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Memorial Community Health, Inc. (MCHI) in Aurora, Nebraska is proud to announce that Becky Prieto, Medication and Nurse Aide at Memorial Community Care, has been named a Nebraska Hospital Association Caring Kind Award recipient for 2025. For 46 years, the Caring Kind Award has recognized Nebraska’s most caring healthcare workers—those who have demonstrated compassion for …

Memorial Community Health is pleased to announce that Kyle Shaffer, Physical Therapist at Memorial Rehabilitation in Aurora, has recently completed his Vestibular Rehabilitation Certification through the American Institute of Balance. This advanced training equips him with advanced skills to evaluate and treat patients experiencing dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. The vestibular system, located in the inner ear, plays a vital …

Memorial Community Health, Inc. (MCHI) in Aurora, Nebraska is pleased to announce the addition of a Boost Microgravity Treadmill to Memorial Rehabilitation’s range of services. This state-of-the-art equipment offers a new rehabilitation option available right here in the community, helping patients reach their goals of recovering safely, comfortably, and with added support. The Boost treadmill uses air …

Memorial Community Health is pleased to announce the addition of the ROSA® Robotic Knee System, now available at Memorial Hospital’s Wortman Surgery Center in Aurora. This advanced robotic technology assists visiting orthopedic surgeons in performing total knee replacement procedures with greater precision and a more personalized approach to each patient’s unique anatomy. ROSA, which stands for Robotic Surgical Assistant, …

Memorial Community Health is proud to honor Beca Hadenfeldt as our September Care Matters Champion. As Memorial Health Clinic’s Head Receptionist, Beca works closely with the clinic manager to coordinate front office operations, oversees the receptionist team, and provides overall support, including billing and financial responsibilities. In her role, Beca leads with both professionalism and …

MCHI is proud to honor ReeAnn Regier as our August Care Matters Champion. As Executive Director of Memorial Foundation, ReeAnn has dedicated more than 15 years of service to Memorial Community Health. In her role, she leads fundraising initiatives and campaigns that strengthen MCHI’s mission and contributes to the organization’s long-term financial health through growing the …

MCHI is proud to honor Alisha Schnakenberg as our July Care Matters Champion.  As a Registered Nurse at Memorial Hospital, Alisha’s calming presence and compassion for her patients have made a remarkable impression on fellow team- mates as well as those for whom she cares. Patients consistently praise the quality of her care, and even …

Memorial Community Health, Inc. (MCHI) in Aurora, Nebraska, is pleased to announce that Taylor Woodman has been named Respiratory Therapy Manager. Taylor brings nearly a decade of experience as a practicing Respiratory Therapist, having worked with both adult and pediatric patients, including in NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) settings. A graduate of Columbus High School, …

Memorial Health Clinic is pleased to announce that online self-scheduling is now available for all three of our clinic locations. This new feature makes it easier than ever to manage your healthcare on your own time. Whether you’re at home or on the go, you can use your computer, tablet, or mobile phone to schedule …

Memorial Community Health is pleased to announce the addition of Coronary Calcium CT Scanning, now available at Memorial Hospital in Aurora. This non-invasive screening tool, also known as a Calcium CT Score, is designed to detect calcified plaque in the coronary arteries—an early indicator of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). A Coronary Calcium CT Scan uses a relatively low dose of …