Melham Medical Center

12/05/2025

12/04/2025

Over 90% of Nebraska hospitals find it more difficult to get post-acute care approved for Medicare Advantage patients than Traditional Medicare patients.
According to a 2024 U.S. Senate investigative report, Medicare Advantage plans deny post-acute care at significantly higher rates than Traditional Medicare. These denials, often using AI-driven prior authorization, lead to delayed or premature discharge from hospitals and a reduced ability for patients to access necessary skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home health services, resulting in poorer health outcomes and increased costs for seniors.
View the full Senate report: https://loom.ly/RsORGnQ

12/01/2025

Nebraska seniors need to fully understand their Medicare enrollment choices this fall. Does your plan make you wait for care or deny it? Do you have the best plan for your health care needs, budget, and location?
The Nebraska State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) provides free, unbiased, and personalized counseling on Medicare to help seniors understand their options. Call 1-800-234-7119 to make your appointment.
Know the facts about Medicare Advantage and consult with your health care provider before enrolling or switching plans.
Learn more: https://loom.ly/ebbw4gk

11/29/2025

🌬️ Provider Spotlight: Pulmonology 🌬️

Dr. Stritt is our dedicated Pulmonologist here at Melham Medical Center! 🩺

Dr. Stritt specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory system — helping patients breathe easier and live healthier every day. 💙

With a compassionate approach and years of experience, Dr. Stritt is committed to providing personalized care for conditions such as asthma, COPD, pneumonia, sleep apnea, and more.

For more details see our website, www.melham.org or call 308-872-4157.

11/28/2025

See the article in the link below about Recalled Baby Formula Still on Store Shelves as Botulism Cases Rise.

Recalled ByHeart baby formula is still showing up on store shelves, even as lab tests confirm it was tied to a growing botulism outbreak.

11/27/2025

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from All of Us at Melham Medical Center! 🍂

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for our incredible team, our patients, and our community who trust and support us every day. Your health and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. 💙

May your day be filled with joy, gratitude, and plenty of pie! 🥧
Thank you for being part of our family — we couldn’t do it without you. 🙏

11/25/2025

🫁 Prioritize your health today and schedule a lung cancer screening. Take the first step towards early detection!

Talk to a healthcare provider about lung cancer screening today.

Learn more at www.necancer.org/lungcancer

11/21/2025

✨ Join Our Team! ✨

Melham Medical Center is seeking a Housekeeper to help keep our facility clean, safe, and welcoming for patients, visitors, and staff.

Status: Full-time, 40 hour per week with rotating weekends and holidays

Responsibilities include:
🧼 Cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, offices, and common areas
🧹 Maintaining a safe and orderly environment
🧺 Supporting infection control standards and hospital cleanliness goals
💪 Working as part of a supportive and friendly team

We’re looking for someone who:
✅ Takes pride in their work
✅ Is reliable and detail-oriented
✅ Enjoys contributing to a caring healthcare environment

Why Melham Medical Center?
🌟 Supportive team culture
🌟 Great benefits
🌟 Meaningful work that makes a difference every day

Apply today!
👉 www.melham.org/careers

11/21/2025

A huge thank-you to our friends at RT Ace Hardware- Broken Bow NE ! 🛠️💙
We’re so grateful for their partnership with Melham Medical Center in the Round Up for a Cause program through the month of November. The money raised will go to the Melham Medical Center Foundation for new equipment and other patient needs.
Thanks to Ace Hardware and all the generous customers who rounded up their totals — your kindness helps support local healthcare and keeps our community strong! 🙌❤️

11/21/2025

Did you know radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer?

Learn more about risk factors for lung cancer and how you can protect yourself at www.necancer.org/lungcancer