Becker’s Healthcare Names Sanford Health’s Brad Reimer to 2026 List of Hospital and Health System CIOs to Know
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Brad Reimer, Sanford Health senior vice president and chief information officer, to its 2026 list of hospital and health system CIOs to know. This is the fourth consecutive year Reimer has been named to the list.
Calhoun Named One of Becker’s 2026 Chief Marketing Officers to Know
Kendra Calhoun, Avera's Chief Marketing Officer, has been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 “Chief Marketing Officers to Know” list.
Manning Regional Healthcare Center Welcomes New ENT Specialist
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) announced that Gary Huang, M.D., will begin providing ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services at the hospital starting April 1. He will see patients on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Dr. Irick Honored as Doctor of the Year
CHI Health St. Francis has recognized Hospitalist Dr. Ryan Irick with its 2026 Physician Excellence Award. The announcement was made today in observance of National Doctors’ Day.
Becker’s Healthcare Names Sanford Bismarck’s DJ Campbell a Top Chief Human Resources Officer
Becker’s Healthcarehas named DJ Campbell, Sanford Bismarck’s vice president and chief human resources officer, to its 2026 list of hospital and health system CHRO and chief people officers to know. The annual recognition highlights exceptional HR executives who are transforming workplace culture, championing employee engagement and shaping the future of healthcare talent strategy.
Jaclyn Vander Linden Joins Essentia Health Mid Dakota Women’s Center-Bismarck to Practice Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jaclyn Vander Linden, a certified physician assistant, is excited to join the Essentia Health Mid Dakota Women’s Center-Bismarck to practice obstetrics and gynecology.
Jeremy Melander Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Orthopedic Surgery
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Jeremy Melander, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in orthopedic surgery.
Yankton Medical Clinic Audiologist Chosen for State Leadership Role
Yankton Medical Clinic is proud to announce that Beth Beeman, AuD, CCC-A, has been elected Vice President of Audiology for the South Dakota Speech-Language Hearing Association (SDSLHA), the state’s professional organization representing speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants, and audiologists.
Sanford Health Expands Pediatric and General Surgery Outreach to Dickinson
Sanford Health is now offering both pediatric and adult general surgery outreach services in Dickinson, expanding access to specialized care for patients in the region.
South Dakota State Medical Association Member Spotlight
Megan Smith, MD, a Family Medicine Physician in Burke, SD, is this month’s SDSMA Member Spotlight: “I see daily what access to quality healthcare means to my community, and I will never turn away from advocating for fairer systems.”
Meet a Make-A-Wish Champion of Hope
Sami Awadallah, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist, with Avera Medical Group Pediatric Specialists is this month’s Make-A-Wish South Dakota & Montana ‘Champion of Hope’": “Children with congenital heart disease are not only suffering with physical limitations. Their view of life and the world can change…”
Unbelievable Inspiration: David Francisco is SDAHO’s Closing Keynote Speaker
Get ready to be moved, motivated, and completely inspired! We are thrilled to announce that David Francisco will be our Closing Keynote speaker for the 2026 Post Acute Partners in Care Conference.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Names New Chief Medical Officer
A physician who has served the Hastings community for 14 years has been named the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Mary Lanning Healthcare.
Sanford Health Expands Cardiology Outreach in Valley City
Puneet Sharma, MD, an interventional cardiologist in Fargo, offers outreach services at Sanford Valley City Clinic. He provides outreach at the clinic on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Dr. Ashlesha Kaushik Earns National Recognition for Contributions to Pediatric Infectious Diseases
UnityPoint Clinic proudly announces that Ashlesha Kaushik, MD, MS, pediatric infectious disease specialist, has been named a recipient of the Special Achievement Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) for her outstanding contributions to infectious diseases.
New Stand-Alone Radiation Oncology Center Opens in West Omaha; Dr. Max Chiu Joins Nebraska Cancer Specialists
Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) is expanding access to advanced cancer care with the opening of a new, stand-alone radiation oncology center at Midwest Cancer Center – Legacy, scheduled to open in spring 2026. The expansion is further strengthened by the addition of radiation oncologist Dr. Max Chiu to the NCS physician team.
Mother and Son Nursing Duo Recognized
Noah Klein and his mother, Kailey Klein, have a lot in common. Both are nurses. Both work at Mary Lanning Healthcare, and both recently were honored for their dedication to patients.
The Iowa Clinic Appoints Brian Dieter as Board Advisor
The Iowa Clinic has appointed Brian Dieter as a Board Advisor, bringing decades of healthcare leadership experience to support the organization’s continued growth and strategic direction.
Blood Test May Help Predict Survival After Age 70
Why do some people live longer than others? New research from the University of Minnesota and Duke University, recently published in Aging Cell, investigates how tiny molecules in the bloodstream — called small RNAs — may explain and determine differences in human longevity.
Becker’s Recognizes Jensen Among 2026 CHROs and Chief People Officers to Know
Kim Jensen, Avera's Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO), has been recognized by Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list of chief people officers to know.