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 […]
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 […]
An educational session to help those who are considering Medicare in the next year is being offered by Jefferson Community Health & Life on Wednesday, April 22, 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. […]
The Nebraska School Activities Association requires that a physical evaluation be completed each year before an athlete can participate in sports. The state of Nebraska requires students entering kindergarten and seventh grade have school physicals. “A sports physical is completed to evaluate the overall health of an athlete to ensure they can safely do the […]
Cottonwood Hospice will hold a Grief Support Group Series April 28 through July 7, 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 April 28. Sessions are set for April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, and July […]
The Progressive Agriculture Safety Day will be held on Tuesday, July 28, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Fairbury. This year’s Safety Day is the 27th event for the local chapter of Jefferson County Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. Safety Day is not just for “farm kids,” organizers said. Safety Day is designed to provide […]
The Caregivers Support Group offered by the Alzheimer’s Association will meet on Thursday, March 12, at 4:30 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health & Life Clinic Conference Room. The program will be a video on “Dementia: Mobility and Movement Changes” by Teepa Snow. Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and […]
The Parkinson’s Support Group will meet on Wednesday, April 15, at 2 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health & Life Clinic Conference Room. The program will be on Medications by Brandon Bleich, JCH&L Pharmacy Director. For easiest access, park in the H Street parking and enter through the JCH&L Main Entrance. Follow the signage to […]
Annual Fund-raiser for JCH&L Auxiliary The Spring Salad Festival of the Jefferson Community Health & Life Auxiliary will be held on Thursday, May 7, at the Fairbury Elks Lodge. The Salad Festival is a fund-raiser for the JCH&L Auxiliary which has been a community event since 1965. Last year’s event raised nearly $1,000 for the […]
Rick Blatny Jr., MD, has accepted a position to rejoin Jefferson Community Health & Life as a family medicine physician. Dr. Blatny Jr. will care for patients in the Fairbury Clinic, JCH&L emergency room, and hospital. Details of his start date have not been finalized. Dr. Blatny Jr. is a Fairbury native and practiced at […]
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