Great Plains Health

05/04/2026

“What we want our cancer patients to feel is hope. Hope is the key to cure.” – Dr. Todd E. Hlavaty, radiation oncology

At the Great Plains Health Callahan Cancer Center, that sense of hope is shaped not only by exceptional care, but by the environment in which that care is delivered.

Through the Great Plains Health Care Foundation's Cancer Center Renovation Campaign, we are creating spaces that support comfort, confidence, and healing for every patient who walks through our doors.

North Platte Giving Day is just days away. Join us on May 6 as we come together to elevate cancer care for our community.

GIVE: https://www.northplattegiving.org/organization/gphealth

05/04/2026

Take control and start living well with diabetes.

Join our free class led by a certified diabetes care and education specialist to learn practical tips for managing blood sugar, making healthy food choices, staying active and preventing complications. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or looking for a refresher, this class is designed to support you every step of the way.

Upcoming sessions: June 16, July 9, August 5 and September 17.

Spots are limited. Call 308.568.7720 or visit the link to register: https://www.gphealth.org/events/events/living-well-with-diabetes/?calendardate=20260616090000

05/03/2026

The exam room is a place where many conversations happen and important moments unfold for cancer patients.

That’s why the Great Plains Health Care Foundation, with the support of generous donors, is focused on something many people may not think about, but that matters deeply: the exam table.

On May 6, during North Platte Giving Day, your gift toward the Cancer Center Renovation Campaign can support exam tables in the Callahan Cancer Center designed to gently adjust to each patient’s needs, making it easier to sit, rest, and receive care with greater comfort and dignity.

Each exam table costs $4,835.23. Whether you give $5 or fund an entire table, your gift directly supports a piece of equipment patients will use every day in this new space.

GIVE: https://www.northplattegiving.org/organization/gphealth

05/01/2026

Cancer survivorship is a journey, and you don't have to navigate it alone.

Join Survivorship 101, a free nine week course designed to help you find balance and move forward after treatment.

Spots are limited. Register by May 12 to reserve yours!

https://www.gphealth.org/events/events/survivorship-101-2026/?calendardate=20260519173000

05/01/2026

Do you know the warning signs of a stroke? Remember B.E. F.A.S.T.

Balance — Sudden loss of balance or coordination
Eyes — Sudden blurred or double vision
Face — Facial drooping or uneven smile
Arms — Arm weakness or numbness
Speech — Slurred or strange speech
Time — Time to call 9-1-1 immediately!

The faster you act, the better the outcome. Quick treatment saves lives and reduces brain damage!

May is Stroke Awareness Month — the perfect time to learn the signs and share them with someone you love.

04/29/2026

Keeping your little ones safe on the road starts with the right fit!

Our next car seat fitting event is coming up on Saturday, May 2 and appointments are limited.

Schedule your appointment with our certified car seat techs at the link below.

Great Plains Health Car Seat Fittings takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Learn more, see other event times and register online.

04/29/2026

GPHealth is proud to recognize five outstanding nominees for this year's Women of Achievement awards: Kathy Phares, clinic manager; Anne Marie Baker, R.N.; Natasha Burch, A.P.R.N.; Brenda Lee, director of chaplain services; and Jayne Johnson, senior director of human resources.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

04/29/2026

North Platte Giving Day is just one week away. Join the Great Plains Health Care Foundation in creating an exceptional healing environment for cancer patients in Greater Nebraska.

Medical treatment is essential to cancer care. Just as important is how a patient feels during every moment of that journey. At the Callahan Cancer Center, we are creating a space where patients experience comfort, dignity, and hope from the moment they walk through our doors.

Join us on May 6. Together, we can elevate cancer care for our community.

GIVE: https://www.northplattegiving.org/organization/gphealth

04/28/2026

Brighten someone's day with a simple, meaningful gesture! The Gift Box carries fresh, beautiful bouquets ready to bring a little extra joy to patients, families and staff.

Stop by and pick out the perfect arrangement, or call us at 308.568.7142 to place an order and have it sent to your loved one's room.

Orders can be placed during regular business hours, Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

04/27/2026

Great Plains Health has earned national accreditation through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, valid through 2028.

This accreditation means our Surgical Weight Loss Program meets the highest national standards for safe, effective bariatric care. We are proud to bring this level of excellence to patients right here in North Platte.

04/24/2026

UPDATE: North Platte showed up big and we are out of food! Thanks to everyone who stopped by!

Brake for Breakfast happening now!

Drive thru for free breakfast and cancer screening information. Find us in the Pizza Ranch parking lot until 9 a.m.