Honored for excellence in patient perspective Jefferson Community Health & Life has been recognized by The Chartis Center for Rural Health/iVantage Health Analytics and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for excellence in patient perspective, reflecting top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation. “This recognition affirms the work […]
Rebecca Stroklund, DO, will join JCH&L Fairbury Clinic in early January. Dr. Stroklund has a passion for family medicine, emergency medicine and nursing home care. She understands rural communities. She has 11 years of experience providing medical and emergency care in clinics in Alaska, Wyoming and Minnesota, including rural and remote clinics. She completed her […]
The Nebraska Community Bloodbank blood drive has cancelled its visit originally scheduled for Dec. 21 in Fairbury because of COVID-19 concerns. Dates for 2021 will be announced once they are scheduled.
FAIRBURY – Jefferson Community Health & Life celebrates the Power of Rural on the 10th annual Rural Health Day on Thursday, Nov. 19. The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health sets aside the third Thursday of every November – November 19, 2020 – to celebrate National Rural Health Day. First and foremost, National […]
Cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County and surrounding counties have increased dramatically in the past two weeks. Jefferson County has had 157 new positive diagnoses in that time, meaning more than half of the county’s current total of 242 cases (as of Sunday, Nov. 15) have been confirmed in just the past few weeks. Jefferson […]
Because of the increase in COVID-19 cases in Jefferson County and the surrounding area, JCH&L Plymouth Clinic is now closed until further notice. Services remain available at JCH&L Fairbury Clinic. Those with any symptoms of COVID-19 are asked to call ahead and identify symptoms when making an appointment. Those with COVID-19 symptoms are seen at […]
Area patients who need the next level of care for diabetes will be able to receive it through a telehealth clinic at Jefferson Community Health & Life. A diabetes telehealth clinic will be offered monthly by Dr. Aaron Ward, a diabetes specialist with Complete Endocrinology at Bryan Health. Dr. Ward has special interest in diabetes […]
As of Nov. 5, Gardenside visitation is now limited to closed window visits or virtual visits only, because of a positive COVID-19 test at Gardenside. “We are required by CMS regulations not to allow any face-to-face visitation at this time,” said Deb Sutton RN, BS, NHA. “Safety of our residents and staff remains our first […]
It’s not too late to receive an influenza vaccination, and vaccinations remain available by appointment at JCH&L Fairbury and Plymouth clinics. Call today to make your appointment for: JCH&L Plymouth Clinic, Tuesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call 402-729-6888. JCH&L Fairbury Clinic, appointments may be made […]
Rebekah Kimberlin, PharmD, BC-ADM, a pharmacist at Jefferson Community Health & Life, has earned board certification in advanced diabetes management. Kimberlin has been a diabetes educator at JCH&L since 2016, and also serves as a lifestyles coach with the SmartMoves diabetes prevention program. The new board certification allows her to manage complex patient needs and […]
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