USD Department of Dental Hygiene to Host “Give Kids a Smile” Event
The University of South Dakota Department of Dental Hygiene will host the “Give Kids a Smile” event on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delta Dental Oral Health Center on the USD campus in Vermillion.
Sanford Specialty Pharmacy Receives ACHC and URAC Reaccreditation
Sanford Health Specialty Pharmacy has earned reaccreditation from The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and The Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC).
Sanford Bismarck Receives Reaccreditation for Bariatric Surgery Program
Sanford Health in Bismarck has successfully earned reaccreditation of its Bariatric Surgery Program by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). The reaccreditation follows an extensive site visit conducted on December 19, 2025, confirming the program’s continued commitment to providing safe, high‑quality and effective metabolic and bariatric surgical care.
Same-Or Next-Day Appointments Provide Relief for Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Patients
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center and Surgical Oncology have launched SONDA (same- or next-day appointments) for patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer, providing rapid access to specialist care when anxiety is highest.
DHHS Recognizes March as Social Worker Month
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) proudly recognizes March as Social Worker Month, celebrating the hard work of frontline staff as they support children and families in Nebraska communities.
UnityPoint Health–Sioux City Names New Vice President of Operations
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is pleased to announce Mary Olhausen, MSN, ARNP-C as their vice president of operations, effective March 9, 2026. Olhausen has been with UnityPoint Health since 2021, where she served as the director of women’s and children’s services and quality.
Sanford Health Brings Expanded Pulmonology Services to Williston
The Sanford Pulmonology team has expanded its services to Sanford 11th & Gate Clinic in Williston.
Community Benefit Report Showcases Essentia Health’s Commitment to Underserved Communities
As a national leader in rural health care, Essentia Health takes pride in advancing the well-being and vitality of the communities we serve.
Ashley Crawford to Provide Behavioral Health Services at Essentia Health–Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic is proud to welcome Ashley Crawford, a certified physician assistant who will practice behavioral health.
UnityPoint Health Recognized as ‘Top Place to Work in Healthcare’ for the Fifth Year in a Row
For the fifth consecutive year, UnityPoint Health® has been recognized as one of the top places to work in healthcare.
Essentia Health–Fargo Welcomes Emergency Medicine Physician Dr. Dustin Leigh
Dr. Dustin Leigh, an emergency medicine physician, is excited to join Essentia Health-Fargo.
Spencer Hospital Training Center Recognized as American Heart Association All-Star
Spencer Hospital’s Training Center has been recognized by the American Heart Association as part of the very first group of Training Centers nationwide to earn the prestigious American Heart Association All-Star Recognition.
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.