Pender Community Hospital Announces New Name: Pender Community Health
Pender Community Hospital is proud to announce a new name: Pender Community Health.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Siouxland Expands Services to Pender Community Hospital
Families in Northeast Nebraska have access to new services while in the hospital thanks to expanded services in a new Ronald McDonald Family Kitchen at Pender Community Hospital.
Pender Community Hospital Earns 2025 Performance Leadership Award From The Chartis Center for Rural Health
Pender Community Hospital today announced it has earned a 2025 Performance Leadership Award for excellence in Quality. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the Performance Leadership Awards program recognizes top quartile performance (i.e., 75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in Quality, Outcomes, and/or Patient Perspective.
Pender Medical Clinic Achieves 5-Star Rating in Inaugural National Rural Evaluation
Pender Medical Clinic has been awarded a 5-Star Rating through the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), placing the clinic among the first rural health facilities in the country to be recognized under this new program. The rating highlights the clinic’s strong patient experience scores and its commitment to high-quality, personal care close to home.
Director of Rural Health Clinics at Pender Community Hospital Named 2025 Community Star
On National Rural Health Day, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) announced its 2025 Community Stars, recognizing outstanding leaders and organizations making a meaningful impact in rural communities across the country. Pender Community Hospital’s Director of Rural Health Clinics, Lori Minert, was honored among this year’s recipients.
Pender Community Hospital & Medical Clinics Receive National Recognition for Advancing Blood Pressure Control
Pender Community Hospital & Medical Clinics have been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association for its commitment to improving blood pressure (BP) control rates, earning Gold+ level recognition as part of Target: BP™.
Pender Community Hospital Introduces Advanced CT Scanner to Improve Patient Care
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is proud to announce the installation and launch of a new, cutting-edge CT scanner, the SOMATOM go.Top from Siemens Healthineers. This marks a significant upgrade from the previous CT machine, which had been in service since May 2017.
Pender Community Hospital Teams Up with NPQIC to Launch Life-Saving Postpartum Emergency Protocol
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is proud to announce a new partnership with the Nebraska Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (NPQIC) to implement the Postpartum Alert: A Life-Saving Maternal Safety Initiative throughout our facility. This program is designed to reduce maternal mortality and improve postpartum care for patients across Nebraska.
Pain Management Specialist Dr. Wade Lukken Joins Pender Community Hospital
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is proud to welcome Dr. Wade Lukken, a board-certified anesthesiologist and pain management specialist.
Rural Health Clinic Director Lori Minert Recognized with Prestigious Rural Health Achievement Award
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics is proud to announce that Lori Minert, Director of Rural Health Clinics, has been awarded the Outstanding Rural Health Achievement Award by the Nebraska Rural Health Association (NeRHA).
Pender Community Hospital Announces Partnership with Bryan Health
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has voted to move forward with an affiliation agreement with Lincoln-based Bryan Health.
Pender Community Hospital Collaborates With Pioneer Ambulance to Improve Patient Transport Services
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pioneer Ambulance, an advanced ambulance service that will be based directly at the hospital to provide dedicated, around-the-clock patient transfer services.
Pender Community Hospital Introduces Pain Management Expert Dr. Ihsan Balkaya
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) is pleased to introduce Dr. Ihsan Balkaya, a skilled pain management specialist from Faith Regional Physician Services, who began seeing patients on March 27. Dr. Balkaya will be available once a month on the fourth Thursday at PCH, expanding access to advanced pain management care for the community.
Pender Community Hospital Achieves 5-Star Rating and Secures Spot on National Rural Honor Roll
Pender Community Hospital is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious 5-star rating by the National Rural Rating System (NRRS), a program recognizing dedication and excellence in rural healthcare, as well as being named to the National Rural Honor Roll.
Pender Community Hospital Expands Team with Nurse Practitioner Anthony Ridder
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) is excited to announce the arrival of Anthony Ridder, Nurse Practitioner (NP), to its team of healthcare providers.
Dr. David Daniels, Board-Certified Urologist Joins Pender Community
Pender Community Hospital is pleased to announce the arrival of David Daniels, M.D., F.A.C.S., a board-certified urologist, to its visiting provider staff in the outpatient clinic.
Medicare Basics Education Session to be Hosted by Pender Community Hospital
Pender Community Hospital is pleased to invite community members to a special educational event focused on understanding the fundamentals of Medicare and other insurance options.
CDC Awards Grant to Pender Community Hospital & Medical Clinics for Chronic Disease Program
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to implement a comprehensive Chronic Disease Management Program.
Pender Community Hospital Expands Outpatient Clinic with New Podiatrist
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics (PCH) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Nathan Shumway, DPM, a highly skilled podiatrist, to its visiting provider staff in the outpatient clinic.
New Billing Partner to Improve Services at Pender Community Hospital & Medical Clinics
Pender Community Hospital and Medical Clinics are pleased to announce their partnership with Magnet Solutions, a statement generating company from Scottsbluff, Nebraska.