Sanford Health Awarded Grant to Enhance Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment
Sanford Health has been selected as one of only three recipients of a highly competitive grant offered through a collaboration between Pfizer and the American College of Cardiology (ACC). This grant supports innovative quality improvement initiatives aimed at increasing identification and accurate diagnosis of heart failure patients with cardiac amyloidosis.
MercyOne Genesis Opens Walk-In Orthopedics Clinic in Bettendorf on Dec. 9
MercyOne Genesis is expanding orthopedic services with the launch of Walk-In Orthopedics Care at MercyOne Genesis Bettendorf Convenient Care, located at 4487 53rd Ave., starting Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Morgan Schmitz Joins Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Neurology
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Morgan Schmitz, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will practice neurology.
Iowa Hospital Association Appoints Marcon as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Jordan Marcon has joined the Iowa Hospital Association as senior vice president of marketing and communications. In this role, Marcon will oversee the association’s marketing, communications and brand strategy to support member hospitals and advance the organization’s mission.
Dermatology Services Now Offered at Manning Regional Healthcare Center
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) is pleased to announce that dermatology services will soon be available locally. Sierra Thompson, NP-C, will start seeing patients at MRHC beginning January 16th, and will be in Manning each month for scheduled appointments.
Bill Gassen Recognized Among Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare
Sanford Health President and CEO Bill Gassen has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare of 2025. This marks four consecutive years Gassen has been named to this significant list.
Jamestown Regional Medical Center CFO Schaff Earns Spot on 40 Under 40 List
Jamestown Regional Medical Center (JRMC) Vice President and CFO Derek Schaff has been named to Prairie Business Magazine’s 40 Under 40 for 2025. This recognition demonstrates Schaff’s commitment to excellence and underscores JRMC’s dedication to delivering exceptional, community-focused healthcare.
Pender Medical Clinic Achieves 5-Star Rating in Inaugural National Rural Evaluation
Pender Medical Clinic has been awarded a 5-Star Rating through the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), placing the clinic among the first rural health facilities in the country to be recognized under this new program. The rating highlights the clinic’s strong patient experience scores and its commitment to high-quality, personal care close to home.
Hospital Nurses Honored for Professional Development Milestones
Columbus Community Hospital recently finished the seventh year of its Professional Development Program, which helps nurses deepen their knowledge so they can provide better care to patients.
Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Welcomes Family Medicine Practitioner Amy Heim
Amy Heim, an advanced practice nurse and certified nurse practitioner who will practice family medicine, is excited to join the Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck Kirkwood Clinic.
Anna Enderle Joins Essentia Health–Wahpeton Clinic to Practice Family Medicine
The Essentia Health-Wahpeton Clinic is excited to welcome Anna Enderle, a certified physician assistant who will practice family medicine.
Essentia Health–45th Street Clinic Welcomes Walk-In Care Practitioner Hannah Lundstrom
The Essentia Health-45th Street Clinic is proud to welcome Hannah Lundstrom, a certified physician assistant who will practice walk-in care.
CHI Health St. Francis Welcomes Palliative Care Provider Starr
CHI Health Clinic Palliative Care (St. Francis) is pleased to announce the addition of Adeline Starr, APRN to its staff.
From SEO to GEO: Promoting Your Content In A Post-Search Era
It’s a tough time to be a web marketer.
In just a few months, change has dominated how web content is discovered and consumed. For years, the pipeline for organic traffic was simple: you run a search on one of the major providers, like Google, you take a look at the top few results, and you click the one that seems best.
Sanford Health to Present Insights on Digital Health Transformation at National Conference
Sanford Health senior vice president and chief information officer Brad Reimer is joining senior health care leaders this week in Washington, D.C. for a two-day conference focused on how AI-driven solutions can supercharge improvements across finance, care delivery and strategic growth.
Sanford Jackson Clinic Welcomes New Healthcare Provider
Tracy Ross, APRN, CNP, recently joined the Sanford Jackson Clinic as a family medicine provider.
Boone County Health Center Modernizes Services to Elevate Patient Care
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is earning nationwide recognition for transforming how it delivers care through advanced population health technology. This modernization is improving outcomes for patients across the Health Center’s seven-county service area.
Summer Ellingson Begins Practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Essentia Health–32nd Avenue Clinic
Summer Ellingson, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to practice obstetrics and gynecology.
UnityPoint Health Names New Chief Medical Officer and Vice President for Oncology
As part of its commitment to improving access to comprehensive cancer care across Iowa and the Midwest, UnityPoint Health is pleased to announce two key leadership appointments for oncology services.
Sanford USD Medical Center Earns Blue Distinction Center+ Designation for Knee and Hip Replacement
The Sanford USD Medical Center has received a Blue Distinction® Center+ (BDC+) designation for Knee and Hip Replacement by Wellmark® Blue Cross® and Blue Shield® as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program.