Nominating Statement: “Maria is an outgoing person. She brings joy to any place.” Get to Know Maria Mendez Maria has worked at LRHC since July 2016 as a Health Information Management Clerk. Maria has 3 kids: Alberto (10), Emiliano (8) and Anabel (6). She enjoys going to the gym with her kids, cooking, listening to music, and attending her kids’ games. “I am very grateful for my kids and doing activities together. I am also grateful for my job and health.” “The best part of
Chocolate-Hazelnut Stuffed Banana Fro-Yo Bites Recipe This treat comes together in minutes and is ready for snack time after just two hours in the freezer. Ingredients 3 large bananas ¼ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread ¼ cup peanut butter ¼ cup non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt Directions Before you begin: Wash your hands. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Slice bananas into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl, stir together chocolate-hazelnut spread, peanut butter and yogurt. Spread a dollop of mixture on banana slice and top with another banana slice to form a
LEXINGTON – Lexington Regional Health Center’s (LRHC’s) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Douglas as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Douglas, a native of Nebraska, brings a wealth of experience and a proven history of leadership in the healthcare industry. He has over 25 years of senior healthcare executive experience, with over 20 of those being as a CEO. His appointment follows a comprehensive search process led by the CEO search committee and formal approval
By Roger Wells, PA-C 80% of our outcome in life is from our choices at home, not from a medical provider! Taking care of your physical health is one of the most important aspects of aging. The amount of activity is directly related to your 10 year life outcome. A study of 40 years or older patients: 8,000 steps or more per day 51% lower risk of death from all cause mortality Cancer Stroke MI 12,000 steps 65% lest risk Move it or lose it. Why do I keep gaining weight? We lose up
We are thrilled to announce the birth of the first baby at Lexington Regional Health Center in 2025! Baby Maiza arrived on January 4th at 1:30 a.m., weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces and measuring 21.25 inches long. With the exceptional care of Dr. Acosta-Carlson, baby Maiza has brought immense joy to her delighted parents, Amran and Hussein, and her excited siblings, Nimo and Mubarak. This wonderful addition to their family heralds a bright start to the new year. Lexington Regional Health Center
Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade Recipe This bubbly summer refresher takes classic lemonade to the next level by adding strawberries and sparkling water. Make the strawberry lemonade mixture up to two days in advance, but wait to add the sparkling water until you’re ready to serve. Ingredients ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup water 16-ounce container fresh strawberries, cleaned and hulled ¾ cup fresh lemon juice (about 10 large lemons) 3 cups naturally-flavored strawberry sparkling water* Directions Before you begin: Wash your hands. Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to
Nominating Statement: “Israel is always very kind and courteous. He is always providing extra help in other areas. Israel is attentive to his patients and work. He greets all staff, has a friendly attitude, and always has a smile on his face.” Get to Know Israel Hermosillo Israel has worked at LRHC since January 2024 as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Israel was raised in Cozad. He has one brother and one sister. He enjoys fishing, running, and music. “I am grateful for the positive
This pumpkin dip is a holiday favorite! Serve this recipe as an appetizer or dessert because it tastes great dipped with sliced apples, pears or whole-grain pretzels. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser that is easy to make, loaded with vitamin A, low in saturated fat and tastes amazing. Ingredients 6 ounces low-fat cream cheese, room temperature ⅓ cup, reduced-fat Greek yogurt 15 ounces (1 can) roasted pumpkin, no sugar added 2½ teaspoons cinnamon, ground 1 teaspoon allspice, ground 1 teaspoon cloves, ground ⅛ teaspoon, nutmeg, ground 3 tablespoons agave nectar 2
In 2024 Gena Carpenter, Director of Radiology, Mark Gutierrez, Director of Plant Operations and Jackie Moreno, Environmental Services Supervisor, went through 9 -month Nebraska Hospital Association Leadership Institute class. This 9-month course is a great opportunity for emerging leaders to further their leadership skills and competencies through a series of interactive sessions. Gena, Mark, and Jackie just graduated and were recognized at the NHA Annual Convention in La Vista this past week. “The NHA Leadership Institute offers
Congratulations to our October Employee of the Month, Dan Voris! “Dan is always ready to help out when we need it. He’s very creative and really good at content creation. Dan listens to everyone’s ideas and finds ways to make them work for marketing. He’s a great teammate, and we really appreciate everything he does!” Get to Know Dan Voris Dan has worked at LRHC since March 2023 as a Marketing Assistant. He has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Media Art. Dan
