Sanford Health Introduces Virtual Care Program for Rural Long-Term Care Facilities in South Dakota
Sanford Health is expanding virtual care services to 27 Good Samaritan skilled nursing and assisted living locations in 14 South Dakota communities as part of the integrated health system's landmark $350 million virtual care initiative. My Care Line virtually connects Good Samaritan caregivers with Sanford Health registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice providers (APPs) who are fully dedicated to the locations during evenings, weekends and overnights.
Children’s Nebraska Ranked Among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Children’s Nebraska in its 2025-26 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings in the specialties of Pediatric Pulmonology & Lung Surgery, Pediatric Nephrology and Pediatric Neurology & Neurosurgery.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Unveils Technology to Help Prevent Patient Falls
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) has expanded its advanced inpatient services with the addition of Ocuvera, an industry-leading artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to predict and help prevent patient falls before they occur. This cutting-edge technology strengthens JRMC’s commitment to safety, innovation and patient-centered care by using real-time monitoring and informed alerts to support faster interventions and reduce the risk of harm.
MercyOne Receives 5-Star CMS Rating for Fifth Consecutive Year
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center is proud to announce that it has received a five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the 5th consecutive year.
Sanford Valley City Presents ‘Boo to the Flu’
Keep your children protected this season by saying, “Boo the Flu.” Sanford Children’s invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu at Sanford Valley City Clinic, 520 Chautauqua Blvd., on Friday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 6 p.m.
Sanford Hillsboro to Host Flu Vaccination Clinics
Sanford Health Hillsboro, 315 E. Caledonia Ave., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Hastings Family Care Earns National Recognition for Advancing Cardiovascular Health
Hastings Family Care (HFC) recently received three awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) outpatient program achievement awards for its commitment to reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. HFC received the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Gold Achievement Award, the 2024 Check. Change. Control. CholesterolTM Recognition Gold Achievement Award and the Silver Target: Blood Pressure Award.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center Commits to Breast Health with ‘Pinky Swear’ Campaign
Pink is more than a color at Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) in October. Each year for Breast Health Month, the medical center transforms into Pinky Swear Headquarters, where a simple childhood gesture becomes a powerful promise both to and from women. At JRMC, that promise reflects a commitment to delivering advanced technology, empathetic care and accessible services for every woman in the region.
Sanford Jamestown to Host Flu Vaccination Events
Sanford Health Jamestown, 300 2nd Ave NE, is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Biologic Repair Versus Reconstruction: The Emerging Role of BEAR in ACL Treatment [Nebraska Medicine]
ACL tears affect over 250,000 people annually in the U.S. with traditional reconstruction remaining the gold standard. However, a new approach is changing how orthopaedic surgeons think about ACL management: the BEAR procedure (bridge-enhanced ACL restoration).
North Dakota Observes Substance Use Prevention Month, Emphasizing the Power of Prevention
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is proud to join partners across the state and nation in recognizing October as Substance Use Prevention Month as declared by Gov. Kelly Armstrong. View proclamation.
Anna Reinholz Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Gastroenterology
Anna Reinholz, an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to practice gastroenterology at the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic.
“Pink the Rink” Aims to Raise Funds and Awareness in the Fight Against Cancer
Dubuque Fighting Saints will be dropping the gloves in the fight against breast cancer when they host the Chicago Steel at 7:05 p.m. for their annual “Pink the Rink” night, Saturday, Oct. 11, at ImOn Arena—proceeds from the 50/50 raffle benefit the MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Leaders Highlight Defense Partnerships at Regents Meeting
University of Nebraska Medical Center Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, and John Lowe, PhD, director of the Global Center for Health Security at UNMC, teamed Friday to detail the many partnerships between the U.S. armed services and UNMC.
Kendra Bohm Joins Essentia Health–Valley City Clinic as Family Medicine Practitioner
The Essentia Health-Valley City Clinic is proud to welcome Kendra Bohm, a certified physician assistant who will practice family medicine.
Laura Walker Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic as Gastroenterology Practitioner
Laura Walker, an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice gastroenterology.
Board of Regents Authorizes Second Design Phase for Project Health
On Friday, Oct. 3, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the second design phase for Project Health, a transformational academic health care facility that will be based on the Omaha campus of the University of Nebraska Medical Center and its primary clinical partner, Nebraska Medicine.
Sanford Hawley to Host Flu Vaccination Events
Sanford Health Hawley, 1412 Main St., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older.
Understanding EAA, ADA, and WCAG: A Framework of Accessibility Guidelines
Web accessibility isn’t just a checkbox — it’s a commitment to inclusive, thoughtful design. As more of our lives move online, making the web accessible to all users is no longer optional. It’s essential.
Good Samaritan to Host Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 23
On average, twice as many kids are killed while walking on Halloween than on any other day of the year according to Safe Kids Worldwide.