2025-26 HHA FMRA booklet single pages with cover

2025-2026 Family Medicine Reinvestment Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Letter from Program Manager, Zach Witt..........................................................................................1 Map of Participating Hospitals....................................................................................................................................2 Obstetric Care Preferences Amongst Participating Hospitals...............................................................................3 Antelope Memorial Hospital (Neligh, NE)................................................................................................................4 Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center (Beatrice, NE).........................................................................6 Boone County Health Center (Albion, NE)................................................................................................................8 Box Butte General Hospital (Alliance, NE)............................................................................................................. 10 Brodstone Healthcare (Superior, NE)...................................................................................................................... 12 Brown County Hospital (Ainsworth, NE)................................................................................................................ 14 Butler County Health (David City, NE).................................................................................................................... 16 Chase County Community Hospital (Imperial, NE).............................................................................................. 18 Cherry County Hospital (Valentine, NE)................................................................................................................. 20 Cozad Community Hospital (Cozad, NE)................................................................................................................ 22 Crete Area Medical Center (Crete, NE)................................................................................................................... 24 Decatur Health (Oberlin, KS).................................................................................................................................... 26 Dundy County Hospital (Benkelman, NE).............................................................................................................. 28 Franciscan Healthcare (West Point, NE)................................................................................................................. 30 Franklin County Memorial Hospital (Franklin, NE)............................................................................................... 32 Gothenburg Health (Gothenburg, NE).................................................................................................................... 34 Great Plains Health (North Platte, NE)................................................................................................................... 36 Harlan Country Health System (Alma, NE)............................................................................................................ 38 Jefferson Community Health and Life (Fairbury, NE)........................................................................................... 40 Memorial Community Health (Aurora, NE)........................................................................................................... 42 Memorial Health Care Systems (Seward, NE)....................................................................................................... 44 Merrick Medical Center (Central City, NE)............................................................................................................. 46 Osmond General Hospital (Osmond, NE)............................................................................................................... 48 Saunders Medical Center (Wahoo, NE) ................................................................................................................. 50 Sullivan County Memorial Hospital (Milan, MO).................................................................................................. 52 Tri Valley Health System (Cambridge, NE)............................................................................................................. 54 Valley County Health System (Ord, NE).................................................................................................................. 56 Notes............................................................................................................................................................................. 58

Dear Family Medicine Resident, We are excited to present the Heartland Health Alliance (HHA) Family Medicine Reinvestment Program (FMRP). The program was established in 2018 through a collaboration between the Lincoln Medical Education Partnership (LMEP), Bryan Health, and the HHA. The program’s purpose is to invest in rural family medicine physicians by supporting residents during their three-year LMEP residency. Twenty-seven (27) member hospitals from the HHA have come together to fund stipends for participating residents. In these rural communities, you will leverage your diverse family medicine skills and develop deep rooted relationships, all while making a significant impact on rural medicine.

In exchange for recruitment to one of the 27 participating HHA hospitals, residents can expect: • A $1,000 monthly stipend distributed during your three (3) years of residency with the signing of a promissory note. Two (2) years of practice at a participating hospital is required to satisfy the promissory note.

• If you execute the Agreement to participate in the program within the first thirteen (13) months of your residency training at LMEP, the Monthly Stipend will be retroactive to the beginning of your residency training.

• Dr. Sabrina Cerny, LMEP Program Director and Dr. Doug States, LMEP Faculty Physician are available to discuss this program.

• Moonlighting opportunities are available in several hospitals within the program.

• A Physician champion is available at each participating hospital to provide you with firsthand experiences and to answer your questions about practicing medicine in their community.

• Previous program participants are available to share their experience. Ten (10) residents from LMEP have joined and signed with a participating hospital.

We wish you the best as you train at LMEP and begin your search for the perfect rural organization to join post-residency.

Contact: If you have questions regarding the program and/or opportunities, please contact Zach Witt.

Zach Witt Program Manager, FMRP, Heartland Health Alliance Finance Consultant, Bryan Health Rural Division 402-481-0325 Zach.Witt@bryanhealth.org 1

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Obstetric Care Preferences Amongst Participating Hospitals Obstetrics Required:

Non-Obstetrics:

Obstetrics Optional:

• Boone County Health Center Albion, NE

• Brown County Hospital Ainsworth, NE

• Antelope Memorial Hospital Neligh, NE

• Brodstone Healthcare Superior, NE

• Chase County Community Hospital Imperial, NE

• Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center Beatrice, NE

• Cozad Community Hospital Cozad, NE

• Box Butte General Hospital Alliance, NE

• Decatur Health Oberlin, KS

• Crete Area Medical Center Crete, NE

• Dundy County Hospital Benkelman, NE

• Great Plains Health North Platte, NE

• Butler County Health David City, NE • Cherry County Hospital Valentine, NE • Gothenburg Health Gothenburg, NE • Franciscan Healthcare West Point, NE • Tri Valley Health System Cambridge, NE

• Harlan County Health System Alma, NE • Franklin County Memorial Hospital Franklin, NE • Merrick Medical Center Central City, NE • Osmond General Hospital Osmond, NE

- Obstetrics preferred, but optional

• Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury, NE • Memorial Community Health Aurora, NE • Memorial Health Care Systems Seward, NE

• Saunders Medical Center Wahoo, NE • Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Milan, MO • Valley County Health System Ord, NE

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Antelope Memorial Hospital Neligh, NE

Neligh, NE The quaint town of Neligh is located in northeastern Nebraska along the Elkhorn River. Neligh is a great family town offering excellent schools, churches (including Lutheran, Catholic, Congregational, Baptist, Abundant Life and more), youth athletic programs, golf course, airport, parks, swimming pool and the scenic Cowboy Trail extending across the state for biking and hiking. This friendly community offers a safe and welcoming environment for families.

Antelope Memorial Hospital Located in Neligh, Nebraska, Antelope Memorial Hospital is a 16-bed critical access hospital. The clinic is conveniently located adjacent to the hospital.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

1,230

Moonlighting Opportunities

3-4 (includes swing bed and acute care observation) Yes

EHR:

Medhost

Inpatient Census (Daily):

Clinics Clinics:

Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties):

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Clearwater Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Elgin Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Orchard Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Neligh Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Tilden Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 4 Mid-Levels: 4 9,782 2,038

Antelope Memorial Hospital Neligh, NE

Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule:

Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Cardiology, surgery, mental health, orthopedic, urology, podiatry, pulmonology, aesthetic and radiology.

Prenatal care up to 35 weeks and mom and baby post-delivery care.

7-15 Physicians round on their own patients each day (excluding days and weekends off) Clinic schedule is 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

An early morning clinic is provided M-F from 7:309 am by the PAs and APRNs. st 1:7-1 call for weekends with MD’s taking 1:4 backup call.

Weekday call is Monday-Thursday and is one every other week.

Weekend call to be determined by Diane Brugger, CEO, and the providers.

Dr. Troy Dawson Dr. Kelli Osborn

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO and practice manager Medical staff meetings: monthly Provider meetings: monthly Committee meetings: monthly

Helpful Links Antelope Memorial Hospital:

http://www.amhne.org/

Neligh Chamber of Commerce:

http://www.nelighchamber.com/

Contact Diane Brugger Chief Executive Officer (402) 887-6213 dbrugger@amhne.org

Diane Carlin C Diane Carlin CEO 402-8875

Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center Beatrice, NE

Beatrice, NE Beatrice, Nebraska, is a community of about 12,200 residents located approximately 30 miles south of Lincoln, Nebraska, on the Big Blue River.

The county seat of Gage County, the area’s economy is based in manufacturing, retail and wholesale sales, tourism, and agricultural enterprises.

Area attractions include Homestead National Historical Park, Beatrice Community Players (live theater), an award-winning golf course, Beatrice Speedway (IMCA sanctioned car racing), and Chief Standing Bear historical recreational trail, as well as outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking and biking.

Convenient access to Omaha, Kansas City and Denver provides numerous and varied work and recreational-related opportunities throughout the Midwest.

Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center (BCH) is a community Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in Beatrice, Nebraska, located about 30 miles south of the state’s capital, Lincoln, Nebraska.

BCH is the largest CAH in Southeast Nebraska and Northeast Kansas and has become a hub for healthcare services outside of the Lincoln metropolitan area. A new hospital was built on the northern edge of the community in 2012, and a new primary care provider clinic was opened in 2023.

A full-service hospital, BCH offers inpatient acute care, labor and delivery, emergency services, express care services, cardiopulmonary services, a sleep lab, diagnostic imaging, general surgery (including robotic surgery), rehabilitation services, laboratory services, orthopedic services, pain services, wound care, specialty provider clinics, women’s and children’s services, infusion services, behavioral health services and aesthetic services.

BCH also owns and operates a family medicine clinic in the community of Wymore.

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Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center Beatrice, NE

BCH is celebrating 112 years of service in the community and is an active member partner of local Chamber of Commerce, Main Street and Economic Development organizations as well as a sponsor and supporter of numerous community activities such as the Beatrice Public Schools Backpack (food) program for students in need and the community Meals on Wheels program.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

8,781

Inpatient Census (Daily): Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

6.4 Yes, ED and Hospitalist EPIC

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Beatrice Family and Internal Medicine 9 Family Practice 64,960 Primary Care Ob/Gyn, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, General Surgery Cardiology, Pulmonology, Oncology, ENT, Urology, Pain, Wound and Ostomy 170 Vaginal and 60 C-Section Deliveries per year 16 to 18 per provider 4 Day work week with 8 hour days start and end time varies Average 3 weeks per year clinic call, no ED call, phone only Yes

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO CMO

Helpful Links Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center https://beatricecommunityhospital.com/

City of Beatrice https://www.beatrice.ne.gov/ Beatrice Area Chamber of Commerce https://www.beatricechamber.com/ NGage – Gage Area Growth Enterprise https://www.ngagegroup.org/ Gage County Tourism https://www.visitbeatrice.com/ Beatrice Main Street https://www.mainstreetbeatrice.org/ Beatrice Public Schools https://www.beatricepublicschools.org/ St. Joseph School https://www.stjosephbeatrice.org/school St. Paul School https://school.stpaulbeatrice.org/ Contact Richard Haraldson Chief Executive Officer (402) 228-3344 rharaldson@bchhc.org

Eric Trusty Senior Executive, Clinic Services (402) 223-7200, ext. 6761 etrusty@bchhc.org

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Boone County Health Center Albion, NE

Albion, NE Whoever said that there’s nothing to do in a small town has never been to Albion.

We pride ourselves on community, and quality of life. Where our neighbors become our friends and rural families feel a genuine connection to their hometown. Albion is the county seat of Boone County. Our Chamber of Commerce, as well as other local organizations, are diligent in creating opportunities to bring people together. In addition, we have a fitness center, new walking trail, Aquatic Center and beautiful golf course to name a few.

Albion has several options for licensed childcare, has a K-12 public school and K-8 catholic school, available housing and several places to worship. Visit https://www.albionne.com/ to see all Albion and Boone County have to offer.

Boone County Health Center The Boone County Health Center, located in Albion, Nebraska is a recognized leader in providing a continuum of healthcare to the 12,000 rural residents in Boone, Antelope, Greeley, western Madison, Nance, western Platte and Wheeler counties in north central Nebraska for over seventy years. The Health Center and medical clinics are the singular and primary source of healthcare for the rural communities it serves. The hospital offers 22 all private, spacious suites, five nursery layettes and two family-oriented obstetrical suites. The Health Center is the hub for seven medical clinics in the towns of Albion, Spalding, Newman Grove, Fullerton, Elgin Cedar Rapids and St. Edwards.

Eight Family Practice physicians, six physician-assistants, and five nurse practitioners’ staff at the Health Center and satellite medical clinics. Overall, the Center employs over 350 medical and support staff and is the largest employer in the service area. The Health Center also works in tandem with physicians across the state to offer professional outpatient clinics.

Boone County Health Center is an award-winning facility having received a 5-Star rating from CMS for five years. We are the only hospital in Nebraska to be voted top hospital in patient care among hospitals of all sizes. Becker’s Healthcare Review also recognized us as a Top 20 Hospital in the nation. These are just a few of the dozens of awards we receive each year.

The longevity of our providers and staff speaks volumes about our work environment and satisfaction. We recently added a 53,000 square foot addition that includes new surgery wing, medical clinic, cardiac

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Boone County Health Center Albion, NE

rehabilitation and therapy space and a locked down labor and delivery unit. The existing facility has been renovated as well.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

2413

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

5.7 General surgery, podiatry, urology, ENT, orthopedic, gynecological, ophthalmology, endoscopy, pain management Yes Cerner Community Works

Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

Clinics Clinics:

Boone County Medical Clinic, Elgin Veterans’ Medical Clinic, Nance County Medical Clinic, Newman Grove Medical Clinic, Spalding Medical Clinic, Cedar Rapids Medical Clinic, and St. Ewards Medical Clinic

Providers:

Tami Dodds MD, Sean Kohl MD, Anthony Kusek MD, Carissa Mangus MD, John Mazour MD, Bridgette Pudwill MD, Joel Travis MD, Bryant Carlson MD, Laura Klassen PA-C, Jason Olnes PAC, Kelli Ray PA-C, Courtney Ruzek PA-C, Shannon Stuhlmiller PA-C, Sara Mahony PA-C, Tara Leetch APRN, Danielle Krohn DNP APRN, Amy Olnes APRN FNP-C, Candice Schnoor DNP FNP-C, and Brittany Beltram MSN APRN PMHNP-BC

Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

24,257 includes main clinic and 5 satellite clinics (adding 2 more in September 2025) General surgery, cardiology, urology, neurosurgery, ENT, OB/GYN, orthopedics, allergist, endocrinology, hearing, aesthetics, wound, pulmonary, physical medicine and rehab, radiology, psychiatry (telehealth), nephrology Yes to both 20 All physicians work 4 days in clinic with 1 designated day off 2 times per month primary call and 2 times per month back up call for advanced practitioners on average Available

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Medical staff meetings: The 2nd Friday of each month Provider meetings: The 4th Wednesday of each month

Helpful Links: City of Albion

https://www.albionne.com/

Boone County Health Center

https://boonecohealth.org/

Contact: Caleb Poore, Chief Executive Officer

cpoore@boonecohealth.org

Kristie Stricklin, VP Clinic Services kstricklin@boonecohealth.org

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Box Butte General Hospital Alliance, NE

Alliance, NE Alliance is a small, family-friendly community of about 8,000 located in the middle of the Nebraska panhandle, having many beautiful parks, museums and an 18-hole championship golf course, along with the world renowned Carhenge. Alliance is a short drive away from the Black Hills of South Dakota and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. The community boasts having one of BNSF Railroad's largest terminals and regional labor force. Housing availability varies depending on the season.

There is a good variety of new homes, older remodeled homes, and older homes needing remodeled. Options for new construction are available too.

Box Butte General Hospital If you possess a profound dedication to your talent, are willing to go the extra mile to provide an exceptional patient experience, and have the desire to be part of a great team, you share our values. We are a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital, in Alliance, Nebraska with three rural health clinics. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, and completed a new $40-million addition in 2015. The next phase of planning and renovations is on the horizon, continuing to expand service offerings. Our campus leads in innovation and is dedicated to community wellness and the patient experience. You will discover friendly, engaged coworkers and a supportive leadership team that make our workplace feel more like a home.

Here, you will enjoy the charm of a small town with the expertise of a large city. Work with the best in their fields and advance your career and profession. Great things have been happening here since 1976.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

5,300

Inpatient Census (Daily): Newborn Deliveries (Annual):

10 (includes Swing Bed) Average 80 per year General surgery, orthopedic joints, orthopedic spine, orthopedic foot & ankle; orthopedic hand & wrist; urology, ENT, dental cases, pain management, gastroenterology, ophthalmology Moonlighting is available in our emergency department and patient floor as hospitalist. Residents will come in and cover for openings in the shifts. The emergency department is staffed 24/7, but openings do become available due to vacations, continuing medical education, etc. Current shifts are 12- or 24-hour coverage. Hospitalist shifts run 7-days a week; Tuesday through Monday 7am6pm with tele-hospitalist covering nighttime. Intermittent shifts also open for long weekends to accommodate provider vacations or continuing medical education.

Procedures: Moonlighting Opportunities:

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Box Butte General Hospital Alliance, NE EHR:

Meditech Expanse (Went live on May 1, 2023), formerly CPSI Centriq.

Clinics Clinics:

Alliance: Rural Health Clinic Hyannis: Rural Health Clinic Hemingford: Rural Health Clinic

Providers:

Hospitalist Physicians: 2 Family Medicine Physicians: 3 (inc. two FPOB) Emergency Medicine Physicians: 1 Lifestyle Medicine Physician: 1 Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician: 1 APP: 7 clinic, 2 ED, 2 Hospitalist, 1 Behav Health 15,372 all sites – includes additional orthopedic and urology clinics and clinic procedures 3,480 Behavioral health, cardiology, dermatology, ENT, general surgery, gynecology, nephrology, oncology, oral surgery, orthopedic surgery and podiatry, telepsych for youth, ophthalmology

Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

Obstetrics: optional, preferred Cesarean Sections: yes, if OB 12-15; anticipate will increase with EHR optimization 4 days per week, one day off during week 1:7 call schedule with every 8th weekend OB Call to be created and shared with private practice OB provider (currently 1:4); recruiting 1 additional to grow program No ED call/No Inpatient call (ED coverage if not covered, happens rarely) Daytime Hospitalist/Nighttime eHospitalist

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO/CMO Medical staff meetings: bi-monthly Providers are assigned committees by the Medical Executive Committee led by the Chief of Staff and include Quality Management, Emergency Room/ICU/Trauma, Obstetrical/Surgery Case Review, and Medication/Infection Control/Pharmacy and Therapeutics

Helpful Links Box Butte General Hospital: Alliance Chamber of Commerce: Box Butte Development Corporation:

http://www.bbgh.org/ http://www.alliancechamber.com/ https://www.boxbuttedevelopment.com/

Contact Lori Mazanec Chief Executive Officer (308) 761-3428, lmazanec@bbgh.org

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Brodstone Healthcare Superior, NE

Superior, NE Superior, a community of just under 2,000 residents, is ideally located in South-Central Nebraska that provides all the modern amenities of larger metro areas while still living in small-town Nebraska. You can receive healthcare, do your grocery shopping, find employment opportunities, purchase affordable homes and get quality education for your children. On top of its small-town charm the community includes lots of great attributes including Superior Estates Winery, the challenging 9-hole Superior Country Club golf course, non-profit movie theatre, bowling alley, exceptional K-12 educational system, numerous Victorian homes and much more. Superior is the perfect place to raise a family with interesting events to attend year round, businesses to shop and friendly people as your neighbors. It is just a short 13 mile drive to a beautiful lake that offers fishing, boating and camping with many opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.

Housing

Multiple levels of housing available. Homes range from $70,000+.

Tax levy: 1.975 Brodstone has a modern, updated four bedroom home, close to the hospital with or without furnishings available for a resident and family.

Brodstone Healthcare Brodstone Healthcare has been the cornerstone of the Superior, Nebraska community since its beginning in 1928. It is the largest employer in Nuckolls County with 200+ employees. In 2020, Brodstone was awarded a 5 Star rating in Quality & Patient Experience by CMS, only one of two facilities in the state of Nebraska to receive the double 5 star honor. Alongside that recognition Brodstone was named a 2020, 2023 and 2024 Top 20 Critical Access Hospital (CAH)

by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. They have previously been named a Top 100 CAH thirteen times. In 2022, Healthgrades awarded Brodstone Healthcare with the Outstanding Patient Experience Award. Brodstone was also awarded five star ratings from Becker's Hospital Review in the areas of care transitions, physician communication and nurse communication. In addition to the CAH Top 20 Award, Brodstone also received the Chartis Performance Leadership Award for quality and patient perspective in 2023. These honors demonstrate the exceptional quality care that Brodstone’s employees provide daily for their patients, creating a workplace culture that is second to none in rural healthcare.

Brodstone Family Medical Center-Superior is located on the hospital campus with two, satellite Brodstone rural health clinics located in Edgar and Nelson. With remodeling projects completed in 2005, 2010 and 2017, Brodstone is a beautiful facility with numerous ancillary services available. Brodstone has recently undergoing a 41,000 square foot expansion to the facility with a new Emergency Department, Patient Wing, OB Wing, Infusion Center and room for growth. The project was completed in the fall of 2023 and is seeing patients in the new space. There are currently nine providers and a reputation of a great place for students to learn about healthcare in a rural setting. Nearly 30 specialists hold clinics at Brodstone each month in the Specialty Clinic.

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Brodstone Healthcare Superior, NE

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

1,659

Inpatient Census (Daily)

5.53 36 Same Day Surgery, Major Surgery, Proceduresorthopedic, general, OB/GYN, major, Out-Patient Procedures-eye, cardiac, neurosurgical and urological Yes Cerner Community Works

Deliveries (Annual): Procedures:

Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

Clinics Clinics:

Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Superior: Provider Based Rural Health Clinic Nelson: Provider Based Rural Health Clinic Edgar: Provider Based Rural Health Clinic Deshler: Provider Based Rural Health Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 3 Mid-Levels: 6 17,527 5,157 Neurology, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, orthopedics, behavioral health, obstetrics/gynecology, pulmonology, cardiology, oncology, podiatry, urology, group therapy, interventional radiology, general surgery, orthopedics Obstetrics: yes Cesarean Sections: yes 61 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.-noon Primary call, back up call to mid-levels shared on a rotational basis between all providers.

1 day per week 1 weekend per 6 weeks Yes

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Practice Operation Council Medical staff meeting: monthly Clinic staff meeting: monthly Medical director opportunities

Helpful Links Brodstone Healthcare: City of Superior:

https://www.brodstonehealthcare.org/ http://www.cityofsuperior.org/chamber.php

Contact Treg Vyzourek Chief Executive Officer (402) 207-1516 TVyzourek@brodstone.org

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Brown County Hospital Ainsworth, NE

Ainsworth, NE Our community is driven by agriculture. From farming to ranching we have a variety of opportunities. We work hard but also like to play with our local Ainsworth Municipal Golf Course, hunting and fishing opportunities, camping and the Cowboy Trail. The Cowboy Trail offers biking, hiking, or horseback riding opportunities and runs right through Ainsworth.

Ainsworth has a population of over 1,600 people according to the 2020 census and we take pride in our local community.

Brown County Hospital We are a 19 bed Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in the sandhills of north central Nebraska. We have our local Rural Health Clinic (RHC) - Ainsworth Family Clinic as well as an active Specialty Clinic hosting specialists from a variety of areas that benefit our patients. Our employees take an active role volunteering in the county in many ways; from our facility grown garden, to highway trash cleanup and volunteering at our community movie theater.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

755

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

1 Limited Procedures performed in Rural Health Clinic & Emergency Department Yes Cerner

Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services:

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1 RHC 1 Family Practice Physician 3 Nurse Practitioners 5,450 1,800 On a weekly basis, Doctors from throughout the region visit to share their specialties in Cardiology, ENT, Surgery,

Brown County Hospital Ainsworth, NE

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Pain Management, Podiatry, Nephrology, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology.

No 23 Open Monday - Friday.

Physicians work four days a week to be considered full time.

One weekend a month and one to two nights of call a week, schedule may adjust depending on provider vacations.

Dr. Kenneth Wasmund Yes, to mentorship opportunities

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to:

CEO Clinic Manager Weekly: Utilization Review Meeting Monthly: Medical Staff Meeting, Provider Meeting, Peer Review, Quality Assurance Bi-Monthly: Risk Meeting, Compliance Meeting

Practice Governance:

Helpful Links Brown County Hospital: City of Ainsworth:

https://browncountyhospital.org/ https://www.ainsworthchamber.com/

Contact Mirya Hallock Chief Executive Officer Office: (402) 387-2800 mhallock@browncountyhospital.org

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Butler County Health David City, NE

David City, NE David City, Nebraska is a progressive rural community located in east-central Nebraska; serving as the county seat of Butler County. David City is a short driving distance away from Lincoln, Omaha and Columbus. Butler County has a population of 8,400, with David City having approximately 3,000 residents.

Butler County is primarily an agriculture area. It is also rich in industry with businesses such as Timpte Industries and AKRS Equipment Solutions, Inc. Health care is prominent in David City with Butler County Health, two independent family practice physician clinics, a pharmacy, a dental office, an optometrist, two nursing homes and an assisted living facility. There are several small businesses within the community ranging from professional services to retail services.

Butler County offers two public school systems and a parochial school system. David City Public Schools and Aquinas Catholic Schools are located in David City. East Butler Public Schools has an elementary school and high school in Brainard and an elementary school in Dwight.

Butler County Health Butler County Health is a county-owned, critical access hospital offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The facility is located in David City, Nebraska; serving the Butler County community and surrounding areas. Since we opened in November of 1973, the hospital continually makes improvements to the facility, equipment and services in order to improve patient care. The commitment, loyalty and leadership of our dedicated professionals have significantly contributed to the financial stability of Butler County Health.

Butler County Health employs over 145 people. The medical staff consists of six family practice physicians, three physician assistants and several visiting specialty providers. Our pillars of excellence and stable foundation allow us to grow confidently and expand to meet vital health care needs. We are diligent, innovative, and committed to providing complete-family health and wellness.

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Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

1,500

Inpatient Census (Daily): Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

4 Yes Cerner

Butler County Health David City, NE Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule:

Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Butler County Clinic, PC and Witter Family Medicine Dr. Sidra Akhter, Dr. Mark Carlson, Dr. Robert Daro, Rebecca Meusch, PA-C, Dr. Matthew Summers, Dr. Joshua Sypal, James Witter, PA-C and Dr. Jo Anna Witter 21,000 4,000 Cardiology, General Surgery, Wound Care, Interventional Pain Clinic, Gynecology, Pulmonology, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Urology, Podiatry, Behavioral Health, Neurosurgery Yes 15-18 Providers round on their own patients each day (except weekends and days off), Clinic patients scheduled 8:30 – 4:30 M-F, 8:30 – 11:30 on Sat. Physicians have patients schedule four days per week, and share an equal rotation of Saturday morning clinic.

Current call rotation is 1 in 9 for weekends (6 weekends per year per provider), Physicians provide backup call for PA’s (4 weekends per year per physician) Dr. Robert Daro Dr. Matt Summers Dr. Josh Sypal

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to:

Physician Clinics are independently owned and operated by the physicians. Ownership opportunities are an option after a predefined tenure.

Monthly clinic meetings.

Practice Governance:

Helpful Links Butler County Health:

www.bchccnet.org

City of David City:

https://davidcitychamber.com/

Contact Don Naiberk Chief Executive Officer (402) 367-1388 don@bchccnet.org

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Chase County Community Hospital & Clinics Imperial, NE

Imperial, NE Nestled in the southwest corner of Nebraska, Imperial is a great place to grow your practice and raise your family. Imperial is favorably rated for its livability score, cost of living, low crime rate, quality of education and low poverty rate.

The community offers an excellent K-12 school system and a community college. Many recreational activities are available, including a beautiful swimming pool and two golf courses. Enders Reservoir, only 10 minutes from Imperial offers water recreational sports, hunting (deer, pheasant, water fowl), fishing and camping. For those who love the Rocky Mountains, and all the amenities of a metro area, Denver is approximately a three-hour drive.

Chase County Community Hospital Chase County Community Hospital is a 15-bed critical access hospital. We have two provider based rural health clinics, one attached to the hospital and the other located in Wauneta, Nebraska. Our emergency room is a level 4 trauma center. Our current medical staff includes two physicians, one physician assistant and two nurse practitioners.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual): Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

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775 2-3 Scopes and EGD's, if trained. Other office procedures include lesion removal, suturing, joint injections, birth control implants and vasectomies

Chase County Community Hospital & Clinics Imperial, NE Clinics Clinics:

Chase County Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Wauneta Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 2 Family Medicine (No OB) Advanced Practice Providers: 4 (2 Physician Assistants, 2 Nurse practitioners) 5,500 2,500 Podiatry, urology, cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, oncology, coagulation, dermatology, and ENT Obstetrics: no Cesarean Sections: no 6-10 4 day per week, 1 out of every 5 Saturday mornings (9 a.m.-noon) 1 in 5 primary call and split back up call with other physicians for advance practice providers.

Providers:

Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic: Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Board meeting: monthly Medical staff: monthly A provider serves on the Pharmacy Committee, Quality Committee, Trauma Committee and Compliance Committee.

Helpful Links Chase County Community Hospital: Imperial Chamber of Commerce:

https://www.chasecountyhospital.com/ http://imperialchamber.com/

Contact Abigail Cyboron Chief Executive Officer (308) 882-7231 acyboron@chasecountyhospital.com

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Cherry County Hospital Valentine, NE

Valentine, NE Valentine, Nebraska – nestled in north-central Nebraska – is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Named one of National Geographic’s top 100 “Adventure Towns” in the U.S., Valentine serves as the heart of a diverse and breathtaking region. Visitors can explore peaceful lakes, rolling sandhills, hidden waterfalls, a national forest, and two national wildlife refuges. The area is also home to sprawling ranches with real working cowboys and one of the top ten canoeing rivers in the country, making it a true haven for nature lovers and thrill seekers alike.

Cherry County Hospital Cherry County Hospital is a 21-bed, not-for-profit critical access hospital proudly serving the communities of north-central Nebraska and south-central South Dakota. Dedicated to high-quality, compassionate care, the hospital plays a vital role in meeting the healthcare needs of this region.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual): Inpatient Census (Daily): Newborn Deliveries (Annual):

Procedures:

6-8 (includes swing bed and acute care observation) 261 Surgeries and procedures include, but are not limited to, ENT procedures, colonoscopy/EGD, general surgical procedures, ophthalmology procedures, orthopedic procedures, urology procedures, podiatry procedures, and pain management procedures.

Clinics

Cherry County Clinic

Clinics: Providers:

Cherry County Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 4 Mid-Levels: 2 in Clinic and 3 in ER General Surgeon: 1 13,193

Clinic Volume (Annual Visits):

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3,650

Cherry County Hospital Valentine, NE

Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

5,514 Allergy, Cardio/Vascular, Dental Surgery, ENT, Endocrinology (coming soon), Nephrology, Neurology (telehealth), Oncology (telehealth), Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Pulmonology (telehealth), Sleep Clinic, and Urology Obstetrics: Yes Cesarean Sections: Yes 54 4 day clinic schedule, 8 am - 5 pm including hospital rounds and 1 hour for lunch Call schedule and primary/secondary call are shared equally among providers.

ED call provided by physician assistants that cover primary ED call Sunday night until Friday night 24/7. Physicians provide back-up call.

Locums physicians assist with weekend coverage two weekends per month.

Local providers (physicians and PA’s) call for the remaining weekends.

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Medical staff meetings: monthly

Helpful Links Cherry County Hospital:

http://www.cherrycountyhospital.org/

Valentine Chamber of Commerce:

https://visitvalentine.org/about-us/chamber-of-commerce/

Contact Jim Bargen Chief Executive Officer (402) 376-2525 jbargen@cchospital.net

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Cozad Community Hospital Cozad, NE

Cozad, NE Cozad is a vibrant and welcoming community of approximately 3,900 people, located on the historically significant 100th Meridian in the heart of Central Nebraska along the interstate on Exit 222, in the scenic Platte River Valley. Known for a supportive community spirit, Cozad hosts a variety of events and gatherings throughout the year, from seasonal festivals and live music to art shows, parades, and youth sports tournaments. The downtown features a thriving Creative & Historic District with locally owned boutiques, a popular microbrewery, a variety of family-friendly restaurants, and a 3-screen movie theatre with daily showings. Cozad also boasts beautiful parks, a wellness center, two museums, and a recently constructed world-class art gallery. Families benefit from a recently remodeled and expanded school system, as well as abundant opportunities for kids to get involved in sports and activities. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the nearby lakes perfect for fishing and boating, as well as the plentiful hunting opportunities in the area.

Whether you're raising a family, building a business, or just looking for a place that feels like home, Cozad offers the perfect mix of small-town charm and active living.

Cozad Community Hospital Cozad Community Health System is a cornerstone of our community, providing a full spectrum of highquality, patient-centered health services. At the heart of our system is a 20-bed Critical Access Hospital supported by a complete ancillary service line, ensuring comprehensive diagnostic, therapeutic, and emergency care. Our Rural Health Clinic features a team of 3 physicians and 3 APRNs and two PAs. Our hospitalist and emergency departments are staffed 24/7 by 3 APPs. We operate a full-service Home Health and Hospice agency as well as our assisted living facility, Meadowlark Pointe.

Cozad Community Health System is deeply committed to serving not only patients, but the entire community. Through regular health education programs, school and senior outreach, wellness initiatives, and active involvement in local events, we strive to promote health, awareness, and connection across every generation.

Pictured above is a rendering of our current facility remodel, which is already underway and estimated to be completed in the fall of 2025, an exciting step forward in our commitment to exceptional local care.

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Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

2,010

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

4.6 (Observation, IP and Swing Bed) Orthopedic and Podiatry procedures, Coloscopies, EDG’s and other general surgical procedures Yes Trubridge

Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Cozad and Eustis, NE (1.5 days a week) 3 Physicians, 8 APP’s 13,400 3,546 Cardiology, Pulmonology, Orthopedic, Podiatry, Nephrology, Oncology, Urology, General Surgery, OB/GYN No 12-18 4 days a week; Saturday clinic every 8 weeks Our hospitalists do 90% of the ED call. Opportunities are available for Doctors who want to keep their skills up to date Yes, Dr. Patrick Wetovick

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CMO for Clinical; CEO for non-clinical Monthly Medical Staff Meetings; twice a month Provider Meetings

Helpful Links Cozad Community Hospital:

cozadhealthcare.com

City of Cozad:

cozadchamber.com

Contact Robert Dyer Chief Executive Officer Office: (308) 784-2261 robertd@cozadhealthcare.com

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Crete Area Medical Center Crete, NE

Crete, NE Crete is a little city in a small town. Located 20 miles from Lincoln, Crete’s major employers are Smithfield, Nestle-Purina, Crete Public Schools, and Doane University. Crete Public Schools serves six rural communities, and its population is as diverse as its businesses, with 45 percent of the population being Latino/Hispanic.

There are a variety of churches present in the community; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Cornerstone Bible Church, Crete Berean Church, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Grace United Methodist Church, Ministerios “Dios Es Amor”, Ministerios Pentecostes Maranatha, New Haven Baptist Church, Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, Radiant Spring Church Assembly of God, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. John Lutheran Church, Trinity Memorial Episcopal Church. As well as schools; Crete Public Schools (Pre-K-12) and St. James Catholic School (K-6).

Crete Area Medical Center Crete Area Medical Center (CAMC), one of the finest rural health facilities in Nebraska, offering inpatient and outpatient hospital services as well as physician clinics to care for families close to home. Part of Bryan Health, CAMC is a 15-bed critical access hospital with three rural health clinics in Crete, Wilber, and Friend with a 16-member medical staff.

Key Accomplishments: • Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for 2025 and 2024 • Top Performer in the ACO, last 2 out of 3 years • Patient Experience over 90% • Consistently high physician and employee engagement • No temporary nursing labor since 2021 • Debt-free

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Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

Over 3,900

Inpatient Census (Daily): Newborn Deliveries (Annual): Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

2 on average 80 Yes Epic

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic: Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Crete Medical Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Wilber Medical Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Friend Medical Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 4 Mid-Levels: 7 ED Providers: 1 Physician, 4 Mid-Levels Over 27,000 (three clinics combined) Over 6,000 visits, over 30 specialists Obstetrics: yes Cesarean Sections: yes 18-20 per provider per day 4 days per week 1 in 5 Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon th th Back-up Call: 1 night per week and every 5 /6 weekend Yes

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Medical staff meetings Provider meetings

Helpful Links Crete Area Medical Center: https://www.bryanhealth.com/locations/hospitals/crete-area-medical-center/ Crete Chamber of Commerce: http://www.cretechamber.com/ City of Crete: https://www.crete.ne.gov/

Contact Julie Lacy President/CEO (402) 826-7997 Julie.lacy@bryanhealth.org

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Dundy County Hospital Benkelman, NE

Benkelman, NE The City of Benkelman, the largest Community in Dundy County, is located in southwest Nebraska, approximately 50 miles west of McCook, Nebraska. The city is served by U.S. Highway 34, and State Highway 61, which bypass the Community to the north and west. Benkelman is the County-Seat of Dundy County, with an estimated 2022 population of 815.

Downtown Benkelman is in the south-central portion of the Community, along Chief Street between West 8th Avenue and Railroad Street. The Downtown consists of professional offices, specialty retail stores, banks, restaurants, the Dundy County.

Library, Post Office and various other public facilities. The City Offices are located at the intersection of East 7th and “A” Street, just east of the Downtown core. The Community of Benkelman offers a variety of amenities including public schools, restaurants, governmental services, grocery and convenience stores, senior center, hospital, etc.

Most of the major employers in Benkelman are scattered throughout the Community and are traditional in nature when compared to other rural Nebraska communities. Major employers include Dundy County-Stratton Public Schools, the Dundy County Courthouse, Dundy County Hospital and Viterra USA Grain, LLC. Blackshirt Feeders, LP is in the process of building a 150,000 head beef cattle feedlot that will operate in Dundy County close to Haigler, NE. According to the U.S. Census Center for Economic Studies, in 2019, an estimated 431 persons were employed in the City of Benkelman. This accounts for an estimated 76.8 percent of all persons employed in Dundy County, which recorded 561 employed persons in 2019.

Dundy County Hospital Dundy County Hospital is located in Benkelman, Nebraska and was built in 1968. The Hospital serves the southwestern corner of Nebraska, northeastern corner of Colorado, and portions of Kansas. Dundy County Hospital was initially constructed to accommodate 30 acute and swing beds. The Hospital is a Medicarecertified facility and in December 2000, it lowered its bed size to 14 to meet the conversion requirements of the "Critical Access Hospital" designation. In 2020 the bed count was lowered to 12. A priority of the Hospital is to continually update its equipment to ensure it is state-of-the-art. In 2020 the Hospital built on a new Physical Therapy Department with a therapy pool. With the community support the 3.5-million-dollar project was built debt free. The Hospital also has access to helicopter transport to increase its ability to offer more services.

Dundy County Hospital offers a wide array of care to its service area, including Anesthesiology, Cardiology, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services, Family Practice, Laboratory, Neurology, Nutrition, Occupational

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Therapy, Orthopedics, Oncology, Pain Management, Pathology, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Radiology, Sleep Apnea Testing, Speech Therapy, Swing bed, Surgery, Telehealth, and Pediatrics.

Dundy County Hospital has two rural health clinics, the Stratton Medical Clinic, and Quality Healthcare Clinic in Benkelman. They have recently expanded to Wauneta, NE with a clinic as well. The Hospital has five Family Practice Providers, one licensed independent mental health provider, one part-time PA-C, and more than 12 outstanding outreach physicians, representing a variety of medical specialties from oncology to orthopedics.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

572

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures: Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

2.1 211 + 22 Surgeries Yes C.P.S.I. Evident Thrive

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Benkelman, Stratton, & Wauneta 1 M.D. 1 D.O., 3 APRN, 1 LIMHP, I PT PA-C 5,992 1,709 Cardiology, Mental Health Practitioner, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Podiatry, Telehealth, Telepsychology and General Surgery Non-Obstetrics and Cesarean Section 23 4 Days per week; 9a-12p 1p – 5p 1 of 5 Available

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

Medical Director Medical staff meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the Month 7am Provider meetings: 2 times per month Wednesdays 11:30 – 1p

Helpful Links Dundy County Hospital: City of Benkelman: Dundy County:

https://www.dchbenkelman.com/ https://www.benkelmanusa.com/ https://dundycounty.nebraska.gov/

Contact Jeremiah Hanes Chief Executive Officer Office: (308) 423-7000 jhanes@dchbenkelman.com

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Franciscan Healthcare West Point, NE

West Point, NE A vibrant community located in the heart of northeast Nebraska, West Point offers quality public and private school systems, great healthcare, a quaint and lively downtown with restaurants and shopping, and over 50 clubs and organizations. Located within an hour of one of the world’s top zoos, and an hourand-a-half to Nebraska football, baseball, and volleyball, West Point truly is a great place for both families and singles. Small town living, just a hop, skip and a jump to the larger cities of Omaha, Lincoln and Sioux City. West Point is a great place to live, work, and play!

Franciscan Healthcare Franciscan Healthcare serves four counties in northeast Nebraska: Cuming, Burt, Dodge, and Colfax.

Home Health and Hospice are licensed to serve Burt, Colfax, Cuming, Stanton, Thurston, Washington, and Wayne counties. There are approximately 8,000 residents within our hospital, clinic and rehabilitation service area.

Our 25-bed critical access hospital (along with a clinic, rehabilitation center, retail pharmacy, home health, and hospice) is located on the Franciscan Healthcare Campus in West Point. We have satellite clinics in Howells, Oakland, Scribner, and Wisner, with an additional rehabilitation facility in Wisner. Our listing of services includes Family Medicine, Specialty Clinics, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Diabetes Education, Emergency Services, Health and Wellness, Home Health and Hospice, Infusion Therapy, Laboratory, Maternity Services, Pharmacy, Radiology, Rehab and Wellness, Respiratory Therapy, Surgery and Anesthesia, and Swing Bed Services. St. Joseph’s Elder Services provide care at St. Joseph’s Retirement Community and St. Joseph’s Hillside Villa (both in West Point). St. Joseph’s Hillside Villa was recently given a five-star rating for overall quality!

Franciscan Healthcare will be the leader in providing quality healthcare, will promote health and wellness in the communities we serve, and will be the employer of choice. The Mission of Franciscan Healthcare is to live and promote the healing mission of Jesus Christ. Franciscan Healthcare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability (including health status), sex (including sexual orientation and gender identification), or religion.

Franciscan Healthcare does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or religion.

Franciscan Healthcare offers an Educational Assistance Program. Candidates selected for the scholarship program must be enrolled in an accredited school and be accepted into a program of study

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applicable to future employment. As part of the program, each student will receive paid tuition, books and fees up to $20,000 total, and employment at Franciscan Healthcare or St. Joseph’s Elder Services. For complete information, please visit our website at franhealth.org and click on the CAREERS tab.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

2739

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

Inpatient Days – 5 Observation Days - 2 Orthopedic Surgeries, Interventional Radiologist Procedures, Gastroscopies, Colonoscopies, ENT, General, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, Urology No Cerner

Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

5 Rural Health Clinics 19 Providers (6 MDs, 1 DO, 6 PAs, 5 APRNs, 1 LMHP) 26,070 3627 Orthopedics, Dermatology, Pain Clinic, ENT, OB/GYN, Cardiac Clinic, Rheumatology, Vascular Surgery, Audiology, Podiatry, General Surgery, Urology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Radiology Yes 100 patients 9-5 Monday – Friday and 8-11 on Saturdays 24/7 Call coverage is provided Residency Program as well as NPs and PAs

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance: Chief of Staff is elected annually.

Chief of Staff is an ex officio of the hospital board

CEO Medical staff meetings: Meet 3rd Friday of every month Provider meetings: as needed

Helpful Links Franciscan Healthcare:

www.franhealth.org

Contact Tyler Toline Chief Executive Officer ttoline@franhealth.org Melissa Haase Executive Assistant mhaase@franhealth.org

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Franklin County Memorial Hospital Franklin, NE

Franklin, NE Franklin is located in the rolling hills of the Great Plains of America’s Midwest near the Republican River.

Franklin is a city where you know you can count on your neighbor. With abundant resources for the discerning professional, our community is a wonderful place to work and raise a family.

Franklin offers great schools K to 12th grade, Day Care & Pre-School, Public Library, Movie Theater, Country Club with a Golf Course, Grocery Store, Restaurants, and in nearby towns Boating, Fishing, Hiking Trails, RV Parks and much more.

Franklin County Memorial Hospital Franklin County Memorial Hospital & Medical Clinic is committed to serving our patients and community by providing compassionate care with exceptional quality.

Our Healthcare Professionals are trained in numerous services in both the Inpatient and Outpatient areas. From Family Care to Emergencies, you can find the services you need right here, close to home.

We offer 24-hour emergency services & Pool Medical Clinic to support our patients in the communities they live in; Full Laboratory Testing, Radiology, CT & MRI Scanning, Cardiac Rehab, Cardiologists, Nuclear Medicine, Stress Testing, Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Aqua Therapy, Echo Dopplers, Ultrasound, Wound Care, Sleep Disorders, Podiatry, Dietician, Orthopedic, Allergy Testing, Telemedicine, Weight Loss Management, and a Helicopter Pad. Franklin County Memorial Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital located in Franklin, Nebraska. We are dedicated to improving the health of our patients by delivering expert medical care that is patient focused.

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Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

550 to 600

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures: Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

IP & SB Patient Census is Low Endoscopy Available CPSI Thrive

Franklin County Memorial Hospital Franklin, NE Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

1 2 MD’s and 2 APRN’s 4,800 Dietitian, Orthopedic, Podiatrist, Cardiologist N/A 18 to 25 M – F Saturday Clinic On Call Provider MD’s Back Up Call to APRN’s & Locums Available

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

Medical Director CEO, Board of Directors Medical staff meetings: Yes Provider meetings: Yes

Helpful Links Franklin County Memorial Hospital:

https://www.fcmh.com/

Contact Theresa Rizzo Chief Executive Officer Office: (308) 425-6701 trizzo@fcmh.biz

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Gothenburg Health Gothenburg, NE

Gothenburg, NE We call it “the Gothenburg way.” It’s the proud spirit with which we approach all aspects of our community, which was founded in 1882. From young professionals like our mayor, Will Rahjes, to life-long residents like our CRNA Jackie Erb, we are a community who is passionate about embracing change to create a thriving economy and environment in which to work, live and raise families. Beyond the charming, scenic tree-lined streets and beautiful Lake Helen, our culture is built on promoting progressive change: the attraction of new multimillion-dollar businesses, availability of quality health care with a medically integrated YMCA, and superior school system that includes a new early education Impact Center, all while never losing sight of its special sense of community.

Gothenburg Health Gothenburg Health is a rural healthcare team that stands out from the rest by providing access to expert medical care, state-of-the-art facilities, and modern care for the whole person.

We are committed to leveraging our unparalleled passion and innovative culture to serve various communities in our area, optimizing access to quality healthcare in a rural setting. With a recently expanded surgical suite, newly renovated clinical space for in-house providers and visiting specialists, an advanced imaging suite with in-house MRI, and an emergency department that’s being expanded and updated, we are a leading rural healthcare organization.

Our comprehensive list of services and compassionate approach is a testament to our commitment to integrating wellness and modern medicine.

For these reasons and so many more, we are a valuable resource for medical help, healing, education, prevention, and wellness. Since 1969, our passion for quality healthcare has come from a dedication to growing and investing in services and innovation to help our community live their best lives because we care, and we can.

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Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

1700

Inpatient Census (Daily): Newborn Deliveries (Annual): Procedures:

3.92 66

Colonoscopies, EGDs, scopes, vasectomies, circumcisions, derm biopsy and repair, wound debridement, joint injections, and arthrocentesis, Joint Replacements (hip/knee), c-sections and OB/GYN procedures, Urology, Orthopedic procedures and fracture repairs, ESI and Pain Management procedures, ENT procedures, dental procedures and Cataracts.

Gothenburg Health Gothenburg, NE Moonlighting Opportunities:

Yes

EHR

Cerner

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic: Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Calls: Physician Champion and Mentorship Opportunities:

Rural Health Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 3 Mid-Levels: 5 Clinical Pharmacist: 1, CRNAs: 2, Hospitalist: 1 16,500 3,314 Orthopedic, urology, oncology, podiatry, cardiology and pulmonology, ENT, pain management, general surgery, OB/GYN, and ophthalmology Obstetrics: yes Cesarean Sections: yes 15-17 4 days per week ED calls primary: 1 in 5, OB calls primary: 1 in 3 Gothenburg Health employs multiple physicians who are available to serve as physician champions, answer questions and provide mentorship opportunities; including a CMO that also serves as the Medical Director for Two Rivers Public Health Department, Past President of the Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians Board, an NCQA Certified Diabetes Physician and a mid-level who won PA of the year (peer mentoring opportunities as well)

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Provider meetings, clinic-based medical staff governance: Monthly Provider attendance/input is encouraged at other meetings (quality committee, policy committee)

Helpful Links Gothenburg Health: Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce:

http://www.gothenburghealth.org/ http://www.gothenburgdelivers.com/

Contact Andrew Knust Interim Chief Executive Officer (308) 537-3661 aknust@gothenburghealth.org

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Great Plains Health North Platte, NE

North Platte, NE Awarded the Nebraska Community of the Year by the Nebraska Diplomats for its success in economic development and expansion projects. Coming soon - $52.5 million Recreation Center, new pool and skate park with construction in progress. A new $2 million complex of tennis courts and pickleball courts was recenely completed in the fall of 2024.

The new District 177 has brought new retail, housing and dining options in a $75 million transformation of the former mall.

Abundance of outdoor activities at nearby lakes, great schools with public and private options and the friendly people who will give you a warm welcome.

Great Plains Health Great Plains Health has a culture of teamwork, passion and integrity. Join an independent health system where we live our mission of “inspiring health and healing by putting patients first—always.” As a physician, you would enjoy: • Having a voice in your practice • A compensation model that rewards your hard work and generous student loan assistance; • A physician group scoring at the 93rd %tile in Physician Engagement • An active medical staff which includes 90 physicians representing 30 specialties.

Join Great Plains Family Medicine with 4 other physicians and 3 APPs practicing in a new $30 million primary care building alongside pediatrics and internal medicine.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual): Inpatient Census (Daily): Newborn Deliveries (Annual) Procedures:

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20,000 75 (includes critical care and acute care observation) 575 Scopes and colonoscopies, stress tests-all optional

Great Plains Health North Platte, NE Clinics Providers:

Family Medicine Physicians: 13 Mid-Levels: 8 17,500 Obstetrics: optional Cesarean Sections: no 20-30 4 days Monday-Friday

Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

No coverage of ED; 1 in 4 call for practice OB-call 1:3

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

Chief Provider Network Officer Monthly meetings with practice manager and Chief Provider Network Officer

Helpful Links Great Plains Health:

http://www.gphealth.org/

North Platte Chamber of Commerce:

http://www.nparea.com

Contact Lori Schoenholz Senior Director of Physician Services (308) 568-8820 schoenholzl@gphealth.org

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Harlan County Health System Alma, NE

Alma, NE Nestled along the scenic shore of Harlan County Lake, Alma, Nebraska is a vibrant community that blends the best of business, agriculture, and recreation. This charming city attracts a diverse mix of young professionals, growing families, and retirees who appreciate its welcoming atmosphere and small-town charm. Alma offers a wealth of amenities, including an excellent public school system, a wellstocked public library, a municipal pool, a city park and golf course, and a modern community center.

Seniors enjoy access to an active Senior Center, the recently renovated Good Samaritan Colonial Villa Care Home, Hillcrest Terrace Assisted Living, and affordable housing at Park View Manor. As the county seat of Harlan County, Alma is also a hub for local government and services.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to love, from free access to the city-owned boat dock and campground to Pheasant Ridge Trail—a beautifully paved, lighted three-mile path perfect for walking, biking, and bird watching along the lakefront. The surrounding Republican River valley and upland terrain provide rich opportunities for wildlife hunting, while Harlan County Lake is a regional favorite for fishing Walleye, White Bass, and Catfish.

Whether you're looking to raise a family, enjoy your retirement, or simply live where natural beauty meets community spirit—Alma has something for everyone.

Harlan County Health System Harlan County Health System (HCHS) is a 19-bed licensed critical access acute care hospital, providing a comprehensive range of medical services to our community and surrounding region. Our offerings include a 24/7 emergency room, advanced radiology services (including CT imaging for detailed soft tissue scans), and a full-service laboratory. We provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services— covering occupational, speech, and physical therapy—as well as skilled nursing and swing bed care.

Additional services include an intensive care suite, a fully equipped operating room, and a modern pharmacy. Our social services team is available to support patients facing challenges that may impact their recovery. We take our job seriously at HCHS, and we have the facility, staff and equipment to deal with emergencies and routine healthcare alike. Since 1951, we’ve been keeping Harlan County healthy.

We aren’t stopping now.

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Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

1,278

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

2-3 Colonoscopies and Endoscopies, minor procedures, totals, cystoscopies, ureteroscopies, TURP

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

Heartland Family Medicine: Rural Health Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 3 Advanced Practice Providers: 5 7,600 2,200 Acute in-patient care, swing bed/rehabilitation, intermediate care, full service lab, x-ray, CT scan, MRI, cardiac diagnostics, nuclear medicine, 3D mammography, arterial blood gasses non-invasive ventilation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, sleep studies, OB/GYN clinic, cardiopulmonary rehab, orthopedics, oncology, pulmonology, diabetic education, urology, general surgery, pain management, podiatry, & ophthalmology No 20-25 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, 1-5 p.m.

No weekend clinic.

Primary on call 1 night per week, one weekend in 4-5 weeks to include one holiday weekend per year Backup: equally shared backup call between all employed physicians

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Medical staff meetings: monthly Will be part of 1 or 2 committees shared with other medical staff including mid-levels (infection control, quality and utilization review) Elect medical director annually, which alternates between employed physicians

Helpful Links Harlan County Health System: Alma Chamber of Commerce: Harlan County Tourism:

http://www.harlancountyhealth.com/ http://www.almanechamber.com/ http://harlantourism.org/

Contact Stacy Neubauer Chief Executive Officer (308) 928-2151 Ext: 126 sneubauer@harlancohealth.org

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Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury, NE

Fairbury, NE Jefferson County has an abundance of sites of historic significance, and many recreational, park and camping locations. Our primary service area is Jefferson County, population 6,942. The county seat is Fairbury, and our county includes a number of small communities. We are a predominantly rural area, with a strong agricultural base, and a variety of local businesses.

Jefferson Community Health & Life Jefferson Community Health & Life inspires our community to a lifetime of health with a broad range of services: 17-bed critical access hospital; family medical clinic; inpatient, outpatient, swing bed, and surgical services; 24/7 emergency care; community fitness center; home health; and 40-bed long-term care. We seek to be our community’s most trusted partner for a lifetime of health and have been serving our community since 1963.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual): Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures: Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

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2,574 4-5 Colonoscopies, EGDs, scopes and lesion excisions Yes Cerner

Jefferson Community Health & Life Fairbury, NE Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Fairbury Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 3 Mid-Levels: 4 14,000 4,567 Audiology, cardiology, diabetes telehealth, ear, nose and throat care, e-mental health, general surgery, genetics telehealth, immunizations, nephrology telehealth, obstetrics/gynecology, oncology/hematology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, radiology, urology and wound No 16-20 4 weekdays per week, varying Mondays/Fridays off 1:4 back-up call Dr. Rebecca Stroklund

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Medical staff meetings: monthly Committee chairs are rotated

Helpful Links Community Hospital: Fairbury Chamber of Commerce: Jefferson County Tourism: Fairbury Website:

http://www.jchealthandlife.org/ http://www.fairburychamber.org/ http://www.visitoregontrail.org/ https://fairbury.com/

Contact Lana Likens Director of Public Relations (402) 729-6855 Lana.Likens@jchealthandlife.org

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Memorial Community Health Aurora, NE

Aurora, NE Aurora is located just off I-80, an hour west of Lincoln. Aurora is known as a progressive, safe community with an excellent school system. While sports are important, the school excels in academics, music and leadership programs. Aurora has a strong industrial and agriculture based economy with an eye towards technology and growth. It has an expanding population of young families moving to and coming back to Aurora for the quality of life.

Memorial Hospital Memorial Community Health, Inc. (MCHI) is a private, not-for-profit corporation that operates Memorial Health Clinics (Aurora, Clay Center and Harvard), Memorial Hospital (critical access), Memorial Community Care (nursing home) and East Park Villa (55+ senior living residence). MCHI’s mission is to improve the health of the community. This mission is carried out through a continuum of care model that focuses on evidence-based quality care and initiatives concentrating on prevention and individual wellness.

Emergency Department Visits: (Annual) Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

2,083 3.02 Procedures are optional. Primarily done by general surgeons and specialists. Surgeries: 536

Clinics Clinics:

Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties):

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Aurora: Rural Health Clinic conveniently located on the same campus as the hospital and nursing home Clay Center: Rural Health Clinic Harvard: Free-standing Medical Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 4 Family Medicine Osteopathic Doctor: 1 Advanced Practice Providers: 6 19,042 7,430

Memorial Community Health Aurora, NE

Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic: Physician's Clinic Schedule:

Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

Physician Champions and Mentorship opportunities:

Cardiology, orthopedic, ENT, vascular, nephrology, general surgery, neurosurgery, pulmonology, sleep studies, audiology, oncology/hematology, urology, ophthalmology, pain management, allergy, asthma & immunology, behavioral health counseling, psychiatry, podiatry, vascular, OB/GYN, interventional radiology, and wound care.

No, emergency only 15 Aurora Clinic: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon Providers work 4 days per week in clinic plus a monthly Saturday rotation Clay Center Clinic: Monday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Tuesday and Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. – noon Harvard Clinic: Wednesday and Thursday, 1-4:30 p.m.

Primary Rotation with 5 physicians and 6 advanced practice providers.

Physicians taking 1-2 days of primary call per month, with the remainder backup call split amongst the physicians.

Sean C. Flor, MD

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Medical Staff meetings: 10 per year Provider meetings: as needed Physician Review Committee requires 2 physicians and 1 advanced practice provider for a 6-month rotation. Physicians are assigned as department directors with most business conducted as a committee of the whole medical staff.

Helpful Links Memorial Community Health: Aurora Chamber of Commerce:

http://www.memorialcommunityhealth.org/ http://auroranebraska.com/

Contact Justin Wolf Chief Executive Officer (402) 694-8202 jwolf@mchiaurora.org

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Memorial Health Care Systems Seward, NE

Seward, NE Seward County, Nebraska is a collection of small and rural "Rockwell-esque" communities conveniently located within 24-40 minutes of downtown Lincoln. The county has a lot to offer residents including smalltown living, quality retail shopping, robust civic organizations, highly ranked school systems in Seward, Utica and Milford and recreation programs and facilities. The county has two colleges, Concordia, a 4year degree University in Seward and Southeast Community College in Milford. Seward County communities are friendly, productive, supportive and safe.

Memorial Health Care Systems As a part of Seward County for over 75 years, Memorial Health Care Systems provides excellence in patient care enhanced through star-of-the-art facilities and medical equipment. Memorial Health Care employed family practice physicians and visiting specialists ensure accessibility to compassionate and personalized medical care. MHCS includes a 24/7 critical access hospital, three rural health clinics, specialty clinic, therapy services and retail pharmacy.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual): Inpatient Census (Daily): Newborn Deliveries (Annual) Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

4,100 annually Acute 2.9 census, Observation 0.71 census and Swingbed 5.0 census 50 Yes (Clinic – Veradigm) (Hospital Meditech)

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties):

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RHC’s in Seward, Utica and Milford Nine (9) Family Practice Physicians and Five (5) Family Practice Physician Assistants Seward (23,000), Utica (2,600) and Milford (4,300) Cardiology (1,500 visits), ENT (280), General Surgery (495), GYN (200), Tele Psych (50), Orthopedics (1,300),

Memorial Health Care Systems Seward, NE

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Tele Pulmonary (175), Urology (215), Pain Clinic (185) and Podiatry (525) Obstetrics – Yes, Cesarean Sections – Yes 13.9 4 days per week. Rotating Saturday mornings with physicians and PA’s ER Call is primarily handled by an outside agency for weeknight, weekends and holidays. We utilize a PA approach for week day and have local providers do back up call which they get an hourly rate for. Back up call approximately 3 to 4 days per month, between the hours of 8a-5p on weekdays.

Yes

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

Practice Manger and Chief Executive Officer Medical Staff Meetings every other month. Medical Staff committee meetings assigned can meet quarterly or every other month depending on committee. Operations committee consisting of 2 physicians, management and 1 PA meet monthly on clinic operations and report out and meet with other physicians and PA's when needed.

Helpful Links Memorial Health Care Systems: City of Seward:

https://www.mhcs.us/ https://www.cultivatesewardcounty.com/

Contact Roger Reamer Chief Executive Officer Office: 402-643-2971

roger.reamer@mhcs.us Joe Caldwell Clinic Administrator Office: 402-643-4800

Joe.caldwell@mhcs.us

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Merrick Medical Center Central City, NE

Central City, NE Central City is the county seat of Merrick County and is proud to be Nebraska’s First Showcase Community and the third to achieve the Nebraska Department of Economic Development's title of Leadership Community. The area is one of Nebraska’s prime outdoor recreational spots, providing opportunities for hunting, fishing, and water sports. Unique to a community its size, Central City offers both public and private school options. Positioned in the “center of it all,” the community is located twentyfive miles from Grand Island and ninety miles from Lincoln.

Merrick Medical Center As a critical access hospital, Merrick Medical Center is licensed for 6 beds and has two rural health clinics located in Central city and Fullerton, Nebraska. Merrick Medical Center is part of the Bryan Health network. With a new state of the art facility which opened in June of 2022, Merrick Medical Center is transforming the way health and life care is delivered in rural America.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

2195

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

4 (includes swing bed & observation status) General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, ENT Urological, Pain Management and Interventional Radiology

Clinics Clinics: Providers:

Clinic Volume (Annual Visits):

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Central City Medical Clinic: rural health clinic Fullerton Medical Clinic: rural health clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 4 Psychiatrist: 1 APP: 4 PRN APP: 2 15,310

Merrick Medical Center Central City, NE

Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic: Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

2511 Cardiology, Echo, Vascular, general surgery, ENT, OB/GYN, orthopedics, nephrology, Telehealth-Pulmonology, interventional radiology and urology No 20 8:00 am – Noon – 1:00 -5:00 pm: 4 days per week 1:4 back-up call. APP’s take first call.

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to:

CEO

Helpful Links Merrick Medical Center: https://www.bryanhealth.com/locations/hospitals/merrick-medical-center/ City of Central City: https://www.cc-ne.com/

Contact Jodi Mohr President & Chief Executive Officer (308) 624-6772 Jodi.Mohr2@bryanhealth.org

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Osmond General Hospital Osmond, NE

Osmond, NE Osmond, NE is a small town nestled in the rolling hills of northeastern Nebraska. There is something special about the lifestyle that comes with living in such a close-knit community. Residents enjoy the friendly atmosphere and peacefulness of life in Osmond, as well as its strong sense of community pride and commitment to upholding family values. The streets are lined with local businesses, many of which have been around for generations, giving visitors and locals alike a chance to experience true rural living. Residents here enjoy outdoor activities like hiking on nearby trails, fishing on nearby lakes, or exploring the natural beauty of the countryside surrounding Osmond. On top of all this, people in Osmond get to take advantage of low housing costs and minimal traffic congestion – two things that make this small town an appealing choice for those looking for an escape from city life.

ECONOMY: The unemployment rate in Osmond is 3.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Osmond jobs have decreased by 0.6%.

COST OF LIVING: Compared to the rest of the country, Osmond's cost of living is 23.3% lower than the U.S. average.

WEATHER & CLIMATE: June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Osmond, while January and December are the least comfortable months.

VOTING: In the last Presidential election, Pierce County remained overwhelmingly Republican, 86.3% to 12.0%.

POPULATION: Osmond's population is 752 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 36.2%.

TRANSPORTATION: Average Commute time is 19.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes.

REAL ESTATE: The median home cost in Osmond is $127,900. Home appreciation in the last 10 years has been 7.9%.

SCHOOLS: Osmond public schools spend $16,580 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 9.7 students per teacher in Osmond.

Osmond General Hospital Osmond General Hospital (OGH) is a 20-bed critical access hospital which serves the residents of Northeast Nebraska with medical clinics in Randolph and Wausa. OGH currently employs a part-time DO and three NPs. The

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Osmond General Hospital Osmond, NE

hospital also works very closely with an independent provider group from the neighboring town of Bloomfield consisting of an MD and two PAs. OGH, though a relatively small facility, has remained current with modern technologies. OGH utilizes the Cerner EMR for the recording of all patient encounters. Within the building are housed a 64-slice CT, Digital Radiography (both fixed and mobile), Siemens Ultrasound, C-Arm, and modern, up-to-date laboratory testing equipment.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

550 annual average / 45 monthly average

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

2.4 (Acute and Skilled Patients) Primarily upper and lower endoscopy along with some minor pain and urology procedure. These are all performed by visiting physicians.

Several Other small CAH’s in the area for ER coverage Cerner Community Works

Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties):

Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Two RHCs – Wausa Medical Clinic, Randolph Family Practice Kelly Ellis, DO / Alicia VanDeWalle, APRN / Bobbie Jo Miller, APRN / Samantha Kizzire, APRN Wausa Medical Clinic – 2500 / Randolph Family Practice - 4000 Cardiology – 300 Pulmonology – 100 Urology – 125 Surgery (Scopes) 130 Pain Management – 90 Mammography - 120 N/A Randolph Family Practice – 14 / Wausa Medical Clinic - 10 4 days per week th One 24hr shift per week / Every 5 Weekend (Fri-Sun) / One major holiday per year.

We are in need of a physician leader that will be involved in ensuring quality of care and directing the medical practice for the organization.

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO and Medical Director Medical Director for OGH: Riley Eckmann, MD Medical staff meetings: Generally held the third Friday of every month at 7:30am

Helpful Links https://osmondhospital.org/

https://www.facebook.com/OsmondGeneral

https://cityofosmondne.org/

https://www.osmondtigers.org/

Contact Lon Knievel, CEO (402) 748-6112 (Direct Line) lknievel@oghne.com

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Saunders Medical Center Wahoo, NE

Wahoo, NE Saunders Medical Center's primary service area includes Wahoo and surrounding communities, with agriculture as the primary industry. Located nearly equidistant from Lincoln (state capital) and Omaha (largest metropolitan city), entertainment, recreational and cultural opportunities are easily accessible.

Saunders Medical Center Saunders Medical Center is a public, county-owned health care organization that includes a 16-bed critical access hospital with inpatient and outpatient services, rural health clinic and a 60-bed nursing home which offers skilled nursing care. We also offer surgery, therapy & wellness services and a multiple sclerosis clinic. We pride ourselves on the high quality of care we consistently provide for our families and community.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

2,435

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures: EHR:

1.5 Colonoscopies and EGDs Cerner Community Works

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits): MS Clinic (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics & Services:

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Family Care Clinic MS Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 4 Advanced Practice Providers: 6 19,257 4,036 (does not include MS Clinic volumes) 988 cardiology, diabetic care, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, interventional radiology, MS, neurosurgery, oncology/hematology, orthopedics/sports

Saunders Medical Center Wahoo, NE

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic: Physician's Clinic Schedule:

Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship opportunities:

medicine, otolaryngology, pain management, podiatry, pulmonology and urology.

No 15-20 per provider Providers work 4 weekdays per week generally from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with occasional extended hours Saturday 8 a.m.-noon for those covering the ER that day Primary and back-up; provider on-call rounds on patients and long-term care residents, when necessary Dr. Newburn

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO County government owned facility governed by the County Board of Supervisors who appoint a 7member Board of Trustees; medical staff appointed by Board of Trustees

Helpful Links

Saunders Medical Center: http://www.saundersmedicalcenter.com/ Wahoo Chamber of Commerce: https://www.wahoo.ne.us/

Contact

Julie Rezac President/Chief Executive Officer (402) 443-1422 jrezac@smcne.com

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Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Milan, MO

Milan, MO The Sullivan County Memorial Hospital, located in the county seat of Milan, has been an integral part of Sullivan County since it was established in 1953. This thriving rural area has experienced significant growth and diversification since the opening of a Smithfield pork processing plant in the mid 1990’s. Milan offers safe and affordable housing, excellent schools and friendly neighborhoods. Larger communities of Kirksville and Trenton are 30 minutes away; however, Milan offers grocery and retail shopping along with restaurants, a public swimming pool, a golf course and the development of a 2600-acre reservoir to open in 2026, which will provide a water source and recreational hub.

Sullivan County Memorial Hospital SCMH has been certified as a Critical Access Hospital since 2000 and follows its mission to provide quality health care to the community through services such as Acute Care, an Emergency Department, three Rural Health Clinics, in-house Cardiac Rehabilitation, Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy, and Skilled Care provided within the hospital. Rheumatology, Urology, Podiatry, Orthopedics, Wound Care, OB/GYN, and Pain Management are offered as visiting specialties. Services are provided and overseen by a team of three Physicians, collaborating closely with five Advanced Nursing Practitioners.

SCMH opened a retail pharmacy in February 2025. Perhaps the most inspiring developments are the conversations now taking place around the construction of a new hospital – an ambitious vision that promises to transform health care access for our community. While nearly 200 rural US hospitals have closed in the past two decades, SCMH remains a vital, growing asset to residents of Sullivan and surrounding counties and has a bright, promising future.

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Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

1,900

Inpatient Census (Daily): Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

3.3 Yes The hospital and 2 of the 3 rural health clinics use TruBridge (CPSI). One RHC uses Azalea Health. This clinic was purchased some years ago and their EHR was not changed.

Sullivan County Memorial Hospital Milan, MO Clinics Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Specialties):

Specialty Clinics and Services: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Clinic Schedules: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

SCMH Physician’s Clinic Green City Rural Health Clinic Milan Family Practice Number of Family Medicine Physicians:2 Number of Mid-Level Providers:4 11,563 Podiatry – 1 ½ clinic days per month Rheumatology –3 days per month Urology – ½ clinic day per month OB/GYN- 3 clinic days per month. We do not deliver at SCMH. The providers come from two different hospitals.

The patients deliver there.

Pain Management – 1 day per month Wound Care – 1 clinic day per week Ortho – 1 clinic day per month Podiatry, OB/GYN, Pain Management, Rheumatology, Urology and Wound Care No 30 in Rural Health Clinic at hospital & 40 in Rural Health Clinic in Milan SCMH PC M-F 9a-7p Sat 8a-12p GC Tues & Thur 8a-4:30p MFP M-F 8a-5p No OB call. Primary & ED back up for NP Yes

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Practice Manager (Clinic) Medical Staff member: offices rotate Committee

Helpful Links Sullivan County Memorial Hospital: City of Milan:

www.scmhospital.org Chamber of Commerce | City of Milan (milanmo.gov)

Contact Martha Gragg Chief Executive Officer Office: (314) 863-0540 marthagragg@scmhospital.org

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Tri Valley Health System Cambridge, NE

Cambridge, NE Our beautiful small town is in southwestern Nebraska with historic U.S. Route 6 & 34 passing through the heart of it. It's located in a good hunting and fishing area; boasts top-notch health-care facilities, senior housing, and has an outstanding school system, six churches, stores and services, excellent recreational facilities, and an 18-hole golfers' paradise -- all just four hours from Denver and Omaha. Harry Strunk Lake is located just ten minutes (via paved road) north of Cambridge.

Rated by many visitors as one of Nebraska's loveliest recreation spots, Medicine Creek State Recreation Area and wildlife land encompass some 8,500 acres of public land and water in southeast Frontier County, 2 miles west and 7 miles north of Cambridge.

McKinley Park amenities include: the Cambridge Municipal Swimming Pool; the ever-popular Splash Pad; playgrounds with equipment for children of various ages; historic bridges across Medicine Creek; a discgolf course; a fenced-in basketball and tennis court; pickle ball courts; two ball fields; public restrooms; hiking and biking trails; an RV and camping facility; farmers market seasonally, and the beautiful and historic floral arboretum that blooms all summer and is maintained by local volunteers year-round.

Cambridge, Nebraska, in Furnas County has a population just over 1,000. The total Tri Valley Health System service area includes Furnas and surrounding counties totaling an estimated population of 13,500.

Tri Valley Health System What is now known as Tri Valley Health System began in 1958 with the opening of Cambridge Memorial Hospital. The hospital quickly grew and expanded with medical clinics in Furnas and Red Willow Counties. In 2010, Tri Valley Health System celebrated yet another expansion with the grand opening of a state-of-the-art facility to house Cambridge Memorial Hospital and Cambridge Medical Clinic.

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Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

Average: 1,300

Inpatient Census (Daily):

Average census of four (4); licensed for twenty (20) beds.

Tri Valley Health System Cambridge, NE Procedures:

Procedures include but are not limited to: Endoscopy (Colonoscopies & Esophagogastroduodenoscopy), Laceration Repairs, Lesion Removals, Casting, Minor Procedures as determined by Provider.

Moonlighting Opportunities: EHR:

Yes Meditech Expanse 2.2

Clinics: Providers: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties): Specialty Clinics and Services:

Three (3) Rural Health Clinics 3 Physicians with 5 Advanced Practice Providers 11,000 3,500 Orthopedic, Cardiology, Echo & Vascular, Nuclear Testing, General Surgery, Pulmonology, Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Pain Specialist, Advanced Wound Care, Podiatry, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Mental Health, Urology, Nutritional Counseling, Diagnostic Sleep Center, Senior Life Solutions, Endoscopy, Allergy Clinic, Public Transportation, Assisted Living Facility, Imaging Services, Cardiopulmonary Services, Laboratory Services, Respiratory Therapy, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Emergency Services, ePharmacy, eEmergency, Tele-Neurology Services, Surgery Services, Swing Bed, Maternity Services, Rural Health Clinics (3), Rehabilitation, Social Services, Telehealth, Wellness Center & Heritage Plaza.

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily):

Yes 15 per provider

Physician's Clinic Schedule: Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call:

Four days in clinic (10-hour days) with one (1) dedicated day off No ED call Responsible for labor and delivery and inpatient pediatric call on a 1:4 rotation.

Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Available upon request

Clinics

Governance and Reporting Relationship Reports to: Chief Executive Officer Practice Governance: Chief of Staff & Chief Executive Officer

CEO Medical staff meetings: Bi-Monthly (6 times per year) Provider meetings: As needed

Helpful Links Tri Valley Health System:

https://www.trivalleyhealth.com/

Contact Clay Jordan Chief Executive Officer Office: (308) 697-1130 Clay.jordan@trivalleyhealth.com

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Valley County Health System Ord, NE

Ord, NE Ord is a vibrant town of 2,112 residents nestled in the scenic North Loup Valley on the eastern edge of the Nebraska Sandhills. Recognized in publications that include the New York Times and National Public Radio, Ord is a genuine and progressive community with a wealth of business opportunities, a full spectrum of recreation excitement, and good, clean home-town living.

Valley County Health System Valley County Health System provides an extensive range of healthcare services to Valley County and surrounding areas, with compassionate care delivered by people you know and trust. We're dedicated to providing advanced technology and services in a modern yet comfortable atmosphere, all the while supporting continued growth for our communities. We are a 16-bed critical access hospital with three rural health clinics, a specialty clinic and home health and hospice care. VCHS has received multiple awards recognizing its excellence. For the last three years, Modern Healthcare has named us one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare.

Emergency Department Visits (Annual):

2,280

Inpatient Census (Daily): Procedures:

1.3 IP and 1.1 SB Colonoscopy, cystoscopy, EGD, TK, T&A, shoulder scopes and cataracts

Clinics Clinics: Providers: Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Clinic Volume (Annual Visits): Specialty Clinics (Annual Visits & Specialties):

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Ord Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Burwell Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Loup City Clinic: Rural Health Clinic Family Medicine Physicians: 5 Advanced Practice Providers: 5 Obstetrics: yes – shared care only Cesarean Sections: no 9,418 5,118

Valley County Health System Ord, NE

Specialty Clinics and Services:

Obstetrics, Cesarean Sections: Average Patients in Clinic (Daily): Physician's Clinic Schedule:

Physician's Call Scheduling including ED Call: Physician Champions and Mentorship Opportunities:

Aesthetics Ophthalmology Audiology Orthopedics Cardiology Podiatry Ear, Nose & Throat Pulmonology General Surgery Sports Medicine Neurosurgery Obstetrics/Gynecology Oncology No, only emergency deliveries 40 4 days per week: 7 a.m.–5 p.m. (6 ½ hours per day in clinic) th Saturday: 9 a.m.-noon every 4 weekend Extended hours: no Backup call every 4th weekday and every 4th weekend Primary call 1 time every 8 weeks Dr. Jennifer Bengston (grew up in Albion), resident of Ord since 2008 Dr. Hilary Miller (grew up in Spalding) and joined Valley County Health System in 2015.

Dr. Greg McClanahan (grew up in Atkinson) and joined Valley County Health System in 2016.

Dr. Caty Ward (grew up in Cairo) and joined Valley County Health System in 2022.

Moonlighting Opportunities EHR

Dr. Nathan Harms – (grew up in Crete) and joined Valley County Health System in 2024.

Yes Altera – currently exploring other EMR options

Governance and Reporting Relationship

Reports to: Practice Governance:

CEO Medical staff meetings: monthly Provider meetings: monthly

Helpful Links Valley County Health System: http://www.valleycountyhealthsystem.org/ Ord Chamber of Commerce: http://www.ordnebraska.com/ Housing Availability, Cost and Taxes Information: http://www.wolfnebraska.com/

Contact Ashley Woodward Chief Executive Officer (308) 728-4293 awoodward@valleycountyhealthsystem.org

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