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Valley County Health System would like to thank all of our associates that helped to make this year’s food drive hosted...
At their March 20, 2013 board meeting the Valley County Health System Foundation Board approved donations in the amount of &#...
1 in 20 people will be diagnosed with colon cancer - but this is a cancer we can do something about.Loup Basin Public Health ...
James Bartley, a Psychotherapist in the Heritage Program at Valley County Health System, attended an educational workshop tit...
Research studies show that people suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, a condition that affects people during the winter ...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major...
Day 5 of the John Oldson Murder trial. Oldson being led into the Howard County Courthouse.Dr Steven A. Symes, associate profe...
Chamberlain College of Nursing is pleased to announce that The Master ofScience in Nursing-Executive Leadership degree was be...
Lauren Welniak, a Physician Assistant student at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA, has chose Valley County Health Syst...
The number of people in the United States seeking care for influenza-like illness (ILI) has been increasing significantly ove...
The number of people in the United States seeking care for influenza-like illness (ILI) has been increasing significantly ove...
Valley County Health System purchased a new Embla S4500 Sleep Study System. The Embla S4500 PSG amplifier has been specifical...
The search for a new CEO for the Valley County Health System is nearing the interview process. The VCHS Board of Trustees alo...
Valley County Health System will be hosting the 4th Annual Health Fair, “Nebraska…The Good Life.” The main...
Bob Reilly, PA-C at Valley County Health System attended the Treatment and Rehabilitation of the Pediatric Trauma Patient Con...
Over 500 people came out inspiteof the threat of rain on Saturday, June 16, 2012 for Ord’s own Katie Felton. A tearful ...
The fourth annual Valley County Health System Health Fair on June 28 was full of activity. The theme for the fair was “...
Nebraska is one of 20 states currently experiencing an outbreak of Salmonella infection linked to exposure to baby chicks and...
What used to be the Valley Cinema Movie Theater in Ord is now The Blank Slate. The Blank Slate is holding their Grand Opening...
James Bartley, a Psychotherapist in the Heritage Program at Valley County Health System, recently attended a workshop, Ethica...
Photo taken by Caleb PollardBecky Ries, Valley County Health System Foundation Administrator, is pleased to announce that the...
The Board of Trustees of the Valley County Health System has hired William Sugg as the new President/Chief Executive Officer....
Down town Burwell NEBurwell Economic Development has developed a new Business Facade Improvement Grant Program to encourage e...
Marcie Sikyta, a Psychotherapist in the Heritage Program at Valley County Health System, recently attended a seminar, Psychop...
Nick Molacek, a 3rd year medical student from UNMC, has returned to Valley County Health System to complete a Family Medicine...
James Bartley, a Psychotherapist in the Heritage Program at Valley County Health System, recently attended a workshop, The Gi...
Jennifer Bengston, MD and Bob Reilly, PA-C at Valley County Health System recently attended Neurocognitive Concussion Testing...
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) continues to kill deer across much of Nebraska. EHD is suspected in the reported deaths o...
Pamela Taylor, RN, has been promoted to Director of Nursing at Valley View Living Center. Previously, Pam worked as the Long ...
Lindsey Fibranz, a Physician Assistant student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has chosen Valley County Health ...
Valley County Health System was tickled pink to host a company-wide wear pink day, in support of National Breast Cancer Aware...
During Daylight Saving Time, which begins in the spring, clocks are turned forward an hour, shifting an hour of light from th...
The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th Great American Smokeout on November 15, 2012 by encouraging smokers to use th...
Amazing things are happening in rural America. These small towns, farming villages and frontier areas are fueled by the creat...
Brad Zurek, a 3rd year medical student at Midwestern University at Glendale, Arizona, has chose Valley County Health System t...
Pictured (l to r): Margie Townsend, Phyllis Roth, Marilou Dockhorn, Margaret Petersen, LeAnn Davenport, Ellie Keller, Cathy H...
Valley County Health SystemNew Facility Update #24Weeks of April 12 & 19, 2010During the weeks of April 12 and 19, substantia...
Funeral Services for Frieda E. Gilbert age 101 of Ainsworth, Nebraska will be held on Wednesday at 9:30 AM at the Hoch Funera...
Bethanne Kunz – VCHS Marketing & Public Relations DirectorOrd, Neb. — Valley County Health System is pleased to a...
Bethanne Kunz – VCHS Marketing & Public Relations DirectorOrd, Neb. – A hospital is more than a place where peopl...
During the weeks of April 26 and May 3, continued progress was made on the interior of the new hospital. Vinyl floor covering...
T-shirts will be sold as a benefit tohelp 3 year oldIsabella Hill withher on going battle with brain cancer. Izie, the three ...
by Bethanne Kunz – VCHS Marketing & Public Relations DirectorMelissa Kasselder joined Valley County Health System on Ju...
by Bethanne Kunz – VCHS Marketing & Public Relations DirectorThe second annual Valley County Health System Health Fair ...
by Andrew MihmComstock, Ne. – A second t-shirt benefit fundraiser has been planned for young 3 year old Izie Hill who c...
by Bethanne Kunz - VCHS Marketing & Public Relations DirectorOrd – Chris Unterseher, MD, will begin his practice on Aug...
by Bethanne Kunz – VCHS Marketing & Public Relations DirectorORD – Cheryl Christenson, RN, BSN, has been promoted...
Gerry Dacpano, Medical Technologist and Laboratory Manager at Valley County Health System, attended the 2010 AAAC Annual Meet...
ORD – Last year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) established a Five-Star Quality Rating system that ...
Ord – VCHS Foundation Administrator, Becky Ries, announces that the Foundation has received a generous donation from th...
Visit a Red Cross Blood Drive for a Chance to Fuel Your Fall Road Trip for FreeAmerican Red Cross thanks summer blood and pla...
BCMHC and Loup Basin Public Health Department are partnering to host this community health program to raise awareness about m...
Have you wanted to be part of the Ambulance Squad and help serve your community? We invite you to attend the class organizati...
Becky Ries, Valley County Health System Foundation Administrator, is pleased to announce that the 2010 Golf Tournament netted...
The grand opening dedication for Valley County Health System’s new hospital will be held on Sunday, September 26 from 1...
CDC and Loup Basin Public Health Department No Longer Recommend Delaying Influenza Vaccination for ElderlyPhysicians should n...
Funeral services for Silena Berigan, age 78 of Butte, formerly of Burwell, will be Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at ...
The 13th Annual Valley County Health System Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Ord Golf C...
A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health and represents hop...
Rev. Greg Barnes was honored as Valley County Hospice’s Outstanding Volunteer at the NE Hospice & Palliative Care Award...
Danielle Ruskamp, a Physical Therapy student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has chosen Valley County Health Sy...
Jim Maliszewski, a 3rd year medical student from UNMC, has chosen Valley County Health System to complete his Family Medicine...
Nick Molacek, a 1st year medical student from UNMC, has chosen Valley County Health System to complete his Family Medicine ro...
Valley County Health System will be hosting the 3rd Annual Health Fair, “Your Health is the Reel Deal.” The main ...
The annual Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) survey was completed at Valley View Living Center on May 4, 2011.Du...
Valley County Health System has elected to become a Community Partner with the NE Department of Health & Human Services progr...
KEARNEY, Neb. (AP) – A doctors group says it will move ahead with plans to build another hospital in Kearney.Sean Denne...
Jim Bartley, MSW, LMHP and Joan Sintek, OTR/L at Valley County Health System, attended the “Assessing the Mental Health...
Dr Brandon Blair of Ord and Loup City’s Professional Eye Care will be conducting a Parent’s Education Night On We...
News release Nebraska Department of Helath and Human Services Lincoln, Neb. – The Nebraska Department of Health and Hum...
ORD, Neb. – The first annual Walk Out On Your Job event in Ord will be on May 14th at the Courthouse.Walk Out On Your J...
Judy Mahony, Coder at Valley County Health System, recently earned the Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) credential.Certified...
Becky Setlik, Physical Therapist, at Valley County Health System, recently attended a Joint Replacement Rehabilitation Summit...
Flooding issuesare giving the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services reason to alert the public about having wells ...
The third annual Valley County Health System Health Fair on June 23 was full of activity. The theme for the fair was “Y...
Ord and Bassett have received $15,000 in BlueHealth Advantage Wellness Grants by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska t...
The Valley County Health System Medical Clinic in Burwell will have a new home this fall. The Medical Clinic is currently loc...
Kearney Little Caesar’s posted an 8 to 6 win over the PWGS Seniors Monday night at Kearney. The game was called after f...
This years Comstock 4th of July parade will have a very special Grand Marshall. Izzie Hill is the 4 year old daughter of Phil...
Dr. Chris Unterseher is now board-certified in both family medicine and psychiatry. Dr. Unterseher recently completed the sec...
by Bethanne Kunz – VCHS Marketing & Public Relations DirectorRob Bowen, a first year medical student at the University ...
The American Red Cross reminds eligible individuals that you can be a lifesaver this summer by donating blood. Patients need ...
Anthony Cannon, a 3rd year medical student from UNMC, has chosen Valley County Health System to complete his Family Medicine ...
As residents watch the water recede following this weekend’s flooding the dangers aren’t necessarily over. In fac...
Dr. Jennifer Bengston recently attended Agricultural Medicine Seminar in Omaha July 11-13, 2011. The course was offered by th...
by Bethanne Kunz – VCHS Marketing & Public Relations DirectorOrd – The 2nd Annual Valley County Health System Hea...
Daniel Schneider, MD has begun his medical practice at the VCHS Medical Clinic in Ord. In addition, he will begin seeing pati...
Becky Ries, Valley County Health System Foundation Administrator, is pleased to announce that the 2011 Golf Tournament netted...
The Valley County Health System Good Beginnings Committee recently donated two parenting books to the Ord Township Library. T...
The new home for the Valley County Health System Medical Clinic in Burwell is under construction. The new VCHS Medical Clinic...
USHHS Press ReleaseAffordable Care Act Program to Provide Temporary Coverage for Nebraska Residents Without Insurance Due to ...
Christy Malmstrom, Specialty Clinic RN at Valley County Health System, recently completed a two-day training course sponsored...
Lincoln—The Emergency Medical Services Program of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will offer a wor...
DHHS Press ReleaseThe Emergency Medical Services Program of the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services will offer a...
Dr. Daniel Schneider was notified on September 2 that he is now board-certified in family medicine. He successfully passed th...
Valley County Health System welcomes Shannon Hoos-Thompson, MD tothe VCHS Specialty Clinic. Dr. Hoos-Thompson is trained in C...
Children in Ord, Burwell and across the state will take part in the Walk or Bike to school day Wednesday, October 5th. Nebras...
Chelle Green, Tracy Reiner and Tanya Erickson, employees at Valley County Health System were honored at the Nebraska Hospital...
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back on Sunday, November6 at 2 a.m. As Daylight Saving Time ends. It’s time to f...
Dr. Daniel Schneider recently attended the 4th Annual Upper Midwest Regional Pediatrics Conference in South Sioux City, NE, O...
Valley County Health System is pleased to announce that Kelly Geweke, APRN-NP will begin her medical practice at the VCHS Med...
Valley County Health System’s Diabetic Education Program has been recertified for another 4 years. The VCHS Diabetes Ed...
Jennifer Sandoz, Acute Care RN, at Valley County Health System has completed Trauma Nurse Core Course, TNCC, through the Emer...
James Bartley, a Psychotherapist in the Heritage Program at Valley County Health System, recently attended an Emotional Manip...
Valley View Living Center residents received an early Christmas gift this week. The generous Angeline Koelling estate funds p...
Dean’s list honorees enrolled in the accelerated bachelor’s degree in nursing program at the University of Nebras...
Holiday Tourney for Cedar Valley boys and girls schedule Posted by Lynn Daily On December - 26 - 2011 Area Holiday Tourname...
Ord – At their September 15, 2010 board meeting the Valley County Health System Foundation Board approved donations in ...
September 22, 2010 – Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson said today that the cost savings that the Nebraska state gener...
CDC and Loup Basin Public Health Department No Longer Recommend Delaying Influenza Vaccination for ElderlyPhysicians should n...
New Valley County Health System Hospital at DedicationOrd – The new Valley County Health System replacement hospital wi...
The Valley County Health System officially opened its doors Monday, October 4, 2010. If you have an appointment or need to ma...
September 22, 2010 – Nebraska’s Senator Ben Nelson said today that the cost savings that the Nebraska state gener...
Ashely JeffresAshley Jeffres, LPN attended the Infection Prevention in Health Care Facilities course in Omaha, NE on Oct. 7 a...
Joyce Seward & Sen. Mike JohannsSen. Mike Johanns toured the Valley County Health System Thursday (October 14, 2010), and had...
A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) training will be held on Wednesday, February 8th. The training will be held in conjunction wit...
- Senator Deb Fischer fought a bill on the floor of the Legislature this week, LB304, that would have allowed medical profess...
The Valley County Health System officially opened its doors Monday, October 4, 2010. If you have an appointment or need to ma...
Dec. 5-11 is National Handwashing Awareness WeekLincoln – Viruses and bacteria are out there, lurking on lots of things...
Valley County Hospice has become a national partner of We Honor Veterans, a pioneering campaign developed by National Hospice...
Each winter as Nebraska temperatures drop and heavy snow blankets the state, reports of weather-related heart incidents make ...
Pictured Front Row: Mandy Vanosdall, Kristie Zulkoski, Marcy Shafer, Jennifer Grooms, Brittany Orsborn, Catie VanDiest, Chell...
Regional radio KNLV with a friendly reminder. It’s that time of year again to turn your clocks back an hour by Sunday, ...
Ord – More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered health care. In honor of those caregivers, VCHS Home Health...
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) today released the following statement celebrating our nation’s v...
A soup luncheon benefit and bake sale will be held Sunday, November 14th at the St John’s Lutheran Church for Payton Yo...
The Loup Basin Public Health Department wants to remind the public that the Flu ends with you. Get Vaccinated. It’s not...
Melissa Kasselder, Registered Technologist in Radiography, RT (R) at Valley County Health System, has received certification ...
Community volunteers and leaders celebrated their efforts at successfully promoting and encouraging economic and community de...
The Valley County Health System Foundation has installed a new Donor Recognition Wall. The new wall matches the décor ...
Valley County Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel Schneider, M.D. to its medical staff. Dr. Schneider...
Dec. 5-11 is National Handwashing Awareness WeekLincoln – Viruses and bacteria are out there, lurking on lots of things...
Each winter as Nebraska temperatures drop and heavy snow blankets the state, reports of weather-related heart incidents make ...
Jane Meyer, APRN-NP at Valley County Health System attended the Nebraska Nurse Practitioner Conference in Lincoln, Feb. 23-25...
The Valley County Health System Foundation has installed a new Donor Recognition Wall. The new wall matches the décor ...
Valley County Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Daniel Schneider, M.D. to its medical staff. Dr. Schneider...
Jennifer Bengston, MD at Valley County Health System attended training from Dec. 17-19 in Orlando, FL. The training was Rheum...
On April 25th 2011, a skunk in the Comstock area in Custer County tested positive for rabies. The skunk was submitted by Dr. ...
Valley County Health System is pleased to announce the services of Jay Hawkins, M.D. Dr. Hawkins is a Board Certified Nephrol...
Daylight savings 2012 will begin on the second Sunday of March and end on the first Sunday of November. In March, clocks are ...
Children in Ord, Burwell and across the state will take part in the Walk or Bike to school day Wednesday, October 5th. Nebras...
Catina Psota has been hired as Medical Clinic Manager at Valley County Health System. She will be responsible for coordinatio...
Catina Psota has been hired as Medical Clinic Manager at Valley County Health System. She will be responsible for coordinatio...
“Mary Howell, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP), Licensed Independent mental Health Practitioner(LIMHP), and L...
Jennifer Bengston, MD at Valley County Health System attended the National EMS Medical Directors course from Jan. 10-12 in Bo...
Kimberly Nation, Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) has been hired by Diamo...
Valley County Health System is pleased to announce the services of Joshua Anderson, M.D. Dr. Anderson is a Board Certified Ne...
The Valley County Health System Board of Trustees has engaged the services of BryanLGH Health System to recruit the next CEO....
Pam Moninger, Registered Technologist in Radiography and Computed Tomography, RT (R) (CT) at Valley County Health System, pas...
The State of Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services visited Valley County Health System from January 3-5, 2011 to con...
The Ord TeamMates Match of the Month is Dr. Kelcey Berg and Jenessa Grooms.Jenessa is a 5th grader at St. Mary’s School...
The recent news story about a 4 year old boywho lost his arms and legs due to bacterial meningitis has also brought to light ...
Front Row: (left to right)Kassidy Mundt, Brenna Keefe, Elizabeth Einspahr, Megan Gabriel, Isabelle Ritz, Celeste Gould, Journ...
Tracy Reiner, R.Ph. and Tanya Erickson, LPN at Valley County Health System, have been selected to participate in the 2011 Neb...
Pictured Left to right: Donna Entzminger, LPN; Tammi Knutson, NREMT-P; Vicki Bredthauer, RN, CEN; Cindy Guggenmos, LPN’...
Pictured Left to right: Donna Entzminger, LPN; Tammi Knutson, NREMT-P; Vicki Bredthauer, RN, CEN; Cindy Guggenmos, LPN’...
Joyce Seward & Sen. Mike JohannsSen. Mike Johanns toured the Valley County Health System Thursday (October 14, 2010), and had...
Nebraska Gov. Dave Heineman is urginglawmakers to adopt nearly $326 million in tax cuts.The Republican governor proposed ...
ORD – The Home Health Department at Valley County Health System has been named to the 2010 HomeCare Elite, a compilatio...
Dolores Florian, Valley County Hospice 2012 volunteer of the year, who was honored at the Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Car...
- Senator Deb Fischer fought a bill on the floor of the Legislature this week, LB304, that would have allowed medical profess...
Loup Basin Public Health Department would like to promote awareness about colon cancer and encourage people to get their colo...
It’s that time again. Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour. Most people do this before going to bed Sa...
Jeff Breitkreutz, PA-C and Robert Reilly, PA-C from Valley County Health System attended the 37th Nebraska Academy of Physici...
Regional radio KNLV with a friendly reminder. It’s that time of year again to turn your clocks back an hour by Sunday, ...
Ord – More than 11 million Americans receive home-delivered health care. In honor of those caregivers, VCHS Home Health...
Chris Unterseher, MD and Kelly Geweke, APRN-NP from Valley County Health System attended the Emergency Medicine Skills for th...
One in four: That’s how many adult Americans live with a diagnosable mental health condition. While mental health and s...
A soup luncheon benefit and bake sale will be held Sunday, November 14th at the St John’s Lutheran Church for Payton Yo...
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Oral Health and Dentistry will team up with federally q...
Jennifer McBride, Activities Aide at Valley View Living Center, was selected for the 2012 Nebraska Health Care Association/Ne...
The Loup Basin Public Health Department wants to remind the public that the Flu ends with you. Get Vaccinated. It’s not...
Melissa Kasselder, Registered Technologist in Radiography, RT (R) at Valley County Health System, has received certification ...
Community volunteers and leaders celebrated their efforts at successfully promoting and encouraging economic and community de...
Dr. Chris Unterseher recently attended the 63rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Assembly of the Nebraska Academy of Family Phys...
Betty Wheeler, Physical Therapist at Valley County Health System, completed a Spinal Stabilization Course on March 24 and 25 ...
Valley County Health System, along with other national, state and community organizations, is working to highlight the import...
Valley County Health System, along with other national, state and community organizations, is working to highlight the import...
Valley County Health System’s Home Health and Hospice Department wishes to recognize 17 people from the Ord and Burwell...
Valley County Health System, along with other national, state and community organizations, is working to highlight the import...
Lindsay Davison, a Physician Assistant student at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, has chosen Valley County Health ...
Betty Wheeler, Physical Therapist at Valley County Health System, completed the Clinical Instructor and Credentialing Program...
Betty Wheeler, Physical Therapist at Valley County Health System, completed the Clinical Instructor and Credentialing Program...
Dolores Florian, volunteer for Valley County Hospice, was honored as Valley County Hospice’s outstanding volunteer at t...
Jeff Breitkreutz, PA-C and Robert Reilly, PA-C from Valley County Health System attended the 37th Nebraska Academy of Physici...
The Valley County Health System Board of Trustees has hired Jack Williams as the new Chief Executive Officer.Jack currently r...
Valley County Health System is taking part in a massive statewide campaign to save lives by working to help add one million n...
On April 25th 2011, a skunk in the Comstock area in Custer County tested positive for rabies. The skunk was submitted by Dr. ...
Chris Unterseher, MD and Kelly Geweke, APRN-NP from Valley County Health System attended the Emergency Medicine Skills for th...
One in four: That’s how many adult Americans live with a diagnosable mental health condition. While mental health and s...
Ord, NE — A hospital is more than a place where people go to heal, it is a part of the community that fosters health an...
Jennifer McBride, Activities Aide at Valley View Living Center, was selected for the 2012 Nebraska Health Care Association/Ne...
