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A charity golf tournament in Kearney, Nebraska is helping replace aging emergency ambulances that serve the community. The May 29 event brings golfers together to fund vehicles that respond to 911 calls and standby at local sporting events.
Students from 16 Nebraska Panhandle counties can now apply for $1,000 scholarships to study agriculture at University of Nebraska campuses. The deadline is April 1, with winners announced by May 1.
A Nebraska photographer is transforming hospital hallways into galleries of natural beauty, offering patients and families moments of peace during difficult times. Chuck Starr's wildlife and nature photography now fills CHI Health Good Samaritan's Walkway Gallery through July.
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska just earned a spot among America's 250 Best Hospitals, putting it in the top 5% nationwide. The achievement reflects years of commitment to exceptional patient outcomes and clinical excellence.
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney just earned a spot among America's 250 Best Hospitals, placing it in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals for clinical performance. The achievement means patients in Nebraska have access to world-class healthcare right in their own backyard.
Four Nebraska hospitals just earned "A" ratings for patient safety from a national watchdog group, with two facilities in Grand Island and Kearney achieving their fourth and fifth consecutive top marks. Only four hospitals in the entire state received the highest possible safety rating.
CHI Health Good Samaritan is teaming up with the S.A.F.E. Center to bring free Green Dot training to Kearney, teaching community members how to prevent violence before it starts. The nationally recognized program shows everyday people how to step in and shift their community's culture toward safety.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association just awarded $2,000 scholarships to three college students chasing their dreams in radio and television. These future journalists represent the next generation bringing stories to Nebraska communities.
CHI Health Good Samaritan and GO Physical Therapy are teaming up to teach Nebraska residents how exercise and nutrition can slash their cancer risk. The free evening seminar offers practical tools anyone can use to take control of their health.
O'Neill, Nebraska (pop. 3,581) has channeled more than $6 million into community investments since 2020, creating 269 new businesses and proving small towns can thrive with strategic planning. The city just earned recertification in a state leadership program that's transforming rural communities across Nebraska.
A Nebraska hospital is making sure local kids can ride bikes without risking brain injuries. For three years running, they've fitted hundreds of children with proper helmets at a price any family can afford.
For 35 years, a Nebraska foundation has helped 492 students pursue healthcare careers, and many stay to serve their rural communities. Applications are open until April 1 for the next round of scholarships.
Kearney High School students brought home multiple state titles and runner-up finishes across wrestling, dance, bowling, and art this season. The school board celebrated 40+ students for their achievements, including several first-place state champions.
A Nebraska community is proactively studying how to protect millions of migrating birds before building wind turbines. Local officials brought in experts to ensure renewable energy development doesn't harm the 80% of the world's sandhill cranes that pass through each spring.
Six Nebraska locations are hosting a free drive-thru breakfast on June 5th to honor cancer survivors and their communities. Everyone is invited to join the celebration, from survivors to caregivers to neighbors.
A Nebraska orthopedic surgeon is donating a complete hip or knee replacement surgery to one uninsured patient who can't afford the life-changing procedure. The no-cost surgery could free someone from years of debilitating pain.
Young athletes shattered three longstanding records at the Central Nebraska Track & Field Championships this weekend. Taylor McIntyre, Jordyn Slagle, and Jack Poppe proved that Nebraska's next generation of track stars is faster and stronger than ever.
A Nebraska hospital and safety group are making bike helmets affordable for families at just $10, after preventing 250 head injuries in three years. The event pairs safety with summer fun at the local library.
Ten Dawson County students just earned scholarships to pursue careers in healthcare, part of a nearly $409K investment in rural Nebraska's medical future. The Norall Scholarship Trust is sending future dentists, nurses, and physical therapists to college with one hope: they'll come back home.
A Nebraska hospital is giving one uninsured patient a completely free hip or knee replacement worth thousands of dollars. Everything from surgery to recovery care is included at no cost.
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