Sanford Health to Highlight AI Adoption Best Practices at National Leadership Conference
Sanford Health is joining senior healthcare executives at an exclusive, one-day event designed for peers to align priorities, stress-test roadmaps, share implementation lessons and refine governance frameworks essential for responsible AI adoption.
Dr. Tim Ridgway Appointed to AAMC Council of Deans Administrative Board
The University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine has announced that Dr. Tim Ridgway, dean of the SSOM and vice president for the Division of Health Affairs, has been elected to serve on the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Council of Deans Administrative Board.
Boys Town Names New Healthcare Executive Vice President
Boys Town is pleased to announce the appointment of Deepak Madhavan, M.D., as Executive Vice President of Healthcare. Dr. Madhavan has served as Chief Medical Officer at Boys Town since 2021 and will oversee all Boys Town National Research Hospital operations.
Sanford Health in Minot Expands Family Medicine Team With New Providers
Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its team with the addition of two more new family medicine providers at the Sanford Hwy. 2 Clinic.
Dr. Troy Gust Expands Neurosurgery Outreach Transition in Williston Area
Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center neurosurgeon, Dr. Troy Gust, is transitioning his outreach to a new location in Williston, North Dakota.
Baszler Named Emergency Department Nursing Director
Ashley Baszler, RN, has been promoted as the new emergency department (ED) nursing director.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Hunter Wookey, OTD
Hunter Wookey grew up in Watertown, South Dakota and earned his undergraduate degree at Minnesota State University Mankato. When it came time to choose a graduate program, he knew he wanted to stay close to home, but he was willing to go further afield to find the right fit.
A New Level of Specialized Eye Care Comes to Sioux Falls
Ophthalmology Limited is expanding their dynamic group of subspecialties with the addition of Dr. Adam Bleeker, a fellowship-trained neuro-ophthalmologist and adult strabismus surgeon.
Playing the Long Game: At 80, McFarland Clinic's Physician-Owned Model Is More Relevant Than Ever
Andrew Perry grew up in Colorado and spent a decade at the helm of a large multi-specialty group in Corvallis, Oregon. Iowa wasn't really on his radar until his longtime mentor, who had led McFarland Clinic in Ames for the previous 14 years, suggested he take a closer look.
Meet a Make-A-Wish Champion of Hope: James Wallace, MD, Pediatric Pulmonologist, Sanford Children's
I have been referring patients for more than 30 years. While the vast majority of them have cystic fibrosis, there are several other conditions that I have also been able to refer.
South Dakota State Medical Association (SDSMA) Member Spotlight: Ben Meyerink, MD
Why I chose my specialty: Primarily, I was inspired by my hometown doctor, Jerome Bentz, MD, growing up to pursue primary care. What drove me to stay on that path was seeing the longitudinal relationships with patients family physicians develop and the tremendous impact that primary care can have not only on individual preventative health but medicine and communities as a whole.
Local Teens Launch Radon Awareness Initiative with Waverly Health Center
Students from Cedar Falls High School are working to reduce Iowa's radon-related cancer risk through a new community education initiative in partnership with Waverly Health Center.
Sanford CEO Bill Gassen Delivers Keynote at National Conference
Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen is joining the nation’s top health system executives at one of the industry’s premier conferences this week for a keynote panel discussing the next era of healthcare.
Manning Regional Healthcare Center Expands Women's Health Care with Jennifer Bruck, ARNP
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Bruck, ARNP, will begin providing women’s health services in collaboration with Dr. Kelly Anderson starting July 16, 2026. Bruck will provide services in Manning on the second Thursday of each month, further strengthening MRHC’s dynamic team of women’s health providers and expanding the partnership with Myrtue Medical Center to provide specialized care close to home.
Dr. Faruq Pradhan Named Medical Director for Liver Transplant
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Faruq Pradhan as Medical Director for Liver Transplant (Medicine) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, effective July 1, 2026.
Bettendorf Boy Goes from Non-Speaking to "Chatterbox" in 11 Months with MercyOne Genesis
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Bryce Gronowski, 6, of Bettendorf, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, June 19.
Amy Wynkoop Joins Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck for Behavioral Health
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic is proud to welcome Amy Wynkoop, a licensed professional clinical counselor in behavioral health.
Sanford Health's Dr. Joshua Crabtree Named Among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives
Joshua Crabtree, M.D., chief physician at Sanford Health, has been named to Modern Healthcare’s list of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives for 2026.
Children's Nebraska Names Jose Mathew VP of Technology & Innovation
Children’s Nebraska is pleased to announce that Jose Mathew has accepted the role of vice president of Technology & Innovation, effective July 6, 2026, following a comprehensive national search.
Hospitalist Dr. Yolette Louis Joins Essentia Health-Fargo
Essentia Health-Fargo is proud to welcome hospitalist Dr. Yolette Louis.
“Essentia is provider-friendly,” explained Dr. Louis of her decision to join the Essentia Health team.