HBA Scholarship Program

Please Consider a Tax Deductible Donation to the HBA Scholarship Fund

In order to address the nation wide shortage of Biomedical Technology Service Technicians in the hospital, vendor and manufacturer sectors, the Heartland Biomedical Association has established the HBA Scholarship with Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, IA. The HBA Scholarship is for students pursuing a degree in the Associate of Applied Science Electronic Engineering Technology program at IWCC and are interested in pursuing a career in the biomedical technology field. The HBA Scholarship will be awarded to one student per year in the amount of $2,500. Read More


Pronk It Forward!


We are excited to announce the Pronk It Forward initiative! Pronk Technologies is partnering with the Heartland Biomedical Association to support our local HTM Education!

During the months of September, October, and November 2026, a portion of every Pronk Technologies product sold in the HBA coverage area will go directly to the HBA Scholarship Fund!

A big thank you to Pronk Technologies for supporting the growth and development of the HTM field. Lets pack the tools that train the next generation!

For any questions or inquiries please email the HBA Board at board@heartlandbiomed.org.

November 2026 Meeting

November 12th, 2026 Meeting

The presenter will be Luke Sellers

Meal provided by TBD

The presentation will be on "TBD"

CLICK HERE for the full meeting details.

Nominations for 2027 HBA Board Members

HBA Current Officers:
President: Justin Lewis
Vice President: Maggie Berkey
Treasurer: Bill McSharry
Board Member: Yuki Naoe
Board Member: Hal Mason
Board Member: Jason Roach
Board Member: TJ McKillip
Board Member: Bill Doiel (Ad Hoc)
Volunteer Committee Manager: Paul Collett
Volunteer Committee Manager: Shannon Mills

In 2027 Jason & TJ are stepping down from the board, leaving two open Board Member seats.

Please enter nominations for two board members.

May 2026 Meeting

May 28th, 2026 Meeting

The presenter will be Natasha Goodman, MLS

Meal provided by XS ReMarketing

The presentation will be on "Clinical Laboratory and Biomed Collaboration"

CLICK HERE for the full meeting details.

Equipment Request for Collective for Hope


The Collective of Hope grief support organization is looking for decommissioned patient room equipment available for donation to a good cause!

Please see details from Jennifer Patten Benson below and email Justin Lewis at president@heartlandbiomed.org if you have any available or have any questions.

March 2026 Meeting

March 19th, 2026 Meeting

The presenter will be Jamie Spragis, CBET

Meal provided by Fluke

The presentation will be on "How Fluke ESA710 can help technicians be more efficient & effective in the field"

CLICK HERE for the full meeting details.

January 2026 Meeting

January 28th, 2026 Meeting

The presenter will be Warren Large.

Meal provided by Steris

The presentation will be on "Effective Care and Handling of Flexible and Rigid Endoscopes"

CLICK HERE for the full meeting details.

August 2026 Symposium

The August 2026 Symposium will be held at the Embassy Suites Omaha – Downtown/Old Market.

August 20th & 21st, 2026.

Golf Tourney Wednesday August 19th, 2026.

Registration will open for members on January 1st, 2026.
Vendor registration is now open!
Golf registration opening soon.

CLICK HERE for the full event details.