Box Butte General Hospital Opens Walk-In Clinic for Convenient Care
At Greater Nebraska Medical and Surgical Services (GNMSS), a new walk-in clinic will now be available to the community! The walk-in clinic will be offering treatment for illnesses and injuries that need care quickly, but are not emergent enough to go to the Emergency Room.
University of Nebraska Medical Center Celebrates Winter Commencement With Over 400 Graduates
Diplomas were conferred on more than 400 University of Nebraska Medical Center students on Dec. 19.
Avera Opens Pavilion 2 as New Home of Digestive Health
Avera has opened Pavilion 2, a new medical office building at the Avera on Louise Health Campus in Sioux Falls. The three-story Pavilion 2 is home to the Avera Digestive Health Center and the specialty of gastroenterology. A community open house will be 11:30 – 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 11.
Forbes Names Sanford Fargo Among Top Hospitals
Sanford Medical Center Fargo was recently named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list and recognized as a 5-star facility.
CHI Health St. Francis Welcomes Wound Care Provider Scheer
CHI Health Advanced Wound Care (St. Francis) is pleased to announce the addition of Megan Scheer, APRN, to its staff.
MercyOne Records 8,366 Births in 2025, With Girls Outnumbering Boys
MercyOne Birth Centers welcomed 8,592 babies in 2025, including more than 4,321 girls, 4,271 boys, and 133 sets of twins.
Locally, the MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center’s Birth Center enjoyed a baby boom with a 194% increase in deliveries in fiscal year 2025 as compared to fiscal year 2023.
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Advances Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to Level 3
St. Luke’s is proud to announce its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been officially designated as a Level 3 NICU. This advancement strengthens access to comprehensive, high-level neonatal care in the Siouxland region and supports families by keeping more infants close to home during critical stages of treatment and recovery.
Get the Right Care at the Right Time When You’re Feeling Sick
Respiratory illnesses are increasing across our region. Essentia Health offers many same‑day and virtual care options to help you get the care you need, when and where it’s right for you.
A Century Strong Marks SDAHO’s 100th Anniversary With Commemorative Coffee Table Book
The year 2026 marks a remarkable milestone for the South Dakota Association of Healthcare Organizations (SDAHO)100 years of service, leadership, and dedication to advancing health care across the state. To celebrate this centennial, SDAHO proudly presents A Century Strong: Honoring Our Past, Shaping Our Future, a beautifully designed coffee table book that captures the stories, images, and spirit of South Dakota’s healthcare history.
SDAHO Announces Start of 2026 Leadership Expedition Series
Launch into the new year with Session 1 of SDAHO’s Leadership Expedition Series, a dynamic three-part journey designed to strengthen leadership skills across every role in your organization.
2026 Post-Acute Partners in Care: Group Discounts and Key Deadlines
Even as the holiday season keeps everyone busy, NOW is the time to plan ahead for SDAHO’s 2026 Post-Acute Partners in Care Conference taking place March 31–April 1, 2026, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. SDAHO is excited to offer valuable opportunities for attendees!
A New Era of Hope & Healing: Children’s Nebraska Opens New Behavioral Health & Wellness Center
The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center at Children’s Nebraska officially opens its doors Wednesday, Jan. 7, marking a new era of hope and healing for youth and their families.
Nebraska Medical Center Recognized Among “Great Hospitals”
The 2025 edition of Becker’s Hospital Review’s “100 Great Hospitals in America” includes some of the most recognizable names in health care. Once again, Nebraska Medicine – Nebraska Medical Center is on the prestigious list, making it the only hospital in Nebraska to be recognized.
Alison Muilenburg Named Director of Medical Oncology at Abben Cancer Center
Spencer Hospital is pleased to announce that Alison “Ali” Muilenburg, RN, BSN, has been named Director of Medical Oncology at the Abben Cancer Center of Spencer Hospital.
Sanford Health Advances System-Wide Transformation With New Executive Leadership Appointments
Sanford Health announced new executive leadership appointments designed to accelerate system-wide transformation, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to innovation, value-based care and integrated care and coverage to improve access, affordability, quality and long-term sustainability across the communities it serves in the upper rural Midwest.
CHI Health Clinic Kearney Welcomes Dr. Davison
CHI Health Clinic Kearney welcomes board certified family medicine physician Melissa Davison, MD to its staff. Dr. Davison specializes in providing primary care to all ages, including obstetrics–pregnancy care, labor and delivery.
Nebraska Reports Update on Confirmed Measles Cases
Four confirmed measles cases in Platte County have been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, all of which are limited to a single household, with two cases currently active. Thus far, no community spread has been identified. Due to privacy, no further information will be provided.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Celebrates First Baby of 2026
Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is proud to announce the arrival of its first baby of the new year. Malachi William Hare was born on January 2, 2026, at 7:47 a.m. at KRMC’s Maternity Care Center.
Avera and Hawarden Regional Healthcare Form New Affiliation
Hawarden Regional Healthcare entered into a Partner in Health agreement with Avera effective Jan. 1, 2026.
First New Year’s Baby Welcomed at CHI Health Good Samaritan
CHI Health Good Samaritan welcomes the arrival of its first baby of 2026—a girl!