UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center Receives National Honor for CPR Excellence
UnityPoint Health – Iowa Methodist Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Target: CPR quality achievement award for its commitment to treating in-hospital cardiac arrest, ultimately helping to improve survival rates.
Achalasia and Esophageal Motility Disorders: Key Insights for Primary Care
Achalasia is a disorder that affects how the esophagus moves. The main symptom is dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. Patients may have trouble swallowing liquids or feel like food is stuck in their esophagus. Some patients will experience nasal regurgitation, where fluid comes up into the back of the mouth or out through the nose.
Sanford Health Designates Justin Reisenauer, M.D., Chief Medical Officer for Bismarck Region
Sanford Health has announced a leadership addition in Bismarck.
Justin Reisenauer, M.D., FACEP, AWEP, will become the new chief medical officer for the Sanford Bismarck Region, officially starting Nov. 1.
Altru Introduces New Board Member
Altru Health System appointed Hector Campbell, MD to join the non-profit's board of directors in October 2025.
Local Businessmen and Monument Health Join Forces to Preserve Northern Hills Cinema
Monument Health announced that it has purchased the Northern Hills Cinema building and will lease the space to local businessmen Doug Markworth and Norm Fasse, ensuring the theater remains open and operational for the Spearfish community.
Wipe Out Cancer Marks 10th Year, Raises Over $19,600
Kearney Tire & Auto Service is holding its tenth annual "Wipe Out Cancer" campaign throughout October. Since 2015, the "Change a Blade, Change a Life" initiative has raised $19,653.14 to support cancer patients in central Nebraska.
IAC Grants Vascular Testing Reaccreditation to Yankton Medical Clinic P.C. Cardiovascular Laboratory
Early detection of life threatening heart disorders, stroke and other diseases is possible through the use of vascular testing procedures performed within hospitals, outpatient centers and physicians’ offices. Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Omaha Campus to Host Law Enforcement Training on Oct. 17
UNMC and area law enforcement agencies will conduct a full-scale training exercise on Oct. 17 in the Maurer Center for Public Health on the UNMC Omaha campus.
Cardiovascular Risk Factors Adversely Affect Health During and After Pregnancy
Driven by increases in health risk factors, cardiovascular-related complications during pregnancy are on the rise in the U.S., even among people with no previous heart disease, according to new study in the Circulation journal
Dr. Julie Blehm Presented with Copic Humanitarian Award
Dr. Julie Blehm, a retired physician who practiced internal medicine for more than 30 years, was recognized during the North Dakota Medical Association’s (NDMA) Annual Meeting for being the 2025 recipient of the COPIC Humanitarian Award.
CHI Health St. Francis to Hold Infant Memorial Service on Oct. 14
CHI Health St. Francis will provide an Infant Memorial Service at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the hospital’s Chapel.
Stacie Johnson Honored with Sheaf of Wheat Award
Columbus Community Hospital has proudly recognized Stacie Johnson, a physical therapist in Rehabilitative Services, with the Sheaf of Wheat Award. The award celebrates non-nursing employees who go above and beyond the call of duty for patients, families and the hospital community.
Huron Regional Medical Center Welcomes New Internal Medicine Physician
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) is pleased to welcome Kundana Neelam, MD, internal medicine physician, to the hospital’s medical staff and HRMC Physicians Clinic care team. Dr. Neelam cares for adult patients, providing primary care and management of chronic medical conditions, further expanding the availability of specifically trained adult medicine physicians in our community.
Sanford Children’s Gala Generates Nearly $1.5 Million for Pediatric Emergency Department
Nearly $1.5 million was raised earlier this month at the 2025 Children’s Gala. The money raised goes towards South Dakota’s first and only dedicated pediatric emergency department being built adjacent to the Sanford Emergency Department on the campus of the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls.
Trunk or Treat Celebration Scheduled for October 26
The Mary Lanning Healthcare Council is seeking community participation in the annual Trunk or Treat event for children.
Community Health Worker Certification Now Offered
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that the Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification application is now available online marking an important step in strengthening the state’s health workforce and improving access to care and support.
LRC Hosts 16th Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness
On Friday, October 10 the Lincoln Regional Center (LRC) will host its 16th Annual Walk for Mental Health Awareness. The walk unites individuals with lived experience and care providers in accessing resources in the community. LRC strives to promote accurate information about mental health challenges, uphold individuals as people instead of a diagnosis, and promote mental healthcare and resources for all Nebraskans.
University of South Dakota Professor Receives Lucy Blair Physical Therapy Award
University of South Dakota’s Kory Zimney, DPT, Ph.D., has received a Lucy Blair Service Award from the American Physical Therapy Association, the country’s professional membership entity for physical therapists.
Nebraska Cancer Specialists Expands Cancer Care Access with New Clinic at Bryan Elkhorn Campus
Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) is proud to announce the opening of a new, full-service clinic at the Bryan Elkhorn Campus—marking NCS’s sixth Omaha-area location and the sixteenth clinic across Nebraska and Iowa.
Community Hospital Health Foundation Launches Matching Challenge to Support Cancer Care
The Community Hospital Health Foundation has announced a new community challenge gift to support cancer care at Community Hospital. Dr. George, Community Hospital’s Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, will match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000, beginning October 11 at the Concert for Healthcare.