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Mead Lumber family donates to new cancer center at Columbus Community Hospital
Thanks to a gift from the Mead family, former owners of Mead Lumber and longtime champions of the Columbus community, the Columbus Community Hospital has announced the official name of its new, state-of-the-art cancer care facility: the Mead Family Cancer Center. Set to break ground this spring and open in fall 2026, the center will unite comprehensive cancer services under one roof, combining advanced treatments, cutting-edge technology, and compassionate, personalized care.
News Channel Nebraska
State-of-the-art Cancer treatment coming to Columbus
COLUMBUS, Neb. -- This spring, Columbus Community Hospital is breaking ground on the Mead Family Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art facility promising a new era of cancer care. Imagine advanced treatments, cutting-edge tech, and a team dedicated to compassionate care, all under one roof. The Mead Family Cancer Center is set...
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Mead Family Cancer Center: A New Era in Cancer Care for Columbus
Columbus Community Hospital is proud to announce the official name of its new, state-of-the-art cancer care facility — the Mead Family Cancer Center. Set to break ground this spring with plans to open in fall 2026, the center will bring comprehensive cancer care under one roof, offering advanced treatment; cutting-edge technology; and a personalized, compassionate approach to care.
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Dr. Joel Travis awarded Outstanding Preceptor Award
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce that Dr. Joel Travis, a family practice physician in Albion, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Marion D. and Theodore H. Koefoot, Jr., MD, Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award by the UNMC Department of Family Medicine. Dr....
News Channel Nebraska
Beyond closed doors: the Hillcrest Care Center
LAUREL, NEB. — After a period of closed doors and unanswered questions, the Laurel community is starting to speak about the Hillcrest Care Center. Due a combination of ongoing financial issues and a decline of residents impacting staff, Hillcrest Care Center was forced to shut down, but a city official and few concerned residents gave News Channel Nebraska the story behind the closing.
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State invests in Midtown Health clinic expansion project
The State of Nebraska has made a 500-thousand-dollar commitment to a construction project for a medical facility construction project in downtown Norfolk. State Senator Rob Dover of Norfolk announced the investment by the state legislatures appropriations committee this week for the Midtown Health Clinic project. Dover tells News Talk WJAG...
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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.
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Pain Management Specialists Introduced By Pender Community Hospital
PENDER – Since March 27, Dr. Ihsan Balkaya, a skilled pain management specialist from Faith Regional Physician Services has been available once a month on the fourth Thursday at Pender Community Hospital. According to a release from PCH, this has expanded their access to advanced pain management care for...
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Pillen signs the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act
On Wednesday, Gov. Jim Pillen hosted a news conference and bill signing for LB 168, the 340B Contract Pharmacy Protection Act. Pillen called the bill a critical part of healthcare, especially for hospitals in rural communities. introduced by Senator Brian Hardin of Gering, LB 168 was designed to protect the...
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Dr. Joel Travis Honored with Outstanding Preceptor Award
Boone County Health Center (BCHC) is proud to announce that Dr. Joel Travis, a family practice physician in Albion, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Marion D. and Theodore H. Koefoot, Jr., MD, Outstanding Preceptor in Rural Family Medicine Award by the UNMC Department of Family Medicine. Dr....
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Faith Regional Health Services recognized as top 100 rural hospital
The Chartis Center for Rural Health named Faith Regional Health Services among the 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals. Chartis’ annual top 100 award program honors outstanding performance among the nations rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®. “This recognition belongs...
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Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton names new Regional CEO
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Ponca Health Services cuts ribbon on new play space
Over the last 40 years, the state campaign against hunger has provided more than two million pounds of food and raised over $1 million for food assistance. 10/11 asks about staffing concerns at 911 dispatch. Updated: 1 hour ago. 10/11 asked the Lincoln mayor and LPD Chief about concerns we've...
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Faith Regional offers program to fight sleep apnea
Faith Regional Health Services in Norfolk has introduced a new program for patients who experience sleep apnea. The program is called Inspire Therapy which is a mask-free solution for people with obstructive sleep apnea. Faith Regional’s Dr. Eric Rohe tells News Talk WJAG the treatment uses a surgical procedure which...