Healthcare
Healthcare services in Hastings have kept pace with technology, providing residents quality access to medical care.
Hastings physicians and dentists practice in over 40 specialties, offering area residents many choices for retirement facilities, home healthcare providers, residential care providers and locally owned pharmacies.
Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare (www.mlmh.org) has been contributing to the health and economy of Hastings and the central Nebraska region for over 90 years. The 183-bed, acute-care medical facility offers treatment in over 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, 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 their Quest for Quality Award, and from the Nebraska Hospital Association (2005) for advancements in quality and patient care (Quest for Excellence Award). 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–MLMH The Morrison Cancer Center at Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare reflects a commitment to local access for diagnosis, treatment and support services for cancer treatments in one central location on the campus of MLMH. 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 multi-leaf 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 and emotional.
As a resource center for patients and staff alike, the Morrison Cancer Center at Mary Lanning Memorial HealthCare offers wireless Internet access and has designed touch-screen computers for educational use and research needs. A multi-use 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 The Hastings Surgical Center specializes in elective surgical procedures where patients receive surgical care and return home without an overnight stay. A variety of general surgeries are performed at the center. State and federal regulations require ambulatory surgery centers to be held to the same quality and safety as hospitals, so the Hastings Surgical Center provides quality medical care and uses the latest techniques for a safe, convenient and cost-effective environment. The professional staff of the center is committed to individualized care for each one of their patients. The family-centered, patient focused approach results in a high degree of patient satisfaction.
Hastings Surgical Center believes the patients describe it best: “Nurses and staff were friendly and cared not only for me but also the person with me.” “Easy parking.” “Liked the price.” “Less commotion.” “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.” “Liked the attitude of the staff.” “Nurses were all exceptional.”
The center is a multi-specialty center. Specialties include Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology (ENT), Pain Management, Pedi-dental Surgery and Urology.
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