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Nebraska hospital CEO said Tyson Foods made ‘spreadsheet decision’ in closing beef plant
A healthcare executive says Tyson Foods' decision to close a beef plant in Nebraska is more than just an item on a spreadsheet line and will cause a ripple effect not just on those who lost their jobs but to the community as a whole.
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Medica Gives $100,000 to Expand Orthopedic Care in North Platte
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The Great Plains Health Care Foundation has received a $100,000 gift from Medica Insurance Company to expand access to orthopedic care across greater Nebraska. The contribution advances the Great Plains Health Orthopedics expansion project, which will increase exam rooms from 14 to 32 and add...
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Nebraska hospital CEO warns of ‘ripple effects’ of Tyson plant closure
Jason Douglas, CEO of Lexington Regional Health Center — a critical access hospital in Lexington, Neb. — is raising concerns about how the closure of a Tyson Foods plant will affect the local community and healthcare delivery. Springdale, Ark.-based Tyson Foods announced Nov. 21 that it would close...
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Nebraska Hospital CEO: Tyson’s “Spreadsheet Decision” Will Devastate Health Care
LEXINGTON, Neb. — Many around this rural Midwest cow town seem to be going through the motions, handling day-to-day tasks with faraway looks that add an emotional heaviness to the air around them. That’s been the case for the last month, since Tyson Foods abruptly and without any heads-up...
North Platte Bulletin
Great Plains Health completes Community Health Needs Assessment
Improving access to dental, medical and mental health care are some of the priorities that Great Plains Health, headquartered in North Platte, intends to focus on during the next three years. GPH has issued its 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment after a comprehensive and in-depth examination of the community’s health...
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Nebraska orthopedic project gifted $100K from payer
The Great Plains Health Care Foundation in North Platte, Neb., received a $100,000 gift from Medica Insurance Co. to support an orthopedic care expansion project. The project will expand Great Plains Health Orthopaedics to 29,300 square feet. The clinic will grow from 14 to 32 exam rooms and add a C-arm imaging room, a second X-ray room, a hand-care area and a private scheduling room, according to a Dec. 22 news release.
North Platte Bulletin
Inbox: Vaccinations reduce infections, no doubt
A Dec. 2 report in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) compares the number of common infections in New York City in 1923 verses 2023. For diphtheria, they were 8,050 infections with 553 deaths in 1923, compared to one infection and no deaths in 2023. For measles, there were...
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Medica Insurance Company Donates $100,000 to Expand Access to Orthopaedic Care
The Great Plains Health Care Foundation is pleased to announce a $100,000 gift from Medica Insurance Company to support expanded access to orthopaedic care in Greater Nebraska. This investment directly advances the Great Plains Health Orthopaedics expansion project, ensuring patients receive high-quality specialty care close to home without the burden of traveling long distances for treatment.
KNOP
Great Plains Health Sports and Therapy Center holds grand opening
North Platte Bulletin
Inbox: I was misinformed about nurses
My apology to the readers of the North Platte Bulletin for the misinformation I allowed to be public in my last letter. I was rightly chastised and rebutted by “WU.”. You are correct that the proposed legislation will reduce the amount of scholarships for nurses, pharmacists, veterinarians and other professional careers.
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Gothenburg Health Earns Recognition for Excellence
Gothenburg Health continues to set the standard for rural healthcare, earning national and state recognition while expanding innovative resources for patients living with diabetes. Gothenburg Health physician Garret T. Shaw, MD, was re-certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for delivering high-quality diabetes care. The NCQA Diabetes Recognition program honors clinicians who meet evidence-based measures, including HbA1c control, blood pressure management, eye and foot exams, nephropathy assessment, and tobacco cessation support. Dr. Shaw’s certification is effective through 2026.
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Great Plains Health Sports and Therapy Center holds grand opening
NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (KNOP) - The long-awaited grand opening of Great Plains Health’s newest addition saw a major turnout of community members Wednesday. The Sports and Therapy Center is the area’s only multidisciplinary facility, bringing together physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology and athletic training. Chief Operating Officer...