Morse Bluff
Morse Bluff, NE · Health
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Red Oak council reviews EMS consultant report
(Red Oak) -- Red Oak officials are exploring ways to expand its emergency medical services staff to better cover transfers from the local hospital. At its latest regular meeting, the Red Oak City Council reviewed an EMS consultant report on the fire department's EMS services and potential areas for improvement. The discussion also comes as Red Oak City Administrator Lisa Kotter and Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce recently met with Montgomery County Memorial Hospital CEO Mike O'Neal and other hospital staff on a potential agreement for Red Oak ambulance to cover more transfers at the hospital. Currently, Kotter says at full staff, they have nine full-time individuals split between three crews. However, to handle a higher amount of transfers from the local hospital, Kotter says they would likely need at least one, if not two, more individuals on shift.
healio.com
New AOA President Teri Geist prioritizes ODs’ primary eye health role
PHOENIX — Teri K. Geist, OD, FAAO, an optometrist practicing in Omaha, Nebraska, was inaugurated as president of the American Optometric Association at Optometry’s Meeting 2026. “As president, my focus is on strengthening our collective voice, advancing advocacy, and helping more patients, policymakers and health care leaders understand...
The Des Moines Register
Iowa loses birth services at a third hospital, exacerbating shortages
CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs is ending its labor and delivery services later this summer, the health care center has announced, adding to Iowa's already serious shortage of OB/GYN care. The facility will transition labor and delivery and Level II NICU services to CHI Health birth centers across the Missouri River in Omaha after Aug. 31, as first reported by the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil. Citing issues with provider availability and specialized clinical coverage, CHI Health said on Thursday, July 9, the closure came as it has become "increasingly difficult to sustain the provider coverage and specialized clinical support needed to operate labor and delivery" services over the long term. "This was a difficult decision and not one we made lightly. Despite our ongoing efforts, it has become increasingly difficult to sustain the provider coverage and specialized clinical support needed to operate labor and delivery and Level II NICU services over the long term," CHI Health said in a statement. "These are challenges hospitals and health systems across Iowa and the country are facing, particularly around provider availability and specialized clinical coverage." The Council Bluffs location is the third labor and delivery unit to close in Iowa this year, after
WOWT
Rehab center aims to expand facilities to include family housing, community spaces
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - QLI, an Omaha rehabilitation center serving people with brain and spinal cord injuries, has announced a $22 million capital campaign called “Beyond the Promise” to fund two major projects: new community spaces and expanded family housing. The center draws hundreds of patients from across...
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Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs ending labor and delivery services
CHI Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs is ending labor and delivery services later this year. CHI Health confirmed to our newsroom that the hospital will transfer those services to the CHI Health birth centers in Omaha effective August 31. In a statement, the group said:. Effective August 31, CHI Health...
kmaland.com
Emerson council backs entering into EMS funding agreement with Red Oak
(Emerson) -- Emerson city officials have agreed to pursue an emergency medical services funding agreement with Red Oak. At its regular meeting Wednesday evening, the Emerson City Council unanimously approved rescinding a 28E agreement with Malvern Rescue and instead pursuing a similar agreement with the city of Red Oak and its fire department's EMS services. The move came after discussions with Red Oak City Administrator Lisa Kotter, Mills County Supervisor Jack Sayers, and other residents in attendance at Wednesday's meeting. Earlier this week, the Red Oak City Council backed sending a notice to the city of Emerson that, unless meaningful progress was made on an agreement, the Red Oak Fire Department's EMS services would no longer respond to Emerson, effective Monday. Emerson Councilmember Dylan Spencer tells KMA News that after city officials heard additional public comment from residents not only from Emerson but their entire fire district, the council ultimately moved forward on the agreement with Red Oak.
WOWT
Air Methods adding medical airplane at Omaha base
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Air Methods will put a new medical airplane into service at its Omaha base on Wednesday. The aircraft has a 1,500-mile radius, which the company said will allow it to connect patients in Omaha with specialized care facilities across the region. “Our continued investment in Nebraska...
Western Iowa Today
Red Oak Council Approves Resolution to End EMS Service to Emerson Without Agreement
(Red Oak) The Red Oak City Council on Monday night passed a resolution to discontinue EMS Service to Emerson. The resolution authorizes City Administrator Lisa Kotter to provide written notice to the City of Emerson that the Red Oak Fire Department will discontinue emergency medical service (EMS) responses to Emerson effective Monday, July 13, 2026, unless the two communities reach a written agreement.
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Facility of the Month: Children’s Nebraska Behavioral Health and Wellness Center Reflect Exemplifies Shift Toward Recovery-based Design
The 107,000-square-foot facility opened Jan. 7. | Photo Credit (all): Bonnie Ryan/Children‘s Nebraska. Behavioral health facilities present architects and builders with a difficult challenge: creating spaces that are safe for patients in crisis without making them feel institutional. At Children’s Nebraska’s new $114 million Behavioral Health & Wellness Center...
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CHI Health to open Nebraska orthopedic center
CHI Health broke ground June 24 on the Lakeside Hills orthopedic center in Omaha, Neb., according to a report from ABC affiliate KETV. The facility is designed to provide coordinated orthopedic care from diagnosis through recovery and serve as a regional hub for orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, joint replacement and related services.
iowaspulse.com
New Clarinda Regional Health Community Pharmacy Opens June 29 With Drive-Thru Service
CLARINDA – Clarinda Regional Health said its Community Pharmacy will open Monday, June 29, offering prescription services, drive-thru pickup and local delivery. During opening week, June 29 through July 3, the pharmacy will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Officials said it will be closed Saturday for Independence Day.
midwestmedicaledition.com
CHI Health Lakeside Introduces the Next Generation of Orthopedic Care
CHI Health is redefining orthopedic care with the grand opening of the CHI Health Orthopedic Center at Lakeside. The nearly 50,000 square-foot center brings advanced diagnostics, surgical care, rehabilitation, specialty services, research and education together under one roof. Designed to support patients at every step of their journey — from diagnosis to recovery.
Western Iowa Today
Red Oak Approves EMS Agreements with Five Communities
(Red Oak) The Red Oak City Council approved Resolution 2026-56, authorizing five 28E agreements with the cities of Stanton, Villisca, Elliott, Emerson, and Grant to help fund regional paramedic-level emergency medical services provided by the Red Oak Fire Department. The agreements establish a two-year interim funding plan while Red Oak,...
kmaland.com
Clarinda Regional Health--Community Pharmacy set to open Monday
(Clarinda) -- A new community pharmacy in Clarinda is set to open early next week. Clarinda Regional Health Center officials announced in a press release Tuesday that Clarinda Regional Health--Community Pharmacy, located at 210 Essie Davison Drive, Suite 1, will officially open on Monday. Hospital officials say the pharmacy expands access to convenient healthcare services for residents of Clarinda and the surrounding communities.
mycarrollcountynews.com
Powers Chiropractic Offers New Patient Special in Omaha
Omaha Residents Can Start Their Healing Journey with a New Patient Deal at Powers Chiropractic. Omaha, United States - June 19, 2026 / Powers Chiropractic /. Powers Chiropractic Welcomes New Patients with a Special Introductory Offer in Omaha, NE. Omaha residents looking for trusted, comprehensive chiropractic care now have a...
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Boys Town Research Hospital Expansion
Steel beams are now going vertical at the construction site of Boys Town Research Hospital’s 254,000 sq. ft. expansion project northeast of 144th & Pacific Street. The $300 million project – funded in part by a major gift from the Ryan Family Foundation – will add hospital beds, surgical suites and research space, allowing Boys Town to care for more patients, grow its medical staff and unite research and clinical care in one location.
Western Iowa Today
Cass Health Welcomes Podiatrist Kalli Rush
(Atlantic) Kalli Rush, DPM is now seeing patients at Cass Health in Atlantic, Iowa. As a foot and ankle surgeon, Dr. Rush provides care in clinic at Atlantic Medical Center, and she will also perform surgeries in Atlantic. “We are delighted that Dr. Rush is joining our team. Since Dr....
Iowa Pulse
Clarinda, Shenandoah Hospitals Show Different Self-Pay Prices for Common Care
Clarinda Regional Health Center and Shenandoah Medical Center list different posted self-pay prices for several common services in Page County. Originally published by Iowa Pulse . For more verified Iowa news and real-time updates, follow Iowa Pulse.