Women Urged to Make Their Health and Well-Being a Priority
May 10-16, which overlaps Mother’s Day, is recognized as National Women’s Health Week. This year, the federal Office of Women’s Health and North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) are promoting the theme: “Prevention, Innovation, and Impact: A New Era in Women’s Health,” and focusing attention on prevention and early detection of women’s health issues, chronic diseases and science-based care.
Chasing the Extraordinary: Jon Carmichael to Deliver Opening Keynote at SDAHO Rural Health Leaders Conference
Get ready to kick off this year’s Rural Health Leaders Conference with a truly unforgettable perspective. Opening keynote speaker Jon Carmichael brings a story that’s as breathtaking as it is inspiring – capturing a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse from 39,000 feet by daring to think beyond limits. His electrifying message will challenge conference attendees to embrace bold ideas, navigate uncertainty, and seize the defining moments that shape the future.
A Full Circle Moment: Dr. Scott Ehresman Recognized for His Lasting Legacy in Teaching
First recognized as the inaugural recipient of the Marion D. and Theodore H. Koefoot, Jr., M.D. Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award in 2006, Ehresman has once again been honored in 2026, two decades later, for his continued dedication to mentoring the next generation of physicians.
Orthopedic Institute Announces James T. Brunz, MD, Named an Intracept® Center of Excellence for Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain Treatment
Orthopedic Institute (OI) today announced that James T. Brunz, MD, an interventional spine and pain physician, has been designated an Intracept® Center of Excellence physician. This distinction is awarded to a select group of physicians nationwide who demonstrate advanced expertise, clinical experience, and a commitment to best practices in the treatment of chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
SDAHO Clinical Improvement Consultant to Present at Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is pleased to announce that Clinical Improvement Consultant Loretta Bryan, BSN, RN, CPHQ, will be presenting at the upcoming annual Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference taking place June 3–4, 2026. This year’s conference is titled, “Honoring Growth: Advancing Mental Health for All” and will be held at the Yankton High School.
UnityPoint Clinic Welcomes Board-Certified General Surgeon
UnityPoint Clinic General Surgery – Sioux City is excited to welcome board-certified general surgeon Mai Al Khadem, MD to its team of providers. She combines surgical precision with compassionate communication, ensuring patients feel informed, supported and confident throughout every step of their surgical journey.
Becca Jordre Receives National Physical Therapy Award
A professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of South Dakota has been honored with an American Physical Therapy Association award.
Two Individuals to Be Honored at University of Nebraska Medical Center Commencement in Omaha
Two University of Nebraska Medical Center alums will be honored by their alma mater with special awards at UNMC’s Omaha commencement May 9, at 9 a.m. at the Baxter Arena.
National Wellness Leader Hunnicutt Joins North Dakota Rural Health Transformation Initiative
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced Dr. David Hunnicutt, as a Rural Health Transformation Program strategist.
Fischer and Luchsinger Appointed to Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation welcomes Sandie Fischer and Cody Luchsinger to its board of directors beginning May 1, 2026.
Tammy Webster, PhD, Named Dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions
Tammy Webster, PhD, has been named dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, announced. Her appointment, effective May 1, is pending the approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
Children’s Minnesota Names John Harding Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce John Harding, Ed.D., MBA, FACHE, as its new executive vice president, chief operating officer (COO), effective April 27. In his role, Harding will provide enterprise-wide operational leadership across the organization’s hospitals, specialty centers and clinics.
First Iowa Patient Receives New Implantable Device for Bladder Control Management
Patients in Iowa now have access to a new, minimally invasive treatment option for overactive bladder, as The Iowa Clinic’s Dr. Stephanie Morgan becomes the first physician in the state to offer the Altaviva™ implant.
Monument Health Honors Physicians and Providers at 2026 Annual Awards Banquet
Monument Health recognized 12 physicians and providers at the annual Physicians and Providers Awards Banquet on Friday, April 17. The event was created to celebrate and honor the hard work and dedication providers have shown their patients and the communities they serve.
Lynette Vondal Joins Essentia Health-South University Clinic as Interventional Radiology Practitioner
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome Lynette Vondal, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in interventional radiology.
Carly Schultz Joins Essentia Health-Lisbon Clinic as Family Medicine Practitioner
The Essentia Health-Lisbon Clinic is proud to welcome Carly Schultz, a certified physician assistant who will practice family medicine.
Madison Hetletved Joins Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic as Family Medicine Practitioner
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic is proud to welcome Madison Hetletved, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in family medicine.
Ryan Backer Joins Essentia Health-South University Clinic as Behavioral Health Practitioner
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is excited to welcome Ryan Backer, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in behavioral health.
Essentia Health 32nd Avenue Clinic Welcomes OB-GYN Practitioner Catherine Schumacher
Catherine Schumacher, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse midwife in obstetrics and gynecology, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
Avera Receives Historic $35 Million Gift From Philanthropist B. Thomas Golisano to Advance Pediatric Care
Avera is proud to announce a historic $35 million gift from philanthropist, entrepreneur and child health advocate B. Thomas Golisano. This transformative contribution to the Tomorrow’s Promise Campaign supports pediatric care for the next generation. It is the largest single gift in Avera’s history. In recognition of Mr. Golisano’s investment, the new children’s hospital within the patient care tower at Avera McKennan will be named the Avera Golisano Children’s Hospital.