Kyle Warneke, Physical Therapy Assistant, was recognized as Jefferson Community Health & Life’s Caring Kind employee for 2021. Annually, the Nebraska Association of Hospitals and Health Systems encourages each health center to select one employee to represent their hospital or health center as the Caring Kind employee. The Caring Kind nominee must “exemplify the teamwork, […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life was named among the Top 10 Nebraska hospitals for Rural Provider Excellence in Quality by the Chartis Center for Rural Health and the Nebraska Department of Health. Presented at this year’s Nebraska Critical Access Hospitals and Rural Health Clinics Conference on Quality, the Rural Provider Excellence in Quality Award honors […]
JCH&L CEO Burke Kline, DHA, CHFP, FACHE, has been elected to serve on the board of directors for the American College of Healthcare Executives Nebraska and Western Iowa Chapter. ACHE is the preeminent professional society for leaders dedicated to advancing health. It gives members access to networking, education and career development at the local level. […]
Jen Johnson is the new JCH&L Burkley Fitness Center manager and is looking forward to sharing awareness of health and fitness. She will begin the full-time position in mid-November. Johnson has been a fitness instructor at the Burkley Fitness Center since 2016. She is a certified Body Pump instructor. She looks forward to expanding to […]
Jefferson Community Health & Life will offer COVID-19 booster vaccines in November. Clinics will be held Nov. 5, 12, and 19 at the Fairbury Presbyterian Church. Appointments are required by calling 402-587-5188. Boosters are available to: *those who are 65 and older; *those who are 18 to 64 who have underlying health conditions; *those who […]
Wellness Experience Offers Women a Convenient Way to Take Control of Their Health In just about three hours women from Jefferson County and beyond can complete their annual health checks and receive a well-deserved indulgence at the same time. Women’s Health Day is a complete wellness experience designed to make women’s health easy. Jefferson Community […]
Mobile Screening Services from Bryan Health will be offered at Jefferson Community Health & Life on Nov. 2 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The screenings are available on a private-pay basis only. Several types of screening are available. Atrial fibrillation screening is available for all ages. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart arrhythmia, […]
Lab pricing was made consistent between Jefferson Community Health & Life health center and clinic services on Oct. 1. “Because we are all one organization, having different lab prices for the clinic and the health center was confusing, and was a potential compliance concern,” said Chance Klasek, JCH&L CFO. “For compliance, consistency, and less confusion, […]
Discounted lab testing at the patient’s request will be available soon at Jefferson Community Health and Life. Beginning Wednesday, Oct. 20, area residents will be able to schedule their own lab without a physician’s order for a variety of commonly requests lab screenings. These screenings are private pay only, we will not bill insurance. A […]
During October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jefferson Community Health & Life encourages women to follow their doctors’ recommendations for breast cancer screening. Regular mammograms are just one way for women to take care of themselves – but it is an important part of breast health. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, every woman who […]
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