Nemaha Valley Community Hospital & Seneca Family Practice

02/26/2026

Winter weather brings icy sidewalks, snow-covered driveways, and slick parking lots that increase the risk of slips and falls. Falls can lead to serious injuries such as fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations—especially for older adults. Taking a few simple precautions during icy conditions can significantly reduce the risk of injury and help keep individuals safe throughout the winter months.

Wearing proper footwear is one of the most important steps in fall prevention. Shoes or boots with non-slip soles provide better traction on ice and snow. Walking slowly, taking short steps, and keeping hands free for balance can also help prevent falls. When possible, use handrails, walk on cleared paths, and avoid carrying heavy items that may throw off balance. Applying ice melt to walkways and ensuring outdoor areas are well lit further improves safety.

Indoor fall prevention is just as important during winter. Wet floors from tracked-in snow, cluttered entryways, and loose rugs can increase fall risk. Keeping floors dry, removing obstacles, and using non-slip mats near entrances can help prevent accidents. Staying active to maintain strength and balance, along with regular vision and medication reviews, also plays an important role in fall prevention.

If you’ve experienced a fall or have concerns about balance or mobility, talk with your healthcare provider at Seneca Family Practice. Your provider can help assess fall risk, review medications, and connect you with therapy or preventive services to help keep you safe this winter.

02/24/2026

🌱Come Grow With Us🌱

⭐Full-Time Insurance/Billing Clerk: If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy working behind the scenes to help patients and providers, this could be a great fit. This position processes payments and communicates with insurance carriers to ensure timely reimbursement.

⭐Full-Time IT Network Administrator: If you enjoy solving problems, supporting teams, and keeping systems running smoothly, this role is essential to our organization. The IT Support Specialist installs and maintains computer systems and networks, ensuring the highest level of functionality across our hospital and clinics.

⭐We’re looking for a full-time Ultrasound Technician to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology while providing high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive, team-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

⭐Looking for a place where your skills are valued—and your growth is encouraged?
We’re hiring a RN for our night shift team! Join a compassionate, close-knit crew that’s making a difference around the clock. 🌙✨

⭐Are you passionate about cooking and making a difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team as a Dietary Cook and help us nourish our patients one meal at a time!

📞 For more information or to apply, contact:
Ronnette Worthley, Human Resource Director
📱 785-336-0466
💻 Apply online: nemvch.com
📧 Or send your resume to: rworthley@nemvch.org

Come be part of a team that truly makes a difference right here in our community.

Apply today and grow your career with NVCH!

02/24/2026

❄️ Winter is the Perfect Time for Your Annual Skin Check! ❄️
While the cold weather has us bundled up, now is actually the best time to take care of your skin. Annual skin exams are a simple, proactive way to protect yourself—especially since skin cancer is the most common cancer in the U.S., yet one of the most preventable.

👀 Why Schedule a Winter Skin Check?
Dermatology schedules are more flexible this time of year
Your skin isn’t exposed to summer sun, making changes easier to spot
Early detection—especially of melanoma—can be lifesaving

Dermatology Services Available at NVCH:
👉Skin exams & mole checks
👉Skin cancer screening & treatment
👉Acne and other skin condition care
👉Mole removal
👉Cosmetic Botox & fillers
👉…and more!

📞 Call our Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462 to schedule your annual skin check!
Let’s head into the new year confident, protected, and proactive about our skin health.

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02/23/2026

Urology Services Available at NVCH

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is proud to partner with Associated Urologists to provide specialized urology care close to home.

🩺 Services include:
✔ Adult & child urology
✔ Cystoscopy
✔ Vasectomy
✔ Prostate ultrasound/biopsy
✔ Incontinence evaluation & treatment
✔ Robotic and laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery

Dr. Laki Evangelidis and Jeff Parker, PA-C bring expert care to our community. Jeff’s clinic is held the first Wednesday of each month, making access to specialty care convenient and local.

To schedule an appointment, call Associated Urologists at 785-537-8710. A referral is required.

Specialty care. Close to home.

02/21/2026

📌The NVCH Radiology Department offers Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring (CAC). CAC Scoring is a non-invasive way of obtaining information about the presence, location and extent of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries – the vessels that supply oxygen containing blood to the heart muscle. “The goal of the CAC - CT scan is to determine if coronary artery disease is present and to what extent,” said Ronda Sunnenberg, NVCH Director of Radiology.

“The CT scan takes approximately 15 minutes to perform and is then analyzed by a Radiologist and the report is sent to the ordering physician” added Sunnenberg. “Because this CT scan is a screening exam, it is not currently covered under most insurance policies. Therefore, the patient is responsible for the $100 out of pocket expense.”

🙍🙍‍♀️The screening is recommended for men aged 40 and older and women aged 50 and older, with more than one risk factor for coronary artery disease, which include:

👉High blood cholesterol levels
👉Family history of heart attacks
👉Diabetes
👉High blood pressure
👉Cigarette smoking
👉Overweight or obesity
👉Physical inactivity

Although the calcium itself is not dangerous, it contributes to the hardening of the arteries, and its presence and pattern of accumulation reflects other conditions, such as narrowing of the arteries or an increased risk of dangerous blood clots, which can lead to coronary artery disease, impaired heart function or heart attacks.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. With this scan physicians can determine whether patients are at a low, normal, or high risk of coronary artery disease and guide patients to reduce their risk through changes.

Your calcium score can help you make lifestyle changes needed for a long healthy life. Take control of your health today and contact your SFP Primary Care Physician at 785.336.6107 to get a referral for your CAC scan.

02/20/2026

Specialty Cancer Care — Close to Home

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital is proud to partner with leading oncology and hematology specialists to bring expert cancer care to our community.

Dr. Manidhar Lekkala, M.D., an oncology and hematology specialist with The University of Kansas–St. Francis Cancer Center, provides advanced care with special focus on breast and lung cancer.

Robin McKay, APRN, AOCNP, offers comprehensive oncology and hematology care with special interest in symptom management, pre-treatment support, and long-term follow-up.

Access to high-quality cancer care without leaving the area means comfort, convenience, and continuity of care for patients and families in Nemaha County.

📞 Appointments may be made through the NVCH Outpatient Clinic at 785-336-0462.

Because quality care should always feel close to home. 💕

02/18/2026

Today, students from Nemaha Central High School participated in the Kansas Hospital Association (KHA) Virtual Health Care Career Day — a statewide event designed to introduce high school students to the many exciting opportunities available in health care.

Throughout the morning, students heard directly from professionals across a wide range of specialties including pediatrics, laboratory services, advanced practice providers, dietary, radiology/imaging, social services, EMT/paramedic, and orthopedics & sports medicine. The virtual format allowed students to gain insight into education pathways, daily responsibilities, and what it’s really like to work in each field.

Representing Nemaha Valley Community Hospital at today’s event were Curt Sudbeck, Karla Hermesch, Lori Lueger, and Andrea Deters, who helped share firsthand perspectives about careers in rural health care and the importance of serving communities like ours.

Investing in students today helps build the future health care workforce of tomorrow — and we’re proud to support opportunities that inspire the next generation right here in Nemaha County.

02/17/2026

🩺❤️ Building a Safer Community — Together ❤️🩺

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, alongside Alex Bergstrom with Nemaha County EMS, recently had the opportunity to provide Stop the Bleed and AED training to the staff at SPPS.

These hands-on trainings equip participants with the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly in an emergency — whether it’s controlling severe bleeding or properly using an AED during a cardiac event. In critical moments, early action can truly save lives.

We are grateful to SPPS for prioritizing safety and preparedness, and to Nemaha County EMS for their partnership in strengthening emergency response skills across our community.

If your organization is interested in Stop the Bleed, CPR refresher and AED training, please reach out to Becky Bartkoski at 785-336-6181 — we are proud to help make Nemaha County safer, together.

02/16/2026

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital named a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health

Nemaha Valley Community Hospital announced it has been recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The Top 100 awards program celebrates outstanding performance annually among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX®.

“Being recognized as a 2026 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital is an incredible honor and a direct reflection of our team’s unwavering commitment to the communities we serve,” said Kiley Floyd, NVCH CEO. “At Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, we believe rural healthcare should never mean limited healthcare. This recognition affirms the work our staff members do every day to deliver high-quality, innovative, and compassionate care close to home. I am extremely proud of the dedication and resilience of our entire organization.”

“The delivery of care within rural communities is perhaps more complex today than at any point in recent memory. This year’s Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals have emerged as true leaders – committed to their mission through a powerful combination of resilience, dedication and innovation,” said Michael Topchik, Executive Director of The Chartis Center for Rural Health. “We’re delighted to recognize this year’s winners and celebrate their Top 100 status.”

Now in its 16th year, the INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive and objective assessment of rural hospital performance. Leveraging publicly available data, the INDEX is utilized nationwide by rural hospitals, health systems with rural affiliates, hospital associations, and state offices of rural health to measure and monitor performance across a variety of areas impacting hospital operations, quality, patient perspective and finance.

02/13/2026

We're hiring! Join a team that values professionalism, teamwork, and community. We’d love to have you grow with us.

⭐Full-Time Insurance/Billing Clerk: If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and enjoy working behind the scenes to help patients and providers, this could be a great fit. This position processes payments and communicates with insurance carriers to ensure timely reimbursement.

⭐Full-Time IT Network Administrator: If you enjoy solving problems, supporting teams, and keeping systems running smoothly, this role is essential to our organization. The IT Support Specialist installs and maintains computer systems and networks, ensuring the highest level of functionality across our hospital and clinics.

⭐Are you a skilled and compassionate Respiratory Therapist looking for a future opportunity to make a difference? Come grow with us at Nemaha Valley Community Hospital, where your expertise is valued, and your career can thrive! Be part of a team that saves lives.

⭐Looking for a place where your skills are valued—and your growth is encouraged? We’re hiring a RN for our night shift team! Join a compassionate, close-knit crew that’s making a difference around the clock.

⭐ We’re looking for a full-time Ultrasound Technician to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced technology while providing high-quality, patient-centered care close to home. If you’re ready to grow your career in a supportive, team-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 For more information or to apply, contact:
Ronnette Worthley, Human Resource Director
📱 785-336-0466
📧 rworthley@nemvch.org
💻 Apply online: nemvch.com

🌟 Join our team and make a difference close to home! 🌟

02/12/2026

Last night, Nemaha Valley Community Hospital had the opportunity to provide STOP THE BLEED® training at the SBS Insurance Annual Customer Appreciation Dinner.

Emergencies don’t wait for first responders to arrive. Knowing how to control bleeding in those first critical minutes can truly save a life. We were proud to equip attendees with hands-on skills and confidence to step in and help when it matters most.

A big thank you to SBS for welcoming us and prioritizing safety within your community and workplace. Partnerships like this make Nemaha County stronger.

If your business, school, church, or organization would be interested in hosting a STOP THE BLEED® training for your employees or members, we would love to connect.

This initiative is a FREE educational service that we gladly provide our community, both businesses and community members! Contact Becky Bartkoski at 785-336-6181 with and questions regarding our STOP THE BLEED® initiative!

Thank you to Dr. Tony Bartkoski, Becky Bartkoski and Courtney Strathman for provided the training!

Together, we can make our community safer — one training at a time. ❤️

02/12/2026

👉You’re Invited to the NVCH 2026 Health Fair

Join Nemaha Valley Community Hospital & Seneca Family Practice for our 2026 Health Fair—a great opportunity to take charge of your health and connect with local health resources all in one place!

⭐️Discounted Lab Work: $35 — CBC, CMP, Lipid Panel, A1C & TSH
⭐️Men can add PSA testing for $20
⭐️Health-Related Booths

Visit local vendors and organizations, learn more about available services, and enjoy prizes and giveaways!

📅 Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ 8:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Seneca Knights of Columbus: 211 Knights of Columbus Dr.

No appointment needed—just stop by and take a proactive step toward better health. We look forward to seeing you there!