Kearney Regional Medical Center and Cancer Partners of Nebraska to Conduct Media Tour of New Kearney Cancer Center
Kearney Regional Medical Center and Cancer Partners of Nebraska are hosting a media tour of the Kearney Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide coordinated cancer care in one location.
Freeman Regional Health Services Appoints Michelle Neuharth, BSN, RN, as System Director of Nursing
Freeman Regional Health Services (FRHS) is pleased to announce that Michelle Neuharth, BSN, RN, has accepted the position of System Director of Nursing. In this new role, Michelle will oversee nursing across the hospital, nursing home, assisted living, and independent living. She will provide leadership in aligning nursing practice, policies, and resources to ensure consistent, high-quality care throughout FRHS.
Monument Health Adds 31 New Physicians Over 12 Weeks
Monument Health continues its aggressive expansion to meet growing regional health care demands, adding 31 new physicians between July 1 and October 1, 2025. This surge brings the total physician recruitment to 107 new providers over the past 27 months.
Sanford Health CMO of Virtual Care David Newman to Highlight Rural Providers’ Role in the Digital Transformation at INVEST Digital Health 2025
Sanford Health chief medical officer of virtual care David Newman, M.D., will be a featured speaker at the MedCity INVEST Digital Health 2025 conference on Thursday, Sept. 18 in Dallas. The event, presented by MedCity News, will bring together healthcare futurists, novel employers, payers, providers, investors and entrepreneurs to discuss the changing landscape of digital health.
Midmark CareFlow™ RTLS Technology: Enhancing Healthcare Safety and Efficiency Through DTB Systems
For healthcare facilities striving to improve both operational efficiency and staff safety, Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) have emerged as a transformative technology. DTB Systems offers advanced RTLS solutions from Midmark RTLS that go far beyond simple locating to directly support frontline healthcare workers.
UnityPoint Clinic Introduces New Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner
UnityPoint Clinic is excited to announce Holly Sachau, NP-C, joined the team of providers at UnityPoint Clinic General Surgery and Gastroenterology. Sachau will offer services alongside Ben Pottebaum, MD and Ashley Dyhrkopp, NP-C.
Sanford Fargo Hosting Women’s Social Event
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting Women’s Social: An Evening of Conversation About Perimenopause. The event takes place on Sunday, Sept 21, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Jasper Hotel, 215 Broadway N., Fargo. The event is free to attend.
Essentia Health to Host October Benefit Gala in Fargo
The Essentia Health-Fargo Foundation is excited to invite community members to the inaugural Essentially Yours Gala on Saturday, Oct. 4. This ticketed event will be held at the Delta by Marriott located at 1635 42nd St. SW. in Fargo.
Avera Sacred Heart Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center Earns Center of Excellence Recognition
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is honored to announce that its Wound Care and Hyperbaric Treatment Center is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s highest achievement, the Wound Center of Excellence Award. Recipients of this prestigious award meet or exceed national wound care quality benchmarks over a set period of time.
When and Why to Recommend Calcium Scoring for Patients
Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States, yet many at-risk patients go undiagnosed until the disease has progressed. Traditional risk calculators, while useful, can sometimes overestimate or underestimate risk, leaving both doctors and patients uncertain about the right next step.
Sanford Wahpeton to Host Flu Immunization Clinics
Sanford Health Wahpeton, 333 2nd Ave. N., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
The Role of User Experience on a Children’s Hospital Site
Designing a website for a children's hospital is unlike any other UX challenge. It’s not about selling a product or promoting a service; it's about providing care and support in a time of crisis.
Exclusive Brain and Spine Cancer Treatments Available Only at Nebraska Medicine
Diagnosing and treating cancer can be complicated, especially for brain and spine cancers. If you have a patient with a suspected or confirmed diagnosis, the team at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is ready to help.
Forbes Recognizes Sanford Health as One of America’s Top In-State Employers in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Wisconsin
Sanford Health has been named one of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025 by Forbes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
Mayor Ewing to Address Douglas County Maternal and Infant Health Results at Friday Conference
Omaha Mayor John W. Ewing, Jr. will speak on improving maternal and infant health outcomes in Omaha and Douglas County at the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative Annual Summit on Friday.
University of Iowa Physician–Scientist Awarded Nation’s Top Biomedical Research Honor
Michael J. Welsh, MD, a UI professor and proud Iowa native, has received America’s preeminent biomedical research prize—the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award—for his pioneering discoveries in cystic fibrosis (CF) research, which paved the way for life-saving therapies for people with CF.
Gothenburg Health Board of Directors Appoints Andrew Knust as Chief Executive Officer
Gothenburg Health Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Knust as its new Chief Executive Officer. Knust, who has served the organization since 2017, brings valuable experience in healthcare leadership and a strong commitment to advancing rural health services.
Annual Report Showcases Professional Practice Achievements
Columbus Community Hospital has released its 2024-25 professional practice annual report, celebrating a year of growth, innovation and professional development for its nursing team. The report reflects CCH’s ongoing investment in education and training.
Athletic Training Services Expand Regional Reach and Impact
Columbus Community Hospital continues to grow its athletic training services, supporting student-athletes and community partners across nearly 2,500 square miles. During fiscal year 2024-25, the department provided sports medicine coverage for close to 6,700 athletes, including those at 14 high schools and Central Community College. Athletic trainers also worked alongside local law enforcement and fire and rescue personnel to strengthen community health and safety.
Suicide Prevention Month: Parents Lead Introduces Toolkit to Equip Schools with Life-Saving Strategies
Gov. Kelly Armstrong recently proclaimed September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in North Dakota. Parents Lead has released a new Suicide Prevention and Response Toolkit for Schools, developed in collaboration with North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) suicide prevention and school behavioral health experts.