Nebraska Cancer Specialists Named GO2 Center of Excellence for Lung Cancer Screening and Care
Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) by GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) in both Lung Cancer Screening and Lung Cancer Care, recognizing the organization’s commitment to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based services across the full lung cancer continuum. An estimated 237,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and the disease remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Early detection through low-dose CT (LDCT) screening and advances in treatment are transforming outcomes, helping more people live longer, higher-quality lives.
MercyOne Genesis Eldridge Family Medicine Expansion Welcomes Patients on Thursday
The newly completed expansion of the MercyOne Genesis Eldridge Family Medicine location at 301 N. 4th Ave., Eldridge, will officially open on Thursday, Feb 12.
Nursing Alumna Selected for 2025 Dole Caregiver Fellow Leadership Program
At just 23 years old, Kylie Briest has spent nearly her entire life as a caregiver. In 2005, her father, U.S. Army Sgt. Corey Briest, was severely injured by an IED explosion in Iraq. The blast left him with a traumatic brain injury, resulting in limited mobility, vision and speech. Kylie Briest was only three years old at the time.
Eleven Nebraska Hospitals Make the Top 100 List
Eleven Nebraska critical access hospitals have made this year’s list of Top 100 CAH’s from the Chartis Center for Rural Health.
JCH&L Among Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals for 2026
For the 11th time in 13 years, Jefferson Community Health & Life has been named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital in the United States by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
Walk-In Physical Therapy Services Now Available at Sanford Southridge Clinic in Bismarck
Sanford Health in Bismarck is now offering walk-in physical therapy services at the Southridge Clinic, located at 565 S. Seventh St.
Public Meeting Scheduled Feb. 19 to Review Hospital Plans
Troy Bruntz, Community Hospital President & CEO has announced that the hospital will hold a public meeting at 5:30pm on Thursday, February 19 in the Prairie View Meeting Rooms at Community Hospital, 1301 East H Street, McCook, Nebraska.
Women With History of Stroke Have Increased Risk During or Shortly After Pregnancy
Having had a stroke caused by blocked blood vessels (ischemic stroke) more than doubled an expectant mother’s odds of having another stroke during pregnancy and within six weeks of childbirth, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2026. The meeting was in New Orleans, Feb. 4-6, 2026, and is a world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health.
ND State Health Officer Joins HHS, Helmsley Charitable Trust and Community Partners to Celebrate Lives Saved by AED Equipment Grants
North Dakota public health officials, the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust and community partners are celebrating the lives saved during a multi-year Automated External Defibrillator (AED) equipment grant program that provided modern AEDs to law enforcement agencies across the state.
Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue Celebrate Partnership to Enhance Advanced Emergency Care
Essentia Health and Southern Valley Fire and Rescue today are celebrating a milestone that expands emergency medical care for the growing communities the fire department serves. Essentia Health recently contributed $40,000 to support the fire department’s purchase of two advanced defibrillator and cardiac monitor units.
Avera Promotes Heart Health Awareness Across Communities
February is American Heart Month, a time for everyone to think about their own heart health and prevention.
CHI Health Nebraska Heart Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® by Premier, Presented by Modern Healthcare
CHI Health Nebraska Heart has been named as one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals® according to an independent quality analysis based on a balanced scorecard provided by Premier, Inc. and published by Modern Healthcare.
North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities Opens Public Comment on Five-Year Plan
The North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities is seeking public comment on its proposed five-year state plan for 2027-2031. The plan outlines the council’s goals, objectives and strategies to improve the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across North Dakota. Public comments will be accepted from Feb. 5-March 21, 2026.
South Dakota Names Dr. Sarah Reiffenberger Family Physician of the Year
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System is proud to share that Dr. Sarah Reiffenberger, MD, FAAFP, family medicine physician at Prairie Lakes Brown Clinic – Northridge, has been named South Dakota Family Physician of the Year by the South Dakota Academy of Family Physicians (SDAFP).
Hospital Invites Community Members to 2026 Ag Safety Event
Community members of all ages can learn more about the health and safety of our agricultural community at Columbus Community Hospital’s Ag Safety Event.
Community Support and Matching Funds Raise Nearly $80,000 for Cancer Care
The Community Hospital Health Foundation is proud to announce the successful completion of a cancer care matching challenge launched during the October 11 Concert for Healthcare. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of community donors and the leadership of Dr. Benjamin George, Community Hospital’s Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, the initial $10,000 matching donation was quickly met.
Public Health Education Comes to Life for Teens Through Mobile Game “Zoodemic”
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) have launched “Zoodemic,” a free mobile app that transforms public health education into a fast-paced, interactive game for middle and high school students.
SDAHO Presents Pain Uncovered: The Hidden Connections Shaping Relief and Dependence
Chronic pain exists along a continuum from acute injury to long-standing, centralized pain shaped by neuroplastic changes, trauma, and stress-related learning in the brain and body. Advances in neuroscience and epigenetics show how adverse experiences can alter pain processing and gene expression over time, helping explain why pain may persist even after tissue healing. Accurate identification of pain type is essential for selecting appropriate treatments, including pharmacologic options, while also recognizing the risks associated with long-term opioid therapy, complex persistent opioid dependence, and opioid use disorder. This program will look at current evidence to build integrated, patient-centered strategies that address pain, trauma, and opioid related risk together. Participation is free. Pre-registration is required.
McFarland Clinic Welcomes Urologist Steven Thoma, MD
McFarland Clinic announces that Steven Thoma, MD, will join the Clinic’s Urology Department in Ames on March 1.
DNAP Inaugural Cohort Earns 100% NCE Success Rate
The University of South Dakota’s inaugural Doctor of Nursing Anesthesia Practice class has achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Certification Examination within 30 days of program completion, including an exceptional 89% first-time pass rate.