During the COVID-19 pandemic, we have been told to shelter in place. For many of us, sheltering in place has been a way of life before COVID-19. World Health Organization reports, social isolation can be as a damaging to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. The problem worsens as we get older. Social isolation […]
Dealing with an injury not only affects your physical health, but also your mental health as well. The physical toll and change in lifestyle can be overwhelming. An injury may prevent you from participating in activities you enjoy, force you to rely on others for help, and take away your independent mobility. It is easy […]
The Harlan County Health System Board of Trustees would like to announce the hiring of Stacy Neubauer, RN, as the permanent CNO/COO of HCHS. In this role, Neubauer will oversee all nursing staff in both the clinic and the hospital. Stacy is already a familiar face to our community and we’re extremely happy to have […]
At the conclusion of Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting, CEO, Dr. Patrick Auman, presented a plaque in honor of Dr. James S. Long for his years of service and dedication to Harlan County Health System. This plaque now resides on our gallery wall in the hospital for all to see as they pass by. […]
“CDC guidelines strongly suggest that all individuals wear a mask in all public places and in close proximity. HCHS and the Board of Trustees would also like to encourage the same implications within our community. With school now in session, we also ask that students wear masks while attending in-person classes during the school year. […]
At this time, there remains to be no COVID-19 cases within Harlan County, and our health system has tested 174 patients. Patients who present to our hospital or clinics will be screened by the State of Nebraska criteria – which includes 8 eligibility testing requirements. Patients who do not meet the State’s mandated testing criteria […]
Starting mid-August, Harlan County Health System will begin implementing new changes to the organization through a new partnership with Studer Group. Studer Group is a global advisory firm that partners with healthcare organizations to develop the strategies and solutions they need to own their future. Their experts aid clients in fulfilling their mission while creating […]
Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the HCHS Foundation has had to postpone any current fundraising events. Instead, we have recently been working on ways to help recognize our very own frontline workers for their continued dedication to HCHS. How can you help with this? You can help by sponsoring one of our very own […]
With combined experience and dedication of over 50 years to Harlan County Health System, our Radiology team has prospered to become one of the most highly-skilled and versatile groups in the field. The Radiology Department at HCHS is staffed with five full-time Registered Radiologic Technologists, whom all graduated from a 2-year Radiology program and have […]
Although the world has been full of chaos, Harlan County Health System has remained on track. We are continuously working on ways to improve our healthcare system in order to make sure our patients receive the best care and experience possible. In the last few months we have been able to successfully make our bond […]