JCH&L Fairbury Clinic continues to offer the COVID vaccine for anyone 18 years and older. This now includes a third dose of the vaccine for those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised. CDC currently recommends that moderately to severely immunocompromised people receive a third dose. This includes those who have: Been receiving active cancer treatment for […]
JCH&L will be offering a COVID vaccine clinic for anyone 12 years old or older on Friday, Aug. 27, and Friday, Sept. 24. This is a two-dose Pfizer vaccine. A parent signature is required for anyone ages 18 and under. Appointments must be made by 4 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 20. To make an appointment or for […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life introduces a new CT scanner at its facility, offering patients the ability to receive standard CT procedures as well as cardiac imaging and other advanced examinations in Fairbury. Jefferson Community Health & Life (JCH&L) is dedicated to providing local residents with unmatched quality and service. Recent evidence of this commitment […]
A charity golf tournament to benefit Jefferson Community Health & Life has been set for Friday, Aug. 13, at the Fairbury Country Club. The three-person scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 8:45 a.m. The 18-hole tournament will feature cash prizes along with pin prizes. The entry fee is $210 per team. The field […]
JCH&L Fairbury Clinic Administrator Ashley Norden, LPN, has been selected for the Nebraska Action Coalition’s 40 under 40 emerging nurse leader award. Last year, Norden became a Certified Rural Health Clinic Professional. Norden, who has been clinic administrator since 2020, has been with JCH&L since 2009. She is committed to helping our rural family medicine clinic continue to grow […]
The next Nebraska Community Bloodbank blood drive will be held on Monday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the mobile unit in the parking lot of JCH&L Fairbury Clinic, 825 22nd St. Everyone who gives blood has a chance to a $25 gas card from Casey’s. All types are needed. Giving blood […]
JCH&L Sports Medicine and Rehab Services therapist Callie Engler, PT, DPT, CMPT, has been certified in manual physical therapy. She received her certification through the North American Institute of Orthopedic Manual Therapy. A NAIOMT trained CMPT excels at obtaining an accurate functional diagnosis while employing an eclectic approach to management, through all types of manual therapy and exercise. A […]
In response to a recent uptick in cases in Jefferson County, JCH&L will be offering free rapid testing for Jefferson County residents at the Fairbury Presbyterian Church on Monday, July 26, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be a drive-through service, on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointment times.) Anyone who has any […]
Megan Knutson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, joined the Jefferson Community Health & Life team on June 7. Knutson is a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, and passed her boards in May. Knutson is board certified in family practice through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. “My […]
Dr. Rick Blatny Jr. is no longer employed at Jefferson Community Health & Life. Burke Kline, DHA, CHFP, FACHE, said that because this is a personnel issue, no details will be released. The Fairbury Clinic will be contacting patients about previously scheduled appointments and giving patients the opportunity to re-schedule. Appointments will be available with […]
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