Educational Session Offered on Hearing Loss

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JCH&L is hosting a free educational session on hearing loss on Thursday, June 25, at 4:30 p.m. in the JCH&L Clinic Conference Room, 2200 H St., Fairbury. The session, Hearing Loss 101, will be presented by Dr. Nikki Kopetzky of Active Hearing Health.

The session is open to the public and would be helpful for anyone experiencing hearing changes, or their loved ones. Learn about common signs of hearing loss, health conditions linked to hearing loss, modern treatment options, and how hearing aids work and how to know if you need one.

Pre-registration is encouraged by calling 402-587-5184.

Refreshments will be provided.

Megan Corbin Begins New Position

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Megan Corbin, FNP-C, has started a new position at Jefferson Community Health & Life as a nurse practitioner. She will be staffing the Emergency Room as an Advanced Practice Provider and will be seeing patients in the Fairbury Clinic.

Corbin has been a nurse for 6 years, and has been providing care as a hospital nurse at JCH&L since 2021. The Fairbury native said she has wanted to be a nurse since she was a child.

“Ever since I was little it was what I wanted to do,” Corbin said.

She said she went back to school because she always wants to learn and also wanted to advance her career.

She received her Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner through Walden University. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

She said she likes providing care in the ER. In the ER, providers never know what might be coming. She said she feels good when she can “Be the calm in someone’s bad day … and help them get through whatever they are going through.”

She said that in addition to serving as a Nurse Practitioner in the ER and clinic, patients might still occasionally see her in a nursing role in the ER or hospital as needed.

Corbin, the daughter of Mitch and Julie Siebe, is a Fairbury High School graduate and has an associate’s degree in nursing from Central Community College. She and her husband, Jacob, also a Fairbury native, came back to Fairbury in 2021. They have two boys, Arlo, 3, and August, 14 months, and are expecting a daughter in October.

With three full-time board-certified family physicians, four board-certified family nurse practitioners, and two board certified physician assistants, JCH&L clinic is accepting new patients and same day appointments are typically available.

JCH&L Offers Free Medicare Educational Session June 23

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An educational session to help those who are considering Medicare in the next year is being offered by Jefferson Community Health & Life on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The educational session will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the JCH&L Large Conference Room and a light supper will be provided. There is no cost to attend.

Medicare can be a complicated topic. Learn about the basics of Medicare and what you need to consider when you are approaching Medicare eligibility or are new to Medicare. The “Welcome to Medicare” program will provide comprehensive information about Medicare including: What does Medicare cost? What does Medicare cover? When should I enroll in Medicare? What rules do I need to know? What is the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage? When are the important deadlines?

Presenters will be Deb Sutton, RN; Lori Ohlde, RN; and Lori Miller, LPN. All  are certified counselors in the Nebraska SHIP program.

To register, please call 402-587-5184. If you have questions about the program, please call 402-587-5226.

JCH&L Receives 5-Star Recognition from National Rural Rating System

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Jefferson Community Health & Life has been recognized with a prestigious 5-star rating for the third consecutive quarter from the National Rural Rating System (NRRS) — a top-tier honor that celebrates excellence in rural healthcare delivery across the United States. In addition, JCH&L was named to the 2026 Honor Roll based on 2025 ratings.

The distinguished awards reflect the hospital’s steadfast dedication to providing exceptional care, earning high marks in patient satisfaction, quality outcomes, and overall performance. The NRRS 5-Star Rating highlights hospitals that go above and beyond in serving rural communities, often under challenging conditions where resources can be limited but compassion and commitment run deep.

JCH&L has received 5-Star recognition for the first quarter of 2026, and has received 5-Star ratings since it began participating in the program in the fall of 2025.

“Continued 5-Star recognition not only celebrates our accomplishments, it sets the tone for ongoing excellence in service to our community as a rural health care provider,” said Holly Wolff, CEO. “Our goal is to consistently offer the highest quality care with true compassion. We’re incredibly proud of our team for the care they provide for every patient, every time.”

The NRRS star system was developed to showcase excellence among rural and critical access hospitals that may not qualify for traditional CMS star ratings due to smaller patient volumes. Despite smaller numbers, facilities are still evaluated using rigorous standards, including data from certified patient satisfaction surveys (HCAHPS) and clinical quality indicators.

Jefferson Community Health & Life is proud to serve Jefferson County and the surrounding area, offering 24-hour emergency care, surgical services (including robotic surgery), acute and swing bed care, family medicine clinic, behavioral health, outpatient specialists, long-term care, home health, occupational health, and a community fitness center. JCH&L has been a cornerstone of health and healing in the region since 1963. With a mission to provide exceptional care to every customer every time, JCH&L remains committed to meeting the needs of its community with compassion, innovation, and integrity.

Learn more about the NRRS and the Five-Star Rating System at FiveStarRatings.org.

2200 H St., PO Box 277, Fairbury, NE