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Below is just a sampling of the comments our
patients, staff and community have shared about
their Columbus Community Hospital. We encourage
you to let us know about your experience at Columbus
Community Hospital by using our
recognition page. This is YOUR HOSPITAL and
we are always interested in hearing from you.
Physician Testimonials
Patient Testimonials
Volunteer Testimonials
Community Testimonials
Staff Testimonials
Awards and Recognition
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PHYSICIAN
TESTIMONIALS:
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doctors who serve on the Medical Executive
Committee at the Hospital, we want you to
know that the Medical Staff, Hospital employees
and the Hospital Board of Directors work very
diligently together to ensure that the medical
services provided to you at the Hospital are
of the highest quality. We also work closely
together to make sure that the Hospital remains
on a solid footing as an essential component
of the fabric of our community. Columbus
Community Hospital is well-positioned to
continue
doing an excellent job in fulfilling its
role as a critical element of the infrastructure
that we all need for Columbus and the surrounding
area. Our Hospital will continue to be an
active partner in making this community
a place where everyone can thrive and enjoy
a high quality of life."
- Edward Discoe, M.D.,
Deborah Anderson, M.D., John Beauvais, M.D.;
Medical Executive Committee, CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL and my family’s for
more than 56 years. My father moved here
in 1953 and helped start the Columbus Medical
Center, since that time we have seen many
changes in the practice of medicine. One
thing has remained constant here in Columbus
is quality, compassionate care. The spirit
of cooperation among the caregivers has
always been amazing to me. The entire staff
at CCH is always putting the patient first,
because they are our family, friends and
neighbors. I think the way to sum it up
is, we know what we can do and we do it
very well. I feel the people of the area
should be very proud and confident in the
health care provided at CCH."
- Luke P. Lemke, M.D.,
Family Physician, Columbus Medical Center,
PC
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is MY HOSPITAL and I’m proud to be
a physician here. I have been practicing
Pediatrics in Columbus for almost 15 years.
In that time many other pediatric opportunities
have been offered to me. My family and I
have chosen to stay in Columbus and the
quality of the hospital and the medical
staff, have been important factors in that
decision. I have seen the hospital relocate
and continually change and modernize to
better serve the community. We are fortunate
to be in an environment where patients get
the quality health care they deserve."
- Kimberly Allen, M.D.,
CCH Pediatric Clinic, PC. Pictured with
young patient, Emma Brownlow
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I serve as an OB/GYN
on the medical staff.
This is a well-managed hospital with a cohesive
medical staff. I enjoy working with the
motivated group of physicians who are active
in their community.
Having recently relocated to the Columbus
area, I have the privilege of comparing
physicians and nurses to others I have worked
with and I have found the staff at CCH to
be of the
highest caliber."
- Dr. Scott Haswell, OB/GYN,
Columbus Women's Healthcare P.C.
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I have been a Pediatrician
since 1998. I have had the pleasure of seeing
the hospital grow and expand into a new
facility which serves the health care needs
of the Columbus area. The medical staff’s
dedication to the care and well being of
the patients is equal to the best of Nebraska
hospitals. I have enjoyed being directly
involved with the healthcare of children
and watched with pride as they grow to become
adults within the community.
Medicine is constantly changing and facing
new challenges. The commitment of our medical
staff as well as the community as a whole
makes Columbus a great place to live and
has allowed our hospital to be successful.
I look forward to caring for the children
of our community as they grow and mature
in the years to come."
- Dr. David Rowher, MD,
FAAP, Pediatrician, Columbus Children's
Healthcare
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| "Columbus
Community Hospital has been MY HOSPITAL
from the day I was born... literally! Although
it was a different building in 1967 and
has changed appearance and location over
the years, CCH has provided the health care
needs of our Community in a way that we
should all be proud of.
It was a pleasure to return to Columbus
in 1997 and begin to practice as part of
the medical staff. Few communities our size
can boast of such a state of the art facility
and highly-qualified doctors, nurses and
staff."
- Dr. Kip Anderson, Family
Physician, Columbus Family Practice
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| "This
is MY HOSPITAL where I have been a member
of the medical staff for over 25 years.
During that time I have seen many changes
in policies, procedures and physical plant
as demanded by my hospital’s unending
commitment to keeping current with all the
latest advances in medical care.
One
thing that never changes, however, is the
hospital’s unwavering commitment to
quality and TLC. When I refer a patient,
or family member, to Columbus Community
Hospital I know they will receive the finest
in technical and personal care."
- Dr.
Milton Zadina, Family Physician, Columbus
Family Practice
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is MY HOSPITAL because Columbus Community
Hospital cares about this community. I appreciate
working along side health care professionals
who want the best for the people they serve.
I know that whether I’m delivering
a baby or performing a surgery, I can count
on the staff and leadership of this hospital
to be as committed as I am to providing
excellent care with honesty, compassion,
and respect."
- Dr.
Paul Welch, OB/GYN, Columbus Women's Healthcare,
P.C.
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is MY HOSPITAL where I have been practicing
General Surgery since 1987. Since that time,
medicine has undergone many changes. CCH
has given me the opportunity to incorporate
these changes into my practice and offer
the latest surgical technologies to my patients,
all the while maintaining a 'hometown' atmosphere.
CCH fosters a collegial relationship among
the doctors and staff, keeping quality patient
care as its priority. Thanks CCH for all
your support!"
- Dr.
Ronald Ernst, General Surgery, Columbus
Community Hospital
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PATIENT
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"I
had my first baby in September and this
is MY HOSPITAL. It was a long labor that
ended with a c-section. My nurse, Andrea,
was there with us for the first 12 hours
- she was wonderful! She was very supportive
and seemed to genuinely care. She was also
really great afterwards helping with breast
feeding and our general questions. All the
staff in OB was really great and helpful
while we were there, but Andrea really made
us feel special. Thanks for a wonderful
experience!"
- Amy Racine, Maternity
Patient, CCH with husband, Steve & daughter
Emery.
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is MY HOSPITAL and I appreciate the modern
services and professional staff who make
it a great facility. When I had surgery
about a year ago, there was no question
in my mind about where I would go. It would
only take place in MY HOSPITAL. On my wife
Carol’s side of the family, six generations
of family have received care here."
- Mike
Ogelvie, Surgery Patient, CCH with wife,
Carol
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"I
am proud to say that Columbus Community
Hospital is MY HOSPITAL and a great asset
to the community. When I needed emergency
cardiac care, Columbus Community Hospital
was diligent in preparing me for transport
to a more specialized hospital. They did
it timely, efficiently and with great care.
Columbus Community Hospital also has a hospice
care unit. My interaction with the hospice
unit found them to be very understanding.
They treated the patient with care and respect.
They also showed great concern for the family
of the patient. The nurses were willing
to answer any questions and shared many
comforting words. These reasons are why
I think Columbus
Community Hospital is vital to this area."
- Myron
Franzen, Patient, Columbus Community Hospital
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"My
wife and I are at the ages where our bodies
were starting to need a tune up here and
there, so for the last five years CCH and
the Medical Office Building at the Hospital
have been a very big part of our health
care.
We
have found the Hospital and physicians to
be everything we expected
and a very big plus for Columbus. My last
experience was over Thanksgiving when I
had my knee replaced. It was a total success
and the stay at the Hospital was better
than at any out of town, large hospital.
The staff was so willing to spend the time
to answer all my questions.
I am
in physical therapy at the Premier location.
Jay Pelan and the crew are experienced and,
most of all, friendly. I would like to say
thank you to MY HOSPITAL, to Dr. Cimpl,
Kelli Thomazin, Columbus General Surgery,
The Urology Center, Premier Physical Therapy
and all the staff behind the lines."
- Charles
Bronson, Patient, Columbus Community Hospital
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"I
was diagnosed with venous insufficiency,
and I was referred to Columbus
Community Hospital for therapy.
I was met by a very professional staff when
I arrived there and was assigned to Megan
Freier for my therapy. She is
one of the most professional, friendly and
well trained therapist that I have ever
met. She worked hard with me on several
sessions and she was able
to reduce my pain and swelling significantly.
She worked with me on
compression and massage therapy to reduce
my edema.
She and the staff met me every day with
a smile and made my sessions go quickly.
She helped me with follow up therapy that
I can do at home.
Megan is one of several reasons that make
MY HOSPITAL great."
- Gayle
Gerber, Therapy Patient, with Megan Freier,
Occupational Therapist at CCH
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| "I
had knee replacement surgery at Columbus
Community Hospital and came away thoroughly
impressed with the whole experience. Everyone
involved with my stay were very friendly
and professional.
I had plenty of worry about the unknown
and wasn’t sure what to expect during
surgery. However, the pre-op meeting I had
with Kay Bader and the binder I received
at the meeting answered those questions
and was very informative and reassuring.
The staff, including Physical Therapy, told
me
exactly what to expect and everything went
just as they told me it would. After surgery,
the nursing staff were always friendly and
caring. One evening I was experiencing a
lot of pain and my nurse was very helpful
in alleviating the pain.
Columbus Community Hospital is and I am
so glad I chose it for my surgery. We are
very lucky to have such excellent health
care in Columbus."
- Larry
Anderson, Knee Replacement Patient, CCH
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"When
I tore my ACL last spring while playing
soccer, I knew right away where I wanted
to go for therapy. My therapist, Jon Brezenski,
and the staff at Premier Physical Therapy
work with athletes every day. However, I
never imagined being so far along in recovery
as I am at this point. The attention and
the motivation that the entire staff has
given me is incredible.
Jon
knew that I wanted to be back to playing
softball this fall, and he has
really pushed me. Every day that I go to
therapy, I know that I will improve at something
– and I do.
I can’t
thank Jon enough for getting me as far as
I am now."
- Shayna
Cepel, Patient Athlete, Premier Physical
Therapy
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breaking my wrist in a fall and being in
a cast for 6 weeks, my doctor suggested
therapy to help get my wrist to a normal
functioning level again. The Occupational
Therapists met with me to develop a plan
for treatments and set goals for my recovery.
Thank you, Liz, Julie and Tonya. Without
your help, I would never have been able
to regain 100% function of my wrist again.
The staff in the Rehab Department is fantastic
and I’m proud to say Columbus Community
Hospital is MY HOSPITAL."
- E.
John Mills, Patient, Occupational Therapy
at CCH
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"A
high school football injury left me without
full use of my knee and
a lot of scar tissue. At that time, treatment
included a week in the
hospital in traction, followed by six weeks
at home in a full leg cast.
I could not bend my knee for over a year
after the injury.
In December, 2009, I had a total knee replacement
and my surgeon
highly recommended physical therapy and
aquatic therapy at
Columbus Community Hospital. Doug Peters
and Janelle Janssen
have provided the therapy needed to break
through the heavy scar
tissue and get my knee moving again.
I believe the physical therapy in warm water
at Premier cut my
recovery time by more than half. The whirlpool
and weights at the
hospital provided the necessary strength
exercises for my recovery.
The people in the Physical Therapy Department
are a tremendous
asset to the program. It is like a family
and I was probably the
problem child. Therapy was difficult due
to the scar tissue and new
things were used to try to speed up my recovery.
I highly recommend
the Physical Therapy Department at MY HOSPITAL.
The aquatic therapy with Janelle and rehab
with Doug made a tremendous difference in
my recovery."
- Dean
Hanke, patient, shown with Doug Peters,
Physical Therapist,
CCH Rehab Services
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| "The
therapy Jolie has received over the past
3 years from the staff at Wiggles &
Giggles is priceless. Jolie’s progress
while under their care has been remarkable.
Jolie now walks, talks, and eats independently
and has the attitude you would expect any
3 1/2 year old to have. It was so nice to
have the therapy Jolie needed so close to
home. The best part is that Jolie has always
been excited to go play at therapy because
of the fun toys and nice staff at Wiggles
& Giggles."
- Marissa
Stoklasa & Jolie, Patient with Wiggles
& Giggles Therapy
for Kids
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"To
the Columbus Community Hospital Administrator,
Board of Directors, Second Floor and ICU
Nurses, Respiratory Therapy Department,
Dr. Ernst, Jill, who shadowed the doctors
as she prepares to become a doctor herself,
and the Cafeteria Staff:
Our
mother, Ethel Severin, was admitted to your
hospital on Thursday, September 10th, with
a blockage. Surgery followed on Friday,
September 11th. It turned out to be a serious
surgery and, as well as all of you know,
our 94 year old mother passed away at your
hospital at 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, September
19th.
One or more of our family was always present
during those 10 days. Our observation was
this: all of you - Dr. Ernst, Dr. Morris,
Jill, Nurses Melissa, Mary, Trish, Allison,
RTs Dennis, Dean, and Deanette, and those
whose names we may have inadvertently missed
- were caring and compassionate. You gave
excellent care to our mother, you did everything
possible to keep her comfortable, you explained
to her and to us what you were doing or
giving her, you cared for us, making sure
we were getting rest during this difficult
time, you cried with us, and at the end,
you gave us as much time as we needed with
Mom.
Dr. Ernst, who was out of town at the time
of Mom’s death, personally
called the family upon his return to town
- a busy surgeon doing such a thing - that
act of kindness is unheard of in many medical
communities.
Your hospital was our home for 10 days and
so, every day we were in your cafeteria.
Your cafeteria staff was always very friendly
to us and the food was consistently good,
again something that not every hospital
has.
And so, we thank you for the excellent care,
kindness and compassion you gave. We hope
that the residents of Columbus and the surrounding
communities realize how fortunate they are
to have all of you."
- Darlene
Charipar, Dianne Hellbusch, & Doris
Craig
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my son, Austin, broke his leg and received
a body cast last summer I was very thankful
for the genuine care of Dr. Richard Cimpl
and Kelly Thomazin at MY HOSPITAL. My endless
questions for traveling, bathing, clothing
and toilet-training a two-year old was always
met with supportive and heart-felt responses.
The excellent care they offer went above
and beyond a regular doctor and PA’s
duties during our stay at the hospital and
body cast experience. The nursing staff
was wonderful visiting with Austin and building
a relationship with him so each room entrance
was not a scary encounter. It was comforting
to hear Austin ask if each nurse was his
new friend. Our family will not forget your
family."
- Dana,
Austin, Aubrie & Matt Klabenes, Patient
at CCH
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"I’ll
bet you never heard someone say they were
sorry to be leaving the hospital. Grandma
Lucy, my 90-year-old mom, said she would
miss Columbus and the nurses who cared for
her after surgery. She added ‘I hope
I get as good of care in the next place.’
Thanks
to the response of the emergency
team and to the excellent care at Columbus
Community Hospital, Lucille is recovering
and doing well.Our whole family will remember
the people
at Columbus Community Hospital.
They
were very helpful and understanding
at a time of family crisis. It is good to
know that MY HOSPITAL is here for my parents
anytime they need it."
- Lucille
and Verne Holoubek, Patient and Son, CCH
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Occupational and Physical therapy at CCH
is excellent. They went above and beyond
to make my time with them easy and comfortable
for ME! I was in the continuous care of
Liz Gonka, Lymphedema Therapist, from October
2006 to April 2007. Not one time did I not
want to go, in fact, I looked forward to
seeing her and getting the care I needed.
She and the staff are very professional
and down to earth, never treating me like
anything but an equal. I am so very grateful
that I had the opportunity to have my treatment
at CCH with Liz. The staff is caring and
understanding and always made sure I had
what I needed pertaining to my course
of treatment."
- Nina
Orr, Lymphedema Patient at CCH
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VOLUNTEER
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I am a volunteer guide.
When patients are discharged, they tell
me that the care was so much better in Columbus
than in Omaha or Lincoln. They know that
here it is not about the Doctors, Nurses
or any of the rest of us, but it is about
the patients. I know, because my Mother-In-law
received great care in the Skilled Nursing
Unit for almost 6 years."
-
Wayne Jungemann, Volunteer, CCH
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is MY HOSPITAL and I enjoy having the opportunity
to serve the patients in Columbus Community
Hospital.
As
a Volunteer Guide, I go to many different
areas of the hospital and I appreciate the
contacts I have with the medical personnel,
the hospital staff and fellow volunteers.
They are truly dedicated and caring people."
- Harlan
Broekemeier, Volunteer Guide, CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I have been volunteering
here for eighteen years and have made many
new friends. I am amazed at the friendly
and caring people in our hospital for the
patients and their families. I enjoy shopping
in the gift shop. As a Senior, I appreciate
all the visiting Doctors coming to our hospital
because it is difficult for Seniors to drive
out of town for appointments, especially
in winter."
- Jean Chestnut, Volunteer, CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I am a Volunteer. I
take a courtesy
cart around the hospital and serve refreshments
to the patients,
their families, visitors and the hospital
staff. I give guided tours,
care for the hospital plants and sometimes
come dressed in costume to
entertain the patients and staff. We want
our patients and their
families to know we care about them and
hope to make their stay here
feel more like home."
- Kathy Jackson, Volunteer, Columbus Community
Hospital
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"After
my retirement from Immanuel Lutheran Day
Care, I felt I needed something more in
my life than just staying home cooking and
cleaning. After visiting with the Volunteer
Coordinator, Angie Ramaekers, I started
as a Volunteer at MY HOSPITAL.
It has been a very enjoyable time for me.
I love the variety of positions from being
a guide, working the information desk, surgical
hostess and taking the Courtesy Cart to
the patients and their families.
All it takes is a smile and friendly face
to help someone who is having a bad day.I
want to thank Columbus Community Hospital
for giving me the opportunity to help the
staff and the patients."
- Glenda Spuit, Volunteer, Columbus Community
Hospital
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"As
a Volunteer guide, I enjoy helping patients
and their families feel comfortable and
at ease when they are being admitted or
being discharged, whether it’s helping
them find their destination or just giving
them a smile.
I am president of the Volunteer Board,
an Auxiliary member and also a volunteer
in the gift shop. It’s amazing how
much time, love and care all of the volunteers
put into the hospital.
The Doctors and staff at MY HOSPITAL are
very good about showing their appreciation
to me and the other 270+ volunteers... WE
ARE A TEAM.
What a rewarding experience, to make new
friends and to help others at the same time...
THANKS, CCH."
- Alice Chleboun, Volunteer, Columbus Community
Hospital
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"When
I retired, I knew I needed to do more for
people and to be with people. Since we live
just across the road from Columbus Community
Hospital, volunteering would be the perfect
position.
Columbus Community Hospital is MY HOSPITALand
it has shown me
so many ways to help people.
As a guide, a friendly greeting puts a great
smile on everyone and just makes people
comfortable with our facility. Also as a
front desk person, I enjoy greeting people
with a smile and directing them to where
they need to go.
It feels so rewarding to give back to society
what society gave to me all my life and
Columbus Community Hospital is the perfect
place. The Staff are all such pleasant and
caring people.
Thank you CCH."
- John Shotkoski, Volunteer, Columbus Community
Hospital
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I have volunteered
as a Surgery Hostess for nine years. I enjoy
what I am doing, making the family members
comfortable while their loved ones are in
surgery. The people at My Hospital are very
caring and friendly."
- Shirley McLaughlin, Surgery Hostess,
Columbus Community Hospital
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"For
more than 33 years, the CCH Auxiliary has
been an important arm of MY HOSPITAL dedicated
to supporting its missions and contributing
funds for medical advancement efforts. Our
Auxiliary members are very proud of the
long tradition of giving that has helped
us raise over One Million Dollars for hospital
equipment, facilities, and services.
The idea of making contributions of time,
ideas, and effort has been at the core of
our Auxiliary since its inception. We couldn’t
meet our goals and strengthen the services
at CCH without the thousands of hours that
are contributed to the organization.
From fundraising to escorting patients,
giving directions, offering a smile, assisiting
with patient menus, to serving as a patient
liason in surgery, CCH volunteers are exceptional
in all they do. They are committed to following
the hospital’s core values of Integrity,
Commitment, Accountability, Respect, and
Excellence. All of the volunteers consider
CCH their hospital and it shows in all they
do."
- Karen Evans, Auxiliary President, Columbus
Community Hospital
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COMMUNITY
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"Pinnacle
Bank is proud to have a community partnership
with
Columbus Community Hospital, a facility
that offers the area’s cutting edge
care from highly qualified professionsals.
It’s a secure feeling to know that
the team players at MY HOSPITAL are ready
to offer their knowledgeable and professional
services to our employees and their families
at any time of the day or night."
- Rick Chochon, President, Pinnacle Bank
- Columbus
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL and I see everyday the impact
that it has on our region. The hospital enhances
quality of life for all of us by providing
cutting-edge treatment right here at home.
This helps attract new residents and businesses
to our region, while making life better for
all of us. Our
people are committed to giving you excellent
health care, close to home. You are our
neighbors, our friends, and our loved ones,
and nothing is more important than your
health."
- K.C. Belitz, President,
Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
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is MY HOSPITAL and I appreciate teaching nursing
students from Central Community College -
Columbus in the hospital’s dynamic clinical
environment. The CCH nurses serve as exemplary
role models to the students, allowing them
the opportunity to learn from professionals
as they provide excellent patient care."
- Bev Schreiber,
Nursing Instructor/Campus Coordinator, Central
Community College, Columbus
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"Columbus Community
Hospital is OUR HOSPITAL. It has provided
our family with medical services from stitches,
MRIs, and more importantly, the birth of
our three children.
In 1991 we started our own business, ARL
Credit Services, Inc. When OUR HOSPITAL
decided to use our local services, it enhanced
our business greatly.
Today, the hospital
continues to be a very valued client of
ours and a vital asset to the Columbus Community."
- Rich and Donette Jablonski,
Owners, ARL Credit Services, Inc.
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"We're
proud of MY HOSPITAL for their employees’
ability to Give,
Advocate and Volunteer for the many agencies
served through the
Columbus Area United Way. CCH is a consistent
leader in providing high quality services
and care and their staff have given of themselves
to assist those in need throughout our surrounding
counties."
- Clark Lehr, Chairman,
2010 United Way Drive; Pat Heimes, United
Way Executive Director; & Dr. Matt Gotschall,
Chairman, 2009 United Way Drive
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proud of MY HOSPITAL for assisting to create
distance learning partnerships that allow
for students to earn advanced degrees without
leaving Columbus. Through the University of
Nebraska Medical Center, Central Community
College and Columbus Community Hospital, students
can earn bachelor degrees in radiology without
ever leaving our community! CCH continues
to support clinical sites for CCC nursing
students and partnerships with Emergency Medical
Training and CPR." -
Matt Gotschall, Ph.D., Central Community
College Campus President
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"We're
appreciative of MY HOSPITAL for the supporting
role they play in
taking care of our most important asset
- our employees. The staff at Occupational
Health Services and Columbus Community Hospital
partner with FLEXcon to see that our employees
receive the best care, including post job
offer, pre-placement examinations, respiratory
testing as
required by OSHA regulations, annual flu
shots, and of course, the staff is always
ready in the event emergency care is needed.
Columbus Community Hospital is vital to
our continued success as a local employer
and we truly are thankful for their services."
- Tom Jarecke, Director of Manufacturing,
FLEXcon
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"Columbus
Community Hospital and the Occupational
Health Nursing Team have been an integral
player in Cargill’s successful safety
record. We’ve been able to work with
their physicians, staff and ancillary services
to ensure the most timely and expert care
for our employees’ work and personal
illnesses and injuries. Being notified,
as soon as possible when one of our employees
has a work-related injury, improves the
chances that we can prevent the same injury
from happening to another employee. I can
honestly say we are all working together
to arrive at the best possible outcome for
our Cargill employees and their families."
- Robin Simanek, Health Services Manager
Cargill Meat Solutions
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STAFF
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"As
the new President/CEO of Columbus Community
Hospital, it is wonderful to see how blessed
we are to have a community that is so supportive
of its hospital and truly understands how
fortunate we are to have such high quality
medical personnel and services close to home.
In terms of the future, our Board of Directors
has provided tremendous foresight and vision
to help clarify and set our strategic direction.
And, as we strive to better meet the health
care needs of our community, you can be assured
that our Medical Staff partners, Hospital
employees and management team will work diligently
to aspire towards our vision to “compassionately
deliver the state’s highest quality
patient care”.
In these uncertain economic times, Columbus
Community Hospital is not only well-positioned
to continue fulfilling its role as a critical
element of the infrastructure here in Columbus
but, we are also better prepared to navigate
the ever changing landscape of Health Care
reform so that we can continue to thrive and
grow." - Michael
Hansen, President/CEO, CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL and I can help you following
a hand injury.
I am qualified to make custom-made splints,
utilize a wide range of specialized treatment
options and provide you with individualized
therapy that can help you regain the use of
your injured hand." -
Liz Gonka, Occupational Therapist/Certified
Lymphedema Therapist, CCH
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"Just
completing my education this year, I looked
for a place that would give me an opportunity
to serve a wide variety of patients at a
community-centered hospital.
Columbus Community Hospital is MY HOSPITAL
and every day I strive to use my experience
and enthusiasm to provide the best care
I can to all of our patients from Columbus
and the surrounding areas."
- Haley Bidroski, Doctor of Physical Therapy,
CCH
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"I
am excited to join the dynamic and highly
skilled team at Columbus Community Hospital.
I am impressed by the services and specialties
provided to the Columbus area by our therapy
staff.
I hope that my experiences in Lymphedema,
hand therapy and out-patient therapy will
be an asset to the growing programs
at MY HOSPITAL."
- Jill Jakub, Occupational Therapist/Certified
Lymphedema Therapist, CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I am a housekeeper. My
area is the
Skilled Nursing Unit and other areas on third
floor. We want our patients to be as comfortable
as possible. I do my best to keep the area
clean and neat and to be friendly to patients,
families, public & staff."
- Marge Dubas, Housekeeper,
CCH
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"As
a Certified Personal Trainer in the Cardiopulmonary
Rehab Department, I assist the registered
nurses and respiratory therapist, in monitoring
the Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, and Medically
at Risk Wellness programs. Our services are
designed to help patients recover faster,
learn healthier lifestyles and achieve optimal
health.
In the past three years, I have had the good
fortune of working alongside an experienced
and extremely knowledgeable group of employees.
Our department is a dedicated group that daily
goes the extra mile to help patients.
I am truly grateful to CCH for giving me the
opportunity to receive additional training
and education to build upon my skills and
expand the services that we offer. I take
pride in MY HOSPITAL for setting the standard
and providing me with the resources to give
the highest quality of care."
- Todd Henggeler, Certified
Personal Trainer Cardiopulmonary Rehab CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I work as a Registered
Dietitian with inpatients and outpatients.
I enjoy working with a variety of patients
and helping them improve their nutrition
by eating better to either lose or gain
weight, improve their diabetes or help control
blood pressure.
I enjoy working
together with other CCH employees to provide
the best possible care for our patients."
- Deb Moore, Registered
Dietitian, CCH
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"As
a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
in the CardioPulmonary Rehab department
at MY HOSPITAL, I provide Pulmonary Rehabilitation
for individuals with chronic lung disease
such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD), Asthma, Pulmonary Fibrosis, Lung
Transplant and Emphysema.The program is
designed to improve the overall quality
of life for individuals that are limited
by their lung disease. Our program helps
patients become physically stronger, learn
about their lungs, quit smoking, decrease
shortness of breath, improve breathing techniques
and exercise for life.
I am very privileged and happy to be able
to provide the highest quality, compassionate
care to our patients every day."
- Heidi Wesch, Registered
Respiratory Therapist, CCH
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"MY
HOSPITAL has given me the opportunity to
focus my career as a
Social Worker on the care and support of
community individuals in the final stages
of life. As part of the Hospice of Columbus
Community Hospital team, I am able to work
with professionals that promote quality
of life, by turning the end of life into
an important time of living.
Helping to redefine hope, not to give it
up, is my goal when working with each of
the patients and their loved ones. Though
there may no longer be a possibility of
curing their illness, they can redirect
hope by focusing on past and present relationships,
spending quality time with those they love
and finding peace and comfort.
Compassion, comfort, respect, dignity and
love are words to describe
Hospice care at CCH."
- Lisa Weber-Kohler, Social
Worker, CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL where I work in Plant Operations.
I ensure we have a safe and comfortable
environment for patients, visitors and staff.
I enjoy taking care of
the hospital, whether I’m outside
in the winter removing snow and ice, caring
for the lawn in summer or inside the building
working on equipment.
I enjoy my job because
of the positive attitudes and caring personalities
of my co-workers."
-
Doug Sliva, Plant Operations, CCH
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"Same Day Services
in OUR HOSPITAL is a great place to work.
We enjoy working in a team environment in
order to deliver individualized care to
a diversity of patients. We frequently see
immediate diagnostic and healing results
due to the wide range of outpatient procedures
such as: pre- and post-surgical care, colonoscopy,
pain treatment, chemotherapy and
IV administration procedures. We provide
each patient with pertinent information,
education and telephone follow-up.
With our mission of improving
the quality of each patient’s life,
Same Day Services is a special place where
we form new and lasting relationships by
providing a personal caring touch.."
-
Same Day Services, CCH
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"This is MY HOSPITAL
where I work as a Radiologic Technologist
in the Diagnostic Imaging Department. I
began my career with CCH 6 years ago as
an RT clinical student. During that time,
I worked part time and after graduation
from Lincoln Southeast, they offered me
a fulltime position. Since the beginning,
I have found my work as an RT very rewarding.
I see a diverse group of patients, from
the very young to the very old, each with
their own unique needs, offering a new challenge
with every diagnostic procedure. It is satisfying
to know that I can help a patient on the
road to recovery.
Columbus Community Hospital is a great place
to work. They strive for excellence in their
staff by encouraging and offering further
education while always being on the cutting
edge of technological advances in medicine.
Even though they expect a high level of
professionalism from
their employees, it is a fun place to work
and the staff has always made me feel a
part of the team."
-
Ashley Ridder, RT (R) (CT) Radiologic Technologist,
CCH
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"This is MY HOSPITAL
where I have worked in all the departments
except
OB/GYN and Rehab. In working in all these
areas, I can honestly say we give the best,
most individualized, and professional care
around. I have seen many changes in my tenure
here – all for the good of the patients
and the hospital.
I feel we have a great
surgical and medical staff, whom are up-to-date
on the latest procedures and equipment.
Our nurses are very competent and caring
and make the patient feel very important.
It takes all the hospital
departments to take care of our patients
and make this the best facility for our
community. I wouldn’t go anywhere
else for my health care."
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Lois Kuta, RN, Operating Room Staff Nurse,
CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL whereI can help people in
the community make lifestyle changes to
improve their health. I work as a registered
dietitian and certified diabetes educator
to educate and guide people
to make healthy nutrition choices and increase
activity to control their diabetes.
As coordinator of the
Outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Program,
I especially have a passion to help people
with diabetes control their disease to prevent
long term complications. We provide individual
and group classes at the hospital as well
as numerous events in the community.
I am thankful for the
opportunity to work as a team member of
a very knowledgeable and dedicated health
care team at Columbus Community Hospital.
My goal is to provide the best possible
health care to our community so they can
live happy and healthy lives."
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Joan Plummer, Registered Dietitian and Certified
Diabetes Educator, CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL wherewhere I have been employed
for 10 years. For 9 of those years, I very
much enjoyed working in the OR with our
many skilled surgeons, however, it was the
specialty of Orthopedics
that I grew to really love and respect.
In January I started my
new position as the Orthopedic Service Coordinator
here at the hospital. This position allows
me to combine my two greatest passions;
working one-on-one with orthopedic patients
during their preoperative visit and as a
team member throughout their entire continuum
of care until dismissal. I also enjoy talking
to groups and organizations in our communities
about conservative joint health and total
joint replacement.
I feel privileged to work
with the compassionate and skilled staff
here at CCH."
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Kay Bader, RN-ONC, Orthopedic Service Coordinator,
CCH
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"I am the Director
of the Diagnostic Imaging Department at
Columbus Community Hospital. Thanks to the
vision of the Board of Directors and the
Hospital Administration, I know that we
have imaging equipment that is more technologically
advanced than most hospitals in the state.
My mother is a 21-year survivor of breast
cancer. Yearly mammograms have become a
part of her life. During her routine yearly
mammogram done on our digital mammography
machine, which we have had for only a year,
cancer was detected in her other breast.
Was it visible on
her exam using film last year? No. Was it
visible on this year’s digital images?
Definitely! What a difference the digital
technology makes! Early detection is the
key to long term survival. I believe that
my mom will be with me for many more years
thanks to this new technology available
right here in Columbus at MY HOSPITAL.
Thank you!"
-
Denise Tomek RT (R)(M)(QM) Director of Diagnostic
Imaging, CCH
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"When the pager goes
off for an ambulance call on the central
to west end of our fire district we know
that we can count on Columbus Community
Hospital’s Trauma Team and ER staff
to be there the moment we arrive. After
working on a patient, it’s nice to
know that when we turn them over the care
they are going to receive at CCH is of the
highest quality.
If it’s a car accident, the Trauma
Team is there with every doctor/nurse and
support staff standing by to keep the ball
rolling on the patient’s care. Its
great to know that in a rural area we have
care at YOUR HOSPITAL that is right up there
with other major trauma centers in the state."
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Rising City Volunteer Fire Department, Rising
City, NE
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"This is MY HOSPITAL
and I enjoy the relationship that is made
between staff and patients who come in for
lab work. It is our responsibility to make
each patient feel comfortable and satisfied
with their experience here. The relationship
between staff members is also very rewarding
to know you have made life long friends."
-
Shannon Schneider, PBT (ASCP), Lead Phlebotomist,
CCH
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"This
is MY HOSPITAL and working at CCH presents
the opportunity for me to practice and maintain
a professional nursing career that’s
more to me than just an occupation. I have
the chance to care for people that are experiencing
physical difficulties, hoping that in some
small fashion I will make a difference in
their lives by assisting them in their time
of need. My reward is seeing these patients
discharged in better health status than
at the time of their admission."
- Sandy Fleming, RN in
the Skilled Nursing/Swing Unit, CCH
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"CCH
is MY HOSPITAL. I have been truly blessed
with the opportunity of being a part of
this team. My life has been very enriched
by the relationships of co-workers and patients
alike. Each day can be a new adventure and
I look forward to serving you here at CCH."
- Elisabeth S. Gerber, Registration Lead,
CCH
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The
Columbus Community Hospital laboratory was
recently recognized with an “Excellence
Through Insight” award by HealthStream
Research for “Overall Patient Satisfaction”
for small hospitals. The staff of the CCH
lab received the honor for its commitment
to excellence in patient care.
In addition to exceeding industry standards,
the lab was one of only three in the United
States receiving the highest ratings in
overall patient satisfaction among HealthStream
Research’s clients.
Commenting on the awards, J. Edward Pearson,
president of HealthStream Research said,
“We applaud YOUR HOSPITAL'S high-level
commitment to excellence in healthcare and
we are pleased to recognize their achievement
through our presentation of an Excellence
Through Insight award.”
A formal presentation of the award will
be made at HealthStream’s Customer
Summit 2010 in Nashville, TN.
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Columbus
Community Hospital has earned the Joint
Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™
Health care organizations earn the accreditation
by demonstrating compliance with The Joint
Commission’s national standards for
health care quality and safety. The Joint
Commission conducted an unannounced, on-site
evaluation of CCH from December 1st thru
4th, 2009.
“We sought the endorsement for Columbus
Community Hospital because we want to demonstrate
to the community our commitment to safety
and quality care,” says Mike Hansen,
President & C.E.O. “We view obtaining
Joint Commission accreditation as another
step toward achieving excellence.”
The Joint Commission seeks to continuously
improve the safety and quality of care provided
to the public through the provision of health
care accreditation and related services
that support performance improvement in
health care organizations. It evaluates
and accredits more than 15,000
health care organizations and programs in
the United States, including more than 8,000
hospitals.
“Above
all, the national standards are intended
to stimulate continuous, systematic and
organization-wide improvement in an organization’s
performance and the outcomes of care,’
says Mark Pelletier, R.N., M.S., executive
director, Hospital Programs, Accreditation
and Certification Services, The Joint Commission.
“The community should be proud that
YOUR HOSPITAL is focusing on the most challenging
goal – to continuously raise quality
and safety to higher levels.”
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Columbus
Community Hospital has received national
recognition in the 2009 Aster Awards for
Medical Marketing Excellence, earning a
bronze award for their newsletter publication
“Housecall”.
The Aster Awards, one of the largest competitions
of its kind, is an elite national program
recognizing outstanding healthcare professionals
for excellence in their advertising and
marketing efforts.
The awards consisted of approximately 3,000
entries from across America. Participants
competed against similar-sized organizations
in their category and must score at least
in the top 85 percent to receive an award.
Judging criteria includes creativity, layout/design,
functionality, message effectiveness, production
quality and overall appeal.
Entries in the Aster Awards are judged
by a diverse panel of healthcare marketing
experts with decades of combined experience.
All winners are posted on the Aster Awards’
website at www.AsterAwards.com and published
in Marketing Healthcare Today a national
healthcare marketing magazine.
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