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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Pender Community Hospital Receives Behavioral Health Grant
Pender Community Hospital (PCH) has received a $550,000 behavioral health grant from the Behavioral Health Education Center of Nebraska (BHECN), in partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center.