News

News

News Gothenburg Health is committed to continuous learning. We are always researching and discovering more about the world around us to better assist and understand your needs. We are determined to keep up to date on the latest news and discoveries in the medical world to further our knowledge and care.

Alone, On Their Back, In a Crib - Helping Babies Sleep Safely Gothenburg Health Achieves Safe Sleep Champion Status as Part of DHHS Initiative From 2012 to 2013, there were 45 sudden unexpected infant deaths in Nebraska . The deaths occurred in 16 different counties, covering both urban and rural...
General Surgeon, Dr. Brady O'Hare, recently provided valuable Colorectal Cancer education during a free lunch & learn at Gothenburg Health. Dr. O'Hare provided education on the following topics: How common is colorectal cancer? What is colorectal cancer? What causes it? What are the risk factors...
Local Physician, Carol Shackleton, MD, Receives Honorary Degree from the American Academy of Family Physicians LA VISTA, NE—Carol L. Shackleton, MD, FAAFP, a family physician at Gothenburg Health has achieved the Degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), the national...
Gothenburg Health is proud to share that Gothenburg Health employee, Khelsey Rubenthaler recently received her Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certificate. “Many people likely don’t know what coding is,” said Rubenthaler. “Coding is when I read the doctor’s notes and apply the correct codes to the...
Dr. Knauss with husband, Jake and sons Joel and Connor. Gothenburg Health is excited to welcome Kayla Knauss, D.O., to our team of Hometown Providers. Dr. Knauss starts orientation at Gothenburg Health on December 3rd. Originally from Dawson County, Dr. Knauss graduated from Cozad High School in...
The following information and guidlines from Dr. Garrett Shaw were originally published in the Gothenburg Times in an article written by Beth Barrett in August of 2016. Dr. Shaw has updated the information to ensure accuracy and relevance. Treating Diabetic Patients to Goal is the New Standard As a...
Gothenburg, Nebraska, November 15, 2018 – Today, on National Rural Health Day, Gothenburg Health announced it has been recognized by The Chartis Center of Rural Health and the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) for overall excellence in Quality and Outcomes reflecting...
Natalie Waskowiak, PA-C Did you know that you can reverse the effects of smoking in just minutes? Natalie Waskowiak, PA-C at Gothenburg Health, pointed out that the American Cancer Society found that you can observe a measurable drop in your heart rate and blood pressure only 20 minutes after your...
Gothenburg Health is pleased to announce the addition of Mike Crisman, PA-C, to our team of Hometown Providers. Mike began his practice in Gothenburg on November 2, 2018. Mike received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. He went on to the...

Recent News

Mark Oberg didn’t fit the typical picture of a heart patient—his labs were strong, he exercised regularly, and he felt...
The Gothenburg Health Foundation’s annual Gala returns Saturday, Feb. 28, inviting the community to support local cancer...
The Gothenburg Health Foundation and central Nebraska community partners are joining forces to host the fourth Ag Health...
Ashleigh (Hicken) Brown, Cardiac-Pulmonary Rehab Specialty Clinic Manager at Gothenburg Health, has once again...
Elaine Finke is 97 years old and has made hundreds of baby hats for the littlest patients at Gothenburg Health. Listen...

Physician Schedule