Rural Health
Resources by State: Nebraska

Case Study: Partnership Enables Hospital to Provide Local Access to 24-Hour Health Care Through Telemedicine
Shares the approach of Seward, Nebraska-based Memorial Health Care Systems' "convenience campaign," which focuses on using technology to meet the needs of a younger-than-average patient base. Discusses building partnerships and utilizing new technologies to improve healthcare accessibility through same-day clinics, online communications, and 24/7 virtual care.
Sponsoring organizations: Bryan Health, Early Adopter Partner, Memorial Health Care Systems
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Case Study: Hospital Partners with Technology Provider to Engage and Connect with Community for Better Health
Shares details of a new health and life services model implemented at Jefferson Community Health and Life in Fairbury, Nebraska. Describes the use of online tools to integrate health and life services via an online wellness dashboard with the goal of inspiring people to make healthier lifestyle choices. Includes information about the model's approach, key steps, results, and lessons learned.
Sponsoring organization: Bryan Health
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Case Study: Hospital Partners with Local High Schools to Prepare Students for Health Care Professions
Discusses the structure and organization of Box Butte General Hospital's (BBGH) Health Professions Club, which engages local high school students in healthcare career preparation activities in Alliance, Nebraska. Covers program goals, including educating area students about healthcare careers and creating and recruiting a well-prepared rural healthcare workforce.
Sponsoring organization: Bryan Health
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Case Study: Community Fitness Initiative Helps Lower Childhood Obesity Rates
Details key steps and lessons learned of community stakeholders in Lexington, Nebraska, regarding an initiative aimed at reducing local childhood obesity rates. Using a partnership approach, leaders at Lexington Regional Health Center successfully implemented a community-wide program, the Community Fitness Initiative (CFI), to reduce obesity rates in area schools.
Sponsoring organizations: Bryan Health, City of Lexington Nebraska, Lexington Community Foundation, Lexington Public Schools, Lexington Regional Health Center
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Nebraska Physical Therapy Map
Shows physical therapy state and federal shortage areas.
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Office of Rural Health
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Nebraska Pharmacist Map
Shows pharmacist state and federal shortage areas.
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Office of Rural Health
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Nebraska Pediatric Dentistry Map
Shows pediatric dentistry state and federal shortage areas.
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Office of Rural Health
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Nebraska Occupational Therapy Map
Shows occupational therapy state and federal shortage areas.
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Office of Rural Health
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Nebraska General Dentistry Map
Shows general dentistry state and federal shortage areas.
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Office of Rural Health
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Nebraska Clinical Psychologist Map
Shows clinical psychology state and federal shortage areas.
Sponsoring organization: Nebraska Office of Rural Health
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