CHI Health Raises Sepsis Awareness With T.I.M.E. Warning Signs
Each year in the United States, at least 1.7 million adults develop sepsis, resulting in at least 350,000 deaths. To protect lives, CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis are raising awareness on how to identify and respond to this critical medical emergency.
CHI Health St. Francis Hosts Free Low Carb Cooking Session Sept. 17
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with the CHI Health Clinic Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, "Tips and Tricks for a Low Carb Home," on Thursday, Sep. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
General Surgeon Dr. Mikayla Freese Joins CHI Health St. Francis
CHI Health Clinic General Surgery (Grand Island) welcomes Mikayla Freese, MD, board-certified general surgeon, to its staff.
CHI Health Provides FREE Future Planning During National 'Make a Will' Month
In observance of national "Make a Will" month, CHI Health Good Samaritan and CHI Health St. Francis are encouraging the community to create estate plans, ensuring their personal and healthcare wishes are clearly documented. To simplify the process, both hospital foundations provide FREE and secure access to an online platform that walks users through preparing vital legal paperwork — such as advance directives and wills — at no cost.
Steve Schieber Named President of CHI Health Good Samaritan
Steve Schieber, MBA, FACMPE, FACHE, has been appointed as the new president of CHI Health Good Samaritan, having served in an interim capacity since January. In this new dual leadership role, he will also continue to serve as president of CHI Health St. Francis in Grand Island.
CHI Health St. Francis Earns State's First PRISM Award for Nursing
CHI Health St. Francis was recently honored with the prestigious PRISM Award from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) — the first hospital in the state to achieve this distinction. The national accolade recognizes medical-surgical units across the country for outstanding nursing practice, leadership and patient outcomes.
CHI Health St. Francis Hosts Free Low-Carb Living Talk in Grand Island
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute, is providing a free community education event focused on cardiovascular wellness. “Low-Carb Living: Your Questions Answered” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
Beth Deida Named St. Francis 2026 Caring Kind Award Recipient
CHI Health St. Francis recently honored Beth Deida, RN, as the 2026 Caring Kind Award recipient. Recipients of this prestigious award go above and beyond the call of duty displaying outstanding patient compassion, collaborative teamwork and an unwavering commitment to professional excellence. Deida, a clinical educator in the maternity center, has dedicated her service to St. Francis and the community for more than 22 years.
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.
CHI Health St. Francis Hosts Free Hypertension Talk in Grand Island
CHI Health St. Francis, in collaboration with CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute, is providing a free community education event focused on cardiovascular wellness. “Update on Hypertension Management” will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 23 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
St. Francis Foundation Awards $162,000 to Grand Island Fire, Rescue Crews
Yesterday, CHI Health St. Francis Foundation awarded more than $162,000 to 17 local fire and rescue departments and will fund a Baby Bereavement Suite at the hospital. A majority of the grant funding was made possible by the Foundation’s annual premier fundraiser–Ticket to Win.
CHI Health St. Francis Launches REMEMBER Program for Hospitalized Dementia Patients
A hospital stay can be disorienting for those living with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia. Unfamiliar surroundings, changes in routine and new medications can intensify confusion, anxiety and agitation, creating undue distress for patients and their caregivers.
Free Community Class June 25: Understanding Dietary Fats with Dr. Fruehling
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 25 in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital. Dr. Erich Fruehling will present “The Fat Saga: Understanding Dietary Fats.”
CHI Health St. Francis Announces $10,000 Ticket Winner
Keagan Palmerfrom Phillips was the big winner of CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s annual Ticket to Win raffle drawing on June 4. Palmer’s ticket was drawn for the $10,000 cash grand prize during the free social event held at the hospital.
CHI Health St. Francis Strengthens Care Support for Bedside Nurses
CHI Health St. Francis introduced an extra layer of patient care today. The initiative further strengthens the hospital’s standing as a Magnet with Distinction organization, an international benchmark for providing the highest and most elite nursing excellence and safety.
Public Invited to CHI Health St. Francis Foundation Fundraising Event on June 4
The winning ticket for CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s ninth annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle will be announced Thursday, June 4 at the hospital. The community is invited to join the free social festivities starting at 4:30 p.m. with official prize drawings starting at 6:30 p.m. The social event is limited to adults only.
Emergency Medical First Responder Departments Eligible for St. Francis Grant Funding Through June 12
CHI Health St. Francis Foundation invites emergency medical first responder departments across Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Howard and Merrick counties to submit applications for grant funding. Supported by the Foundation’s annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle, these grants provided resources for emergency medical training, supplies and equipment. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 12.
Free Community Education Event on Navigating the Medicare Maze Scheduled for May 28
CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “Born in 1962, This Seminar is for YOU! Navigating the Medicare Maze—Clear answers to your next chapter!,” on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 pm. The session will be held in Conference Room 2/3 at the hospital.
CHI Health St. Francis to Offer Free Skin Cancer Screening on May 28
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S. affecting one in five people according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
CHI Health St. Francis to Host Summer Safety Spectacular on May 21
CHI Health St. Francis invites the community to its FREE Summer Safety Spectacular from 5 to 7 pm on Thursday, May 21 in the hospital’s parking lot.