Newsweek Recognizes Sanford Bismarck Medical Center as One of the World’s Top Hospitals
Newsweek has named Sanford Health Bismarck Medical Center to its list of World’s Best Hospitals for 2025. A first-time recipient of this award, Sanford Bismarck is the only hospital in North Dakota included on the list.
Siouxland Women’s Healthcare Introduces Physician-Guided Weight Loss Program
Siouxland Women’s Healthcare in Sioux City has introduced a New physician-guided weight loss program.
LifeScape Marks the Grand Opening of Its Fifth Adult Residential Home in Five Years
LifeScape held a ribbon cutting at their newest adult residential home in eastern Sioux Falls. The total investment into the latest duplex is more than $1.4 million, thanks to funds raised by the LifeScape Foundation and community partners.
HDSA 2025 Spring Learning Day Set for Saturday, April 5th at Ronning Library in South Dakota
The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the 2025 Spring Education Day - Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday, April 5th at Ronning Library, 3100 E 49th St, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57103. The event starts at 11:00 AM.
Siouxland Women’s Healthcare Welcomes New Physician
Dr. Ferrell comes from a family of healthcare workers. When she was learning about the different medical specialties she could pursue, the obstetrics/gynecology field stood out to her.
Center for Family Medicine Appoints New Director of Mental Health
Center for Family Medicine announces that Dr. Aaron Bergman has joined the Sioux Falls Family Medicine Residency as the Director of Behavioral Health. Dr. Bergman is a graduate of Pacific University, and completed Residency at the National Psychology Training Consortium, Central Washington Family Medicine. His previous practice includes the University of Colorado School of Medicine, a large academic medical system with family medicine practices throughout Denver Metro area.
HHS Showcases Poison Assistance Resource During National Poison Prevention Week
March 16-22 is nationally recognized as Poison Prevention Week. North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is raising awareness about the risks posed by poisonous substances, precautions people can take to keep themselves and their families safe, and how people can get help if poisoning happens.
Regional West Leads the Region in Utilizing da Vinci 5 Robotic Surgery System
Regional West recently added the da Vinci 5 robotic surgery system, the latest robotic technology from Intuitive, to the facility’s robotic surgery suite.
14 UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Nurses Recognized as 2025 ‘Outstanding Iowa Nurses’
Des Moines is honored to recognize 14 nurses practicing at our UnityPoint Health – Des Moines facilities and affiliates across central Iowa who have been selected as 2025 Great Iowa Nurses. This prestigious award annually recognizes nurses for their outstanding contributions to their patients, team members and the nursing profession.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) invites all Nebraskans to celebrate Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month.
Annual Tractor and Equipment Safety Training Schedule Released for May and June
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in collaboration with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses. These sessions will take place at eight locations across Nebraska during May and June.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Early Detection Saves Lives
This March, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) joins partner organizations to raise awareness about colorectal cancer - the second most common form of cancer affecting both men and women in North Dakota. Cases in the U.S. are rising among adults under age 50, according to the American Cancer Society.
Essentia Health Sustains Community Measures Progress, Continues to Showcase Excellence in Quality Care
Essentia Health has again earned high marks across all clinical quality measures in the latest report from MN Community Measurement (MNCM).
Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduate Leverages Degree to Lead as President and CEO of Avera St. Benedict
Well before Lindsay Weber, DNP ’24, BSN ’07, CNP, became president and CEO of Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston, South Dakota, she already had a solid understanding of the ins and outs of patient care.
Start Colon Cancer Screening at 45
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), colon cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Nebraska as well as the United States.
Renowned Neurosurgeon Dr. Badejo Joins CHI Health Clinic
CHI Health Clinic Neurology/Neurosurgery (Good Samaritan) welcomes board certified neurosurgeon Adeleke E. Badejo, MD to its medical staff.
Great Plains Health Introduces Online Self-Booking Feature
Great Plains Health has launched a new online appointment scheduling feature through MyChart, allowing patients to book medical appointments on their own time without making a phone call.
Regional West Partnered with #DressInBlueNE to Increase Awareness of Colorectal Cancer
On Friday, March 7, Regional West proudly joined in the Nebraska Cancer Coalition’s annual #DressInBlueNE campaign on Dress in Blue Day to raise awareness of colorectal cancer and the importance of lifesaving screening.
HHS Encourages North Dakotans to Join DOJ Settlement Agreement Stakeholder Meeting on March 20
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) invites residents to a quarterly update about the state’s efforts to make it easier for North Dakotans with physical disabilities to live at home with in-home help and other community support services on Thursday, March 20, 1-3 p.m. CT in Bismarck or virtually.
New Emergency Department Director Appointed
Dr. Kevin Montgomery is now the medical director of the emergency department (ED) at Columbus Community Hospital.