Press Releases

November/December

The physicians at Phelps Memorial Health Center, Holdrege, are prepared to handle most deliveries, including higher-risk situations.

A winter driving reminder from the Phelps County Safe Communities Coalition.

Phelps Memorial Health Center Foundation donated money to purchase AEDs for Educational Service Unit #11.

Two Physician Assistant Students have been working a rural rotation at Family Medical Specialties and PMHC.

Phelps Memorial Service League Holiday House Bake Sale held December 3.

Mary Lanning School of Radiology student is working clinical rotation in the Imaging Department of Phelps Memorial Health Center.

Please participate in a survey designed to gather public opinion on health related issues within the Two Rivers Public Health District. 

“Protect Your Patient, Protect Yourself” program Monday evening at Phelps Memorial Health Center.

Andrea Norris is Phelps Memorial’s new Certified Lactation Specialist.

September/October

Phelps Memorial Health Center announces that Janell Huston, RN, is the PMHC Caring Kind Award recipient for 2011.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  City of Holdrege, the Phelps County SAFE Communities Coalition and The S.A.F.E. Center encourage you to step out against violence.

Paul Tomich, MD, brings the latest information about Induction of Labor to Holdrege physicians

Speakers at the 2011 Diabetes Fair were Dr. de Villa internal medicine physician specializing in adult endocrinology and Kris Earsom, counselor at Counseling toward Hope.

Over 125 people attended this year’s PMHC Diabetes Fair.

Nuclear Medicine Department of Imaging has been reaccredited as a quality department

Safe Kids buckle up event...............

2011 Diabetes Fair is being held October 15, at the Phelps County Ag building middle room.

Heart attack victim denied that anything was wrong until the pain pushed him into the Emergency Room.

Mark Harrel, CEO at Phelps Memorial talks to Rotary about the current hospital renovation project.

After four months in a number of healthcare facilities 86 year old Holdrege man is back home again.

July/August

Physical Therapists from Phelps Memorial Therapy Center held an early morning flexibility and strengthening clinic

Paramedic student with Central Community College, Grand Island at PMHC

Daniel Sherman completing first clinical rural rotation at Phelps Memorial Therapy Center

Two physical therapists recently began working with patients and other therapists

The PMHC Service League volunteers decorated and served "Relay for Life" dinner

Phelps Memorial Health Center receives three national awards .............

June - 2011

ESU #11 Summer Honors students complete their second week of Summer Honors at Phelps Memorial Health Center.

PMHC highlighted Men’s Health Month, with a program on the prostate.

Susan Hardessen, BSN, is the new Phelps Memorial Health Center Chief Quality and Compliance Officer.

May - 2011

The Empowered patient program is a free program which outlines how you can better work with healthcare professionals.

Leora Smith has been appointed the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Phelps Memorial Health Center.

Medical student doing rotation in Holdrege with Phelps Memorial Health Center and Family Medical Specialties.

The Empowered Patient Seminar - Informaton about the days events

April - 2011

Nursing student recently completed a six week transition nursing program at PMHC.

Imaging Department awarded a three-year term of accreditation in mammography.

Phelps County Memorial Hospital Association meeting held on April 19.

Annual Service League Appreciation Luncheon at the Holdrege Country Club.

March - 2011

New pathologist working through Phelps Memorial Therapy Center and PMHC in speech-language pathology.

Holdrege High students hold Breast Cancer Awareness evening at Holdrege High School.

A wintery spring evening ushered in the Spring Fling on Monday.............

Surgical patients encouraged to take Hibiclens (Chlorahexadine) Shower prior to their surgical procedure.

New team formed at Phelps Memorial Health Center.
 

February - 2011

Student nurses completing rural and home health rotations.

Years of Service Awards given to employees of Phelps Memorial Health Center.

Connie Koenig, award winning nurse.................

Marilyn Lien receives nationl Volunteer of the Year award.

Stitches of Love donates baby items to Phelps Memorial.
   

January - 2011

Students from UNMC & Central Community College.........

Jacqueline earns CT Certification.............

Nursing student from Central Community College working preceptorship...........

Haider B. Al-Ghazaali, RT (R)(MR) earned Board Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

First baby of 2011 born January 2, at 7:11pm ..........

December - 2010

Helping with the "Fight Against Breast Cancer"

Service League holiday bake sale at PMHC big success........