Nominating Statement: “Justine is such a great individual and cares for her patients and others. She is a great supporter and mentor!” Get to Know Justine Bauer Justine has worked at LRHC since May 2022 as an Occupational Therapist. She graduated from UNK with a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and then attended Creighton University for her Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. Justine enjoys traveling, being on the trails at Johnson Lake, and cheering on the Nebraska Huskers, UNK Lopers, and
Congratulations to our November employee of the month, Karen Rojas! “Karen truly goes above and beyond for LRHC every single day! She is the first to volunteer for any event and has an outgoing personality that is inviting to everyone she interacts with! She welcomes all new employees with a smile on her face, then goes out of her way to make them feel appreciated. We are beyond blessed to have Karen at LRHC and are very excited for her
Brittany Hueftle RN, BSN, Elizabeth Atwood RN, MSNEd, CNE, and Hannah Hild RN, BSN from Lexington Regional Health Center have been recognized at the Nebraska Nurses Association Annual Convention as a 40 Under 40 Awardee at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln on October 7, 2023.
September 29, 2023 Chicago, IL – Lexington Regional Health Center has been ranked No. 59 among healthcare Provider/Insurer in Modern Healthcare’s 2023 Best Places to Work award program. The complete list of this year’s winner rankings is available at ModernHealthcare.com/bestplacestowork. “It is with great pleasure and honor that I report that we were, once again, a Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work award recipient. I want to take
Lexington Regional Health Center has received American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Referring Center Bronze recognition for its commitment to ensuring science-based treatment for all people experiencing a specific type of heart attack known as an ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), known to be more severe and dangerous than other types of heart attacks. Each year, about 285,000 people in the U.S. experience this type of heart attack, caused by a complete blockage in a coronary artery.[1] Nearly
Roger Wells, PA-C Lexington Regional Health Center LEXINGTON, NE – One out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90. Many current beliefs about aging were based on information that is no longer valid given recent scientific advances. Cognitive and mental health For most older adults, age-associated changes in cognition (thinking) are mild and do not significantly interfere with daily functioning. Older adults are capable of learning new skills even later in life, though learning may take longer than for younger adults. Short-term memory
Nominating Statement: “Raquel is an amazing individual and willing to help out no matter where or what it is. She always has a smile on her face and makes sure you are doing good. She is one of a kind with a heart of gold and she is a superb fit for LRHC.” Get to Know Raquel Racek Raquel has worked at LRHC since November 2021 as a Materials Management Clerk. Raquel and her husband, Darin, have been married for just over one year.
Nominating Statement: “Mike is such a positive member of our team and is great with patients and their families. He helped my sister and I so much when our mom was dying. He was always checking in on us.” Get to Know Mike Dowling Mike has worked at LRHC since May 2023 as our Chief Experience Officer. Mike recently retired from the Nebraska State Patrol after serving 27 years. He was originally assigned to the division of Traffic and eventually transferred
Kristina Messersmith, PLMHP, PCSW Lexington Regional Health Center LEXINGTON, NE – Mental health services have grown in demand nationwide. The pandemic brought a greater awareness of mental health due to people experiencing isolation and uncertainty. A 2020 statistic from the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) shares that 1 in 5 Americans experience a mental illness in their lifetime. It is widely known that mental health is equally as important to manage as physical health, but the average person notices their physical symptoms
Stress overpowers so many individuals and takes over our strengths. Stress comes from the world we live in, to illness, to what we can’t see in ourselves. Stress reactions can be acute (short time frame), intermittent, or chronic. Some people live on stress and pressure and the adrenaline while others can not and a small stressful situation can cause a panic attack. When stress is a negative factor in one’s life, it is important to recognize it and work on