Howard County Medical Center

01/03/2026

💚 Online Helpful Human nomination form. https://hcmc.us.com/news-and-events/helpful-human-award.html

🌼 Online DAISY nomination form. http://www.daisynomination.org/5342

01/02/2026

Don't forget to get signed up for classes! 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

New Group Exercise Policy:
To ensure the best experience for everyone, group exercise classes must have a minimum of three participants registered for the month in order to be held. Pre-registration is required, but payment is not due until the first class, so signing up early helps us keep your favorite classes on the schedule!

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

🌟 2025 Year in Review 🌟

Howard County Medical Center celebrated a year of growth, community connection, and compassionate care. Here are just a few highlights that made 2025 unforgettable:

❄ January
We kicked off the year by welcoming students for job shadowing experiences, helping inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

💞 February
HCMC was named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals by Chartis. We also hosted the Closer to Home Tour with John Cook and launched our Show Your Heart & From Our Hearts to Yours campaigns.

🍀 March
The HCMC Auxiliary generously donated a ball pit cleaner for the pediatric therapy gym and new couches for the mental health department. Laura Pedersen, OT, was honored with the Outstanding Employee Award at the St. Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet.

☔ April
We were named runner-up in Live On Nebraska’s Butterfly Project, with prize funds donated to the Jenni Klanecky Scholarship Fund. Our team also partnered with the St. Paul 2nd grade class for a Donate Life Month coloring activity to raise awareness of organ and tissue donation.

🎈 May
From Go Big Give and our first DAISY Award to our Helpful Human and Vital Volunteer recognitions, May was filled with gratitude. The Greeley Clinic received a facelift and the Wellness Center donor wall was installed.

😎 June
We named the Employee of the Year, celebrated our 70th anniversary with a community BBQ, and supported Summer Rec programs for area youth.

🍉 July
Our team participated in GCA Days, served Lunch Bunch, and celebrated the arrival of our new MRI machine.

⛳ August
We enjoyed a successful annual Golf Tournament thanks to our generous participants and sponsors.

🏐 September
Friendly competition brought our staff together for the Employee Sand Volleyball Tournament and Glow Golf.

🎃 October
We honored Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hosted the Jack O'Lantern Jog, and welcomed local preschools/daycares for Trick-or-Treating.

🦃 November
Tea & Talk: A Women's Health Event was held, we earned Platinum Recognition in the national DoNation campaign through HRSA, and donated 70 hams to support local families.

🎄 December
We wrapped up the year with our Holiday Basket Silent Auction and welcomed the St. Paul Health Careers Class for a Radiology tour.

12/31/2025

Great opportunity to learn how to play pickleball and/or better your skills while supporting a great cause! 💙

12/29/2025

🩺 Medical Staff Monday ⚕

Dr. Tomhave is a graduate of Waverly High School. He completed is pre-med coursework at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln from 1989 until 1992. Dr. Tomhave then attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center from 1992 to 1996. Dr. Tomhave completed his residency at the Lincoln Medical Education Foundation in 1999. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine, and is also certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP), Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS), and Advance Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO). Dr. Tomhave joined the medical staff in November 1999. He resides in St. Paul with his wife Patsy.

12/26/2025

Reminder to get signed up for January classes! 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♂️

New Group Exercise Policy:
To ensure the best experience for everyone, group exercise classes must have a minimum of three participants registered for the month in order to be held. Pre-registration is required, but payment is not due until the first class, so signing up early helps us keep your favorite classes on the schedule!

12/25/2025

Twas the night before Christmas when you remembered you can still get your workout in at the 24/7 HCMC Wellness Center gym! 🎄💪
Reminder: The Wellness Center pool will be closed all day December 25 and will reopen at 5:00 AM on December 26.

12/24/2025

👀 "I peeked into the HCMC Specialty Clinic, and it’s full of expert care and friendly faces. Having specialty services close to home is a gift to our community—no wrapping required!" - Howie the Elf

12/24/2025

"While I’m busy checking my nice list, I wanted to give a special shout-out to the amazing HCMC Radiology team! 🏥✨ Whether it’s X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, mammograms, bone density scans or ultrasounds, these elves—I mean, staff—work tirelessly behind the scenes to help patients get the answers they need." - Howie the Elf

12/23/2025

"I’ve been making my rounds, and I can tell you firsthand that the HCMC hospital team is on the nice list! 💚Their compassion, teamwork, and dedication help patients feel cared for and comfortable when they need it most." - Howie the Elf