“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
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! “You’re always one decision away from a totally different life.” I have a tough time making decisions. Ask anyone that’s close to me and they will agree. But one decision that’s always easy for me to make is those that relate to my health
Nominating Statement: “James does such a great job of doing whatever is needed of him. You always see him going above what is asked for the employees and patients of LRHC. He always has a smile on his face and stops to say “Hi” and ask if he can help in any way. We appreciate you, James! Thank you for all you do! It does not go unnoticed.” Get to Know James Sager James has worked at LRHC since February 2022 as 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! “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort and when you bring that effort every day, that’s where TRANSFORMATION happens and change occurs.” Colt Graf has been an ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer) with LRHC for 5 years, and he has 10 years
