Community Hospital and UNK Broaden Rural Immersion Initiative in 2025
Community Hospital is proud to continue its collaboration with the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) through the 2025 UNK Rural Immersion Program. Now in its third year, this initiative continues to provide students with meaningful, real-world exposure to rural healthcare while deepening their understanding of the communities they may one day serve.
127,000 Nebraskans at Risk of Losing Coverage Under Suggested Senate Amendment
The Nebraska Hospital Association strongly condemns a proposed amendment by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to the Senate budget reconciliation package, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Six Doctors Successfully Finish Family Medicine Residency
Monument Health announced that six physicians graduated from the Rapid City Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program on Friday, June 27.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Introduces New Podiatrist, Dr. Spencer Arndt
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) is proud to welcome Dr. Spencer Arndt, board-certified podiatrist and foot and ankle surgeon, to its specialty clinic. His fresh perspective and insight will bring new energy to JRMC’s podiatric team, where he will join Dr. Rachael Renschler.
Essentia Health–52nd Avenue Clinic Adds Family Medicine Physician Dr. Thomas Erickson
Dr. Thomas Erickson, who specializes in family medicine, is excited to join the Essentia Health-52nd Avenue Clinic.
Fremont Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic to Celebrate Grand Opening at 5:30 p.m. on July 2
The University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute is celebrating the opening of its first Autism Care for Toddlers Clinic outside of the Omaha metropolitan area. The new clinic is a vital step in expanding access to early autism intervention and support services for families in the Fremont area.
Four Good Samaritan Facilities Honored with 2025 AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award
Four Good Samaritan locations have been recognized as 2025 Silver – Achievement in Quality award recipients by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
Celebrating Reunification Month: Recognizing the Caseworkers Who Support Families
June is Reunification Month, a time to celebrate families who have reunified, highlight the importance of preventing separations whenever possible, and recognize the work of case management and services that help families remain safe and together.
Huron Regional Medical Center Appoints Nelson as Interim CFO, Promotes Rose
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is proud to announce the appointment of Joel Nelson as interim Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the promotion of Janna Rose to Director of Revenue Integrity.
Columbus Sports Performance Center Names New Director
Columbus Sports Performance Center (CSPC) is excited to announce the promotion of Christopher Holt, MS, CSCS, to director of strength and performance. Holt, who has been a valuable member of the CSPC coaching staff for nearly two years, will officially transition into the role in the coming weeks.
Columbus Community Hospital Shares Quick Facts
Columbus Community Hospital is dedicated to enhancing community wellness in the Columbus area. We achieve this by providing comprehensive health care services and state-of-the-art facilities, and by demonstrating a deep commitment to our community’s well-being. As further proof of this dedication, we invite you to explore our newly updated Quick Facts.
Sanford Bemidji Expands Hospice Services to International Falls
Sanford Bemidji Home Care and Hospice is expanding with the addition of hospice services to International Falls starting July 1.
Play Proud, Cheer Loud, Get Screened Before the Crowd
Power Up for summer sports, fall athletics and the 2025-2026 academic year with an adolescent wellness check that includes completion of sports physical paperwork. Getting checked now will help beat the crowd making appointments to get fit for fall.
Giorgia Picci, Ph.D., Appointed Haddix Endowed Chair in Developmental Neuroscience
Boys Town is pleased to announce that Giorgia Picci, Ph.D., has been named the Susan and George Haddix Endowed Chair in Developmental Neuroscience. Dr. Picci is the Director of the Cognitive Affective Neurodevelopment in Youth (CANDY) Laboratory at the Boys Town National Research Hospital Institute for Human Neuroscience.
University of Kansas Medical Center, UNMC Lead National Clinical Trial Coordinating Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center has named the University of Nebraska Medical Center its partner in the institution’s five-year, $31 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to coordinate clinical trials for infants and children in rural and underserved areas.
UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge Holds Groundbreaking for $39.8 Million Surgery Renovation and Expansion Project
UnityPoint Health – Fort Dodge proudly hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, June 19, marking the start of a transformative $39.8 million renovation and expansion of its surgical services. This highly anticipated project underscores the organization’s commitment to providing exceptional care for the Fort Dodge region and surrounding communities.
Sanford Medical Education and USD Sanford School of Medicine Unveil Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Sanford Medical Education, together with the USD Sanford School of Medicine, recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to launch a new emergency medicine (EM) residency program.
Sanford USD Medical Center Recognized Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for Heart Attack Care
Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2025. Sanford USD Medical Center is one of only 323 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.
Chef Showdown Makes Its Return to Stars
The competition at the 33rd annual The Stars Come Out is heating up with doctors and nurses battling it out in a Chef Showdown.
Columbus Community Hospital Receives Joint Commission Accreditation for Quality Care
Columbus Community Hospital has received accreditation from The Joint Commission, the nation’s leading accrediting body for health care organizations. This recognition highlights the hospital’s continued commitment to providing safe, high-quality care for patients and the community.