Dr. Syed Akbar will no longer be providing regular clinic appointments at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic due to changes in his family circumstances. He will stay on as a PRN (as-needed) Emergency provider. Patients who chose Dr. Akbar as their primary care provider are being notified by letter, and will be able to choose another primary […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life has been named by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of 100 noteworthy hospitals in its annual “Critical Access Hospitals to Know” list. JCH&L CEO Holly Wolff said she is pleased to have JCH&L be named as a “Critical Access Hospital to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. “It is gratifying to […]
FAIRBURY – More than $1,000 was raised during the annual salad festival of the Jefferson Community Health & Life Auxiliary on May 7 in Fairbury. Nearly 160 people were served at the festival, according to Lana Likens, director of public relations, marketing and development at Jefferson Community Health & Life. The Salad Festival is one […]
JCH&L Gardenside had its state health department survey April 6-8, and was pleased to receive a report showing zero deficiencies. State surveys are unannounced inspections conducted at least every 15 months to ensure facilities comply with all care standards. “Surveyors were very complimentary while they were on site and indicated they were impressed with the […]
The public is invited to come to JCH&L to meet and welcome back Dr. Rick Blatny, MD. Dr. Blatny rejoined JCH&L on May 4 and cares for patients in the Fairbury Clinic, JCH&L emergency room, and hospital. A welcome event will be held on Tuesday, May 19, in the JCH&L Clinic Conference Room from 5 […]
FAIRBURY –The next Nebraska Community Bloodbank blood drive will be held on Monday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the mobile unit in the parking lot of JCH&L’s North Building, 825 22nd St. Giving blood is giving a gift of life. Nebraska Community Bloodbank is Jefferson Community Health & Life’s blood supplier, […]
Audiology services have returned to Jefferson Community Health & Life Outpatient Services. Dr. Nikki Kopetzky, audiologist with Active Hearing Health, is now seeing patients at JCH&L twice a month. Dr. Nikki has clinics on the second and fourth Thursday each month. Active Hearing Health offers comprehensive hearing evaluations (including middle ear testing); real-ear measurements to […]
Dr. Logan McGuffey, urologist, has begun visiting Jefferson Community Health & Life Outpatient Services. Dr. Don Henslee, who had been serving patients at JCH&L since 2007, retired in March. Dr. McGuffey, a Beatrice native, received his Medical Degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed his urology residency at the University of […]
To meet the increasing demand for services, Jefferson Community Health & Life is breaking ground this May on an expansive renovation and expansion project estimated at $4.8 million. The project highlights a state-of-the-art therapy department and renovation of the fitness center pool and locker rooms. The project is expected to take just more than a […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life, Fairbury, was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) for overall performance in the country. “JCH&L is proud of the efforts of the physicians and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving Top 20 status,” said Holly Wolff, JCH&L CEO. “Our results as a Top […]