Unity Medical Center Secures 3-Year Acute Cardiac Ready Hospital Designation
Unity Medical Center (UMC) has received the full three-year Acute Cardiac Ready Hospital designation from the North Dakota Cardiac System of Care (part of the North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services). UMC is the third hospital in North Dakota to receive this designation along with CHI Mercy Hospital in Valley City and Jamestown Regional Medical Center.
Northern Cass and Essentia Health Commemorate Partnership
In partnership with Essentia Health, the Northern Cass School District #97 is excited to start the new school year with an additional resource dedicated to the health and well-being of students and staff.
Prairie Lakes Primary Care Introduces New Family Medicine Providers
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is pleased to welcome Dr. Alexandra Gauer, and Certified Nurse Practitioners Adrienne Bak and Susan Olson to the Prairie Lakes Primary Care team. Gauer will join the Family Medicine team at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Northridge while both Bak and Olson join a skilled group of providers at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic Main.
Light Up the Night 5K for Mental Health Set for Sept. 5 – Register Online by Aug. 26
Registration is now open for Light Up the Night 5K Walk/Run on Friday, Sept. 5 at Yanney Park in Kearney. Coordinated by CHI Health Richard Young Behavioral Health, the 12th annual Glow Race and Family Fun Night for Mental Health event raises community awareness, encourages resiliency and supports advocacy for emotional, psychological and social well-being.
Ambulance Service Honored with Career EMS Service Award
Brookings Health System’s Ambulance service received the 2024 Career EMS Service of the Year Award for South Dakota Emergency Medical Services Association (SDEMSA) District 1. The honor was given at the district’s Aug. 6 meeting. The award celebrates Brookings Health’s Ambulance team for going above and beyond in their commitment to saving lives and improving healthcare.
Columbus Community Hospital Volunteer and Guest Services Division Releases 2024–25 Annual Report
The volunteer & guest services department at Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, highlighting a year of remarkable growth, dedicated service and profound community impact. The report covers achievements from May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025.
USD School of Health Sciences Success Spotlight: Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT, PhD
For Catherine Bilyeu, the USD School of Health Sciences made the path from practicing physical therapist in Canada to academic leader in Colorado considerably smoother than it might otherwise have been.
Pork Delivers Where it Counts
As healthcare professionals, you know this truth well: Patients stick with what tastes good. That’s why pork’s role as a nutrient-dense, flavor-forward protein is gaining momentum in today’s dietary landscape.
A Deep Dive into Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Otolaryngologist Daniel Todd, MD, has been using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for the past 30 years, primarily for patients with head and neck cancer. Now, with his new venture, Midwest Hyperbarics, he’s branching out to offer more of what HBOT can do.
Case Study: How Comprehensive Planning Revolutionized Spencer Hospital’s Emergency Department
The design of healthcare facilities plays a pivotal role in operational efficiency, staff satisfaction, and, most importantly, the quality of patient care. CMBA Architects is driven to design environments that foster healing for patients and deliver supportive spaces for staff.
South Dakota Ranked 10th Best State for Health Care
The personal finance site WalletHub has ranked South Dakota 10th in the nation for the quality of its health care.
Building Tomorrow's Healthcare Workforce: USD's Grant-Funded Vision for Rural South Dakota
The same vast rural landscapes that many South Dakotans find so beautiful can also make it enormously challenging to deliver health care here. Many rural communities are separated by hours of driving and there are never enough healthcare professionals to serve them.
Dr. Aria Shakeri, Radiation Oncologist, Joins CHI Health St. Francis
CHI Health St. Francis Regional Cancer Center is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Aria Shakeri, board-certified radiation oncologist, to its staff. Dr. Shakeri joins the cancer center following the retirement of Dr. Doug Clark, who served the community as a radiation oncologist for over 12 years.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Earns Fourth Quality Recognition for Gynecologic Surgical Care
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently received reaccreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) for the fourth time. The reaccreditation recognizes the hospital’s commitment and high standard of delivery of quality patient care and safety.
SDAHO Presents: 100 Years Young – A Century of Stories, Wisdom, and Heart
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is thrilled to launch “100 Years Young” — a heartwarming video series that celebrates the incredible lives of South Dakota’s centenarians and the compassionate caregivers who support them.
Boutique29eleven Hosting Two-Day Fall Event at Columbus Community Hospital
Fall in love with your wardrobe! 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, Sept. 8, and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9, in the hospital’s first-floor conference center.
North Dakota HHS Offers Guidance and Resources for Healthy Back-to-School Routines
As students prepare to head back to school, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) encourages families to support children’s well-being by focusing on healthy routines, preventive care and emotional readiness. Establishing healthy habits as summer winds down – focusing on sleep patterns, screen use, physical activity, mental health and overall wellness – can help children return to school prepared, healthy, confident and ready to learn.
Mary Lanning Healthcare to Celebrate Babies Born During Kool-Aid Days This Weekend
Hey, Kool-Aid! Mary Lanning Healthcare is recognizing Kool-Aid Days (August 15-17) by celebrating babies born here as Kool-Aid Babies.
Columbus Community Hospital Honored for High-Quality Knee and Hip Replacement
Columbus Community Hospital has earned national recognition for its exceptional orthopedic care. The hospital has been designated as a Blue Distinction® Center (BDC) for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE).
Essentia Health and Community Leaders Celebrate 25,000-Referral Milestone for Essential Programs and Services
During the spring of 2021, Essentia Health partnered with various local and statewide organizations to launch a program addressing health-related social needs. Over the past four years, Essentia’s community health team has seen significant success through this initiative with over 25,000 referrals made, linking individuals to community-based programs and services.