The Fairbury Rural Fire Department was presented with a check for $750 from Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB) on Jan.13, 2026, because of the community’s successful participation in the NCBB Hometown Heroes campaign. The NCBB Hometown Heroes program takes place each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day and is an opportunity for community members […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by Great Plains Top Workplaces 2026. “Earning a Top Workplaces award is a badge of honor for companies, especially because it comes authentically from their employees,” said Eric Rubino, Energage CEO. “That’s something to be proud of. In today’s market, leaders must […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life has been recognized with a prestigious 5-star rating for the second consecutive quarter from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS) — a top-tier honor that celebrates excellence in rural healthcare delivery across the United States. This distinguished award reflects the hospital’s steadfast dedication to providing exceptional care, earning high marks […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life has achieved special recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence in our ongoing efforts to ensure age-friendly care for all older adults we serve. Over the last three months, we have collected data about the count of older adults who received a set of evidence-based elements […]
The first robotic surgeries were performed at Jefferson Community Health & Life on Thursday, Jan. 8 using the Intuitive da Vinci 5® surgical platform. Dr. Brad Olberding, an experienced robotic general surgeon with General Surgery Associates of Lincoln, performed two surgeries, and said he was very pleased. He was very complimentary of the JCH&L Surgery staff and […]
The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health & Life Clinic Conference Room. The program will be on “Community Services” by Amanda Lewis, JCH&L Gardenside Social Services Coordinator. For easiest access, park in the H Street parking and enter through the JCH&L Main Entrance. Follow […]
Cottonwood Hospice will hold a Grief Support Group Series Jan. 13 through March 24, at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic Conference room, 2200 H St. Sessions will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. every other Tuesday starting Jan. 13. Sessions are set for Jan. 13, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Feb. 24, March 10 and March […]
It is not easy to quit using tobacco, but it is the best thing you can do for your health. Jefferson Community Health and Life is offering a free tobacco cessation interactive presentation at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. Learn what research shows about the most successful ways to quit smoking. The interactive […]
An educational session to help those who are considering Medicare in the next year is being offered by Jefferson Community Health & Life on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. The educational session will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the JCH&L Clinic Conference Room and a light supper will be provided. There is no cost to attend. […]
It is not easy to quit using tobacco, but it is the best thing you can do for your health. Jefferson Community Health and Life is offering a free tobacco cessation interactive presentation at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Learn what research shows about the most successful ways to quit smoking. The interactive […]
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