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Chadron Community Hospital had the pleasure of hosting one of Dakota Lions Sight and Health employees, Connie Putnam, Regional Donor Development Manager. Connie provided continuing education for our clinical employees regarding tissue donation, tissue procurement, honoring donor wishes, and the report of deaths. Annual education on tissue donation is a CMS requirement for participating hospitals.

Dakota…

Congratulations to Abie Hyatt, RN, Home Health & Hospice, on graduating from WNCC with her Associate Degree in Nursing!

Not only did Abie receive her Registered Nurse Certificate, she also received 2 prestigious awards at graduation. The first being the ADN (Registered Nurse) student of the year award. This award is given to an ADN student who has demonstrated professional behavior…

We are proud to announce our DAISY and STAR award recipients! Abby Marx, LPN, received the Daisy Award, and Lindsey Oldaker, Physical Therapy, received our Star award. Congratulations, and thank you for all your hard work, and commitment, to our patients, our program, and our community! 

The Daisy Award, which is specific to Nurses, is an internationally recognized award. The Daisy…

Chadron Community Hospital Circle of Light held their fundraiser “Show The Light In Your Heart” Friday, April 14, 2023, at Dawes County Fairgrounds.  The event was attended by over 300 people, and had 157 silent auction items,…

Chadron Community Hospital Hospice Team provided a full day conference “Excellence in End of Life Care” to more than 30 nurses and social workers yesterday at Chadron's Platte Valley Bank Community Room. Presenters provided tools, resources, and information for end of life care.

Presenters:
Brenda Johnson APRN—Hospice Nurse Practitioner & Case Manager
Diana Lecher RN—Director…

SAVE THE DATE! CCH Hospice is offering a CEU program on April 19th in coordination with Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. The program will be at the Platte Valley Bank's Community Room - 141 3rd St., Chadron, NE

The program,…

Last week, the Simulation in Motion-Nebraska (SIMNE) visited Chadron Community Hospital & Health Services. The truck is provided by the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and helps the hospital provide education to staff, and the community. This particular education to our staff at CCH is the next best thing to live scenarios. It helps to keep them up to date on skills and situations, and helps…

Chadron Community Hospital Home Health and Hospice loves to honor and serve our area veterans.

In 2017, our staff was inspired by a You tube video that showed a deceased Veteran, draped by an American flag, pushed down a hospital hallway.  What was so amazing about this video was that all staff or fellow residents stopped what they were doing and placed their hand on their heart in silence…

Brenda Johnson, APRN, recently completed her Hospice & Palliative Care Certification. This certification is similar to the Board exams and validates her expertise as a nursing specialist. Nurses practicing in hospice and palliative care can take pride in their expertise…

We are excited to announce our DAISY and STAR award recipients! Anne Dockweiler, Home Health & Hospice, received the Daisy Award, and Courtney Goff, Lab, received our Star award. Congratulations, and thank you for all your hard work, and commitment, to our hospital!

The Daisy Award, which is specific to Nurses, is an internationally recognized award. The Daisy Foundation expresses gratitude…