Kammerman Named One of Becker’s Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know
Avera's Chief Information Officer (CIO), Bruk Kammerman has been named to Becker's list of hospital and health system CIOs to know.
Sanford Health Joins Industry Leaders to Highlight Innovation Improving Access to Care
Sanford Health joins global industry leaders in Minnesota this week for meaningful discussions on how innovation is reshaping access to health care in underserved communities.
Sanford Health Leaders Share Optimism for the Future of Rural Health Care at National Conference
Sanford Health leaders joined more than 1,000 rural health leaders this week in Texas to commit to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities.
Sanford Fargo Offers Doc Talk Focused on Heart-Healthy Nutrition
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about heart-healthy diets
Nursing Alumna Selected for 2025 Dole Caregiver Fellow Leadership Program
At just 23 years old, Kylie Briest has spent nearly her entire life as a caregiver. In 2005, her father, U.S. Army Sgt. Corey Briest, was severely injured by an IED explosion in Iraq. The blast left him with a traumatic brain injury, resulting in limited mobility, vision and speech. Kylie Briest was only three years old at the time.
South Dakota Names Dr. Sarah Reiffenberger Family Physician of the Year
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to share that Dr. Sarah Reiffenberger, MD, FAAFP, family medicine physician at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic – Northridge, has been named South Dakota Family Physician of the Year by the South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians (SDAFP).
SDAHO Presents Pain Uncovered: The Hidden Connections Shaping Relief and Dependence
Chronic pain exists along a continuum from acute injury to long-standing, centralized pain shaped by neuroplastic changes, trauma, and stress-related learning in the brain and body. Advances in neuroscience and epigenetics show how adverse experiences can alter pain processing and gene expression over time, helping explain why pain may persist even after tissue healing. Accurate identification of pain type is essential for selecting appropriate treatments, including pharmacologic options, while also recognizing the risks associated with long-term opioid therapy, complex persistent opioid dependence, and opioid use disorder. This program will look at current evidence to build integrated, patient-centered strategies that address pain, trauma, and opioid related risk together. Participation is free. Pre-registration is required.
McFarland Clinic Welcomes Urologist Steven Thoma, MD
McFarland Clinic announces that Steven Thoma, MD, will join the Clinic’s Urology Department in Ames on March 1.
DNAP Inaugural Cohort Earns 100% NCE Success Rate
The University of South Dakota’s inaugural Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice class has achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Certification Examination within 30 days of program completion, including an exceptional 89% first-time pass rate.
Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Leaders Recognized on Becker’s Chief Nursing Officers to Know List
Becker’s Hospital Review has named six leaders from Sanford Health and Good Samaritan to its most recent list of hospital and health system chief nursing officers to know.
Augustin Honored as Mary Lanning Healthcare Employee of the Year
One of the first faces patients see at the Morrison Cancer Center is Patient Representative Lori Augustin. Recently, Lori was honored as the Mary Lanning Healthcare 2025 Employee of the Year for her outstanding work with patients and their families.
Nebraska Medicine Introduces New Chair of Women’s Health
When Sarosh Rana, MD, MPH, FACOG, stepped into her new role as the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s chair of obstetrics and gynecology, she did so with a clear sense of urgency — and a proven record of translating urgency into action.
Macy Reichmuth Honored With Service Over Self Award
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize Macy Reichmuth, RN, BSN, as its fourth-quarter Service Over Self Award recipient.
Sanford Bismarck Clinic Director Selected for Becky Nelson Leadership Fellowship
Ashley Herauf, clinic director at Sanford Health in Bismarck has been chosen for the Becky Nelson Leadership Fellowship, which was created to honor Becky Nelson’s many years of dedicated service to Sanford Health.
Freeman Regional Health Services Honors Dr. Jay Allison for Outstanding Patient Experience
Freeman Regional Health Services is proud to recognize Dr. Jay Allison for earning national recognition for excellence in patient care. For the most recent quarter, Dr. Allison ranked among the top 10% of providers in his specialty nationwide in the Press Ganey database for percentile ranking scores on the AMG Medical Practice Survey.
Doyle Honored With Avera Queen of Peace Hospital DAISY Award
Avera Queen of Peace Hospital is pleased to announce that Mary Doyle, RN is the most recent recipient of its quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
New Radiation Oncologist Joins UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s June E. Nylen Cancer Center
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s June E. Nylen Cancer Center is excited to announce that August Anderson, MD, has joined its team of providers as a radiation oncologist.
Essentia Health–Fargo Welcomes Hospitalist Provider Madina Ismail
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome Madina Ismail, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will provide hospitalist care.
Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Physician Dr. Temitayo Olabisi Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome orthopedic and sports medicine specialist Dr. Temitayo Olabisi.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Practitioner Brittaney Schmidt Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic
Brittaney Schmidt, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology.