Columbus Community Hospital | Housecall | Winter 2024

5 columbushosp.org “We have an absolutely amazing facility for a town this size and can do almost everything an acute care hospital needs to do,” Hansen said. “Our programs and services are top of the line, and we have filled in most of the gaps in terms of providers.” Moving forward With the start of a new year, Hansen said the hospital board of directors is preparing for its annual retreat. During this time, the group will review the strategic plan and determine the main areas of focus for the next five years. Following the retreat, the hospital’s senior leadership team will meet to operationalize the strategic plan. Among those plans is the development of a cancer center. “We’ve had great oncology services in our town for a long time, but the system is a little fragmented,” Hansen said. “Our goal is to bring each of our cancer services together. That way, our patients can receive everything they need for treatment in one place.” Hospital leaders are working to determine the best location and design for the facility. They are also in communication with Nebraska Medicine regarding a partnership for research opportunities, treatments and clinical trials. Community is our middle name As the hospital has grown, Hansen said many projects have made him proud — particularly the surgical services renovation and the Columbus Fieldhouse project. But above everything else is the hospital’s culture. “With more than 950 employees plus doctors and volunteers, it’s a lot of personalities to have in one organization,” Hansen said. “But the culture is simply incredible. The people who work here are second to none.” On the grow CCH is growing to meet the needs of all community members. To learn more about services currently available — and those coming soon — visit columbushosp.org.

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy ODQ1MTY=