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 top quartile performance among all rural hospitals in the nation. “It’s an honor to be recognized with a select group of high-quality healthcare organizations,” said Mick Brant, Gothenburg Health CEO. “I'm so proud of our staff and providers. They strive each day to build upon and enhance their care...Read more

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 University of Nebraska in Lincoln as a pre-med major in Biological Science. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska, College of Medicine in Omaha, receiving his master's degree of Medicine in the Physician Assistant program and graduated with high honors. Mike has spent most of his career...Read more

Gothenburg Health is pleased to announce the addition of Kayla Knauss, D.O., to our team of Hometown Providers. Dr. Knauss is starting at Gothenburg Health in December of this year. Originally from Dawson County, Dr. Knauss graduated from Cozad High School in 2007 and went on to receive her BS from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Biochemistry in 2011 and her D.O. from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Parker, Colorado in 2015. Dr. Knauss recently completed her residency at Via Christ Family Medicine in Wichita, Kansas, and will join Gothenburg Health’s team of...Read more

The following article has been provided by the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) to remind everyone about the importance of receiving proper immunizations. There Are Many Things We Want to Pass on to Our Loved Ones—Illness Is Not One of Them You want to pass on certain things like family traditions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books—but no one wants to pass on a serious illness. Take charge of your health and help protect those around you by asking about vaccines at your next doctor’s visit. Vaccinating our children is commonplace in the United States. But many...Read more