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Healthcare services in Hastings have kept pace with technology, providing residents quality access to medical care.

Hastings physicians and dentists practice in more than 40 specialties. Area residents are offered many choices for retirement facilities, home healthcare providers, residential care providers and locally owned pharmacies.

Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, www.mlmh.org, has been contributing to the health and economy of Hastings, and the central Nebraska region, for more than 90 years. The 183-bed, acute-care medical facility offers treatment in more than 30 medical specialties including cardiac care, cancer treatment, diagnostic imaging, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatric dentistry and many others.

The facility has a complete inpatient and outpatient Surgical Center, Mammography Center, Sleep Laboratory, and Rehabilitation/Wellness Center.

Adjacent buildings on the MLMH campus house two community medical clinics, neurology and pulmonology clinics, an outpatient behavioral services clinic, physician offices, a hospitality house, and the most extensive medical library in the area.

The Creighton University School of Nursing and the MLMH School of Radiologic Technology offer a comprehensive curriculum to train the next generation of healthcare providers. MLMH received national recognition from the American Hospital Association in 2004 with its Quest for Quality Award and received the Quest for Excellence Award from the Nebraska Hospital Association in 2005 for advancements in quality and patient care. In 2006, MLMH was recognized once again with a patient quality care award from a national leader in healthcare technologies, McKesson Provider Technologies. The VIP Award was presented to only five hospitals in the nation, along with one Canadian facility, in 2006.

Morrison Cancer Center at MLMH The Morrison Cancer Center at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital reflects a commitment to local access for diagnosis, treatment and support services for cancer treatments in one central location. The footprint of the building is 13,000 square feet with two distinct treatment areas linked by a shared-use core of patient exam rooms and offices.

The eastern side of the facility serves as the Medical Oncology wing and the western portion serves as the Radiation Oncology wing. Within the Medical Oncology service area, there are eight chemotherapy stations and two private treatment rooms. In Radiation Oncology, there are multiple state-of-the-art technologies for simulation, planning, delivery and verification of comprehensive radiation treatment including a 21-MeV linear accelerator with a 120 multileaf collimator.

The design and interior features ensure that the cancer center is patient-centered and focuses on comfort, privacy and reassurance. Interior water features are not only aesthetically and audibly pleasing, but serve as sound inhibitors. Wall coverings and furnishings are practical, for ease in maintenance and upkeep, while also being visually relaxing and comforting with earthen colors and textures. Natural and electrical lighting are generous, and large windows bring the outside in, adding to the therapeutic intent of the entire space of the Morrison Cancer Center.

Details like the unique lighted shadow boxes at the entrance to the linear accelerator are part of the center’s mission to help reduce stress and fear during a journey that oftentimes seems overwhelming.

As a resource center for patients and staff alike, the Morrison Cancer Center at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital offers wireless Internet access and has designed touch-screen computers for educational use and research needs. A multiuse conference room for audio and video conferences, education sessions, staff meetings, and support group gatherings is located near the center’s main reception room.

Located within each chemotherapy treatment space are modern technologies such as LCD monitors for TV and DVD viewing, headphones for private CD and DVD listening capabilities, as well as computer access. Laptop computers are available for personal use, along with a library of educational materials.

Hastings Surgical Center Patients are able to receive surgical care and return home without an overnight stay at Hastings Surgical Center as we specialize in elective outpatient surgical procedures. In providing quality medical care, we use techniques to maximize a safe, convenient and cost-effective environment.

There are several benefits of having your procedure performed at Hastings Surgical Center. Surgery is performed by your own physician. The center has simple admission and discharge procedures. The center provides a relaxing, informal setting. It is economical due to low overhead costs. A variety of surgeries are performed at the center.

Our center is committed to the care and concerns of each of our patients. Our professional staff is dedicated to providing the highest quality of individualized care. The family-centered, patient-focused approach results in a high degree of patient satisfaction.

Hastings Surgical Center believes our patients describe us best: “Nurses and staff were friendly and cared not only for me but also the person with me.” “Liked the price. Less commotion. They were all great.” “Liked the access, staff, service and very comfortable surroundings. Wonderful facility.” “Liked the close feeling and that they cared about you.” “Pleasant experience, professionalism, capability and courtesy of all personnel.” “Excellent employee attitude and service. Very pleasant and knowledgeable.” “It was a nice facility. It was clean and all the people were friendly to me. They all talked to me very politely with a smile on their face. There was nothing that I did not like about the facility. Everyone I spoke with was kind and friendly. The doctors told me exactly what I wanted to know. It was the best service that I have had in a long time.” “Liked the relaxed atmosphere. It didn’t feel like a medical facility. Sterile but not the ‘cold’ feeling that you sometimes get.” “You made a difficult experience a little easier. Thank you for showing compassion and skilled care.” “Liked the single focus-no confusion with other departments. Felt like entire staff was only there for me. Great staff, facility and care. This type of service is the wave of the future.” “Liked the one to one with the nurse and doctor. It is a very good center.”

Our center is a multispecialty center. Our specialties are gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology, maxillofacial and oral surgery, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat), pain management, pediatric dental surgery, and urology.