First-in-the-State Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscopy Launches at CHI Health Good Samaritan
CHI Health Good Samaritan is the first in the state to offer a new groundbreaking robotic-assisted bronchoscopy platform. This innovative technology allows for earlier, safer and more accurate diagnoses of lung disease leading to improved patient outcomes.
Avera Cancer Institute Pierre Introduces Advanced Radiation Therapy Technology
The Avera Cancer Institute in Pierre has recently added an advanced surface-guided radiation therapy system to enhance treatment precision, safety and patient comfort. This marks the first installation of the technology at an Avera location outside of Sioux Falls.
Columbus Community Hospital Introduces Next-Generation Mako 4 Technology for Joint Replacement
Columbus Community Hospital’s new, fourth-generation Mako robotic-assisted surgical system is helping orthopedic surgeons perform joint replacement procedures better than ever before.
Advanced Brain Mapping Enhances Epilepsy Evaluation at MEG Center
When evaluating patients with epilepsy for surgery, timing and accuracy are critical. The MEG Center at Nebraska Medical Center provides referring physicians with a unique combination of cutting-edge technology, expert analysis and expedited service that sets it apart from other regional centers.
Altru Earns ACR Accreditation for Ultrasound Services
Altru has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in ultrasound as the result of an extensive review by the American College of Radiology® (ACR®). Ultrasound imaging, also known as sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of internal body parts to help providers diagnose illness, injury or other medical problems.
From SEO to GEO: Promoting Your Content In A Post-Search Era
It’s a tough time to be a web marketer.
In just a few months, change has dominated how web content is discovered and consumed. For years, the pipeline for organic traffic was simple: you run a search on one of the major providers, like Google, you take a look at the top few results, and you click the one that seems best.
Boone County Health Center Modernizes Services to Elevate Patient Care
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is earning nationwide recognition for transforming how it delivers care through advanced population health technology. This modernization is improving outcomes for patients across the Health Center’s seven-county service area.
Brain Amyloid PET-CT Services Now Offered for Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Evaluation at Nebraska Medicine
The amyloid PET-CT is a valuable tool to estimate beta-amyloid neuritic plaque density in adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer’s disease and other causes of cognitive decline.
Community Hospital Unveils Aquablation Therapy
Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Aquablation® therapy, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This advanced technology offers a new level of precision and safety for men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH.
Charity Contributions Provides New Equipment for MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center and NICU
Thanks to a generous grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa, babies born at MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center and treated in the Level II NICU will benefit from a piece of new technology.
Dental Hygiene Integrates PerioView Endoscope into Student Learning
The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene is the recipient of a new state-of-the-art piece of dental equipment that will heighten students’ understanding of periodontal anatomy and disease.
Recognizing Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month
Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month is celebrated each October to highlight diagnostic medical sonography and the crucial role sonographers play in healthcare.
“Must Have” Features of a Children’s Hospital Website
Your website can often be the first impression of the level of care your healthcare team provides – giving you a chance to welcome a child and their family to your children's hospital long before they set foot in the front door.
Basic Brain PET Exams Now Available at Regional West
Regional West’s PET/CT department has recently introduced fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) basic brain PET exams to help diagnose neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Iowa Specialty Hospital Launches Innovative Technologies for Early Cancer Detection and Better Care
The Gastrointestinal department at Iowa Specialty Hospital in both Clarion and Belmond is making GI screening and testing easier and more accurate. The hospital is now utilizing two new technologies: the Medtronic GI Genius™, an artificial intelligence (AI) program that helps doctors find especially tiny growths during colonoscopies, and the Medtronic PillCam™ Genius SB, a small camera inside a pill that patients can swallow in order to look at the small bowel.
USD to Launch Radiologic Technology Specialization Beginning January 2026
Students who want to be part of the growing field of radiologic technology (rad tech)—to perform imaging procedures like X-rays, CT scans and MRIs to help physicians diagnose medical conditions and injuries—have an opportunity to obtain a bachelor’s degree in health sciences with a specialization in radiologic technology.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Unveils Technology to Help Prevent Patient Falls
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has expanded its advanced inpatient services with the addition of Ocuvera, an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict and help prevent patient falls before they occur. This cutting-edge technology strengthens JRMC’s commitment to safety, innovation and patient-centered care by using real-time monitoring and informed alerts to support faster interventions and reduce the risk of harm.
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Biologic Repair Versus Reconstruction: The Emerging Role of BEAR in ACL Treatment [Nebraska Medicine]
ACL tears affect over 250,000 people annually in the U.S. with traditional reconstruction remaining the gold standard. However, a new approach is changing how orthopaedic surgeons think about ACL management: the BEAR procedure (bridge-enhanced ACL restoration).
Understanding EAA, ADA, and WCAG: A Framework of Accessibility Guidelines
Web accessibility isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a commitment to inclusive, thoughtful design. As more of our lives move online, making the web accessible to all users is no longer optional. It’s essential.
Essentia Health Celebrates First Graduate of Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship Program
Essentia Health-Fargo on Wednesday celebrated the graduation of Tessa Connors, the first apprentice to complete Essentia’s new registered surgical technologist apprenticeship program.