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The 2018 Nuckolls County Health Fair will be held at the Superior High School gym on Saturday, April 21 from 9 to 12. Human Interagency Services, Brodstone Memorial Hospital and the Superior FFA sponsor the event.

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce Treg Vyzourek has accepted the CEO position at Brodstone Memorial Hospital. Treg is scheduled to start late January 2018. Treg grew up in a rural farming community, McDonald, Kansas. He attended Fort Hays State University, where he received a degree in diagnostic imaging/radiologic technology. He has been working in North Platte for Great Plains Health…

Looking to lose a little weight, live healthier, prevent diabetes?  Brodstone Memorial Hospital has a solution.  An informational meeting is being held Wednesday, November 9 at 5:30 in the west conference room of Brodstone Memorial Hospital.  The classes actually start in January, 2017.  Smart Moves is an evidence based program that teaches you ways to eat healthier, exercise and make a lifestyle change…

Brock Melton, 25 year old gunshot victim from Oak was honored as Bryan Health’s 2017 Trauma Champion on September 6 in Lincoln.  Along with the trauma team from Bryan, many others that were involved in Brock’s recovery were also honored.  Melton, a farmer from Oak, was hunting with friends Nov. 20, 2016 when he was accidently shot in the head.  Brock’s cousin’s girlfriend was with him in his cousin’s…

Looking to lose a little weight, live healthier, prevent diabetes?  Brodstone Memorial Hospital has a solution.  An informational meeting is being held Wednesday, September 20 at 5:15 in the west conference room of Brodstone Memorial Hospital.  The classes actually start in January, 2018.  Smart Moves is an evidence based program that teaches you ways to eat healthier, exercise and make a lifestyle…

Edgar Medical Clinic would like to announce their grand re-opening July 6, 2017.  Closed last week for transition, the Edgar clinic is ready to serve their patients at 315 North C in Edgar.  Through their new partnership with Brodstone Memorial Hospital they will continue to provide medical care for all ages, chronic and acute care, well child checks, CDL, sports, Medicare and work physicals including…

Human Interagency Services (HIS) is looking for exhibitors for the 2017 Nuckolls County Health & Wellness Fair.  The fair will be held Saturday, April 29 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Superior High School.  Any local business or home business is welcome to have a table at this year’s fair.  HIS is focusing on movement this year with the theme “Just Move It”.  Highlights this year will be forms of exercise. …

Brodstone Memorial Hospital has been working with the Lawrence-Nelson/Sandy Creek Healthcare Pathway Program.  Last semester the students had several job shadowing opportunities with a variety of departments.  Several Brodstone staff members spoke to the classroom about their careers, education and work experiences.  This semester some staff members will serve as mentors for students.  Brodstone has…

The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and iVantage recognize Nebraska as having 53 hospitals reach top quartile performance status in Quality, Outcomes, Patient Satisfaction, and Financial Strength compared to all acute care hospitals in the nation.  Brodstone was a top quartile performer in 3 of the 4 categories.  Brodstone was one of 15 rural hospitals recognized for…

The first baby of 2017 at Brodstone Memorial Hospital waited until January was almost over.  Bristol Bren Carlgren was born at 7:44 a.m. on Monday, January 30, weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 oz and 20 inches long.  Proud parents are Bret & Katie Carlgren, Courtland, KS.  Bristol has a brother Brandt, age 7 and a 2 year old sister, Blakely who were also born at Brodstone.  Grandparents include Mark & Sandra…