Lexington Regional Health Center Family Medicine Specialists Clinic Honored with Vaccine Champions Award

Immunization

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LEXINGTON, NE — Lexington Regional Health Center’s Family Medicine Specialists Clinic has been awarded the prestigious Vaccine Champions Award for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, recognizing its outstanding commitment to vaccine stewardship and inventory excellence.
This award, presented by the Nebraska Immunization Program, celebrates clinics that exemplify the highest standards in vaccine management. The Family Medicine Specialists Clinic achieved zero waste and zero expired vaccine returns for both routine and seasonal vaccines during the award period—an achievement that sets the gold standard for immunization practices across the state.
“We are incredibly proud of our team for their dedication to ensuring every dose counts,” said Dr. Francisca Carlson, Chief Medical Officer. “This recognition reflects our clinic’s unwavering commitment to patient care, public health, and operational excellence.”
As part of this recognition, the clinic has been invited to:
Be featured in an upcoming Nebraska Immunization Program newsletter, sharing its success story with providers across the state.
Join the Peer Resource Network, offering guidance to neighboring clinics seeking to improve their vaccine management strategies.
This achievement follows a series of wellness and quality initiatives at Lexington Regional Health Center!
 

For more information, please contact:
Brenna Bartruff
Chief Communications Officer
Lexington Regional Health Center
(308) 324-1626

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