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 […]
Nebraska Community Bloodbank Visits June 8 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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