Nebraska AHEC Graduates 55 Scholars to Serve Underserved Areas
The Nebraska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program, based at UNMC, recently graduated 55 students.
Community Hospital Welcomes Rural Immersion Students to McCook
From job shadows and clinical rotations to internships and immersive learning experiences, Community Hospital continues to invest in the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Buffett Cancer Center Offers New Pancreatic Cancer Therapy Daraxonrasib
Patients at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center now have access to a promising new therapy that has generated national attention for its potential to improve outcomes for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Patients with previously treated metastatic pancreatic cancer can receive daraxonrasib through an Expanded Access Program (EAP), providing an opportunity to receive the investigational therapy while it awaits review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Barbara Lacina Named Director of Nebraska DHHS Economic Assistance Office
Barbara Lacina is now serving as director of the Office of Economic Assistance (OEA) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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.
UNMC Review Flags Fetal Brain Risks From Certain Pregnancy Medications
A review article by a University of Nebraska Medical Center/Child Health Research Institute research team underscores and describes how altering fundamental brain development processes can be detrimental for the developing baby.
Beyond the Technology Purchase: Creating Connected Healthcare Environments
Walk through almost any hospital or clinic today and you'll find no shortage of digital infrastructure already in place. What's often missing isn't more technology. It's connection between the technology that's already there. That distinction is becoming one of the defining challenges for healthcare leaders in the Plains states and beyond.
Nebraska DHHS Urges Food Safety as Cyclosporiasis Cases Rise
As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise nationwide, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is reminding residents of the importance of routine food safety practices.
Nebraska Marks Fourth Anniversary of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
July 16, 2026 marks the fourth anniversary of 988, the three-digit suicide prevention and mental health crisis national lifeline.
CHI Health Heart Institute in Kearney Welcomes Brooke Huxoll, PA-C
CHI Health Clinic Heart Institute (Kearney) welcomes back Brooke Huxoll, PA-C to its medical staff. She brings more than 17 years of experience as a Physician Assistant specializing in cardiology and helping patients manage their heart health.
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation Releases 2025-26 Annual Report
The Columbus Community Hospital Foundation has released its 2025-26 annual report, which highlights how it supports the hospital.
Columbus Community Hospital Earns AHA Rural Stroke Silver Award
Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Rural Recognition Silver award for its efforts to improve stroke care and reduce gaps in rural health outcomes.
Nebraska Cancer Specialists First in Region to Offer New Pancreatic Cancer Therapy
Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) is now offering eligible patients access to a promising investigational treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer through a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Expanded Access Program (EAP). NCS is currently the only practice in the region providing access to this treatment through its nationally recognized clinical research program.
Great Plains Health Names Dr. Engler ER Medical Director as Dr. Smith Retires
Great Plains Health today announced a planned leadership transition in its Emergency Department, effective September 1, 2026, as Dr. James Smith steps down from his role as co-Medical Director.
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.
Columbus Cardiology Clinic Offers Specialized Vascular Care
Columbus Cardiology Clinic is pleased to offer specialized care for individuals experiencing leg pain, swelling or other symptoms related to vascular disease. Led by cardiologist Dr. Sabu George, the clinic offers comprehensive evaluations and treatment options for a variety of vascular conditions.
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.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Earns AHA Awards for Stroke Care Excellence
Mary Lanning Healthcare recently received awards from the American Heart Association. These included recognition for outstanding stroke care — the 2026 Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Award and the 2026 Rural Stroke Gold Award — and Honor Roll status for stroke patients who suffer from type 2 diabetes.
Community Hospital Invites McCook to Pink Out Rodeo for Cancer Awareness
Community Hospital is inviting area residents to wear pink and show their support for cancer awareness during the Pink Out Rodeo at the Red Willow County Fair on Saturday, July 25, beginning at 6 p.m. Community Hospital’s Cancer Awareness Committee has identified the Pink Out Rodeo as one of its community outreach events for 2026.