Three Lexington Regional Leaders Graduate from NHA Leadership Institute
Lexington Regional Health Center is proud to announce that Austin Eldredge, Karen Rojas, and Magali Ruiz have successfully completed the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) Leadership Institute, a prestigious 10-month program designed to develop current and emerging healthcare leaders across the state of Nebraska.
Kendra Becker Wins 2026 Caring Kind Award
Congratulations to Kendra Becker, BSRT, (R), (M), (CT), (MR), Columbus Community Hospital's 2026 Caring Kind Award winner!
Mary Lanning Names Shanna Schmidt 2026 Caring Kind Nominee
Medication Management Specialist Shanna Schmidt recently was named the Mary Lanning Healthcare Caring Kind Award nominee for 2026.
BBGH Board Reviews Quality Metrics, Recruitment, and NHA Agreement
Box Butte General Hospital (BBGH) Board of Trustees met on August 31, 2026, in the Alliance Room. During the board meeting, leadership celebrated the August Employee of the Month, Staff Nurse Stephanie Shannon. They also welcomed new BBGH team members, Nurse Assistants Nika Briggs and Jessica Garfio, Staff Nurses Angila McLaughlin, Tashina Prochazka, and Kassandra Gomez, Environmental Services Tech Josie Fletcher, Prior Authorization Specialist Hannah Collins, Dietary Cook Kadyn Farley, Patient Registration Clerk Maria Zak, and Chief Quality Officer Bridget Linger. The Board approved the consent calendar, financial report, and credentialing.
Community Hospital Honors Misti Soderlund as 2026 Caring Kind Recipient
Community Hospital is proud to announce that Misti Soderlund, RN, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Caring Kind Award, a recognition that celebrates staff members who exemplify compassion, excellence, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Leigh-Anne Lehmann Named LRHC's 2026 Caring Kind Award Recipient
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that Leigh-Anne Lehmann, PA-C, has been selected as the organization’s 2026 Caring Kind Award recipient, recognizing her outstanding compassion, service excellence, teamwork, and dedication to patients and colleagues.
Avery Dakan Named Good Samaritan 2026 Caring Kind Award Recipient
CHI Health Good Samaritan recently honored Avery Dakan, MSW, as its 2026 Caring Kind Award honoree. Recipients of this prestigious award go above and beyond the call of duty displaying outstanding compassion, collaborative teamwork and an unwavering commitment to professional excellence. Dakan, a care coordination social worker, has dedicated her service to Good Samaritan and the region for more than three years.
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.
Great Plains Health Receives Nebraska Hospital Association’s Quest for Excellence Award
Great Plains Health has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Quest for Excellence Award from the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA), recognizing the hospital's outstanding achievements in patient care quality.
Lexington Regional Health Center Duo Completes Nebraska’s Elite Leadership Program
Lexington Regional Health Center is excited to announce that Hannah Hild, Director of Outpatient Services and Jessi Linder, Chief Facility Safety Officer, completed the 10-month Leadership Institute course offered by the Nebraska Hospital Association. This course allowed Hannah and Jessi to enhance their leadership skills through many interactive sessions, tailored specifically to healthcare. The Nebraska Hospital Association Leadership Institute gives professionals the resources they need to grow their abilities to lead. By completing this course, they will be better equipped with executive abilities to enhance the organization.
Lexington Regional Health Center’s Brenna Bartruff Recognized with Bright Idea Award
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that Brenna Bartruff, Chief Communications Officer, has been named the winner of the Bright Idea Award by the Nebraska Healthcare Marketers (NHM). Bartruff accepted the honor on behalf of the LRHC Marketing Department during the Nebraska Hospital Association Annual Awards Banquet.
Great Plains Health Board Chair Honored as Nebraska Hospital Association Trustee of the Year
Lindsay Pedersen, Board Chair at Great Plains Health, has been selected as the Nebraska Hospital Association's (NHA) Trustee of the Year. Pedersen received the award at the NHA annual banquet on Wednesday, October 22.
Amy Childers Recognized with Caring Kind Award
Amy Childers, PharmD, pharmacy clinical coordinator at Great Plains Health, has been recognized with the Caring Kind award from the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA).
Lexington Regional Health Center Celebrates Hilda Alva as Recipient of 2025 Caring Kind Award
Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is proud to announce that Hilda Alva, Spanish Interpreter, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Caring Kind Award, presented annually by the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA). For 40 years, hospitals across Nebraska have recognized exceptional health care employees who exemplify compassion, dedication, and service excellence.
Mary Lanning Healthcare Announces 2025 Caring Kind Award Recipient
Laboratory employee Hailey Morrow recently was named the Mary Lanning Healthcare Caring Kind Award recipient for 2025.
127,000 Nebraskans at Risk of Losing Coverage Under Suggested Senate Amendment
The Nebraska Hospital Association strongly condemns a proposed amendment by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to the Senate budget reconciliation package, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Federal Trust Building Opens New Chapter with Stonebrook Companies and Nebraska Hospital Association
The historic Federal Trust Building, located at 13th and N Streets in downtown Lincoln, is entering a new chapter as the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) prepares to move its headquarters into the revitalized landmark.
Gothenburg Health Wins 2024 NHA Quest for Excellence Award for Diabetes Care Efforts
Gothenburg Health, a rural critical access hospital known for its dedication to quality healthcare and innovation, has been awarded the 2024 Quest for Excellence Award by the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA).
Columbus Community Hospital Voices Concerns Over Medicare Advantage Plans
Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) today joined the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) in expressing deep concerns about the negative impact of Medicare Advantage (MA) plans on seniors and hospitals across the state.
LRHC Leaders Celebrate Graduation from NHA Leadership Institute
Throughout 2024 Gena Carpenter, Director of Radiology, Mark Gutierrez, Director of Plant Operations and Jackie Moreno, Environmental Services Supervisor, went through 9 -month Nebraska Hospital Association Leadership Institute class.