Community News
published in Targeted Oncology on November 25, 2025 Dr Benjamin George champions patient-centered oncology in rural Nebraska, enhancing local cancer care access and fostering community support for patients. We’re proud to introduce Benjamin George, MD, as our second 2025 Oncology Icon. With more...
Published by Community Hospital Corporation on November 11, 2025 By Sean Wolfe, Chief Financial Officer, and Lori Beeby, VP of Support Services, Community Hospital, McCook, Nebraska Across rural America, hospitals are confronting a shared challenge: finding and keeping the skilled professionals...
Community Hospital Rehabilitation Center proudly announces that 11 team members—including ten rehabilitation professionals (physical and occupational therapists and two physical therapist assistants) and Community Hospital’s Oncology Director—have earned Clinical Cancer Exercise Specialist (CCES)...
McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Erin Pascoe, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), to our Behavioral Health team. Pascoe brings a wealth of experience, a deep commitment to patient care, and a special connection to the McCook community. A native...
McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital is proud to announce the addition of Aquablation® therapy, a cutting-edge, minimally invasive surgical treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate. This advanced technology offers a new level of precision and safety for...
McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital announces the sale of its Community HealthCare and Hospice service line to Angels Care Home Health and Angels Care Hospice, managed by AngMar Management Services, a company nationally recognized for its expertise in home health and hospice care. This strategic...
By Dr. Richard Lawton, Community Hospital Orthopedic Surgeon Happy Bone and Joint month! I suspect you are probably not celebrating Bone and Joint Month with festive parties, cake, and games, but at least being aware of it permits us to discuss important elements of optimizing our joint health. The...
McCook, NE — October 7, 2025 — The Community Hospital Health Foundation has announced a new community challenge gift to support cancer care at Community Hospital. Dr. George, Community Hospital’s Medical Oncologist and Hematologist, will match every donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000...
McCook, Neb. – Pharmacist, Katie Stagemeyer, was selected as Community Hospital’s 2025 Caring Kind Award recipient. Chosen by her peers for her outstanding compassion, dedication, and commitment to patient care, Katie exemplifies the values that define excellence in healthcare. Nominated by co...
McCook, Neb. — A large-scale emergency drill took place Tuesday, August 5, bringing together over 50 participants from multiple local agencies to test and strengthen coordinated emergency response efforts in Red Willow County. The exercise, which began at 4:00 p.m., was led by Community Hospital’s...
While the Health Foundation recently celebrated a $100,000 grant for new oncology equipment, not every impactful investment comes with a large price tag. Some of the most meaningful improvements to patient care begin with a simple observation and a thoughtful request from our staff—made possible by...
Community Hospital employees traded in their slacks for denim on Friday, July 11, 2025, in support of the Family Resource Center (FRC) in McCook. Through the hospital’s monthly “Jeans Day” initiative, staff members donated $5 each for the opportunity to wear jeans to work, raising funds to benefit...
McCook, Neb. – The Community Hospital Health Foundation (CHHF) is proud to announce the approval of a grant to the Clinical Education – Nursing Department for the purchase of a state-of-the-art pediatric disaster preparedness training kit. This investment will significantly enhance the hospital’s...
Community Hospital is proud to continue its collaboration with the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) through the 2025 UNK Rural Immersion Program. Now in its third year, this initiative continues to provide students with meaningful, real-world exposure to rural healthcare while deepening their...
June 30, 2025 LINCOLN, NEB. - The Nebraska Hospital Association strongly condemns a proposed amendment by Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to the Senate budget reconciliation package, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. "A vote in favor of this amendment is a vote to undermine Medicaid expansion...
McCook, Neb. – Community Hospital announces the successful reaccreditation by DNV. By earning accreditation, Community Hospital has demonstrated it meets or exceeds patient safety standards (Conditions of Participation) set forth by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. DNV’s...
McCook, Neb. — The Community Hospital Health Foundation is pleased to announce a $100,000 grant toward the purchase of the AlignRT system for the Anderson Center for Radiation Oncology. This state-of-the-art technology enhances cancer treatment precision, improving the quality of radiation oncology...
Knee pain is common, especially in active men. It’s the joint that develops pain most commonly, with one-third of men experiencing significant knee pain in their lifetime. Many factors can cause the knee to hurt, largely because the knee has lots of moving parts, any of which can develop a problem...
The 36th Annual Community Hospital Pro-Am at Heritage Hills concluded with remarkable participation and outstanding performances. With 27 teams nearly filling the 28 slots and 23 professional golfers, the event was one of the largest Pro-Ams in the past 20 years. Event Highlights: Pro-Am Tournament...
The Community Hospital Health Foundation is happy to announce the grant of funds to cover half the cost of six new Nihon Kohden monitors for the Community Hospital Outpatient Injection Infusion Department. These monitors are essential for tracking vital signs and cardiac rhythms, ensuring the...