CHI Health Grants $151,500 to Five Local Non-Profits
CHI Health recently awarded $151,500 in grants to five central Nebraska non-profit organizations to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable and underserved populations.
MLH Staff Celebrated in 10th Win of International Gallup Award
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently was named one of the world’s top organizations in engaging its workforce. This is the 10th time MLH has won the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, formerly known as the Gallup Great Workplace Award.
Sanford Health CFO to Explore the Future of Healthcare at Modern Healthcare’s 2030 Playbook Conference
Nick Olson, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Sanford Health, will join national health care leaders to discuss key issues affecting the health care industry at Modern Healthcare’s 2030 Playbook Conference April 2 in Nashville.
Grief Support Group Restarts in May
If you are looking for a safe and comforting environment, Columbus Community Hospital’s grief support group will resume on Tuesday, May 6.
Boutique29eleven Visiting Hospital for Two-Day Spring Event
Get ready for spring! Columbus Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Boutique29eleven for a two-day clothing sale. The sale takes place from 8-10 p.m. on Monday, April 28, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, in the hospital’s first-floor conference center.
Power of Preventive Care Showcased at Ray of Hope Event
South Dakota’s Center for the Prevention of Child Prevent will highlight the power of primary prevention and launch the Businesses for Babies initiative at the upcoming Ray of Hope Event, to be held April 15 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Starlite Room at the Holiday Inn City Centre in Sioux Falls.
Recent Data Reveals Adults and Children Lack Sufficient Exercise for Heart Health
Less than half of adults and fewer than one in five children in the U.S. get the recommended amount of physical activity needed for heart health, according to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart & Stroke Statistical Update. That’s why the Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, invites communities nationwide are invited to gather on Wednesday, April 2 for National Walking Day – to raise awareness of the powerful benefits of regular movement.
Sanford Fargo to Present Doc Talk on Weight Loss Procedures and Medications
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about weight loss surgery and medications.
Nebraska Medicine to Lead Innovative Proton Therapy at Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center
Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will be home to the first of its kind targeted particle therapy treatment in the state. Proton therapy will offer patients new hope with construction starting the end of this month on a $36 million-dollar project at Nebraska Medical Center.
Macy Reichmuth Honored with DAISY Award for Exceptional Care and Compassion
Columbus Community Hospital proudly announces Macy Reichmuth, RN, BSN, as the March 2025 DAISY Award recipient. The DAISY Award celebrates nurses who profoundly impact patient and family lives, and Reichmuth’s dedication shines brightly.
Dr. Burr Honored as Physician of the Year
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician Shane Burr, MD was named CHI Health St. Francis’ 2025 Physician Excellence Award winner on Friday, March 28 — two days before National Doctors’ Day.
HDSA 2025 Spring Education Day – Happens Saturday, April 5th at Ronning Library, 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.
Yankton Medical Clinic’s Dr. Byron Nielsen Recognized with 2025 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award
Yankton Medical Clinic’s Byron Nielsen, MD, has been selected as the 2025 Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from the Sanford School of Medicine at the University of South Dakota.
Foundation Provides Chance to Contribute Through Columbus Fieldhouse Bench Project
There are a lot of ways to leave a legacy or place a stamp on history in a meaningful way. Columbus Community Hospital Foundation offers community members a new opportunity to donate to the foundation through the Columbus Fieldhouse bench project.
Registration Now Open for Simulation in Motion-Midwest Conference
Registration is open for the Simulation In Motion-Midwest (SIM-Midwest) conference, to be held in Grand Forks, North Dakota, on June 5-6.
Nebraska Science Festival Takes Place Throughout April
As March Madness winds down, Nebraskans can fill their April calendar with the 2025 Nebraska Science Festival and a full slate of science and technology-related activities.
CHI Health Recognizes Contributions to Donation and Transplantation with April Tributes
April is National Donate Life Month–a time to raise awareness about donation, encourage organ, eye and tissue donor registration and honor those who have saved lives through the gift of donation.
Dr. Stefanie Gefroh Moves to West Market President Role at Essentia Health
Essentia Health is pleased to announce Dr. Stefanie Gefroh as our new West Market president. Dr. Gefroh has served in this role on an interim basis since August 2024.
BCHC Expands Services with Dermatologist in Albion
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is thrilled to announce an exciting new service for our community—dermatology care is now available close to home! Beginning this month, Dr. Dillon Clarey, a board-certified dermatologist, will see patients at BCHC on the fourth Friday of each month. This expansion means patients no longer have to travel far for specialized skin care, making high-quality dermatology services more accessible than ever.
CPCM Enhances Nutrition Security and Child Well-Being Through WIC-CIAO Grant
The Center for the Prevention of Child Maltreatment (CPCM), a center of the University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences, has spent the past year implementing initiatives to improve nutrition security and child health in South Dakota, thanks to a $1 million subaward from the Food Research & Action Center.