Jon Pociask Appointed Chief Operating Officer for Sanford Health Sioux Falls Region – South Network
Jon Pociask, previously vice president of operations for primary care and behavioral health services in the Sioux Falls region, has been named chief operating officer for the Sanford Health Sioux Falls Region – South Network.
UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center Enhances Cancer Care with New Medical Oncology and Hematology Clinic
UnityPoint Health – John Stoddard Cancer Center is expanding its commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care with the opening of a new medical oncology and hematology clinic along with expanded chemotherapy infusion services this September.
Meeko Sherman, 5, Continues to Overcome Odds with MercyOne Genesis Pediatric Therapy
MercyOne Genesis Home Runs for Life honoree Meeko Sherman, 5, of Davenport, will be honored during the Quad Cities River Bandits game Friday, July 18.
Free Community Workshop on Low-Carb Diet Myths Scheduled for July 24
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “Low-Carb Myths,” on Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Grand Opening Announced for Cully’s Cottage at Sanford Broadway Medical Center
Sanford Health Fargo and the Cullen’s Children Foundation are hosting a grand opening for Cully’s Cottage, a new space for pediatric cancer patients and their families.
Community Hospital Employees Wear Denim to Support a Cause
Community Hospital employees traded in their slacks for denim on Friday, July 11, 2025, in support of the Family Resource Center (FRC) in McCook. Through the hospital’s monthly “Jeans Day” initiative, staff members donated $5 each for the opportunity to wear jeans to work, raising funds to benefit FRC’s vital programs and services.
Avera McKennan Honored for Excellence in Heart Failure Care
The American Heart Association has presented Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center with the Get With The Guidelines® – Heart Failure Silver Plus award, with Target: Heart Failure Optimal and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
HHS Awards Grants for Suicide Prevention to Support Communities Across North Dakota
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $353,983 in community suicide prevention grants to seven organizations across the state.
Sanford Ambulance Begins Administering Whole Blood in Emergency Situations
Paramedics with Sanford Ambulance are now able to administer whole blood at the scene of serious injuries or en route to the hospital, providing critical care when rapid treatment is vital to saving lives.
Omaha Children’s Museum to Present ‘Amazing Bubble Show’ at Camp Munroe on July 16
The Omaha Children’s Museum is slated to entertain campers at Camp Munroe. Camp Munroe is the University of Nebraska Medical Center Munroe-Meyer Institute’s annual summer camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Essentia Health Encourages Parents Schedule Well-Child/Teen Visits
Essentia Health is reminding parents that the slower summer months are an ideal time to schedule well-child/teen visits. Especially in advance of the next school year, well-child/teen visits are a great opportunity to review your child’s health in all areas — growth, cognitive and social development, illness prevention, mental health and more.
Pain Management Specialist Dr. Wade Lukken Joins Pender Community Hospital
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is proud to welcome Dr. Wade Lukken, a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist.
Good Samaritan Reaffirms Commitment to Exceptional Senior Care
Providing high-quality care to seniors in America’s heartland is at the core of Good Samaritan’s mission. For more than 100 years, the nation’s largest nonprofit provider of senior care and services has been dedicated to serving seniors, with over 70 percent of its residents living in rural communities.
Huron Regional Medical Center Appoints Larsen as Chief Medical Officer
Terry Larsen, DO, general surgeon at Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) and the HRMC Physicians Clinic, has been named Chief Medical Officer (CMO), according to Erick Larsen, president and CEO.
Lexington Regional Health Center Launches New Initiative to Enhance Postpartum Safety
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce its participation in the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative’s (NPQIC) Postpartum Alert Initiative, a statewide effort to reduce maternal mortality and improve postpartum care across Nebraska.
Monument Health Nationally Honored for Delivering High-Quality Stroke Care
Monument Health Rapid City Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation Board Expands with Three New Appointments
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation welcomes three new members to its Board of Directors. Grand Island residents Randy Arens, Chris Stinson and Phil Wieck began their 3-year terms on July 1.
Jazwick Performs First Inspire V™ Implant Procedure to Treat Sleep Apnea
Dr. Lauren Jazwick, an otolaryngologist at Columbus Otolaryngology Clinic, has completed the first procedure with the latest generation of Inspire® therapy, the Inspire V™ System at Columbus Community Hospital. She is the fourth ear, nose and throat doctor in the state of Nebraska to use the technology.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Recognized by Becker's for Infection Control Performance
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has been recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 514 hospitals nationwide with a catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rate of zero based on the healthcare-associated infections dataset from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD Golf Event Set for August 16 in Harrisburg
The South Dakota Chapter of The Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the 2025 HDSA Tee Off Fore HD golf event- Harrisburg, SD on Saturday, August 16th at Spring Creek Country Club, 27122 480th Ave, Harrisburg, SD, 27122. Check-in starts at 7:00 AM.