Columbus Community Hospital’s Maternal Child Health Department: Where Babies Begin
Columbus Community Hospital's maternal child health department offers the latest technology and amenities for expecting and new mothers — after all, it is where babies come from!
Fischer and Luchsinger Appointed to Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Board of Directors
The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation welcomes Sandie Fischer and Cody Luchsinger to its board of directors beginning May 1, 2026.
Bike Share Program Returns for Its Eighth Year
Columbus in Action, Inc. (CIA), a Nebraska nonprofit corporation, is proud to announce that it’s bringing back its bike share program to Columbus for the eighth year. Residents and visitors will once again be able to cycle through the city on two wheels by renting a bicycle free of charge.
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Announces Memorials
When you choose to support Columbus Community Hospital through the foundation, you have many options. One of those choices is to donate in memory of a friend or loved one.
Monument Health Receives American Heart Association Gold Award for Fostering a Healthy Workplace
The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, has awarded Monument Health Gold recognition in the 2026 Well-being Works Better™ Scorecard, representing a notable commitment to the health of its workforce and community.
Forward Sioux Falls IX Announces More Than $19.1 Million Raised for Upcoming Five-Year Plan
Forward Sioux Falls IX celebrated its fundraising campaign April 29 at the Orpheum Theater Center, announcing that the effort raised $19,145,630 to support the continued growth of the Sioux Falls region.
CHI Health St. Francis Women’s Imaging Marks 10-Year Anniversary
CHI Health St. Francis Women's Imaging Center is celebrating its 10th anniversary this May, marking a decade of service from its dedicated location on the hospital's southwest corner. This milestone is part of a 40-year history of providing comprehensive women's imaging services to the region.
Sanford Fargo to Host Forum on Developing the Next Generation of Health Care Professionals
Sanford Health Fargois hosting a community breakfast on building the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Spencer Hospital Awarded Grant to Support Surgical Technologist Apprenticeship
Spencer Hospital has been awarded grant funding through the Iowa Office of Apprenticeship (IOA) to support a Surgical Technologist apprentice, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to workforce development and creating career pathways in healthcare.
Tammy Webster, PhD, Named Dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions
Tammy Webster, PhD, has been named dean of the UNMC College of Allied Health Professions, UNMC Interim Chancellor H. Dele Davies, MD, announced. Her appointment, effective May 1, is pending the approval of the University of Nebraska Board of Regents.
CHI Health Lights Up Red for Nurses Week to Honor the Extraordinary Impact of Nurses
CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis will be illuminated in red, May 6-12, in honor of National Nurses Week. The observation highlights the expertise, compassion and impact of nurses in the hospital, clinics and community.
Children’s Minnesota Names John Harding Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Children’s Minnesota is pleased to announce John Harding, Ed.D., MBA, FACHE, as its new executive vice president, chief operating officer (COO), effective April 27. In his role, Harding will provide enterprise-wide operational leadership across the organization’s hospitals, specialty centers and clinics.
First Iowa Patient Receives New Implantable Device for Bladder Control Management
Patients in Iowa now have access to a new, minimally invasive treatment option for overactive bladder, as The Iowa Clinic’s Dr. Stephanie Morgan becomes the first physician in the state to offer the Altaviva™ implant.
Monument Health Honors Physicians and Providers at 2026 Annual Awards Banquet
Monument Health recognized 12 physicians and providers at the annual Physicians and Providers Awards Banquet on Friday, April 17. The event was created to celebrate and honor the hard work and dedication providers have shown their patients and the communities they serve.
38th Annual Avera Race Against Cancer Set for May 9
The 38th annual Avera Race Against Cancer is Saturday, May 9, at cities across the Avera footprint, including Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton, SD and Marshall, MN.
Buffett Cancer Center Team Develops Open-Access Tools to Help Nebraskans Understand Cancer Risks
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center has launched two new data visualization tools to help communities in Nebraska better understand cancer burden and support local prevention and screening efforts.
Bike to School Day on May 6 Encourages Safe, Active Travel to School
CHI Health Good Samaritan is teaming up with Kearney Public Schools, Safe Kids Platte Valley, Kearney Police Department and Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office for National Bike and Roll to School Day. The event highlights the enjoyment and advantages of traveling to school actively while focusing on safety.
Community Hospital Celebrates Excellence Across Nursing Teams
As Community Hospital celebrates Nurses Week 2026, April 27–May 1, we pause to recognize the extraordinary nursing professionals who serve our patients and communities with skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication. In this letter, Molly Herzberg, MSN, RN, Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, reflects on the evolving role of nursing, the challenges faced across the profession, and the integrity, ownership, and excellence our nurses demonstrate every day. Her message is one of gratitude, respect, and continued commitment to supporting our nursing teams.
Avera Supports Employees Through Living Donor Program
Avera Health is proud to announce they have joined the Living Donor Circle of Excellence. This program, an initiative of the American Society of Transplantation (AST) celebrates employers that provide salary support to their employees who choose to be a living organ donor.
Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic Expands Weekend and Holiday Walk-In Hours
The Essentia Health-Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th Street Clinic will expand its weekend and holiday walk-in hours to 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., effective Saturday, May 2 (current hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).