Study Projects 6 in 10 U.S. Women Will Develop Cardiovascular Disease by 2050
Driven by rising rates in high blood pressure, nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the next 25 years, according to a new scientific statement published today in Circulation, the peer-reviewed, flagship journal of the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all.
Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Announce Transition of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Hospital Devils Lake
Altru Health System and CommonSpirit Health have officially completed the transaction to transfer ownership of CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake to Altru Health System, effective March 1, 2026, marking an important milestone in expanding access to care across the Lake Region.
Patient Shares Lifesaving Experience With Essentia Health During Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Kitzman attributed the pain and associated bleeding to her menstrual cycle, but this changed on Oct. 23, 2025. Kitzman recalls sitting at her work desk when she was hit by a wave of nausea.
Homegrown Excellence: South Dakota’s Finest Take the Stage at Post Acute Partners in Care 2026
SDAHO’s 2026 Post Acute Partners in Care Conference is bringing exceptional talent to the stage — and we are especially proud to highlight the outstanding health care leaders who call South Dakota home.
15th Annual Eggsperience Drive-Thru Celebration Set at Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital will host its annual Eggsperience drive-thru celebration on Wednesday, April 1, from 3-6 p.m. outside the hospital’s main entrance at 4600 38th St. in Columbus.
Athletic Trainers Honored by Columbus Community Hospital for Their Role in Health Care
Every March, Columbus Community Hospital recognizes athletic trainers’ work on and off the field.
Dr. Anthony Krueger Is Columbus’ Doctor for Radiology
At Columbus Community Hospital, our doctors are an incredibly important part of our community — which is why “community” is our middle name.
HDSA Announces Virtual Bourbon and Tequila Tasting Event on March 12
The Huntington's Disease Society of America (HDSA) is excited to announce the HDSA Virtual Bourbon & Tequila Tasting will take place on Thursday, March 12th at 7:30 PM (ET). Each ticket includes 3 Bottles + the Zoom Link with our expert panelists. *Price covers as many people as you'd like to join you! The deadline to order is March 5th!
Caitlin Broek Appointed Director of IT and Clinical Informatics at Prairie Lakes
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to announce Caitlin Broek as Director of Information Technology (IT) and Clinical Informatics.
Wollmann Achieves Clinical Nurse Leader Certification
Freeman Regional Health Services is proud to announce that Hospital Manager Angie Wollmann, MSN, RN, has earned her Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) certification.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Earns 2026 Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital Recognition for Eighth Consecutive Year
Lakes Regional Healthcare has been named among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the United States for the eighth year in a row by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
UnityPoint Health Celebrates 38 Nurses Named 2026 Great Iowa Nurses
UnityPoint Health is honored to recognize 38 nurses practicing at our UnityPoint Health facilities and affiliates across Iowa who have been selected as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses.
Box Butte General Hospital Earns New Quality-Based Accreditation From DNV
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is proud to announce the successful completion of its new accreditation process and has been awarded by DNV.
Box Butte General Hospital Proudly Welcomes Dr. Loutzenhiser to GNMSS as Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Back pain can affect everything including your work, sleep, and activities you love. That is why Box Butte General Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Lonnie E Loutzenhiser, MD to our team of providers at Greater Nebraska Medical and Surgical Services!
Mary Lanning Healthcare Provider Earns State Recognition
Jayne Nelson, Inpatient Wound & Ostomy Provider at Mary Lanning Healthcare, was recently honored by the Nebraska Nurse Practitioners organization.
JLG Architects and Sanford Health Partner to Support Athlete Mental Health at Summit League Basketball Championships
As part of JLG Architects’ ongoing efforts to champion mental health within its Sports and Healthcare Studios, the firm is partnering to provide dedicated mental health rooms for student-athletes during the Summit League Basketball Championship, held March 4-8 in Sioux Falls, S.D.
UnityPoint Health – Trinity Achieves Milestone With 100th Robotic Lung Biopsy
UnityPoint Health® – Trinity is proud to mark a major milestone with the successful completion of its 100th robotic bronchoscopy using the Ion endoluminal system.
At 100, Nebraska WWII Veteran Becomes Oldest Confirmed Organ Donor in the U.S.
After a century defined by service to his country, his family, and his community, Dale R. Steele’s final act of generosity is now helping others live on. Steele, a 100-year-old Nebraska native who passed away on February 11, became an organ donor, and that act of generosity carried an unexpected distinction: he is now considered the oldest confirmed organ donor in the United States.
Essentia Health Calls on Department of Education to Reevaluate Proposed Graduate Loan Policy Changes
Essentia Health today submitted a public comment urging the U.S. Department of Education to reconsider its proposed changes to graduate student loan policies. Essentia joined over 46,000 individuals and organizations in submitting comments on the issue, outlining significant workforce development, training and financial concerns that would restrict access to health care.
Walk and Roll for Disabilities Set for March 1 at Oak View Mall
The Meyer Foundation for Disabilities will host its 20th annual Walk & Roll for Disabilities. Money raised at the event goes toward adult programming at the Munroe-Meyer Institute. It helps to fund yoga club, cooking club and other recreational activities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.