North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) Announces New Facility Improvement Grant For Licensed Child Care Providers
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that eligible licensed child care providers may receive grant funds for facility improvements, minor renovations, related equipment and services, and costs related to meeting health, safety and licensing needs through the new Facility Improvement Grant.
Kentucky Fried Chicken Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant To LifeScape
The KFC Foundation, based in Louisville, KY, has awarded LifeScape with a $10,000 grant to purchase a workforce readiness curriculum for its Pathways to Life school.
Avera Announces Largest Building Project In Its History
Avera announces plans to build a six-story tower addition to Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center and a three-story building on the Avera on Louise Health Campus.
MercyOne Siouxland Patient Receives First Cardiac Contractility Modulation Therapy Procedure
Brad Hedlund of Sioux City made local history on March 1, 2024, when he was the first patient to receive the life-altering Cardiac Contractility Modulation (CCM) Therapy procedure at MercyOne Siouxland Heart and Vascular Center.
Juanita Mireles-Pittman Wins Sheaf Of Wheat Award
Columbus Community Hospital recently presented Juanita “Pie” Mireles-Pittman with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for hospital employees who make lasting impressions on patients or their families.
University Of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute Pilots New Autism Diagnostic Tool
The Munroe-Meyer Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is piloting a new diagnostic tool that could dramatically cut waitlists for an autism diagnosis.
Prairie Lakes Welcomes New Director Of Surgical Services
Prairie Lakes Healthcare System (PLHS) is pleased to welcome Jason Zukosky as the new Director of Surgical Services.
Community Vaping Educational Event-April 29
CHI Health St. Francis and the Hall County Tobacco Free Coalition are hosting a free educational event for the community at 6:30 pm on Monday, April 29 at the Grand Island Public Library, 1124 W 2nd St.
Essentia Health Offers Free Tool That Reads Prescription Labels Aloud For Patients
In an effort to better serve our patients with visual impairments, Essentia Health is unveiling a free tool that reads prescription labels aloud.
Gange Recognized As HRMC Innovator Of The Quarter
Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) recently selected Teresa Gange to receive the Innovator of the Quarter Award.
Hastings Family Care Adds Acute Care Services For Patients Who Cannot Wait
Many of us have been in a situation when we weren’t sure whether a cut requires stitches, or the fever needs immediate attention.
Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) Dietitians Offer Food For Thought In 2024
Have fun and learn how to live a healthier life with Food Thoughts, a free educational series of classes through Columbus Community Hospital.
Physician Assistant Faculty Member Acquires Grant To Deliver Opioid Use Disorder Training
Through a federal grant, a University of South Dakota professor is seeking to help end the devastating impacts that opioid misuse has on individuals, families and communities.
More Than 800 South Dakota High School Students To Experience Realistic Health Care At Annual HOSA Conference April 11-12
Over 800 South Dakota high school students will immerse themselves in experiences that demonstrate what a career in health care is like at the South Dakota HOSA State Leadership Conference April 11-12, held at the Sanford Pentagon, Sanford Fieldhouse, University of South Dakota – Sioux Falls campus and Southeast Technical College.
University Of South Dakota (USD) Interprofessional Health Education Center To Host Third Annual Regional Summit
The University of South Dakota School of Health Sciences is one of six locations nationwide that will host a summit with the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) to bring together health industry and academic partners to identify emerging interprofessional trends and create alliances.
ND Health And Human Services Launches New Pilot Program To Support Families Caring For A Household Member With Extraordinary Needs
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that family members who provide extraordinary care to either a child or adult enrolled in an eligible North Dakota (ND) Medicaid 1915(c) waiver may receive payments from the state through the new Family Paid Caregiver pilot program.
Annual Tractor And Equipment Safety Training Dates Set For Late May, Early June
Annual tractor and equipment safety training courses for youth, to be held in eight sites across Nebraska in late May and early June, now are open for registration.
Hospital Welcomes Chapters Books & Gifts For Spring Book Fair
Columbus Community Hospital is pleased to welcome Chapters Books & Gifts for a one-day book fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the Platte and Prairie rooms.
Support The Future Of Nebraska Health Care During For The Greater Good
Art is everywhere at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Nebraska Medicine, from the stunning Chihuly Sanctuary in the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, to musical performances in the lobby, to artwork on display across campus.
Brookings Health’s Wound Center Team Achieves Wound Specialization Certification
As of this winter, all three wound care professionals at Brookings Health System’s Wound Center have earned their wound care specialization certification from the Wound Ostomy Continence Nursing Certification Board.