Dr. Brandon Borer is Columbus’ Doctor for Podiatry
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
First Baby of the New Year to Be Honored
The Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center team is ready to help bring the first baby of 2026 into the world.
Essentia Health–West Acres Clinic Welcomes Family Medicine Practitioner Melissa Evans
Melissa Evans, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-West Acres Clinic to practice family medicine.
Columbus Community Hospital Introduces Next-Generation Mako 4 Technology for Joint Replacement
Columbus Community Hospital’s new, fourth-generation Mako robotic-assisted surgical system is helping orthopedic surgeons perform joint replacement procedures better than ever before.
Sanford Health Completes Combination With Black Hills Plastic Surgery
Sanford Health has finalized its combination with Rapid City, South Dakota-based Black Hills Plastic Surgery.
Iowa to Receive $209 Million From CMS to Strengthen Rural Health Care
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a historic $50 billion investment through the Rural Health Transformation Program, aimed at strengthening health care delivery in rural communities across all 50 states. As part of this initiative, Iowa will receive $209,040,064 in fiscal year 2026, ranking 18th in the total funding amount compared to other states for this year.
Avera Foundation Earns Seventh High Performer Designation
For the seventh consecutive year, Avera Foundation has been recognized as a High Performer for 2025 by the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), the leading authority in health care fundraising and development.
Klug Honored With Avera Sacred Heart Hospital DAISY Award
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is pleased to announce that Karley Klug, BSN, RN, is the most recent recipient of our quarterly nurse recognition program called the DAISY Award.
Essentia Health–South University Clinic Welcomes Dermatology Practitioner Jaimee Berg
Jaimee Berg, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join the Essentia Health-South University Clinic to practice dermatology.
Dakota Allergy & Asthma Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Sioux Falls Families
Dakota Allergy & Asthma is celebrating 25 years of caring for patients and families across Sioux Falls and the surrounding region. Founded in January 2001 as a dedicated allergy and asthma clinic, the practice has spent the past quarter-century helping thousands of patients better understand and manage allergic and respiratory conditions.
Advanced Brain Mapping Enhances Epilepsy Evaluation at MEG Center
When evaluating patients with epilepsy for surgery, timing and accuracy are critical. The MEG Center at Nebraska Medical Center provides referring physicians with a unique combination of cutting-edge technology, expert analysis and expedited service that sets it apart from other regional centers.
Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera Launch New Collaborative Partnership
A new professional services agreement (PSA) between Yankton Medical Clinic and Avera goes into effect starting Jan. 1, 2026. Signage at the clinic will change to “Yankton Medical Clinic, an Avera Partner.”
MercyOne Shares Holiday Joy With Photos of Christmas and New Year’s Newborns
MercyOne will celebrate the holidays again this year with the arrival of babies born on both Christmas and New Year’s Day. We invite the media to share these adorable photos with their audience.
Community Hospital Celebrates Successful Open House for New ROOTS Apartment Complex
Community Hospital proudly hosted a Community Open House at the newly completed ROOTS Apartment Complex, drawing an impressive crowd of over 300 attendees across four scheduled showings. Guests included Community Hospital staff, donors, board members, providers, and local community members, all eager to see the innovative housing initiative designed to attract and support medical students and healthcare professionals in McCook.
Sanford Fargo Recognized as a Top Neuro and Spine Program
For the second consecutive year, Sanford Health Fargo has been recognized as having one of the top neuro and spine programs in the country.
Medica Insurance Company Donates $100,000 to Expand Access to Orthopaedic Care
The Great Plains Health Care Foundation is pleased to announce a $100,000 gift from Medica Insurance Company to support expanded access to orthopaedic care in Greater Nebraska. This investment directly advances the Great Plains Health Orthopaedics expansion project, ensuring patients receive high-quality specialty care close to home without the burden of traveling long distances for treatment.
Identifying and Slowing the Progression of Diabetic Nephropathy
According to CDC estimates from 2023, more than one in seven U.S. adults has chronic kidney disease (CKD). Diabetes is the leading cause of CKD both worldwide and in the U.S., accounting for nearly half of all CKD cases.
We Honor Veterans Program Awards Spencer Hospital Hospice Four-Star Recognition
Avera@Home Hospice of Spencer Hospital has earned a Level 4 Star designation in the national We Honor Veterans (WHV) program, a milestone that reflects a deep and sustained commitment to providing high-quality, veteran-centered hospice care.
Pender Community Hospital Earns 2025 Performance Leadership Award From The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Pender Community Hospital today announced it has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards program recognizes top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and/or Patient Perspective.
Now Open: Registration for Childbirth Support Specialists Doula Training
Registration is now open for the Childbirth Support Specialists Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop scheduled for Mar. 7 and 8 at Brookings Health System.