the honorary Doctor of Science degree for achievement in science and his service to our nation, as a physician, educator, researcher and humanitarian.
Acute Care Team Members Honored for Exceptional Compassion
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize two exceptional certified nursing assistants: Arasely Calderon, CNA, and Marta Somera, CNA, are the newest recipients of the Sheaf of Wheat Award. Both serve in the acute care unit and consistently demonstrate the compassion and excellence this honor represents.
UnityPoint Health Names Next Chief Operating Officer
Jenni Friedly has been selected to serve as Chief Operating Officer for UnityPoint Health, effective immediately. Friedly most recently served as Market President of UnityPoint Health – Waterloo, where she brings 16 years of operational experience.
Lautt Named One of Becker’s 2025 Women Health System CFOs to Know
Julie Lautt, Avera's Chief Financial Officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review 2025 “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know” list.