Don Klepser, PhD, Appointed Dean of UNMC College of Pharmacy
Don Klepser, PhD, professor of pharmacy practice and science and interim dean of the UNMC College of Pharmacy, has been named the permanent Joseph D. Williams Endowed Dean of the college, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, announced.
Rock from the Heart Unveils 2026 Aortic Ed Sessions and Benefit Concert Weekend
Rock from the Heart is bringing its powerful blend of education, awareness, and music back to the Twin Cities for Heart Month 2026. The two-day event will take place February 13– 14, 2026, at Canterbury Event Center in Shakopee, Minnesota.
UnityPoint Clinic Welcomes New Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner
UnityPoint Clinic is excited to announce Heather Stehr, ARNP, is joining the team of providers at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Sunnybrook. Stehr will offer primary care services conveniently located in Sunnybrook Medical Plaza. She is currently accepting new patients.
Emily’s Hope and Let’s Be Clear Enhance Free Naloxone Availability With New Box at Brookings Health System
Emily’s Hope, in partnership with Let’s Be Clear, is proud to announce the installation of a new community-access naloxone distribution box at Brookings Health System’s emergency entrance. This life-saving initiative expands access to naloxone across South Dakota and supports the mission to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
DHHS Honors Families on National Adoption Day
This year, November 22 is recognized as National Adoption Day – a day to celebrate families who have opened their hearts and homes to children in need of permanent, loving families, and to raise awareness about the ongoing need for adoptive families.
Columbus Community Hospital Earns Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification
Columbus Community Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital (ASRH) Certification.
Sanford Health Introduces New Family Medicine Physician in Minot
Ashley Kremer, M.D., a family medicine specialist has joined the Sanford Northwest Clinic in Minot and is accepting new patients.
Community Hospital Unveils Aquablation Therapy
Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Aquablation® therapy, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This advanced technology offers a new level of precision and safety for men suffering from lower urinary tract symptoms caused by BPH.
Local Food Shortages Prompt Good Samaritan’s Early Outreach, Public Urged to Participate
CHI Health Good Samaritan is increasing its giving goal this year and, for the first time, asking the community to join. In response to increasing local food insecurities, Project Snowflake, the hospital’s annual employee giving drive, is launching early. The expanded effort will provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need and stock local food pantries.
Disrupting Bacterial “Communication” to Advance Human Health
Like all living things, bacteria adapt to survive. Over time, bacteria have been developing resistance to common antibiotics and disinfectants, which poses a growing problem for healthcare and sanitation. However, many species of bacteria are beneficial and even essential for human health. What if there was a way to change the behavior of bacteria in the body to prevent illness and poor health outcomes?
Landmark Gift From Denny Sanford to Support Establishment of Sanford Black Hills Medical Center Campus, Transforming Care in Western South Dakota
Sanford Health announced today another landmark gift from the world’s greatest health care philanthropist that will transform health care in western South Dakota and the Black Hills region for generations to come.
Sanford Sports Academy Fargo Welcomes Former Collegiate Volleyball Athlete to Staff
Sanford Sports Academy Volleyball has added Sydney Lanoue as an academy specialist. She will be based in Fargo.
Lanoue, a Tracy, Minn. native, helped lead Tracy Milroy Balaton High School to three Minnesota State Tournament appearances. Lanoue played collegiately at the University of Minnesota Duluth from 2018-2022, posting a 98-29 career total match record for the Bulldogs. She played as a defensive specialist, libero and outside hitter.
Charity Contributions Provides New Equipment for MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center and NICU
Thanks to a generous grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity of Iowa, babies born at MercyOne Dubuque Birth Center and treated in the Level II NICU will benefit from a piece of new technology.
Hemant Roy, MD, Appointed Internal Medicine Chair
Hemant Roy, MD, a gastroenterologist and former UNMC faculty member, has been named the new chair of the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine.
National Rural Health Day: Essentia Health Recognizes Teams and Initiatives Improving Community Care
In the lead-up to National Rural Health Day on Nov. 20, Essentia Health is highlighting its commitment to strengthening rural health care.
Sanford Health Plan President to Lead Forum on Medicare Advantage and Value-Based Care
Tommy Ibrahim, M.D., MBA, MHA, executive vice president and president and CEO of Sanford Health Plan, will lead a discussion at the Cornell Health Policy Center’s Business Leader Roundtable on Friday in New York City.
Hospitals Illuminate Green on Nov. 18 to Promote Injury Prevention
To spotlight the importance of injury prevention, CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis will light up green the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 18. ‘Shine a Green Light for Safety,’ observed on National Injury Prevention Day, is a time for communities to come together and take proactive steps to reduce injuries and violence, especially among children.
Community Hospital Transfers Community HealthCare and Hospice Service Line to Angels Care
Community Hospital announces the sale of its Community HealthCare and Hospice service line to Angels Care Home Health and Angels Care Hospice, managed by AngMar Management Services, a company nationally recognized for its expertise in home health and hospice care.
Transformative Wound Care Provided to Out-of-State MRHC Patient
When Raymond Boyens first noticed a sore on his foot nearly four years ago, he didn’t think it was serious until about three years later.
Sanford Westbrook Awarded Level 4 Trauma Hospital Designation
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center has been designated a Level 4 Trauma Hospital by the Minnesota Department of Health. Employees voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to become part of Minnesota’s statewide trauma system. When Raymond Boyens first noticed a sore on his foot nearly four years ago, he didn’t think it was serious until about three years later.