Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C. Physician Featured in South Dakota Medicine
Dr. Amanda Sedlacek, Internal and Palliative Care Medicine Physician at Yankton Medical Clinic, P.C., has had her manuscript, “Shared Decision Making in Healthcare: Legal Considerations,” accepted for publication in South Dakota Medicine, the official journal of the South Dakota State Medical Association.
Jefferson Community Health & Life Achieves Designation as Level IV (Basic) Trauma Center
Jefferson Community Health & Life has earned designation as a Level IV (Basic Level) Trauma Center by the NDHH Office of Emergency Health System/Nebraska Statewide Trauma System. The certification was approved by the state agency on Aug. 22 after JCH&L met all required criteria in a site visit on July 28.
RISE-UP Interns Conclude Program with Successful Initiatives
For many years the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) has participated as a host organization for the Maternal and Child Health Careers: Research Initiatives for Student Enhancement Undergraduate Program (MCHC/RISE-UP) Program, through a partnership with the University of South Dakota (USD) Center for Disabilities. The RISE-UP Program provides opportunities for enhanced public health leadership training in maternal and child health, focusing on social determinants of health, elimination of health disparities, and developmental disabilities.
Kids Safety Day Teaches Children and Teens Essential Life Skills
Columbus Community Hospital and Mike's Auto Sales and Towing invite you to learn safety tips from local experts at this year's Kids Safety Day. The event will be from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, at Mike's Auto Sales and Towing, 1858 33rd Ave. in Columbus.
Community Hospital Recognizes 2025 Caring Kind Award Honoree
Pharmacist, Katie Stagemeyer, was selected as Community Hospital’s 2025 Caring Kind Award recipient. Chosen by her peers for her outstanding compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient care, Katie exemplifies the values that define excellence in healthcare.
North Dakota Best in Class Program Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Expanded Support for Pre-Kindergarten Experiences
As the Best in Class program marks its fifth anniversary, North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) has received new funding to expand the program and provide more children with high-quality early childhood experiences.
2025 HDSA Education Day Set for September 28 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the 2025 Fall Education Day - Sioux Falls, SD on Saturday, September 28th at Sanford Medical Center, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105.
Community Welcome: Open House to Feature Trauma/Birthing Simulators and ‘Stop the Bleed’ Award – Sept. 4
CHI Health St. Francis is excited to invite the community, and EMS partners, to a special Awards Presentation and Open House on Thursday, Sept. 4, in the hospital’s front lobby.
Destinee Schmitz, MD, Joins McFarland Clinic Pediatrics
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Destinee Schmitz, MD, has joined McFarland Clinic’s Pediatric department in Ames.
Suhail Haddadin, MD, Joins McFarland Clinic Nephrology & Hypertension
McFarland Clinic is pleased to announce that Suhail Haddadin, MD, has joined McFarland Clinic’s Nephrology & Hypertension Department in Ames. Dr. Haddadin will also see patients at McFarland Clinic in Marshalltown (421 East Merle Hibbs Blvd.) and at McFarland Clinic in Carroll (1214 South Grant Road).
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Issues 2024–25 Annual Report
The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation has released its 2024-25 annual report, which highlights how the foundation supports the hospital.
Angie Ramaekers Earns Volunteer Services Credential
Angie Ramaekers, director of volunteer and guest services at Columbus Community Hospital, recently earned the Certified Administrator of Volunteer Services (CAVS) credential through the Beryl Institute Credentialing Center.
Columbus Community Hospital’s Home Health and Hospice Report Showcases a Year of Quality Care
Columbus Community Hospital recently released its home health and hospice annual report — a document that showcases both programs’ dedication to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.
Columbus Community Hospital Publishes 2024–25 Stroke Team Annual Report
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce the release of its 2024-25 stroke team annual report. The report shows CCH's dedication to providing exceptional stroke care and highlights the hospital's recent achievements and key initiatives.
Mead Family Cancer Center: A Path Toward Progress
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce significant progress on its newest facility, the Mead Family Cancer Center, which officially began construction this summer. This exciting milestone represents a major step forward in CCH’s mission to bring comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care to Columbus and the surrounding communities.
SDAHO Annual Convention Program Approved for CPHQ Continuing Education Credits
The South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO) is excited to announce that our upcoming Annual Convention program, Celebrating Medical Marvels: 99 Years and Beyond, has been officially approved to offer 6.0 Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) Continuing Education credits.
One Month Away from the SDAHO Annual Convention – Register Now
We are officially one month away from the 2025 SDAHO Annual Convention, Celebrating Medical Marvels: 99 Years & Beyond! If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time.
Megan Bryn Joins Essentia Health–South University Clinic to Practice Internal Medicine
The Essentia Health-South University Clinic is proud to welcome Megan Bryn, a certified physician assistant who will practice internal medicine.
Regional West Physicians Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Residents Manisha Jain, MBBS, and Allana Neely, MD
Regional West Physicians Clinic recently welcomed two family medicine residents to its medical team.
Melissa John Joins Essentia Health–Fargo to Provide Palliative Care
Melissa John, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to begin practicing palliative care at Essentia Health-Fargo.