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Originally opened in 1952, Banner Health Ogallala Community Hospital relocated to a newly built facility in 2000, dramatically revolutionizing its ability to provide residents of Keith County and surrounding areas with

excellent patient care. In 2005, Ogallala Community Hospital completed a clinic expansion and renovation and has a master facility plan underway to add needed space and services to meet the healthcare needs of Western Nebraska. Ogallala Community Hospital has been certified by Medicare as an 18-bed Critical Access Hospital. It has 130 employees, making it one of the county’s largest employers.

Banner Health Ogallala Community Hospital offers acute and primary medical care to the rural communities of west-central Nebraska. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services and has been designated a basic level trauma center. General and orthopedic surgeons are on staff along with services such as laboratory, radiology, sleep studies, infusion therapy, women’s services, physical and speech therapy and pharmacy. Ogallala Community Hospital features an on-site clinic, Ogallala Medical Group, as well as a Specialty Clinic offering a wide range of visiting specialties including but not limited to cardiology, urology, ophthalmology, gastroenterology, oncology, bariatric surgery, OB/GYN, ear, nose and throat.

At Banner Health Ogallala Community Hospital, patients can be assured that every possible step is being taken to ensure they receive the highest quality and safest care possible. We believe using technology and innovation to support our caregivers’ efforts will help us provide excellent patient care. Ogallala Community Hospital is fortunate to be on the forefront of offering cutting edge technology to patients by being leaders in Western Nebraska, offering 16-slice CT scan and digital mammography. Ogallala also offers IPROB, a computerized system designed to reduce the complications during labor and delivery.

The nonprofit mission at Ogallala Community Hospital of providing excellent patient care keeps us focused on what matters most–our patients. Banner Health Ogallala Medical Group provides primary care to individuals and families throughout the region.

The clinic has family practice physicians, general surgeon, orthopedic surgeon, internal medicine physician and physician assistants who together provide unparalleled patient care for the region’s healthcare needs.

At every Banner Health facility, the expert care provided by our staff and physician partners makes a difference each and every day. Our patients and their families have a right to expect excellent patient care. They also have a right to expect privacy, respect and information about their care, plus the highest levels of service.

Family Medical Center is a locally owned clinic with two medical doctors and a physician’s assistant on staff, with combined experience of 76 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.

The Regional Medical Facility offers a Board Certified Family Practice Physician who is also certified in acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. Regional Medical Facility also offers FAA flight physicals.

Sandhills District Health Department serves five counties offering child and adult immunizations, health education, blood pressure clinics, CPR classes and bioterrorism education and training.If additional care is required during recovery, the staff of Memorial Health Care Home Health & Hospice is ready to step in and assist in helping patients recover as quickly and fully as possible in the comfort of their own homes. From home oxygen equipment to a complete line of physical and respiratory rehabilitation supplies, Goodair Home Medical and Fitness Equipment provides for a broad range of needs, including mastectomy fitting and supplies from experienced and caring staff.

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, seven 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.

Additional healthcare services available in Keith County include three dentists, four optometrists, an orthodontist, two chiropractors, a physical therapist, a massage therapist and three pharmacies.