Dr. Stacey McClure Joins CHI Health Orthopedics in Kearney
CHI Health Orthopedics (Good Samaritan) welcomes Dr. Stacey McClure, MD, board-certified orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician, to its staff.
CHI Health Good Samaritan, St. Francis Earn Top AHA Stroke Awards
CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis have been awarded the highest accolade recognized for stroke care by the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association. The region’s designated Primary Stroke Centers both received the prestigious Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus award, along with the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll. These achievements highlight the hospitals’ ongoing dedication to providing swift, high-quality stroke care that reduces stroke damage, speeds recovery and improves overall outcomes.
Free Cancer Prevention Seminar Offered by Good Samaritan and GO Physical Therapy
CHI Health Good Samaritan and GO Physical Therapy are partnering to offer a free community health seminar focused on cancer prevention through exercise and nutrition. “Empower Yourself: Cancer Prevention” is scheduled for 5:30 pm on Monday, July 13 at the Kearney Public Library in the Niobrara Conference Room.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Offers No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery
Many Americans live with painful hip or knee arthritis, making even simple daily activities a challenge. While joint replacement surgery is often highly effective at relieving pain and restoring mobility, the cost can put it out of reach for those without insurance.
Scholarship Recipients Announced by CHI Health Good Samaritan
CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation recently awarded $18,750 in scholarships to 20 area students working towards careers in health care.
National Recognition Awarded to CHI Health Good Samaritan’s Stroke Care Program
CHI Health Good Samaritan was recently recertified as a Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission. The Gold Seal of Approval® for Stroke, a national accreditation, recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care by demonstrating continuous compliance to the highest world standards. Good Samaritan initially earned the certification in 2011 becoming the first Primary Stroke Center in the region.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Distributes Free Bike Helmets to the Community on June 1
CHI Health Good Samaritan and Safe Kids Platte Valley will provide new bike helmets to the public from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, June 1 at the Kearney Public Library, 2020 First Avenue. The event takes place in conjunction with the library’s Summer Reading Kick-off.
CHI Health Good Samaritan to Hold Infant Memorial Service on June 7
CHI Health Good Samaritan has scheduled a service commemorating the lives of babies stillborn, miscarried or who have died in infancy. The hospital’s annual Infant Memorial Service will take place at 3 pm on Sunday, June 7 at the City of Kearney Cemetery, on the east side of the grounds.
CHI Health Good Samaritan Offers Free Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training for the Public Across Multiple Sessions
CHI Health Good Samaritan, in partnership with the S.A.F.E. Center, is pleased to announce upcoming training focused on community violence prevention. The public, alongside Good Samaritan staff and volunteers, are invited to participate in a free session.
CHI Health Good Samaritan and St. Francis Receive ‘A’ Ratings for Patient Safety
CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis have both received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade rating from The Leapfrog Group. An “A” rated hospital sets the standard for excellence and safety in patient care, being recognized for their ability to protect patients from medical errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
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.
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.
Olympiad 5K Run and 1.5-Mile Walk Set for June 27; Register by June 18 for T-Shirt
CHI Health Good Samaritan, in collaboration with Kearney Park and Recreation, will host the annual Good Samaritan Olympiad 5K and 1.5 Mile Walk on Saturday, June 27. Welcoming runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, this widely attended event is a long-standing central Nebraska tradition.
CHI Health Invests $164.5 Million in Community Initiatives
CHI Health gave back more than $164.5 million in community benefits last fiscal year. The health system, comprising 30 hospitals, 200 clinics and more than 8,620 employees in Nebraska, Iowa, North Dakota and Minnesota, recently posted the CHI Health Community Impact Report 2025 on its website.
Starr’s Artwork Featured at CHI Health Good Samaritan
The Walkway Gallery at CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a new exhibit by Nebraska artist Chuck Starr. The display, which continues through July, features digital photography that combines modern techniques with the artist’s enduring love of the outdoors.
Good Samaritan Hosts Golf Tournament May 29 to Support Ambulance Replacement
CHI Health Good Samaritan is hosting a premier charity golf tournament on Friday, May 29. The 3rd Annual Good Samaritan Foundation Golf Tournament is set to take place at Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, 3300 30th Ave, Kearney. The four-person scramble begins with a shotgun start at 9 am with check-in starting at 8 am.
CHI Health Good Samaritan to Host Safe Kids Day on April 16
CHI Health Good Samaritan, in conjunction with Safe Kids Platte Valley, invites the community to Safe Kids Day from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, April 16 at the Kearney Area Children’s Museum. Admission to the museum is FREE from 4 to 7 pm compliments of the hospital.
Dr. Woodruff Named Good Samaritan Champion of Philanthropy for Doctors’ Day
Dr. Lissa Woodruff was named the second annual CHI Health Good Samaritan Champion of Philanthropy during a ceremony yesterday in celebration of National Doctors’ Day.
CHI Health Recognizes Donation and Transplantation With April Tributes
April is National Donate Life Month, an important time dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for organ, eye and tissue donation.
Prevent Childhood Poisonings: Safety Tips From Good Samaritan
CHI Health Good Samaritan urges parents and caregivers to take proactive steps against accidental childhood poisonings during National Poison Prevention Week (March 15-21).