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Finalist for 2019 Improvement Best Practice Awards

We are very excited to announce that Lexington Regional Health Center was a finalist in the 2019 Improvement Best Practice Awards! The Improvement Best Practice Award is presented to a hospital, health system, or long term care organization that has demonstrated significant progress in their journey of better understanding and improving key moments in the care experience. Qualified organizations must have implemented a best practice that’s resulted in an achievement of outstanding performance in patient or resident-centered care and

Relay for Life

It was the 25th anniversary celebration at American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Dawson County held at Ehmen Park in Gothenburg. $43,186 was raised by the end of the night on Friday, July 19th. Lexington Regional Health Center had a team of 10 individuals to walk that night.  The LRHC team raised a little over $2,000 to support this cause. This money was raised with having multiple fundraisers including a bake sale and two cookouts over lunch that included

Under The Sea Summer Camp

Please join us for a therapeutic summer camp that will include innovative sensory experiences, gross motor and fine motor skill development and a whole of fun! Our Team: Our team includes one physical therapist, one occupational therapist, one speech therapist, one physical therapist assistant, one occupational therapist, and volunteers. If your child has special needs, they will be given a “buddy” for one-on-one assistance throughout the camp. Camp Activities: Camp will take place at LRHC’s Rehabilitation Services building where children will be

The Best Valentine’s Day Gift for Your Loved One? A Healthy Heart

By Mary K. Rhone – As we flip the calendar to February and see the 14th is coming up, we run to the sticky notes and add to our to-do list “pick up Valentine’s Day cards”.  We want those we love to know that we are thinking of them by giving a card, a gift, or maybe a special dinner out.  What if this year we all would turn our idea of giving ourselves as a gift to those we care

Sensory Friendly Haircuts at the “Kid’s Corner”!

Written by Maura Rabe, OTR/L We are approaching our first “Sensory Friendly Haircut” event at Lexington Regional Health Center’s Rehabilitation Services. You may be wondering, what role does Rehabilitation Services have in providing haircuts? One of our roles as pediatric therapists is to offer support to children and collaborate with parents to improve their child’s participation in daily living activities and within the community. Children who may demonstrate over or under-responses to sensory input are often described as having sensory processing difficulties

Local Community Garden Yields Another Great Harvest

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

Lexington Regional Health Center CNO Receives Distinguished Nurse Leader Mentor Award

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

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

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

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

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