Get a Head Start on the School Year With a Sports Physical at Essentia Health
Essentia Health is now offering sports physicals for student-athletes, from middle school to college, across North Dakota, Minnesota and Wisconsin that will be valid for next school year and beyond. Rather than wait until summer and the fall sports season, Essentia encourages parents to prioritize these appointments this spring to save time and beat the rush.
2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Award Winners Announced
The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) announced the winners of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Awards.
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s Ticket to Win Launches Ninth Year
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation Ticket to Win is returning for its ninth year. Ticket sales, for the Foundation’s premiere fundraising raffle, kick-off at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 15 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital. Raffle tickets, priced at $100 each, will be available at the kick-off event.
Essentia Health-Fosston Breaks Ground on New Emergency Department
Essentia Health leaders, staff and project partners gathered Wednesday, April 8, to break ground on a new emergency department at Essentia Health-Fosston, marking the start of construction on a $12 million project that will improve the patient experience and strengthen care for the Fosston community.
Tick Season Arrives With Warmer Weather; DHHS Offers Tips to Prevent Illness
As spring and summer mark peak tick activity in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services urges all residents to remain vigilant and take simple steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their pets from diseases spread by ticks such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as the red meat allergy.
Sanford Health to Highlight Workforce Readiness and Human-Centered AI at Augustana University Summit
Sanford Health’s chief transformation officer is joining leaders from Google and Augustana University for a one-day conference focused on preparing students for a world in which AI is increasingly ambient, but where human judgment, ethics and curiosity remain essential.
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Announces Public Events for April 2026
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) supports the community with a wide range of events and support groups. For more details and to register for an event, please visit prairielakes.com/calendar.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Observes National Donate Life Month
A flag-raising ceremony Tuesday kicked off events at Mary Lanning Healthcare for organ donation awareness during April, National Donate Life Month.
Kristin Koehlmoos Receives Sheaf of Wheat Award
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to recognize pharmacist Kristin Koehlmoos with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for an act of kindness that reflects the compassion and attentiveness she brings to her work each day.
“The Holy Grail”: DTB Systems Brings Smarter Communication to Healthcare Facilities
In ten years of working with healthcare facilities across the Midwest, Jerry Weiler has seen a lot of technologies come and go. But the VP of Business Development at DTB Systems says nothing has generated the kind of excitement he’s seen around a new communication tool his company is now bringing to the healthcare market.
Avera McKennan Earns Advanced Hip & Knee Certification
Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center has received the prestigious Advanced Hip & Knee Certification by DNV.
CHI Health Good Samaritan to Host Safe Kids Day on April 16
CHI Health Good Samaritan, in conjunction with Safe Kids Platte Valley, invites the community to Safe Kids Day from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, April 16 at the Kearney Area Children’s Museum. Admission to the museum is FREE from 4 to 7 pm compliments of the hospital.
Celebrating National Public Health Week
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services celebrates National Public Health Week from April 6 to 12, 2026. Public health touches every part of life, from access to clean water and air to providing the education and resources that help Nebraskans live better lives.
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City Launches “Walk With a Doc” Program
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is encouraging Siouxland residents to take a step toward better health with “Walk with a Doc,” a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk the third Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. at Chris Larsen Park. Walk with a Doc is an international non-profit organization whose mission is to inspire communities through movement and conversation.
Sanford Strong to Host Intro to Wellness Program in Bismarck
Sanford Sports in Bismarck is offering Intro to Wellness, a supportive adult fitness program designed specifically for individuals with bariatric, metabolic or orthopedic backgrounds who are beginning or rebuilding their wellness journey.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Recognized as Safety Leader for 27 Years
Accidents can happen in any workplace but in a healthcare setting, it is especially important to keep accidents to a minimum. Mary Lanning Healthcare is celebrating 27 consecutive years of recognition for keeping its employees, patients and visitors safe.
BHECN and Nebraska Extension Partner to Provide Mental Health Support After Wildfires
Wildfires have ravaged Nebraska in recent weeks, with the largest in the state’s history, the Morrill Fire, and three other major fires having burned more than 700,000 acres. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Nebraska Extension has launched a comprehensive disaster response – which now includes UNMC’s Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN) as part of its mental health support team.
Clarkson Institute Names 2026–27 Canedy Scholar
Clarkson Institute, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to make Nebraska the healthiest state, is pleased to announce that Dr. Daniel Pierce, CHCQM has been selected as the 2026–27 Canedy Scholar.
Sanford Health Equip Opens New Location in Bismarck
Sanford Health Equip in Bismarck, North Dakota, is now open in its new location at 2700 State Street in the Gateway Mall, formerly Joann Fabric.
2026 HDSA Team Hope Walk 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.