Lakes Regional Healthcare Celebrates Volunteer Week
Volunteers Week is from April 19-25, 2026, and Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is celebrating and extending gratitude to the invaluable individuals who selflessly dedicate their time and talents to support the organization’s patients, visitors, and staff.
Lakes Regional Healthcare Recognizes Its Laboratory Team
In acknowledgement of April 19 through 25 as National Lab Week, Lakes Regional Healthcare (LRH) is recognizing the contributions the laboratory staff devotes to their patients’ care.
Join the “Welcome to Medicare” Event on May 12
Will you be eligible for Medicare in the near future? Have you been on Medicare for a while and want to better understand what it offers? Do you have a family member you help with Medicare issues? If so, an upcoming Welcome to Medicare event offered by Lakes Regional Healthcare SHIIP counselors can help you understand what Medicare offers and what benefits you are eligible for.
Measles Case Confirmed in Grand Forks County; HHS Shares Exposure Site Details
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) is reporting one confirmed measles case in Grand Forks County. This is the first case reported in Grand Forks County in 2026.
Sanford Fargo to Host Doc Talk on Youth Athlete Health
Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about how to keep young athletes healthy.
Five Students to Sign With Project SEARCH Program
Five area high school students will sign their letters of intent for the Project SEARCH program at Mary Lanning Healthcare in April.
Restoring Mobility: Orthopedic Institute's Expert Team Leads Regional Ankle Replacement Care
More than a generation ago, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Frank Alvine helped pioneer one of the first modern total ankle replacement systems, introducing a surgical option that relieved pain while preserving joint motion for patients living with severe ankle arthritis. An estimated one million Americans live with ankle arthritis…
Lunch & Learn Event Highlights Importance of Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancer is the second most deadly form of cancer in the United States, after lung cancer. So, routine screenings are extremely important.
UnityPoint Health Announces IT and Revenue Cycle Changes to Support High-Quality Local Care
UnityPoint Health (UPH) is making targeted changes to its Information Technology (IT) and Revenue Cycle functions in order to strengthen its long-term financial sustainability and ensure continued access to local, high-quality patient care.
MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center Now Offers Senior Life Solutions
MercyOne Dyersville Medical Center now offers Senior Life Solutions to help older adults experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges often associated with aging.
Community Hospital Awards Scholarships to High School Students
Community Hospital, in partnership with the Health Foundation, proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Career Discovery Day Scholarships. These scholarships, funded by the Community Hospital Health Foundation, are each valued at $500 and recognize exceptional high school seniors who exhibit a passion for pursuing a college education in healthcare.
May and June Dates Announced for Annual Tractor and Equipment Safety Training
The Central States Center for Agricultural Safety and Health (CS-CASH) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Public Health, in partnership with Nebraska Extension, has announced the dates for its annual tractor and equipment safety training courses. The training will be offered at 12 locations across Nebraska throughout May and June.
Monument Health Introduces AI-Powered Health Care in the Black Hills
Across Monument Health’s facilities, artificial intelligence is changing how clinicians work and how patients experience high-quality care. In daily practice, Monument Health employees already use more than a dozen applications of generative AI in the electronic health record.
Iowa Public Health Association Announces 2026 Award Honorees
The Iowa Public Health Association (IPHA) recognized four outstanding honorees at the 2026 Public Health Conference of Iowa in Des Moines on April 8, 2026.
Registration Now Open for Childbirth Support Specialist Doula Training
Registration is now open for the Childbirth Support Specialists Birth and Postpartum Doula workshop scheduled for May 16 and 17 at Brookings Health System.
Local Businesses Invited to “Light Up the Sky” in Red for National Nurses Week
In honor of National Nurses Week, May 6-12, local businesses across the community are invited to take part in a highly visible show of appreciation by lighting their buildings, storefronts or signage with red lights to thank nurses for their compassion, dedication and service.
Ensure Your Children Are Protected Against Preventable Diseases
Early April is an exciting time for Nebraska families as kindergarten registration gets underway, marking an important milestone for young children. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging parents to ensure their children are ready for both school and upcoming popular summer sporting events that will bring an increased number of visitors to our state and region. This includes checking that all routine vaccinations are up to date, helping protect against preventable diseases such as chickenpox, measles, mumps, and whooping cough (pertussis), which continue to pose risks to children and the broader community.
Columbus Community Hospital to Host Scrubs and Uniform Sale May 12–13
Health care professionals won’t want to miss Columbus Community Hospital’s Scrubs and Uniforms Sale this May. The event starts Tuesday, May 12, from noon-7 p.m. in the hospital’s south parking lot. It will continue Wednesday, May 13, from 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in the hospital’s south parking lot, and from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the east side of the hospital’s South Campus.
Sanford Health Leaders to Discuss AI, Digital Innovation, and Workforce at Becker’s Annual Meeting
Emerging forces reshaping health care – including AI, innovation, workforce challenges and financial sustainability – are driving rapid transformation, and two Sanford Health leaders will bring their perspectives to keynote panel discussions at the upcoming Becker’s Healthcare 16th Annual Meeting.
MercyOne Genesis Aledo and DeWitt Medical Centers Now Offer Senior Life Solutions
Both MercyOne Genesis Aledo Medical Center and MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center are now offering Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging.