Starr’s Artwork Featured at CHI Health Good Samaritan
The Walkway Gallery at CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a new exhibit by Nebraska artist Chuck Starr. The display, which continues through July, features digital photography that combines modern techniques with the artist’s enduring love of the outdoors.
Sanford Fargo to Host Doc Talk on Youth Athlete Health
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about how to keep young athletes healthy.
Community Hospital Awards Scholarships to High School Students
Community Hospital, in partnership with the Health Foundation, proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Career Discovery Day Scholarships. These scholarships, funded by the Community Hospital Health Foundation, are each valued at $500 and recognize exceptional high school seniors who exhibit a passion for pursuing a college education in healthcare.
Iowa Public Health Association Announces 2026 Award Honorees
The Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) recognized four outstanding honorees at the 2026 Public Health Conference of Iowa in Des Moines on April 8, 2026.
Kristin Koehlmoos Receives Sheaf of Wheat Award
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize pharmacist Kristin Koehlmoos with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for an act of kindness that reflects the compassion and attentiveness she brings to her work each day.
Clarkson Institute Names 2026–27 Canedy Scholar
Clarkson Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to make Nebraska the healthiest state, is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Pierce, CHCQM has been selected as the 2026–27 Canedy Scholar.
Katelyn Brown, PA-C Joins McFarland Clinic Family Medicine
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Katelyn Brown, PA-C will join McFarland Clinic’s Family Medicine Department in Ames on April 1. Katelyn will see patients at the McFarland Clinic North Ames Office located at 3815 Stange Road.
Caitlin Jardon, ARNP Joins McFarland Clinic Adult Medicine
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Caitlin Jardon, ARNP will begin practice in McFarland Clinic’s Adult Medicine Department in Ames on April 1. Caitlin has been with McFarland Clinic since 2021, seeing patients in Neurology.
RMC Announces Upcoming Retirement of CEO
Regional Medical Center (RMC) announces Danette Kramer will retire as Chief Executive Officer at the end of 2026, marking the conclusion of a landmark 30-year career with the organization. Kramer, will remain in her role through December 31, 2026, to ensure a smooth transition as the RMC Governing Board begins a formal search for her successor.
Columbus Welcomes Dr. Luke Tomczak for Ophthalmology Care
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
Pautler Receives DAISY Award at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is pleased to announce that Molly Pautler, BSN, RN, is the most recent recipient of our quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
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.