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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

“Mike will drop everything, no matter how busy he is, to help someone else. He always greets people in passing, asks how their day is, and generally offers help of some kind. Mike always has a smile on his face. He helps wherever he can and goes the extra mile to ensure that our patients and staff feel safe and heard. His holidays are often spent at the hospital, visiting patients, when he could be at home with family instead.

Nominating Statement: “Tera has recently stepped into the Emergency Department Director role and has taken on loads of responsibilities. She has taken this new role in stride and has shown amazing leadership skills and work ethic. I truly value her dedication to LRHC and have enjoyed working with her in this new role. Tera is an outstanding nurse who cares for her patients and families deeply. She is a devoted mom and wife all while making LRHC a better

Nominating Statement: “Roger always dedicates his time to his patients and goes above and beyond for them. Whenever you see Roger, you can expect a friendly hello, with a warm smile. Thank you, Roger, for all you do for our patients and community!” Get to Know Roger Wells Roger has worked at LRHC since August 2019 as a Physician Assistant. He graduated from Kearney State College (now the University of Nebraska-Kearney) and earned his Master’s Degree from Eastern Illinois University. Roger was a

Our rehabilitation team has each chosen a quote of something they are passionate about that relates to their roles in rehabilitation services. Read along to meet our rehab team and see what inspires them to provide outstanding care! “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” In physical therapy we work with people every day that are trying to overcome challenges such as pain, mobility restrictions, or muscle weakness.  This first

Our rehabilitation team has each chosen a quote of something they are passionate about that relates to their roles in rehabilitation services. Read along to meet our rehab team and see what inspires them to provide outstanding care! “Food is the most abused anxiety drug. Exercise is the most underutilized antidepressant.” Stress and its companion, anxiety, push people towards overeating, especially when it comes to high-fat, sugary, or highly processed “comfort foods.” In the short term, these foods do seem to help

Nominating Statement: “Maggie is ALWAYS so kind. She is extremely helpful and quick to spring into action when something needs done. I truly enjoy the cafeteria so much more when she is working. She is such a great asset to LRHC. Her smiling face and bubbly personality is such a breath of fresh air. She is the perfect representation for LRHC.” Get to Know Maggie Wheeler Maggie has worked at LRHC since September 2022 as a dietary cook. Maggie’s family includes her three children:

Our rehabilitation team has each chosen a quote of something they are passionate about that relates to their roles in rehabilitation services. Read along to meet our rehab team and see what inspires them to provide outstanding care! “Be stronger than your excuses.” More than 4/10 Americans will have dizziness that will require them to see their provider. 8 million people aged 65 and older visit emergency departments for injuries due to a fall. Falls are the leading cause of accidental death in individuals