Dr. Robert Matheny Joins Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney Regional Medical Center welcomes Robert Matheny, MD, as our new Intensivist in the Intensive Care Unit.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Celebrates First Baby of 2026
Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is proud to announce the arrival of its first baby of the new year. Malachi William Hare was born on January 2, 2026, at 7:47 a.m. at KRMC’s Maternity Care Center.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Earns Top Performer Recognition in Vizient Quality Awards
Kearney Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a top performer in the Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, M.D., Quality and Accountability Awards, ranking among the leading hospitals in the Complex Care Medical Center cohort.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Vinayak Nagaraja to Cardiovascular Services
Kearney Regional Medical Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Vinayak Nagaraja to our cardiovascular care team.
Kearney Cancer Center to Host Ribbon Cutting and Public Open House September 27
More than 11,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed each year in Nebraska. Many patients in greater Nebraska seek cancer treatment and surgery in different locations, without centrally coordinated plans for ongoing care. This often means traveling far distances for care.
Kearney Regional Medical Center and Cancer Partners of Nebraska to Conduct Media Tour of New Kearney Cancer Center
Kearney Regional Medical Center and Cancer Partners of Nebraska are hosting a media tour of the Kearney Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide coordinated cancer care in one location.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Proudly Welcomes Dr. Heath Diel to the Anesthesiology Team
Dr. Diel has been a valued member of our medical staff since January 2025, serving as a locum anesthesiologist. We are excited to now have him join us in a permanent capacity.
Bryan Health Introduces New Initiatives to Strengthen Maternal and Family Health
Bryan Health is launching a pair of new resources to improve maternal and family health: an online screening tool for postpartum depression and teal wristbands for postpartum patients after delivery.
Dr. Ryan Pavelka Joins Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney Regional Medical Center would like to welcome Ryan Pavelka, DO, to the Emergency Medicine team.
Celebrating 100 Milestone WATCHMAN™ Implants at Kearney Regional Medical Center
Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC) is proud to announce a significant milestone in our commitment to advanced cardiac care—100 successful WATCHMAN™ implants! This achievement reflects the dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment of our cardiology team.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Welcomes Molly Oertwig
Kearney Regional Medical Center would like to welcome Molly Oertwig, APRN.
Molly earned her Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Nursing from Clarkson College in Omaha.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Celebrates the Arrival of the First Baby of the New Year
Kearney Regional Medical Center is excited to announce the arrival of the first baby born in 2025! Myles James Clark, a healthy boy, was born at 5:24 p.m. on January 1, 2025.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Performs First Convergent Procedure for AFib, Pioneering Cardiac Care
Congratulations to Dr. Zane Atkins and the cardiology team for recently completing the first convergent procedure at Kearney Regional Medical Center.
Platte Valley Medical Clinic Opens Heart Failure Clinic to Enhance Patient Care
Platte Valley Medical Clinic is proud to announce the launch of its Heart Failure Clinic, dedicated to providing specialized care for patients dealing with heart failure, one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Headed by Dr. Kevin Hall, a cardiologist with expertise in heart failure, the clinic offers personalized treatment and management plans to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Platte Valley Medical Clinic Earns National Recognition for Advancing Blood Pressure Control
Platte Valley Medical Clinic, part of Kearney Regional Medical Center, has been recognized by the American Heart Association and the American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure control rates, earning Gold-level recognition as part of Target: BP.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Welcomes Rachael Burger, PA-C, to the Cath Lab Team
Kearney Regional Medical Center would like to welcome Rachael Burger, PA-C, to the Cath Lab team. Rachael earned her Bachelor of Science from Concordia University and her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Opens Specialized AFib Clinic Led by Dr. Brian Kim
In honor of National AFib Month this September, Platte Valley Medical Clinic (PVMC) at Kearney Regional Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of its AFib Clinic.
Dr. Danika Peterson Joins Kearney Regional Medical Center and Platte Valley Medical Clinic
Dr. Peterson earned her medical degree from Creighton University and completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She then began practicing as a Family Medicine provider at Phelps Memorial Health Center in 2020.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Welcomes Dr. Keri Philpot to Platte Valley Specialty Clinic
Dr. Philpot completed her Medical Degree and Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Kearney Regional Medical Center Announces Expansion into Northern Kearney
Kearney Regional Medical Center (KRMC) has purchased a tract of land on the corner of 2nd Avenue and 56th Street in Kearney.