Spotlight on Dan Carpintero, Iowa Healthcare Leaders Association President
Dan Carpintero brings more than a decade of healthcare experience to his role as President of the Iowa Healthcare Leaders Association (IHLA) board. As Revenue Cycle Director at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa…
Building Bridges Not Walls: Leading Multigenerational Interdisciplinary Team
Join Dr Rose Sherman as she explores the new and different changes happening today in the health care workforce. The turbulence of the last five years has accelerated massive demographic shifts in the population that would have naturally occurred over a more extended period.
Measles Case Reported in Traill County as Pembina County Confirms Additional Case
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Traill County and another case in Pembina County for a statewide total of 23 confirmed cases to date in 2026. This is the first case reported in Traill County.
MercyOne Nurses Honored as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses
MercyOne proudly announces 10 nurses from our owned and managed medical centers are among the 133 Iowa health care professionals recognized as 2026 Great Iowa Nurses.
Avera St. Luke’s Named to Newsweek’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals List
Avera St. Luke’s Hospital has been named to Newsweek’s 2026 World’s Best Hospitals list, debuting at No. 413 among 800 hospitals recognized across 32 countries. The distinction places Avera St. Luke’s among an elite group of hospitals worldwide recognized for excellence in clinical quality, patient experience and overall performance.
Sanford Health Named a Top Place to Work in Health Care by Becker's Healthcare
For the fourth year in a row, Becker’s Healthcare has named Sanford Health one of the top places to work in health care.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day Recognized by Lakes Regional Healthcare
Spirit Lake, IA (March 6, 2026) In acknowledgement of March 11 as Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Day, Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is recognizing the contributions their RDN devotes to their patients’ care.
Iowa Legislature Passes Patients First Insurance Reform Legislation with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support
The Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) today announced a major legislative victory for Iowa patients and health care providers as the Iowa Legislature passed IHA’s Patients First insurance reform legislation with broad bipartisan support.
Sanford Health Equip Now Open in Dickinson
Sanford Health Equip is now open in Dickinson. Located at 1531 W. Villard St. Suite B. and adjacent to Sanford Health Occupational Medicine, the store is open Mon. – Fri. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Learn the Importance of Advance Care Planning at Lunch & Learn
Throughout your health care journey, you will make choices that impact your life in various ways. But not every option is right for everyone. Advance care planning puts you in the driver’s seat.
Raising Awareness in March: Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Treatment Matter
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the time of year when you’ll see reminders about colon health and the importance of getting screened for this type of cancer.
CHI Health St. Francis Cancer Rehabilitation Program Launches March 16
CHI Health St. Francis’ free cancer rehabilitation program helps survivors regain their physical, emotional and spiritual health after treatment.
Siouxland Women’s Health Care Earns Multiple 2026 Siouxland Choice Awards, Including Best Doctor’s Office
Siouxland Women’s Health Care in Sioux City, IA has been voted the 2026 Best Doctor’s Office, Best Place to Work, and Best Weight Loss Center in the Siouxland Choice Awards.
Miranda Mathison Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Orthopedic Surgery
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Miranda Mathison, a certified physician assistant who will practice orthopedic surgery.
Essentia Health-Fosston Ranked Among Leading Critical Access Hospitals in the U.S.
Underscoring its success navigating increasing challenges facing rural health care, Essentia Health-Fosston is proud to be named a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health.
University of Nebraska Medical Center to Launch New Nursing Scholarships in Scottsbluff, Kearney and Norfolk
The UNMC College of Nursing has secured funding to award 30 full cost-of-education scholarships over the next two years at its West Nebraska, Kearney and Northern divisions. To qualify for the scholarships, students must meet competitive qualifications and commit to at least two years working in nursing in either long-term care or acute care in rural settings upon graduation.
Bridges to Mental Health Event Unites Regional Leaders in McCook
Community Hospital, in partnership with Clarkson Institute, hosted the Bridges to Mental Health event on January 29–30 at Community Hospital in McCook, bringing together 68 attendees from across the region to focus on the importance of mental health in rural Nebraska and the power of collaboration to strengthen regional support systems.
Sanford Health Offers First FDA-Approved Device for Arm and Hand Recovery After Ischemic Stroke
A breakthrough therapy for stroke survivors to help improve upper‑limb function through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is now available at Sanford Bismarck. Mobia Medical Inc. and Sanford Health today announced the availability of the FDA‑approved Vivistim.
Regional Medical Center Launches Monthly E-Newsletter “RMC Pulse”
Regional Medical Center (RMC) is proud to announce the launch of “RMC Pulse,” a new monthly digital newsletter designed to keep the community informed and connected with the latest health news from RMC.
UnityPoint at Home Named a 2026 Best Home Health Agency by U.S. News & World Report
UnityPoint at Home has been named a Best Home Health agency for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. This recognition comes as part of U.S. News’ first-ever ranking of home health providers, identifying the top-performing agencies in the United States.