BBHF 9th Annual Golf Classic Is Almost Here
The Box Butte Health Foundation is excited to host its 9th Annual Golf Classic taking place on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at Skyview Golf Course in Alliance, NE. The event will bring together golfers, community supporters, and healthcare advocates for a day on the links. The Golf Classic is not only a great day for golf, but supports a cause that hits close to home for everyone in our community!
Box Butte General Hospital Laboratory Earns National Accreditation
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Laboratory has been awarded accreditation by the Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COLA), a leading national laboratory accreditor recognized for its rigorous, education-based approach to quality assurance and patient safety.
Box Butte General Hospital Names Gabriel Behling as CEO
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gabriel Behling, MHA, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective June 4, 2026. Behling brings twenty years of leadership experience across the healthcare and energy sectors and a deep commitment to advancing rural healthcare access.
2026 DAISY Award Honoree Announced During BBGH Town Hall
Staff Nurse, Abbey Reeves RN of Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s international program that recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary and compassionate care nurses provide every day.
Box Butte General Hospital Expands Imaging Services for Faster Results and Advanced Breast Cancer Detection
Box Butte General Hospital is expanding its diagnostic imaging services to give patients faster results, enhanced breast cancer detection, and continued access to specialized care close to home! Through a new partnership with Casper Medical Imaging (CMI), the department has updated processes and will be offering new services and better patient care. “We are excited about this new partnership and the benefits that we will be able to bring to our community,” said Diagnostic Imaging Manager Leslie Hulquist. Some of these services include continued fluoroscopy services which is a medical imaging technique that uses X-rays to create real-time, moving images of internal bodily structures. This acts like a “movie” rather than a still photo, and it can be used to evaluate conditions related to swallowing and GI issues. “BBGH is one of a few facilities in the Nebraska Panhandle that continues to offer fluoroscopy,” said Hulquist.
Box Butte General Hospital Board Advances Patient Care, Services, and Community Health
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees met on Monday, March 30, 2026, in the Alliance Room. During the board meeting, leadership celebrated the March Employee of the Month, Physical Therapist, Ivy Shelmadine. They also welcomed new team members including Dietary Cook Frankee Brothers, Staff Nurse Lee Simpson, Emergency Department Director Jennifer Case, Central Sterile Techs Kennedie Gibson and Jill Smith. The Board approved the consent calendar, financial report, and credentialing requests.
Box Butte General Hospital Sleep Lab Earns ACHC Accreditation
Box Butte General Hospital is proud to announce that it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for its Sleep Study services. This accreditation recognizes the hospital’s adherence to rigorous standards in patient safety, clinical excellence, and diagnostic accuracy. Gail Burke, Accreditation Specialist at BBGH, emphasized the team effort behind the achievement. “This accreditation is a direct reflection of the staff and their commitment to excellence and to the patients we serve.”
Box Butte General Hospital Earns New Quality-Based Accreditation From DNV
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is proud to announce the successful completion of its new accreditation process and has been awarded by DNV.
Box Butte General Hospital Proudly Welcomes Dr. Loutzenhiser to GNMSS as Board-Certified Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Back pain can affect everything including your work, sleep, and activities you love. That is why Box Butte General Hospital is proud to welcome Dr. Lonnie E Loutzenhiser, MD to our team of providers at Greater Nebraska Medical and Surgical Services!
Box Butte General Hospital Opens Walk-In Clinic for Convenient Care
At Greater Nebraska Medical and Surgical Services (GNMSS), a new walk-in clinic will now be available to the community! The walk-in clinic will be offering treatment for illnesses and injuries that need care quickly, but are not emergent enough to go to the Emergency Room.
Box Butte General Hospital Names Kim Morrow as New Chief Financial Officer
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Morrow as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With more than 30 years of experience in finance, including five years in healthcare, Morrow brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to BBGH. "We are excited to have Kim back at BBGH. She did a great job as a Controller for us in her previous role, and we welcome her to the executive team as our new CFO. She is going to be a great asset for us moving forward,” said Dr. Brian Shelmadine, Interim Chief Executive Officer. Morrow is bringing her experience in key specialties such as accounting, strategic planning, revenue cycle, auditing, and compliance.
Record-Breaking Box Butte Health Foundation Golf Classic Generates Significant Support for Local Healthcare
On Saturday, July 26, the Box Butte Health Foundation (BBHF) hosted its annual Golf Classic - and this year’s event was one for the record books! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the community, the tournament raised $36,558, the highest total in the event’s history!
Box Butte General Hospital Introduces New MRI Machine
Box Butte General Hospital is excited to announce a new addition to the Imaging Department! A new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system from Siemens Healthineers, called the Magnetom Sola joins the team in providing technology and advanced diagnostic imaging for patients and providers. The Magnetom Sola’s unique and advanced technology is the only machine of its kind available in the Panhandle of Nebraska.
Box Butte General Hospital Names New Chief Nursing Officer
Box Butte General Hospital is excited to announce, after nine years of providing great care in multiple roles, Erica Lauder, MSN, RN, CNOR has accepted the role of Chief Nursing Officer.
Box Butte General Hospital Announces December's DAISY Award Honoree
Wound Care Clinic nurse, Erin Shrewsbury, LPN of Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's programs to recognize and express gratitude for all the amazing work nurses do every day.
Box Butte General Hospital Welcomes New Chief Operations Officer
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) is excited to announce the addition of Gabriel (Gabe) Behling, MHA to the leadership team as Chief Operations Officer.
Box Butte General Hospital Announces First DAISY Award Recipient, Erica Lauder
Erica Lauder, Clinical Nurse Manager at Box Butte General Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s programs to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.