Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare System

01/07/2026

Coming in for an appointment? Ensure you have these documents to make the check-in process go smoothly!

Please note: in emergency cases, anyone can present to the Emergency Room.

01/06/2026

💪🏽 Meet Our Personal Trainers at Whirling Thunder Wellness! 🏋🏽
From left to right:

💙 Allis Tahahwah – Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer
💚 Adain Robles – Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer
💙 Kaden Kennedy – Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer
💚 Pilar Miller – Wellness Program Director & Personal Trainer
💙 Avery Bryan – Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer
💚 Jaidan Payer – Lead Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer
💙 William Wingett – Wellness Coach
💚 Madeline Cleveland – Fitness Specialist & Personal Trainer

👏 A huge shout-out to this incredible team for their dedication to personalized coaching, motivation, and customized fitness programs that help our Winnebago community thrive.

✨ Ready for one-on-one training support? Call us at 402-745-3955 and let’s make 2026 our strongest, healthiest year yet! 💚💙

01/06/2026

In December, our Whirling Thunder Wellness Center's youth volleyball crew had a fantastic time at the NAIA Volleyball Tournament in Sioux City, Iowa! The girls loved cheering for the college teams and soaking up all the excitement.

"It was so inspiring to see volleyball played at such a high level—and meeting our very own board member, Mr. W***y Bass, made the day even more special," says WCHS Sports Coordinator, Rose Springer.

We are proud to sponsor and coordinate several rec teams, encouraging activity at every age. Learn more: https://www.wchs.health/community/wellness-services

01/05/2026

❄️ Fresh Flavors & Friendly Faces — Join Us for January Lunches!

A new year is here, and January is the perfect time to warm up with good food and great company! Our weekday lunches are more than a meal—they’re a chance to start the year connected, nourished, and smiling. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared with lean proteins, wholesome grains, fresh fruits & vegetables, and refreshing beverages to keep you feeling your best all winter long.

From comforting winter classics to flavorful favorites, there’s something to enjoy every January day!

📅 Curious about what’s on the menu this month?
View our events calendar here: https://bit.ly/4j9LHF0

🕦 Lunch Served: Monday–Friday | 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
📍 Location: Senior Citizens Center – Winnebago

We can’t wait to share a warm January lunch with you!

01/05/2026

This photo is from a training workshop completed with consultants from Seven Directions Center for Indigenous Public Health at the University of Washington. Our Winnebago Public Health Department (WPHD) Quality Improvement (QI) team is creating an Indigenous framework to guide our work.

As part of this effort, we’re developing an assessment tool rooted in the Indigenous Social Determinants of Health (ISDOH) framework—honoring reawakening, kinship, connection, cultural grounding, acceptance, resilience, and ceremony. These principles help us better understand the social and cultural factors that influence health in our community and strengthen the way we support our relatives.

This approach will help us connect our relatives to the resources they need for health and wellness and directly supports our Tribal Community Health Improvement Plan (TCHIP) goal to improve access to care.

01/04/2026

New year, new goals — same determination.
This year, let’s stay active, stay consistent, and keep showing up for ourselves at Whirling Thunder Wellness. It’s more than a gym — it’s where discipline, confidence, and strength are built.
Here’s to tough reps, steady progress, and becoming stronger than ever in 2026. 💪✨ To view our wellness calendar: www.wchs.health/events

*Also, due to popular demand, join us at Adult Volleyball on Thursdays at noon!

01/03/2026

It's not just cold and flu - it is also RSV season! We are seeing an uptick in positive cases of RSV, a common respiratory virus that usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms.

THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO:
1 Cover your mouth when you cough and wash your hands to limit the spread of germs.
2 Take steps for cleaner air, such as bringing in fresh outside air, purifying indoor air, or gathering outdoors.
3 When you are sick, stay home and away from others, especially infants, older adults, and adults with chronic medical conditions. Consider wearing a mask in public to limit the spread of infection.

If you or your family is experiencing symptoms, call 402-745-3950 or stop by the hospital so we can help provide testing, treatment, and recommendations.

01/02/2026

Today, on National Personal Trainer Awareness Day, we’re proud to highlight some of our incredible Personal Trainers at Whirling Thunder Wellness. Our trainers are here to guide you through your fitness journey and remind you that you’re never alone. Call 402-745-3955 to schedule your one-on-one session today. Stay tuned for more personal trainer pics throughout the month!

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from WCHS! 🎉

As we welcome the new year, Winnebago Comprehensive Healthcare Services would like to thank our patients, families, elders, and community for your trust and support. We are honored to serve the Winnebago community and remain committed to providing compassionate, respectful care in the year ahead.

Wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and happy New Year! 💙

12/31/2025

More information about Measles!🦠Measles is an acute, highly contagious respiratory viral disease. Symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and rash. Although measles is usually considered a childhood disease, it can be contracted at any age. There is no specific treatment for measles, so immunization is the best way to protect yourself and your family against measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases.

1. NOT VACCINATED: Children should receive their first dose of measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine between 12 and 15 months of age and another dose at four to six years of age. If you or your family have not had two doses of the MMR vaccine, talk to your health care provider at 402-745-3950 right away. Especially, if you plan to travel to or live in a measles-affected state (like Nebraska) or country.

2. WITH SYMPTOMS: You think that you are having symptoms of measles, isolate yourself from others and call your healthcare provider, & emergency room 402-745-3951 BEFORE arriving to be tested. Do not arrive at a healthcare facility without giving advance notice unless it is a medical emergency.

3. ARRIVING AT WCHS: For anyone coming to the Hospital to see a provider, present at the ER, or pick up a prescription, with the rising rates of influenza and the two confirmed cases of measles in Nebraska, wearing a mask in our waiting spaces and patient areas is a good idea.

Thank you for doing your part to keep yourself and our relatives safe this time of year!

12/31/2025

As we head into 2026, we’re proud to look back on one of our biggest accomplishments of the year—the Winnebago Public Health Department earning National Public Health Accreditation through PHAB.

This achievement places WCHS among an elite group of just eight accredited tribal health departments nationwide and reflects the incredible dedication of our public health team to excellence, accountability, and community wellness. 💙

👉 Learn more about what this means for our community:
https://bit.ly/4iG6ocH

12/30/2025

Nebraska has reported two confirmed cases of measles. Measles is highly contagious, so staying informed and taking precautions is important. Remember the best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated with the highly effective Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Can't remember if you or your kids have this vaccine, and want to be sure before traveling? Contact us at 402-745-3950 to check on your status today!

The measles case involves an unvaccinated child with an out-of-state travel history in Arizona, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said.