Great Plains Health and Unitek Learning Partner to Expand Nursing Education Opportunities in Rural Nebraska
Great Plains Health and Unitek Learning have announced a new partnership focused on expanding access to nursing education and strengthening the long-term healthcare workforce across central and western Nebraska.
Great Plains Health Earns National Bariatric Surgery Accreditation
Great Plains Health has earned national accreditation through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a joint quality initiative of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), valid through 2028.
Brake for Breakfast: North Platte Drive-Thru Event Provides Free Breakfast and Cancer Screening Resources
It's a drive-thru breakfast serving up more than just food. Brake for Breakfast, a popular event pioneered by Nebraska Medicine | Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, is coming to North Platte for the first time, hosted locally by Great Plains Health.
Medica Insurance Company Donates $100,000 to Expand Access to Orthopaedic Care
The Great Plains Health Care Foundation is pleased to announce a $100,000 gift from Medica Insurance Company to support expanded access to orthopaedic care in Greater Nebraska. This investment directly advances the Great Plains Health Orthopaedics expansion project, ensuring patients receive high-quality specialty care close to home without the burden of traveling long distances for treatment.
Danelle Franzen Elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents
Danelle Franzen, chief operating officer at Great Plains Health, has been elected to a three-year term on the Council of Regents, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Great Plains Health Completes Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA)
Great Plains Health is pleased to announce that it has issued its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), a report following a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the community’s health care use, practices and needs. The report includes a detailed implementation plan for 2026-2028.
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.
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).
Great Plains Health Launches New Text Messaging System Starting April 23
Great Plains Health is upgrading its patient text messaging service to enhance communication and improve patient experience. Beginning April 23, the healthcare provider will transition to Hello World, Epic's SMS text message solution.
Nine-Week Cancer Recovery Program Debuts at Great Plains Health Callahan Cancer Center
The Great Plains Health Callahan Cancer Center will host "Survivorship 101," a nine-week program supporting cancer survivors and their caregivers, beginning June 3.
Great Plains Health Introduces Online Self-Booking Feature
Great Plains Health has launched a new online appointment scheduling feature through MyChart, allowing patients to book medical appointments on their own time without making a phone call.
Great Plains Health Partners to Raise Awareness of Colorectal Cancer
Great Plains Health is joining the annual statewide effort led by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition to heighten awareness of lifesaving colorectal cancer screening during Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.
Great Plains Health Recognized as a Pediatric-Ready Hospital
On February 1, Great Plains Health became the seventh hospital in Nebraska to be recognized as a Pediatric Ready Hospital by the Nebraska Emergency Medical Services for Children Committee, marking a significant milestone for pediatric emergency care in the North Platte region.
Great Plains Health Receives Top Healthcare Quality Awards, Including Recognition for Stroke and Joint Replacement Care
A leading healthcare accreditation organization has recognized Great Plains Health for excellence in overall hospital care and two specialty programs.
Great Plains Health Teams Up with Nebraska Cancer Coalition to Promote Life Saving Lung Cancer Screenings
Great Plains Health has joined the annual statewide effort organized by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2) to heighten awareness of lifesaving lung cancer screening during November, Lung Cancer Awareness month.
Great Plains Health Grants Special Enrollment Period and Guaranteed Issue for Medicare Advantage Holders to Switch to Traditional Medicare
Great Plains Health patients who hold a Medicare Advantage Plan can now easily switch to Traditional Medicare, thanks to a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) and guaranteed issue rights granted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and confirmed by the Nebraska Department of Insurance.
Shea Simmons, RN, Honored with 2024 Caring Kind Award
Shea Simmons, Great Plains Health RN and manager of wound care, is the Great Plains Health Caring Kind Award recipient for 2024.
Danielle Smith of Great Plains Health Named to 2024 Nebraska Nurses 40 Under 40
Great Plains Health is proud to announce that Danielle "Dani" Smith, MSN, RN, has been named one of the 2024 Nebraska Nurses 40 Under 40. This prestigious recognition was presented at the Nebraska Nurses Association Annual Convention held at the Younes Conference Center in Kearney on October 4, 2024.
Great Plains Health’s Dr. Renee Engler Elected to Nebraska Medical Association Board
Great Plains Health is proud to announce that Dr. Renee Engler, a respected member of our medical staff, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Nebraska Medical Association (NMA).