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Yearly Archives: 2018

Local Community Garden Yields Another Great Harvest

  • Nov 21,2018
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Lexington Regional Health Center’s community garden was started in 2012. The Community Fitness Initiative (CFI) was vital in starting the garden. The garden is located beside the Presbyterian Church. CFI worked with the Presbyterian Church on the use of the land while coordinating the garden layout. The Lexington Optimists donated the fence used to secure the garden. Lein Lawn Service also provided the watering system for the garden that is still used today. CFI worked with Lexington Public Schools’ Afterschool

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Lexington Regional Health Center CNO Receives Distinguished Nurse Leader Mentor Award

  • Nov 16,2018
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Lexington Regional Health Center’s Chief Nursing Officer, Nicole Thorell, received the Rural Nebraska Organization of Nurse Leaders Distinguished Nurse Leader Mentor Award. The vision of the American Organization of Nurse executives (AONE) is “to shape the future of health care through innovative and expert nursing leadership.” “Nicole is very deserving of this recognition. She challenges all of us through her actions to be the best leaders we can be. Her success in retaining highly skilled, strong nurses who are committed to

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Lexington Regional Health Center Employees Recognized as 2018 National Rural Health Day “Community Stars”

  • Nov 15,2018
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On the third Thursday of November every year, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health leads National Rural Health Day, an annual day of recognition for those who serve the vital health needs of nearly 60 million people residing in America’s rural communities, estimated to be 1 in 5 Americans. NOSORH is the member organization serving all 50 State Offices of Rural Health (SORH) with Nebraska headquartered in Lincoln. SORHs provide support to rural hospitals, clinics, and first responders

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Neck Pain and Tension Headaches – How Can I Find Relief?

  • Oct 30,2018
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By Errin Nelson, PT, DPT “Every day.  I feel it every day.  This dull, aching pressure at the base of my head that flows into the tops of my shoulders and I just can’t seem to shake it.  It affects my work habits, my ability to play with my kids and my overall enjoyment of regular activities like reading and gardening.  I have even noticed my inability to sleep restfully.  It is just like this burning, searing pain and pressure that

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  • Oct 16,2018
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month By. Julie Theis, WHNP October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in America. Organizations use this month to collectively increase awareness about the disease and raise money for research on cause, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer. According to breastcancer.org, an expected 330,080 women, and 2,550 men, will be diagnosed with new cases of breast cancer in 2018. In 2018, approximately 40,920 women are expected to die from breast cancer. Breastcancer.org, thankfully, also

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Lexington Regional Health Center finds meaning in the word Saudade

  • Sep 11,2018
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Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) has partnered with Jackie Rowan, mother of Erika Rowan, to help moms who have lost children. Erika Rowan was born on September 23, 1991. She is the daughter of Erik and Jackie Rowan and sister to Joshua Rowan. “She was a giving child with a heart that was full of love for everyone. She had the most infectious laugh and was a fierce defender of the weak. On February 25, 2008, Erika was in

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Bertrand Clinic Opening

  • Sep 05,2018
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Lexington Regional Health Center Opening a Clinic in Bertrand LEXINGTON, NE – Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) is opening a clinic in downtown Bertrand, Nebraska. Opening the Bertrand clinic We currently have a clinic in Elwood, Nebraska that is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Bertrand and Elwood are only 13 miles from each other if next day care is needed. The clinic will open on September 10th. Patients are able to schedule appointments now by calling (308) 472-1472. The clinic will be open on Monday

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Economic Impact

  • Sep 04,2018
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Lexington Regional Health Center has positive impact on Lexington’s economy LEXINGTON, NE – Lexington Regional Health Center (LRHC) does more than provide health care services in Lexington and the surrounding area. It also has a positive economic impact on the overall fiscal health of the community. Through a combination of traditional health care services, fitness and wellness programs, telehealth technology, and community partnerships, Lexington Regional’s commitment to health and a strong community extends far beyond the hospital walls. “A viable hospital is

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