Great Plains Health

10/24/2025

Great Plains Health Urgent Care will be closed Friday, October 24 through Sunday, October 26. For emergency medical needs, please visit your nearest emergency room or call 911.

Thank you for your understanding.

10/24/2025

Congratulations to our very own Amy Childers, PharmD, who has received the Caring Kind Award from the Nebraska Hospital Association!

Amy serves as our pharmacy clinical coordinator and medication safety officer, where her leadership, knack for solving tough problems and her drive to deliver the best possible care to our patients, sets her apart.

The Caring Kind Award recognizes health care employees who demonstrate compassion, cooperation and dedication in their roles. Amy joins a distinguished group of Nebraska health professionals who have received this honor over the program's 46-year history.

Congratulations, Amy, on this well-deserved recognition! Stay tuned as we continue to celebrate more of our outstanding team members and hospital achievements in the coming days.

10/23/2025

Our Board Chair Lindsay Pedersen has been named Trustee of the Year by the Nebraska Hospital Association!

Lindsay received this award yesterday at the NHA annual banquet for her incredible leadership that's made such a difference for health care in our region.

Under her guidance, we've achieved our highest-ever patient satisfaction scores and grown to become the largest independent hospital in the region. Her thoughtful leadership approach has improved health care in North Platte and beyond.

Join us in celebrating Lindsay's well-deserved recognition!

10/22/2025

Stop by The Gift Box and explore our full line of Sweet Grace products.

We carry detergent, room spray, lotion, perfume, and so much more. The best part? We offer free samples so you can find your favorite product before you buy!

The Gift Box is open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

10/22/2025

Before making your Medicare selections this year, take time to understand how coverage decisions can impact access to care.

The U.S. Office of Inspector General reports significant risks of fraud, waste, and abuse in some Medicare Advantage plans, resulting in delays or denials of care.

Traditional (Original) Medicare and Medicare Advantage are not the same. We recommend Traditional (Original) Medicare.

If you need help reviewing your options:
- Local, independent insurance agents can assist you in comparing plans.
- You can also call the Nebraska SHIP helpline at 877-839-2675 or visit shiphelp.org.
- For 24/7 assistance, call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit medicare.gov.

Watch the OIG summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AisF2d60NlU

An HHS-OIG report found that Medicare Advantage plans sometimes denied or delayed patients’ access to medically necessary services, even though the requests ...

10/20/2025

Your chance to win $5,000

Support the Great Plains Health Cancer Center renovation at our upcoming Gala. Thanks to our generous physician donors, one lucky winner will take home $5,000!

Will your lucky number be drawn? For just $100, you get a 1 in 100 chance to win the $5,000 prize. The winning ball number will be pulled at the Gala on November 21.

All proceeds help us create an exceptional healing environment for cancer patients in our community.

Purchase your lottery ball now: https://paybee.io/@40

10/17/2025

Real patients, real experiences. Thank you for choosing Great Plains Health for your health care needs and for sharing your kind words. Your trust inspires us to deliver exceptional care.

10/16/2025

Great Plains Family Medicine is making flu protection quick and convenient with two special flu shot clinics for established patients. Choose from October 23 or October 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oak Street Medical Building at 625 West William Avenue, North Platte.

Appointments are preferred for quickest service, with special noon hour slots available during lunch breaks. Call 308.568.4700 to schedule. Walk-ins of established patients also welcome.

Don't wait – protect yourself before the holiday season arrives.

10/15/2025

Medicare Open Enrollment is now underway and runs through December 7. As you review your options, talk to someone you trust and review all available information.

A new U.S. Senate report reveals growing concern that some Medicare Advantage insurers may prioritize profit over patients, costing taxpayers more than traditional Medicare: “Insurers are using prior authorization to protect billions in profits while forcing vulnerable patients into impossible choices.”

If you need help reviewing your options:
- Local, independent insurance agents can assist you in comparing plans.
- You can also call the Nebraska SHIP helpline at 877-839-2675 or visit shiphelp.org.
- For 24/7 assistance, call 1-800-MEDICARE or visit medicare.gov.

Read the full Senate report:https://www.hsgac.senate.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024.10.17-PSI-Majority-Staff-Report-on-Medicare-Advantage.pdf

10/14/2025

Reminder: Cancer survivor painting event next week

Join the GPHealth Callahan Cancer Center next Wednesday, October 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the GPHealth Education Center as we celebrate our cancer survivors with a fun evening of watercolor painting.

This event is available to all cancer survivors, is offered free of charge, and is made possible by the generous donations to the Great Plains Health Care Foundation.

RSVP by calling 308.568.7744 or 308.568.7062.

10/13/2025

Great Plains Pediatrics is offering drive-up flu shots this Thursday, October 16 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Oak Street Medical Building.

These drive-up flu shots are available for current patients by appointment only. Shots will be administered car side under the canopy at the Oak Street Medical Building at 625 West William Avenue, North Platte.

In-clinic flu shots are also available by appointment only for current patients from Monday through Saturday.

All patients must make an appointment by calling 308.568.3580.

10/13/2025

Thursday evening brought more than 700 Great Plains Health employees and family members to Homestead Pumpkin Patch for our annual fall event.

The turnout was incredible. Kids took over the zip line and slides. Baby goats stole the show. Families picked pumpkins and enjoyed the perfect fall weather together.

Health care is demanding work, and our team never stops showing up. This was our way of saying thank you.

Here's to our incredible team and the families who support them!