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McCOOK, Neb. — The Community Hospital Health Foundation is proud to share that the Concert for Healthcare, held on October 12th at Kiplinger Arena, was a resounding success, showcasing the power of community engagement and raising over $50,000 to support vital healthcare initiatives. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – Community Hospital is proud to announce its remarkable journey in the pursuit of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, highlighting the organization’s unwavering commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Following a comprehensive site visit in July, Community Hospital achieved finalist status for the 2024 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, a testament to the dedication of its staff and leadership...

McCOOK, Neb. — Community Hospital is inviting the public to its Community Fun Walk from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, starting at the main entrance of the hospital. The walk is designed for families and individuals of all ages. “The community walk is a wonderful opportunity to bring people together, promote health and well-being, and strengthen our connections,” said Andie Stang, Community Hospital Wellness Program Specialist. ...

McCOOK, Neb. - Community Hospital in McCook celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a Crazy Days community event that drew over 300 attendees yesterday. The event occurred at the Norris Alley Courtyard, where the hospital's current President and CEO, Troy Bruntz, expressed gratitude for the community's support...

Community Hospital hosted a community celebration on Thursday, June 20, 2024 to celebrate their 50 years of service to McCook and the surrounding area

McCOOK, Neb. – Community Hospital is marking a significant milestone with its 50th anniversary celebration, and the 50th Anniversary Committee is excited to invite the community to join in the festivities. The event is set for June 20th at Norris Alley in McCook, part of the McCook Creative District’s Third Thursday celebration. The evening will kick off with a reception from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by live music from 6 to 8 p.m...

McCOOK, Neb. — Weather permitting, Community Hospital's Emergency Room entrance will be closed starting 6 a.m. Monday, March 11 and will remain inaccessible until the completion of the project on Wednesday, March 13. During this period, visitors and patients seeking medical attention at the ER and with scheduled laboratory draws are kindly requested to use the front entrance for access to the hospital. ...

McCOOK, Neb. – Community Hospital has announced the addition of orthopedic surgeon Dr. Douglas Tice to its medical staff. Dr. Tice brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Community Hospital, having spent two years at Shepherd Air Force Base as the Chief Orthopedic Surgeon, then at Charleston Area Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center, serving as the Vice-Chairman of Orthopedic Trauma. During his time there, he played a key role in starting the orthopedic residency program...

McCOOK, Neb. — A night of great music is planned for this year’s Concert for Healthcare at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow County Fairgrounds, on Saturday, Oct. 7 when Priscilla Block presents her Block Party Tour. The energizing show raises funds to support Community Hospital’s vision of cultivating healthy communities through progressive and proactive care. Jordan Fletcher, a Nashville based artist, opens at 6:30 pm with Block beginning at 8 pm. Doors open at 6 pm...

WASHINGTON — A rule requiring small rural hospitals like McCook’s to transfer Medicare patients after 96 hours hasn’t been enforced during the pandemic, and officials are lauding a bipartisan bill to repeal it permanently, Republican Rep. Adrian Smith of Nebraska and Democrat Rep. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — A night of great music is planned for this year’s Concert for Healthcare at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow County Fairgrounds, on Saturday, Oct. 7 when Priscilla Block presents her Block Party Tour. The intimate, yet energizing show raises funds to support Community Hospital’s mission...

The biggest crowd yet turned out for Community Hospital Health Foundation benefit concert Saturday at the Kiplinger Arena on the Red Willow County Fairgrounds. Opener Bexar, above and third row, left, got the crowd going before Jerrod Neimann, top, took the stage as the main act, taking time to sign a guitar for a fan...

McCOOK, Neb. — The McCook Board of Education will be asked for approval on two items concerning the high school, at its regular meeting, Monday, 6:30 p.m. at the junior high conference room. The first item requests approval from the board to move forward with plans/specifications with engineers from W Design Associates for a restroom/concessions/storage facility between the high school tennis courts and track...

Concert for Healthcare lineup announced for Oct. 8 McCOOK, Neb. —A lot of toe tapp’n will be happen’n at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow Fairgrounds, on Saturday, October 8 when Jerrod Niemann presents his Ghost Rider Tour. The intimate, yet energizing show will help raise funds for Community Hospital Health Foundation’s Concert for Healthcare. Doors open at 6 pm. Nashville recording group, BEXAR, opens at 6:30pm and Jerrod Niemann cranks out the songs beginning at 8 pm...

Phil Vassar reaches out to fans at his Piano Bar tour stop for Community Hospital Health Foundation’s benefit concert. Brandon Lay warmed up the Kiplinger Arena crowd Saturday night. “The 2021 Concert for Healthcare centered on thanking our communities and healthcare team for their incredible support and service during the hardest days of the pandemic,” said Jessica Bortner, Community Hospital Health Foundation executive director. ...

McCOOK, Neb. —Community Hospital is excited to announce the new Medical Specialists Center entrance will open for patient use on Monday, October 4. Patients using the Medical Specialists Center, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center and the Generational Guidance behavioral health services should use this entrance on the northeast side of the hospital. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Community Hospital has met the requirements as a Basic Level Trauma Center after participating in a re-designation survey and site visit in March 2021. The hospital has met requirements for this designation since 2003. The statewide trauma program ensures that Nebraska hospitals meet the standards to be designated as a trauma center. ...

McCook, Neb. —The public is invited to a two-day wellness fair hosted by Community Hospital, Thursday and Friday, Sept. 23 - 24 from 7-9 a.m. each day in Community Hospital’s Prairie View meeting rooms at 1301 East H Street in McCook. The health fair will highlight Community Hospital’s services, offer a grab and go breakfast, and a variety of health screenings at a free or reduced rate...

McCOOK, Neb. — A community-wide emergency exercise Wednesday helped personnel from a number of local agencies hone skills required for the real thing. “First, I want to give a shout-out to Lopez Service and Repair for allowing the community agencies to stage participants and victims prior to the exercise,” said Dari Olson, Emergency Manager for Community Hospital, coordinator of the event...

McCOOK, Neb. – Improving the overall health of an entire community or region is not a simple task and cannot be accomplished without collaboration from many sources. That is why Community Hospital has taken the leadership role in pulling together several organizations, businesses, and individuals to team up and discuss the opportunities available to McCook residents and visitors for physical activity...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital’s behavioral health program, Generational Guidance, is now offering is services to a wider age group, as well as introducing new staff. The structured outpatient behavioral health program offering mental health medication management and mental health therapy services, now offers services to people age 18 and older. ...

Word has been received of the death of Sister Paschala Noonan, O.P., in St. Catharine, Kentucky, at the age of 102. The administrator of St. Catharine’s Hospital in when it was ordered to be closed in 1970, she was instrumental in establishing Community Hospital to make sure medical care continued to be available in McCook. Cards of condolence can be sent to Sr. Susan Leslie, O.P., Sansbury Care Center, 2625 Bardstown Rd., St. Catharine KY, 40061...

McCOOK, Nebraska—Community Hospital is pleased to announce a neurosurgeon and his physician assistant have joined the Medical Specialists Center staff as visiting specialists. The hospital welcomes W. Lee Warren, MD, FACS, neurosurgeon, and Star Bartlett-Rone, PA-C, who will see patients in McCook the first Monday of each month. They are both associated with Great Plains Health Brain and Spine in North Platte...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital has made the decision to allow visitors in to see inpatients due to low positive cases of COVID-19 in the area over the past few weeks. Effective immediately, inpatients will be allowed one visitor at a time. Visitors will be screened and must wear a mask at all times while in the facility. Children under age twelve are not permitted at this time. Strict visiting hours will be adhered to, 9 AM to 4:30 PM. The front doors will be locked at 4:30 pm...

McCOOK, Nebraska—The public is invited to wellness blood draws hosted by Community Hospital, Friday, September 25 from 8 to 10 AM at the Community Building, Red Willow County Fairgrounds. For the safety of attendees, masks are required as well as socially distancing. A goodie bag is available after each blood draw containing breakfast items, juice, and promotional gifts. For questions, call Tricia Wagner, Community Hospital Community Outreach Coordinator at 308-344-8550...

McCOOK, Neb. — A corridor connecting Community Hospital to the former Medical Specialists Center and McCook Clinic will be closed to the public and staff for several months beginning Tuesday, August 4, according to Blake Bethell, Community Hospital Facility Project Manager...

McCOOK, Neb. — It has been a long wait, but the wait is over. Patients coming for physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy at the Community Hospital Rehabilitation Center will enter through a new entrance directly from the front parking lot starting Monday, August 3. The new entrance is just east of the main hospital entrance and will be marked...

McCOOK, Neb. —Next week, patients with appointments at the Medical Specialists Center will be the first to see their physician in a beautiful new facility. As part of the completion of Phase 1A of the building project, Community Hospital’s Medical Specialists Center will move into the new facility over the weekend. The specialists center and Central Scheduling (308-344-8285) will be closed on Friday, June 26. On Monday, June 29, the center will be operating in the new space...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital has introduced a structured outpatient behavioral health program offering medication management and senior services to people age 55 and older. Called Generational Guidance, the program was launched to help seniors cope with life transitions, management of medications, and issues like depression, anxiety, loss and grief...

McCOOK, Nebraska—Community Hospital has achieved certification to the new ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, reflecting the hospital’s long-term commitment to quality, transparency and customer satisfaction. The certification is valid for three years and is provided by DNV GL – Business Assurance...

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Cordials understand sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference. Members gathered for their annual Christmas party and brought small toys, crayons/markers, playdough, dolls, toy cars, and other youth trinkets. For their second year, they donated the toys to Community Hospital’s Prizes for Pokes program through the Community Hospital Health Foundation...

LINCOLN, Neb. — The Family Physician of the Year award is given annually to a Family Physician who exemplifies a compassionate commitment to improving the health and well-being of the people and communities throughout Nebraska. Dr. John West was honored at the State Capitol by Lt. Governor Mike Foley on Dec. 16, as the recipient of this year’s award...

McCook, Neb.—Community Hospital was recognized Tuesday as StormReady® certified by the National Weather Service. StormReady is a voluntary program that helps entire communities, including mayors, emergency management, health organizations, business leaders, and civic groups, strengthen local safety programs before hazardous weather strikes...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Julie Gillespie was elected to chair the Community Hospital board of directors recently, with Curt Swanhorst vice chair, Lena Koebel secretary and Kristin Stegemeyer treasurer. Other board members are Rick Haney and Dave Powell, who were elected in November, was well as Warren Jones, Jana Kmoch and Garrett Rippen. Retiring from the board is Todd Thieszen, board chair, and Robert Hinze...

McCook City firefighters and EMTs rush to a mock disaster at the McCook airport Monday night, part of the safety exercise coordinated by Dari Olson, safety director at Community Hospital. The “disaster” involved a spray plane hitting a fuel truck, causing an explosion at the airport terminal. ...

McCOOK, Neb. —A lot of toe tappin’ will be happen’n at the Kiplinger Arena, Red Willow Fairgrounds, in November when 2019 Academy of Country Music’s New Female Artist of the Year, Ashley McBryde, comes to McCook. The super-charged show will help raise funds for Community Hospital’s Concert for Healthcare and specifically, the Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Center’s Heart to Heart campaign...

McCOOK, Neb. — During their regular monthly board meeting Thursday, Community Hospital directors reviewed and approved the latest stage of the strategic planning annual process, a run-the-business report which is a compilation of the most critical operational measures of the hospital, and approved an updated CEO succession plan...

McCOOK, Neb. — Richard Klug, M.D., McCook family medicine physician, was recently awarded the Outstanding Rural Health Practitioner Award from the Nebraska Rural Health Association. The award was announced at the Nebraska Rural Health Conference, held in April of each year...

McCook, Neb. —Molly Herzberg, RN BSN CNOR, Director of Surgical Services at Community Hospital has been named the next Vice President of Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Officer at the facility. “I am excited about this opportunity to become involved in promoting what Community Hospital has to offer,” Molly said. ...

McCook, Neb. —When Community Hospital leaders made the decision to join the Communities of Excellence 2026 program in 2018, they were also making the decision to serve as a backbone organization for McCook. Communities of Excellence 2026 is the “community side” of the Baldrige Performance Excellence program, a journey that Community Hospital has been on since 2009. The program was originally developed for businesses in the United States...

McCOOK, Neb. — Banks have indicated their commitment to project loans that will finance a new $22.2 million, 50,000-square-foot addition to Community Hospital, McCook. Sean Wolfe, the hospital's chief finance officer, and members of the hospital's board of directors discussed cash flow during the construction project at the board's monthly meeting on Dec. 19. Wolfe said the hospital has received notice from banks signaling their commitment for project loans...

McCOOK, Neb. — Water and sewer rates will go up as approved unanimously Monday night by the McCook City Council. The rate increases were approved on their third and final reading and were recommended by the financial management firm, PFM Financial Advisors, based on moderate inflationary increases, trends in water usage and planned capital purchases. PDF recommended for this year and in upcoming years small, incremental increases for both departments...

McCOOK, Neb. — The Community Hospital board of directors approved a $15 million loan to pay for part of the upcoming building project, after $3 million of funds already in hand are used. The construction loan from Thayer County Bank will be financed by a compilation of correspondent banks in Nebraska, including MNB Bank in McCook, Thayer County Bank, First State Bank, Bankers Bank of the West, Core Bank, Frontier Bank, Sioux Falls SD and Plattsmouth State Bank. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Community Hospital’s building project continues on track this month, along with a USDA announcement of loans to Nebraska facilities, including the hospital. A Facility Master Plan was approved by the board of directors November 2017, which included authorizing Community Hospital to apply for USDA funding for a new building project. ...

McCook, Neb. — Administrators from Hillcrest Nursing Home, McCook Clinic and Community Hospital are finding quarterly collaboration meetings improve processes of care for area patients who use services between their organizations. Their goal is to provide better care for some in perhaps the most vulnerable stage of life...

McCook, Neb. — Community Hospital was recently named as one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in America as determined by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 20 CAHs are the highest ranked hospitals, chosen from a larger set of Top 100 CAHs, of which Community Hospital was chosen earlier in the year. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — Access to Community Hospital’s emergency room is back to normal with the completion of a paving project on East J Street in McCook. The project will “be much better for traffic flow, especially for the delivery trucks and mobile services that access this side of the facility,” said Blake Bethell, maintenance director for the hospital...

McCook, Neb. — A second visiting general surgeon will begin seeing patients at Community Hospital beginning in early May. Michael Simonson, M.D. will see patients twice a month, alternating with his partner, Kasia Wolanin, M.D., who will also see patients twice monthly on alternating weeks. ...

McCook, Neb.—A visiting general surgeon will begin seeing patients at Community Hospital starting May 1. Kasia Wolanin, M.D., will see patients the first and third Tuesdays of each month. She is associated with Great Plains General Surgery in North Platte...

McCOOK, Neb. — A street project on the northeast side of Community Hospital will limit access to the emergency room for about 60 days according to officials. Paulsen Inc. of Cozad plans to begin construction Monday, March 19, and East J Street from East 15th approximately 875 feet to the west will be closed to traffic for about two months...

McCOOK, Neb. — Community Hospital has put a temporary visitor restriction in place due to the increased outbreak of influenza in the area, according to Sharon Conroy, RN, Community Hospital Infection Prevention Nurse. Staff at the hospital is asking that people do not visit patients if they have a fever of more than 100 degrees and have a cough and/or a sore throat. ...

McCook, Neb.—Terri Shipshock, Executive Director of Community Hospital Health Foundation announced her retirement at the foundation board meeting on Tuesday. She plans to end her 13-year career at the foundation’s helm in early June following the 30th John Mullen Pro-Am golf tournament...

McCook, Neb. —Troy Bruntz, Community Hospital President & CEO, has announced the hospital will hold a public meeting at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, Jan. 23 in the Prairie View Conference Rooms at Community Hospital, 1301 East H Street, McCook, Nebraska. The purpose of the meeting is to provide members of The Community Hospital Association and other members of the general public with information regarding the upcoming planning and construction of Project 1...

McCOOK, Neb. —Community Hospital board of directors approved a Facility Master Plan resolution at the regular board meeting on November 15 authorizing Community Hospital to acquire an architect and apply for USDA funding for a new building project. The project, simply called Project 1, is estimated to cost up to $18.5 million. It is designed to address these needs:...

McCOOK, Neb. – Community Hospital is excited to announce it has been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health/iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Office of Rural Health for overall excellence in two categories: Quality and Outcomes, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation...

McCook, Neb. — Twenty-one silent auction packages were donated for the 20th An Evening for Hospice event on November 11. Ten of the 21 packages were donated by Community Hospital individuals and departments. The silent auction raised more than $2,000 of the $14,215 net total. ...

McCook, Neb. — Community Hospital is excited to announce the imaging department has acquired a 3D mammography system and is now offering 3D mammography exams. Utilizing advanced breast tomosynthesis technology, 3D exams are clinically proven to significantly increase the detection of breast cancers, while simultaneously decreasing the number of women asked to return for additional testing...

McCook, Neb. —Community Hospital was recently re-designated as a Basic Level Trauma Center as part of the Nebraska Statewide Trauma System, according to Julie Willhelmson, RN BSN, Community Hospital Director of Emergency and Mother/Baby Services. “This is another example of Community Hospital's commitment to excellence. ...

McCOOK, Neb. — At the regular board meeting on September 20, Community Hospital directors appointed a new board member to fill a vacant board member seat, approved the updated strategic plan and approved a resolution regarding facility master planning...

McCook, Neb. — Community Hospital of McCook is sponsoring a Walk to Remember on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. at Community Hospital, according to Obstetrics Coordinator, Brandi Renner, R.N. Walk to Remember is dedicated to babies who have died due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth and infant death, she said. It is not a walk fundraiser, but is for the hearts and minds of families who have suffered a loss. All are invited to gather in memory of the children they have loved and lost...

McCOOK, Neb. — Community Hospital will be the financial sponsor of “Remembering our Fallen,” which is coming to the Heritage Senior Center, 1312 West 5 in McCook, from Aug. 14 to 19. Hours will be 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday...

McCook, Neb. — Tickets are now on sale for the Saturday, Sept. 23 Hotel California, A Salute to the Eagles, concert in McCook at the historic Fox Theatre during Heritage Days weekend. Only $40 each in advance, the tickets can be purchased at McCook National Bank, Garrison’s - McCook Lettering, McCook Area Chamber of Commerce and Community Hospital Health Foundation located at 711 East 11th Street, Suite B. Tickets at the door will be $45 each...

McCook, Neb. — Community Hospital, McCook, Nebraska, was named a 2017 Most Wired hospital today, according to Derek Sailors, Director of Information Systems. The hospital received the Most Wired award in 2016, as well, and won the Most Improved category of the survey in 2013 and 2014. “2017 was another great year for advancement in all facets of Community Hospital’s technology ecosystem.” Sailors said.  ...

McCOOK, Neb. —Community Hospital was honored as a Top Performer hospital receiving 12 National Excellence in Healthcare Awards at the Professional Research Consultants conference in Austin, Texas, May 31 - June 2. The awards, including two Top Performer awards, were determined by the Voice of the Customer through patient perception telephone surveys of Community Hospital patients and employee surveys...

McCook, Neb. —Community Hospital Board of Directors has announced Troy Bruntz as the organization’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 26. Bruntz has been part of the Community Hospital executive team for more than 13 years. “We are excited for Troy’s leadership as we begin a new era of growth for Community Hospital and service to our community,” said Wayne Watkins, DVM, Community Hospital Board of Directors Chair. ...

McCook, Neb. —Community Hospital was recently named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States by iVantage Health Analytics and The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “To be in the 97th percentile of 2,200 rural facilities across the country is exciting and amazing,” said Troy Bruntz, Community Hospital Interim CEO...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Newly-elected board members attended the Community Hospital board of directors regularly scheduled board meeting on November 16 as guests. Robert C. Hinze, DMP and Lena Koebel were elected to the board and Todd Thieszen was reelected. Hinze and Koebel will begin their three-year terms at the Dec. 21 board meeting. The directors were asked to consider who they would consider to serve as officers. Elections will be held at the Dec. 21 board meeting...

McCOOK, Neb. -- With a continuing showing of support, residents of the McCook area will gather at the KC Hall Sunday evening, Nov. 13, for the 19th "An Evening for Hospice" hosted by Community Hospital Health Foundation. The purpose of the event is to raise funds for the special care that is provided to families by the team of nurses, physicians, social workers and members of the clergy...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital employees produced a "Pink Glove Dance" YouTube video to show support and awareness for breast cancer. Tera Boyd edited and produced the video for a promotion by MedLine, a medical supply company that produces pink medical gloves as another way to show support for the cause...

McCook, Neb. -- Community Hospital of McCook is sponsoring a Walk to Remember on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m. at Community Hospital, according to Obstetrics Coordinator, Brandi Renner, R.N. Walk to Remember is dedicated to babies who have died due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth and infant death, she said. It is not a fundraiser but is for the hearts and minds of families who have suffered a loss. All are invited to gather in memory of the children they love and lost...

McCOOK, Neb.--Community Hospital President & CEO, Jim Ulrich, announced recently he has accepted an offer to become CEO for York General Health Care Services in York, Nebraska, beginning Oct. 31. He plans to remain in his position at Community Hospital until mid-October...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Community Hospital in conjunction with Safe Kids Platte Valley will host a Buckle up Baby! Car seat event Saturday, August 6 in the McCook fire station, 505 West C Street from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Hospital has certified car seat technicians who will conduct the event...

McCook, Neb. -- When a child with cerebral palsy, developmental delay, perinatal stroke or other neuro-muscular disorder is born, there are a variety of problems which may need to be addressed. Using Neuro-Development Treatment can be an avenue for these individuals, according to therapists at Community Hospital's Rehabilitation Center...

HAYS, Kan. -- A McCook native and physician assistant has written a book that he will autograph during a book signing Saturday, July 16, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., at New Life Christian Bookstore at 212 Norris Ave. in downtown McCook. Sean Conroy, now of Hays, calls "Through the Eyes of a Young Physician Assistant" "the story of a young man, armed only with classroom instruction and books, who, through personal experiences, becomes a true medical professional." Conroy has practiced medicine in Kansas in primary care, including family practice and emergency medicine, since 2010. ...

CHICAGO -- Community Hospital in McCook, Neb., was named as a 2016 Most Wired hospital today, according to Lori Beeby, Director of Information Systems. The hospital was an award winner of the Most Improved category of the survey in 2013 and 2014. "For this year, we had improved in all aspects of the survey areas moving us to the highest designation, the Most Wired, this year," Beeby said...

McCook, Neb. --At the Community Hospital Board of Directors meeting June 22, board members met Kris Mathews, the new Chief Operating officer for Decatur Health Systems in Oberlin, Kan. Kris joined the Community Hospital staff on May 31 and works in Oberlin full-time as part of the management agreement between the two hospitals. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital began a new Endocrinology outreach clinic in May at the Medical Specialists Center with Vinay Singh, M.D. Dr. Singh is from Central Nebraska Endocrinology which is associated with Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, Nebraska. He sees patients in McCook every fourth Thursday of the month...

McCook, Neb. -- A cosmetic, reconstructive and wound surgeon will begin an outreach clinic at Community Hospital's Medical Specialists Center in July. Shaw Tang, DO FACOS, who is associated with Midwest Cosmetic & Wound Surgery in Hastings, Nebraska, will begin seeing patients in McCook on Tuesday, July 19. ...

McCook, Neb. -- Independence Day wouldn't be the same without the early morning Freedom Run in Culbertson. Now a part of the Republican River Fitness Series, the 14th annual run is Monday, July 4 beginning in the Culbertson city park. The 5K/10K event can be run or walked and also offers kids' 1/3-mile and 1-mile fun runs...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital is conducting a community needs assessment to assist with a planning process in the hospital's service area to determine current status of community health needs and goal setting for future improvement. Opinions are being gathered from targeted groups, as well as the general public, to assist in this process...

McCook, Neb. -- Community Hospital directors heard strategic updates on Decatur Health Systems and the hospital's Balanced Scorecard, as well as approving policies during their regular May meeting. Jim Ulrich, Community Hospital President and CEO told the board that Kris Mathews will begin his job as Chief Operating Officer of Decatur Health Systems at Oberlin, Kansas around Memorial Day...

McCook, Neb. --The public is invited to attend a "Presidential Chat with the Community" at Community Hospital on Tuesday, April 26 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Prairie View Meeting Room just off the front lobby. The Presidential Chat, facilitated by Community Hospital President & CEO Jim Ulrich, will include information and discussion about the hospital's Patient and Family Advisory Council, Specialists offering care at Community Hospital's Medical Specialists Center, and CAHPS, the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems.. ...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Count your blessings ... and when you do ... be thankful you live in the Heartland of America. Looking back over the past four years, that's the message Terri Shipshock of the Community Hospital Health Foundation wants to ring out loud and clear as she pays tribute to the generous businesses, the loyal volunteers and the supporting citizens who have made the "Concerts for Healthcare" such an overwhelming success...

McCook, Neb. --The public is invited to a two-day wellness fair hosted by Community Hospital, Wednesday and Thursday, March 30 and 31 from 7-9 a.m. each day in Community Hospital's Prairie View meeting rooms at 1301 East H Street in McCook. The health fair will highlight Community Hospital's services, offer continental breakfast, and a variety of health screenings at a free or reduced rate...

McCOOK, Neb. -- At their board meeting Feb. 17, Community Hospital board of directors heard a balanced scorecard report, and quarterly compliance, performance improvement and risk management reports. Steve Shaner , Strategic Planning Director shared the second quarter 2016 balanced scorecard report, reporting on results and trends of the four seeds: People, Service, Quality and Finance. The overall score was at 5.13 (out of 10) with four scores up, five scores the same and eight scores down...

McCook, Neb. -- Tickets are now on sale for the April 2 Confederate Railroad concert in McCook at the historic Fox Theatre. Only $40 each in advance, the tickets can be purchased at McCook National Bank, Garrison's - McCook Lettering, Hershberger's Music and Community Hospital Health Foundation located at 711 East 11th Street, Suite B. Tickets at the door will be $45 each...

McCOOK, Neb. -- When you're a small child, trips to the doctor's office or a stay in the hospital can be scary. It is especially frightening when the nurse or the doctor pulls out a long sharp needle, which the children instantly sense will lead to an "ouchie."...

McCook, Nebraska--Community Hospital entered into a hospital management agreement with Decatur Health Systems at the Oberlin, Kansas hospital's December 28 board meeting. During the meeting, DHS board members approved the agreement between the two hospitals which becomes effective Jan. 1, 2016...

McCook, Neb. -- Community Hospital board members, Bruce Bair and Kristi Daum were recognized and congratulated at the December board of directors meeting as they completed their terms and retired from the board. Bair served two, three-year terms and Daum served one, three-year term. Newly elected Community Hospital board members, Julie Gillespie and Curt Swanhorst, began their first terms at the meeting. Re-elected and commencing her second, three-year terms was Roselyn Remington, M.D...

McCook, Nebraska -- Community Hospital was notified this week the hospital has been selected by a panel of judges as a 2015 recipient of the Rocky Mountain Performance Excellence (RMPEx) Peak award, the highest RMPEx honor for performance excellence awarded in Colorado. Community Hospital was among three recipients, and the only hospital, to receive the Peak award...

McCOOK, Neb. -- Community Hospital and the YMCA will sponsor the 2015 Turkey Trot Saturday, Nov. 14. Packet pick-up and race day registration begins at 9 a.m., with start time at 10 a.m. The 5K-ish run-walk includes a race shirt for $25 if postmarked by Nov. 2, $35 after...

After an unusually mild and wet spring -- McCook is .9 of an inch ahead of normal precip -- we've moved right into summer-type weather, hitting 96 degrees about 7 p.m. Tuesday. There are alternatives to sweating through the summer or eating peanut butter sandwiches to be able afford paying your electric bill, according to the Nebraska Public Power District...

McCOOK, Neb. -- A national trend of rural hospitals closing has some fearful a crisis is brewing, while local hospital officials credit conservative budgeting for Nebraska's ability to stay ahead of the curve. A total of 50 hospitals in the rural U.S. ...

McCook, Neb. -- The public is invited to a two-day wellness fair hosted by Community Hospital, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15 from 7-9 a.m. each day in Community Hospital's Prairie View meeting rooms at 1301 East H Street in McCook. The health fair will highlight Community Hospital's services, offer continental breakfast, and a variety of health screenings at a free or reduced rate. Other health-related businesses will also provide screenings and exhibits...

LINCOLN, Neb. -- AARP Nebraska and the Nebraska Hospital Association released a study Wednesday that examines the impact of not expanding Medicaid in Nebraska and provides a cost-benefit analysis of The Medicaid Redesign Act, LB472. The study, "Nebraska Medicaid Expansion: Protecting a Critical Infrastructure, Supporting Main Street, Improving Worker Productivity" was prepared by Allan Jenkins, Ph.D., Professor of Economics, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and Ron Konecny, Ph.D., Professor of Management, University of Nebraska at Kearney.. ...

McCOOK, Nebraska -- Community Hospital in conjunction with several regional facilities and agencies, recently participated in setting up a Mobile Medical Asset Unit at the hospital. MMAs are "MASH"-type units which could be used if a facility would have to evacuate patients, set up an alternative care site due to an influx of patients as the result of a mass causality incident, or other internal or external event. They are available to assist hospitals, nursing homes and health departments...

McCook, Neb. -- Community Hospital in conjunction with Safe Kids Platte Valley will host a Buckle up Baby! Car seat event Saturday, March 21 in the McCook fire station, 505 West C Street from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Hospital has certified car seat technicians who will conduct the event...

McCook, Neb. -- The Community Hospital Board of Directors was updated at the February 18 meeting on the second quarter balanced scorecard results as well as other director education and reports. Under board education, the directors reviewed the board member job description and the Elements of Governance Board Roles and Responsibilities. Several healthcare magazine news articles were also included in their packets as well as information on two upcoming conferences...