There is a new weapon in the fight against COVID-19. Bamlanivimab, recently given emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, is an antibody therapy drug used for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in adult and pediatric patients. Kearney Regional Medical Center received its first allotment of the drug late last week and...
Interventional Radiologist Dr. John Allen and his team at Advanced Radiology are utilizing a new technology to help patients with chronic kidney disease receive care more easily. Chronic Kidney Disease (also known as End-Stage Renal Disease) occurs when the kidneys are no longer able to meet the body’s needs to filter wastes and excess fluids...
Due to COVID/visitor restrictions, Kearney Regional Medical Center has had to delay all award presentations this year. However, recognizing four outstanding nurses for their compassion and exemplification of KRMC’s values could not go unrecognized any longer. A small ceremony was held last week to surprise the Q1 & Q2 winners of the DAISY Award for...
Saturday appointments are available in October from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Each woman will receive a complimentary long-stem rose or carnation from Diva’s Floral, and a limited-edition pink face mask. Call (308) 455-3620 to schedule a mammogram.
Effective Saturday, September 12th one visitor will be allowed per patient at Kearney Regional Medical Center. The decision to allow a visitor for each patient was primarily made to allow for better communication with patients’ families. In addition to caring for patients, nurses have been tasked with coordinating regular communications between patients, physicians and family...
Kearney Regional Medical Center has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence. Kearney Regional Medical Center earned the award...
In response to the increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the area, Kearney Regional Medical Center is taking preventative measures to ensure hospital capacity and community safety. Over the weekend, inpatient numbers in the COVID unit at Kearney Regional rose from three patients on Friday afternoon to eight patients Monday morning. There is currently one...
