People who live in rural communities live an average of three years fewer than urban counterparts and have a 40% higher likelihood of developing heart disease and face a 30% increased risk for stroke mortality — a gap that has grown over the past two decades.[1],[2] Jefferson Community Health & Life is committed to changing […]
Bill Welch of Fairbury will serve as the interim CEO at Jefferson Community Health & Life starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Lana Likens has served as temporary interim CEO since Aug. 19 when previous CEO Burke Kline resigned. Welch served as CEO of Jefferson Community Health & Life from 1993 to 2013. Since his retirement […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life CEO Burke Kline, DHA, MBA, MHA, MSM, CHFP, FACHE, has resigned his position as of Monday, Aug. 19, after four years. Dr. Kline became chief executive officer in June 2020. “We thank Dr. Burke Kline for his service and contributions during his tenure, and wish him success in his future endeavors,” […]
Travis Kostal, PT, DPT, has become board certified as a Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy. He was certified upon successful completion of coursework, field hours and an exam from the American Physical Therapy Association. Kostal has been with JCH&L Sports Medicine and Rehab Services since 2013. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in […]
Nicole Swartzendruber has known since she was a kid that she wanted a career in some area of health care. By the time she was in high school, she knew being a physician assistant was her goal. In December she will graduate as a physician assistant from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and early […]
JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center is working with Jeffs Gone M.A.D. to hold a 1 mile or 5K run/walk on Saturday, Sept. 7. “We encourage all ages to participate in this run/walk event during a fun weekend in Fairbury,” said Jen Johnson, JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center manager. “Families can participate together, and we are offering […]
Dr. Madhav Narayan, Bryce Taylor, PA-C, and Kirisha Afuh, FNP-C, will be leaving JCH&L. Taylor’s last day will be July 8. Dr. Narayan’s last day will be July 11. Afuh’s last day will be Aug. 28. All are leaving for other practices. “We encourage those who considered any of these providers their primary care provider […]
The Caregivers Support Group offered by the Alzheimer’s Association will meet on Thursday, July 11, at 4:30 p.m. in the Jefferson Community Health & Life Clinic Conference Room. The program will be a video on dealing with anger. Easiest access will be by parking in the H Street parking and entering through the JCH&L Main […]
J Paul Meyer, MD, began offering an outpatient pain specialty clinic at JCH&L in June, and will be coming to JCH&L monthly to see patients. Dr. Meyer is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Dr. Meyer sees patients who deal with chronic pain, low back […]
More than $1,100 was raised during the annual salad festival of the Jefferson Community Health & Life Auxiliary on May 9 in Fairbury. A total of 155 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 the […]
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