New Data Show Rising Stress and Physical Inactivity Threaten Heart Health
As people across the nation navigate higher levels of stress and spend more of their day sitting, finding time to move can feel challenging. Less than half of adults and fewer than one in five children in the U.S. get the recommended amount of physical activity needed for heart health, according to the American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart & Stroke Statistical Update. That’s why the Association invites communities nationwide to gather on Wednesday, April 1 for National Walking Day.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Siouxland Expands Services to Pender Community Hospital
Families in Northeast Nebraska have access to new services while in the hospital thanks to expanded services in a new Ronald McDonald Family Kitchen at Pender Community Hospital.
Ultrasound Services Expanded to Accommodate Growing Patient Needs
To accommodate the region’s growing needs for cardiac, vascular and obstetrics diagnostic testing, Brookings Health System has added both a cardiovascular and a general ultrasound system to its radiology department.
Boutique29eleven Brings Two-Day Event to Hospital
Get ready for spring! Columbus Community Hospital is pleased to welcome back Boutique29eleven for a two-day clothing sale. The sale takes place from 8-10 p.m. on Monday, April 27, and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, in the hospital’s first-floor conference center.
Manning Regional Healthcare Center Welcomes New ENT Specialist
Manning Regional Healthcare Center (MRHC) announced that Gary Huang, M.D., will begin providing ear, nose, and throat (ENT) services at the hospital starting April 1. He will see patients on the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Dr. Irick Honored as Doctor of the Year
CHI Health St. Francis has recognized Hospitalist Dr. Ryan Irick with its 2026 Physician Excellence Award. The announcement was made today in observance of National Doctors’ Day.
Becker’s Healthcare Names Sanford Bismarck’s DJ Campbell a Top Chief Human Resources Officer
Becker’s Healthcarehas named DJ Campbell, Sanford Bismarck’s vice president and chief human resources officer, to its 2026 list of hospital and health system CHRO and chief people officers to know. The annual recognition highlights exceptional HR executives who are transforming workplace culture, championing employee engagement and shaping the future of healthcare talent strategy.
The Iowa Clinic Receives 2025 NAFA Clean Air Award
The Iowa Clinic has been awarded the National Air Filtration Association (NAFA)2025 Clean Air Award, one of the industry’s most respected recognitions for excellence in indoor air quality management.
Jaclyn Vander Linden Joins Essentia Health Mid Dakota Women’s Center-Bismarck to Practice Obstetrics and Gynecology
Jaclyn Vander Linden, a certified physician assistant, is excited to join the Essentia Health Mid Dakota Women’s Center-Bismarck to practice obstetrics and gynecology.
Jeremy Melander Joins Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic to Practice Orthopedic Surgery
The Essentia Health-32nd Avenue Clinic is excited to welcome Jeremy Melander, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner in orthopedic surgery.
Newsweek Names Sanford USD Medical Center Among World’s Best Hospitals
Newsweek has once again named the Sanford USD Medical Center, located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, to its list of World’s Best Hospitals for 2026. Sanford Health is ranked No. 63 out of 416 hospitals in the United States on the list.
Monthlong NE SciFest 2026 Celebration Begins April 1
April kicks off the 2026 Nebraska Science Festival and an array of science- and technology-related activities for every age and interest, beginning April 1 – no fooling – with the “Walk to the Moon” monthlong challenge.
Yankton Medical Clinic Audiologist Chosen for State Leadership Role
Yankton Medical Clinic is proud to announce that Beth Beeman, AuD, CCC-A, has been elected Vice President of Audiology for the South Dakota Speech-Language Hearing Association (SDSLHA), the state’s professional organization representing speech-language pathologists, speech-language pathology assistants, and audiologists.
Iowa Hospital to Be Featured in National Public Television Documentary Series
Waverly Health Center (WHC) will be featured in an upcoming segment of “All Access with Andy Garcia” on Public Television (PTV) stations. The program is dedicated to highlighting innovation, compassion and organizations making a meaningful difference in their communities.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Donates to Nebraska Fire Relief Efforts
Mary Lanning Healthcare and its employees joined in a quick, one-week effort to send supplies and money to families and firefighters affected by Nebraska wildfires that have been raging out of control for the past few weeks.
2026 HDSA Team Hope Walk in South Dakota Set for May 2 at Sertoma Park
The South Dakota Chapter of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) will host the South Dakota Team Hope Walk on Saturday, May 2nd at Sertoma Park, 4300 S Oxbow Avenue. Sioux Falls, SD. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s disease (HD) and their families.
Monument Health Spearfish Hospital Named a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by Chartis
Monument Health Spearfish Hospital announced it has been named among the 2026 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. Chartis’ annual Top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.
Avera St. Luke’s Partners With Emily’s Hope to Expand Access to Free Naloxone
Avera St. Luke’s has now partnered with Emily’s Hope to make free naloxone, also known as Narcan®, available. The distribution box is located inside of the Emergency Room entrance (Door 1) near admitting.
124 UNMC Students Receive Residency Placements on Match Day
A total of 124 senior medical students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, learned about their residency assignments March 20 during an event at the Omaha Design Center.
Preventing and Treating Tuberculosis: What You Should Know
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious contagious disease caused by bacteria that typically affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body. TB spreads through the air when a person with active TB disease coughs, speaks, or sings.