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Nebraska Hospital Ranks in Top 5% Nationwide for Care
Health & WellnessJan 28

Nebraska Hospital Ranks in Top 5% Nationwide for Care

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
4 Nebraska Hospitals Earn Top Patient Safety Grades
Health & WellnessMay 9

4 Nebraska Hospitals Earn Top Patient Safety Grades

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Two Nebraska Hospitals Earn 5th Straight A for Safety
Community HeroesMay 8

Two Nebraska Hospitals Earn 5th Straight A for Safety

CHI Health Good Samaritan and St. Francis just scored their fourth and fifth consecutive A ratings for patient safety, joining only two other Nebraska hospitals with the top honor. The achievement means patients walking through their doors get some of the safest care in America.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Nebraska Artist Brings Nature Photography to Hospital Walls
Acts of KindnessApr 21

Nebraska Artist Brings Nature Photography to Hospital Walls

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Nebraska Hospital Trained 20 Years for This Pandemic Moment
InnovationMay 21

Nebraska Hospital Trained 20 Years for This Pandemic Moment

When a deadly hantavirus outbreak hit a cruise ship, passengers flew to Omaha because one hospital spent two decades preparing for exactly this scenario. Nebraska Medicine's specialized team has contained every outbreak without a single staff infection.

Womens Health2 min read
Nebraska Hospital Offers Free Joint Replacement Surgery
Community HeroesJun 10

Nebraska Hospital Offers Free Joint Replacement Surgery

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Nebraska Hospital Welcomes 700 Kindergartners for 53rd Year
Acts of KindnessApr 17

Nebraska Hospital Welcomes 700 Kindergartners for 53rd Year

A Nebraska hospital is turning scary medical visits into friendly field trips for 700 kindergartners, teaching children what really happens in emergency rooms. The 53-year tradition is creating future healthcare heroes while easing young minds today.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Nebraska Hospital Awards $18,750 to 20 Future Healers
Acts of KindnessMay 26

Nebraska Hospital Awards $18,750 to 20 Future Healers

Twenty students from rural Nebraska just received scholarships totaling $18,750 to pursue healthcare careers, bringing a 35-year program's total impact to over half a million dollars. These future nurses, therapists, and medical professionals will return to serve communities that desperately need them.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Kearney Hospital Ranks in Top 5% Nationwide for Care
Community HeroesJan 29

Kearney Hospital Ranks in Top 5% Nationwide for Care

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Nebraska Shows Heart to 18 Americans in Hantavirus Quarantine
Acts of KindnessMay 23

Nebraska Shows Heart to 18 Americans in Hantavirus Quarantine

Eighteen Americans exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are spending their 42-day quarantine in Omaha, where hospital staff and locals are showering them with Midwest kindness. From local food deliveries to sandhill crane lessons, Nebraska is proving that even isolation doesn't mean being alone.

Google News - Health3 min read
Nebraska Hospital Awards $18,750 to 20 Future Nurses
Acts of KindnessMay 27

Nebraska Hospital Awards $18,750 to 20 Future Nurses

Twenty students pursuing healthcare careers just received scholarships totaling $18,750 from CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation in Nebraska. Since 1989, the program has invested over $367,000 in 512 future healthcare workers.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Doctor Honored for 27 Years Giving Back to Nebraska Hospital
Community HeroesApr 8

Doctor Honored for 27 Years Giving Back to Nebraska Hospital

Dr. Lissa Woodruff received CHI Health Good Samaritan's Champion of Philanthropy Award for her decades of service and generous giving. Her story shows how one physician's commitment can strengthen an entire community's healthcare.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Tanzania Invests $1M in Historic Hospital Upgrades
Planet WinsMay 12

Tanzania Invests $1M in Historic Hospital Upgrades

Tanzania is breathing new life into its oldest hospitals with $1.1 million in renovations, ensuring communities continue receiving quality healthcare for generations to come. Bombo Hospital, which has served patients for decades despite aging infrastructure, is getting the upgrade it deserves.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Nebraska Scholarship Offers $1K to Rural Ag Students
SolutionsMar 3

Nebraska Scholarship Offers $1K to Rural Ag Students

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.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Nebraska Hospital Offers Free Violence Prevention Training
Acts of KindnessMay 13

Nebraska Hospital Offers Free Violence Prevention Training

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.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
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Acts of KindnessMar 4

Gambia's Africmed Hospital Strengthens Health Partnership

A leading private hospital in The Gambia is doubling down on its commitment to improve healthcare access for citizens. The partnership between Africmed International Hospital and the government shows how public and private sectors can work together to heal communities.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Nebraska Golf Tournament Raises Funds for New Ambulances
Acts of KindnessApr 14

Nebraska Golf Tournament Raises Funds for New Ambulances

A Nebraska hospital is teeing up community support to replace aging ambulances that serve thousands of emergency calls. The charity golf tournament shows how a small community is coming together to keep life-saving services running strong.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read
Small Nebraska Town Sparks $6M Growth in Five Years
SolutionsFeb 28

Small Nebraska Town Sparks $6M Growth in Five Years

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.

Google News - Economic Growth3 min read
Three Nebraska Students Win $2,000 Broadcasting Scholarships
Community HeroesApr 14

Three Nebraska Students Win $2,000 Broadcasting Scholarships

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.

Google News - Scholarship Awarded2 min read
Mt. Vernon Hospital Named Top in Nation by Forbes
Health & WellnessFeb 6

Mt. Vernon Hospital Named Top in Nation by Forbes

A southern Illinois hospital just earned a spot on Forbes' first-ever list of America's best hospitals. SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon stood out for exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes.

Google News - Good Samaritan2 min read

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