Beatrice Community Hospital and Health Center

We are excited to announce that Ashton O’Toole, a Registered Nurse in our BCH Nursery, has completed her training to become a Child Passenger Safety Technician. She is available to help new moms and dads ensure their infant car seats are installed correctly for the safety of their little ones. For more information or to schedule a car seat check, call 402-223-6529 or email [email protected].???? #childseat #safety #littleones

Meet Dr. Jamie Kielian, a provider in our Beatrice Family & Internal Medicine Clinic. Dr. Kielian is one of 19 providers in the clinic, and is accepting new patients. Get to know more about Dr. Kielian below! Why did you pursue a career in healthcare? ????"Growing up I had a strong interest in science and valued building relationships with others. Medicine was the perfect fit!" What do you like about working in family medicine? ??"Every day is different! I love taking care of patients of all ages, managing acute concerns and chronic medical conditions, and focusing on disease prevention." Fun facts about yourself: ??????????"My husband and I have two young sons. We enjoy spending time outdoors, biking, and cheering on the Huskers." #familymedicine #provider #ruralhealthcare

???A huge thank you to our incredible interns at Beatrice Community Hospital!??? Your hard work and dedication have truly made a difference this summer. We're proud of all you've accomplished and wish you the best of luck as you head off to college this fall. Keep shining bright!?? For 2025 high school seniors and college students interested in gaining valuable experience next summer, stay tuned for our internship opportunities next spring. We can't wait to welcome the next group of future healthcare heroes!??????? #Internship #HealthcareHeroes

Shout out to the Nebraska Department of Labor for the great partnership in finding qualified and passionate employees for our hospital. So glad to have you on our team Cecilia! #teambuilding #CommunityPartnerships

We are pleased to join forces with NGage to share our story and our commitment to the healthcare and the economy of the community and area we serve. Our providers, leadership and staff are committed to providing you with Incredible Care, Incredibly Close! #NGage #community

?? Welcome Baby Thoren and thank you for helping us showcase our new swaddles. In a partnership with the Briggs and Barrett Project, every baby born at BCH will now receive a Halo Swaddle and the book, When Baby Sleeps, to raise awareness about safe sleep for babies. Learn more about the Briggs and Barrett Project at?https://lnkd.in/g4dMPTMD

Congratulation, Dr. Paulmeyer, on being chosen favorite doctor by Beatrice Daily newspaper readers!?? #beatricedailysun #favoriteDr

Care?teams are essential to our patients’ health and healing and we were excited to host an internal Provider Lunch and Learn recently that allowed our Rehab Therapists to share details about the department’s new Bioness Integrated Therapy System (BITS) to our family medicine clinic providers and staff.?The?BITS’s interactive touch screen therapy device can help patients with a variety of neurological conditions improve?their?hand-eye coordination, reaction time, depth perception and working memory. By playing interactive games and taking assessments, patients are able to improve their coordination and brain function in an engaging, fun way. We are excited to be able to offer one more way for our clinical care teams to work together for our patients’ health!

Meet Dr. Hannah Painter, a provider in our Beatrice Family & Internal Medicine Clinic. She is also available to see patients at the Wymore Medical Clinic. Get to know more about Dr. Painter below! Why did Dr. Painter pursue a career in healthcare? ??"I have always wanted to have a job that helps people live better lives." What does Dr. Painter like about working in family medicine? ????"I love that I get the chance to care for multiple family members at different ages of life with different needs as people - I like knowing people's stories through the years and being their 'go-to' doctor. Every day is different, and the variety is challenging and enjoyable." Fun facts about Dr. Painter: ????????She and her husband, Dave, have a daughter, Claire, and a long-haired miniature dachshund named Penny. In her spare time she enjoys reading, cooking, and spending time with family and friends at the lake. #familymedicine #provider #ruralhealthcare

We are incredibly proud to be recognized as a Top 20 Critical Access Hospital in the United States! The Top 20 CAHs scored best in overall performance among all CAHs and the rankings were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association. Thank you to all our employees for the work they do every day caring for our patients and the communities we serve!? Learn more about our Top 20 and Top 100 designations:?https://lnkd.in/ecSUCJMX