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Health Care in Keith County
Healthcare
in Keith County meets the community’s
complete needs and at the same time is
planning for the needs of tomorrow.
Ogallala cares for people within its own
market area, but also is providing care
for citizens over 50 miles away.
Ogallala Community Hospital
has a reputation for quality care and
outstanding customer service. In
November of 2000 the Ogallala Community
Hospital opened a new 18-bed facility.
The
hospital is supported by the
Ogallala Medical Group
that provide primary care to individuals
and families throughout the region.
This clinic has four family practice
physicians, a general surgeon, an
orthopedic surgeon, and two physician
assistants who together provide round
the clock coverage to meet the
community’s primary care needs. The
Ogallala Medical Group also provides
24-hour a day, seven days a week
emergency room coverage to ensure that
medical care is accessible to everyone
within our area. There are also over 30
visiting specialists to cover a broad
range of medical conditions.
Family
Medical Center is a locally owned clinic
with two Medical Doctors and a
Physician’s Assistant on staff, with
combined experience of 64 years. Also
on staff are a Registered Nurse and two
Medical Assistants. Family Medical
Center provides family care, surgery,
obstetrics, pediatrics, orthopedic
services, and sports medicine. X-ray
and lab services are done in house.
Additional
health care services available in Keith
County include one acupuncturist, three
dentists, three optometrists, an
orthodontist, two chiropractors, a
physical therapist, three
massage therapists, an oral surgeon and
three pharmacies.
Sandhills District Health Department and
Clinic
offers a number of services to the
communities they serve, including a
Public Health Clinic, Public Health
Prevention Information, Prevention
Through Immunization, Childhood Injury
Prevention, and Bio-Terrorism Planning.
SDHDC has three medical providers,
Peoples Family Health Services (family
planning), and WIC (women infant and
children) and an American Heart Assoc
CPR training site. The health
services range from serving un and
underinsured, women's health,
pediatrics, and care for all ages.
Indian Hills Manor
is an
82-bed, long-term care facility, which
has been located in Western Nebraska
since 1965 and has been a member of the
Lantis Living Network since 1976.
Quality nursing care is provided
24-hours, 7 days a week. A family
oriented facility, Indian Hills Manor is
dedicated to excellence and providing
quality care with respect, dignity, and
kindness. They also offer
rehabilitation services such as
occupational therapy, physical therapy,
and speech/language pathology.
WEL-Life
of Ogallala is a 28-unit
assisted living center with four styles
of apartments. Several different levels
of assistance are available to
residents. Amenities include homemade
meals, a library, Laundromat, whirlpool,
beauty shop, fitness center, and a
private dining room.
Fitness
The Keith County Area offers many
opportunities for fitness, fitness
equipment, education and massages:
Brule Activity Center - 287-2149
Good Air Home Medical & Fitness
Equipment - 284-6842
Goodall Recreation Center - 284-8735
Just 4 You Fitness - 289-1301
Ogallala Outdoor Pool - 284-3747
Still Water Massage - 284-8118 |
