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Mary Lanning Healthcare
715 N. St. Joseph Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901
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Hastings Family Care adds acute care services
March 26, 2024 — Many of us have been in a situation when we weren’t sure whether a cut requires stitches, or the fever needs immediate attention. Going to the Emergency… Read More
Robot brings new technology to Hastings Orthopaedics
March 4, 2024 — Robots in surgery are nothing new. But when you combine a digitally precise robotic assistant with an experienced surgeon, you have the recipe for knee… Read More
Weekend construction work scheduled
February 27, 2024 — Chief Construction will be doing concrete work on the east side of Mary Lanning Healthcare and the north side of the Medical Office Building this weekend. The… Read More
Area diabetes patient urges others to make changes
February 23, 2024 — Scott Becker of Grand Island found out several years ago that he had diabetes. He also knew that his family had a history of serious heart issues. Yet,… Read More
MCC helping survivors with new program
February 15, 2024 — The Morrison Cancer Center’s new Survivorship Program strives to help patients who are overwhelmed following cancer treatment. Leslie Robbins, APRN, built… Read More
MLH clinic manager to speak at national conference
February 14, 2024 — The manager of Hastings Family Care has been invited to speak at the 2024 Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS24) conference in March. Jessica… Read More
First baby of new year to be honored
December 26, 2023 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center is ready to welcome the first baby of 2024. Donna Munsell, Director of the Family Care Center, said she… Read More
MLH Laboratory receives reaccreditation
November 17, 2023 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory recently received reaccreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Accreditation by CAP is a stringent,… Read More
MLH honored for role in organ donation
November 17, 2023 — Live On Nebraska recently honored Mary Lanning Healthcare with Gold Recognition for its role in organ donation and participation in a national campaign… Read More
MLH employee paints mural to honor babies graduating from the NICU
October 20, 2023 — A new mural on the Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center (FCC) celebrates families whose babies are graduating from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit… Read More
MLH Home Care Director testifies before Senate Finance Committee
October 5, 2023 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Home Care Services Director recently testified in Washington, D.C., concerning the effects of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid… Read More
Hastings Family Care moving to new building on MLH campus
September 28, 2023 — Hastings Family Care (HFC) is moving from its longtime home at Crosier Park Professional Center to the Mary Lanning Healthcare Medical Office Building. HFC,… Read More
Clinics to continue seeing patients around remodeling of lobby area
September 27, 2023 — Remodeling work will begin Monday on an older section of the Mary Lanning Healthcare Medical Office Building lobby. Due to the construction, some patients… Read More
Ribbon cutting set for MLH addition
September 19, 2023 — Mary Lanning Healthcare is celebrating the completion of its Medical Office Building (MOB) with a ribbon cutting on September 26. The ceremony will take… Read More
Two couples honored by MLH Foundation
September 8, 2023 — Two Hastings couples were honored at the Mary Lanning Healthcare Foundation’s annual STARS Come Out! gala event on August 12. Barb and Randy Ruhter and… Read More
MLH leaders go green, help with project
September 6, 2023 — A much-loved tradition called “Greenies” will be revived on the Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH) campus this week as the finishing touches are placed on the… Read More
East Visitor Entrance to reopen; construction on building link begins
August 28, 2023 — Beginning September 5, the Visitor Entrance on the east side of Mary Lanning Healthcare will reopen to the public. In addition, work will begin on the… Read More
Clinical trials beginning at MCC
July 28, 2023 — The Morrison Cancer Center (MCC) is now offering clinical trials, giving its patients a foot in the door to new treatments and potentially lifesaving procedures. Clinical… Read More
Donation program begins at MLH
July 19, 2023 — Mary Lanning Healthcare became one of the first hospital in Nebraska to offer its obstetric patients the chance to donate to Birth Tissue Donor Services… Read More
MCC inviting survivors for a cool treat
May 31, 2023 — What’s better on an early summer day than a little ice cream? The Morrison Cancer Center is kicking off June with a Cancer Survivor’s Ice Cream Social.… Read More
Summer taking flight for preschoolers
May 23, 2023 — Preschoolers from two Hastings child care centers will get the chance to get up close and personal with a medical helicopter at Mary Lanning Healthcare. In… Read More
MCC oncologist recognized by ASCO
May 5, 2023 — A Morrison Cancer Center oncologist recently received recognition by the world’s leading professional organization for cancer physicians and oncology professionals. Dr.… Read More
MLH’s PAC2 Center receives state grant
April 28, 2023 — The PAC2 Center, which is transferring ownership to Mary Lanning Healthcare in May, recently received a grant for $770,000. The Business and Child Care… Read More
Simulation truck coming to MLH as part of area EMS education sessions
April 12, 2023 — A Simulation in Motion - Nebraska (SIM-NE) truck, a statewide, mobile education system, will be part of the April educational training offered by Mary… Read More
Technology gives MLH Cath Lab an edge
April 10, 2023 — In the past, cardiovascular patients who had calcified arteries were pretty much guaranteed the need for invasive bypass surgery or high-risk interventions.… Read More
New HFC equipment alerts diabetic patients about eye issues
April 7, 2023 — Diabetic patients at Hastings Family Care now have an advantage when it comes to eye health thanks to some new equipment. The Eyenuk with Eye Art technology… Read More
MLH employees touted in eighth win of international Gallup award
April 5, 2023 — Mary Lanning Healthcare recently was named one of the world’s top organizations in engaging its workforce. This is the eighth time MLH has won the Gallup… Read More
MLH to observe National Donate Life Month
March 27, 2023 — A flag raising ceremony highlights events in April as Mary Lanning Healthcare recognizes National Donate Life Month. The flag raising will take place… Read More
Breastfeeding support group expands
March 16, 2023 — Mary Lanning Healthcare’s Family Care Center has offered the Baby Weighs breastfeeding support group in Hastings for many years. In the past few weeks,… Read More
New communication options available through One Chart patient portal
March 14, 2023 — Mary Lanning Healthcare patients who have a One Chart/My Chart account may recently have started receiving automatic text messages about billing. This… Read More
MLH adds new safety measures for patients receiving IV medications
March 8, 2023 — When medications are given intravenously, there are sometimes risks involved. A new system set up at Mary Lanning Healthcare alleviates the risk that the… Read More
MLH/MCC launching lung cancer screening program for early detection
March 2, 2023 — Mary Lanning Healthcare and the Morrison Cancer Center are teaming up to provide more patients with the potential to detect lung cancer at an earlier stage.… Read More
Third COEMIG designation for MLH
March 1, 2023 — Mary Lanning Healthcare recently was designated for the third time. The Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) recognized the hospital’s… Read More
Healthcare Pathways program kicks off CNA training at Hastings High
January 6, 2023 — The start of the second semester at Hastings High School this week included a new class offering HHS students training to become Certified Nursing Assistants… Read More
First baby of new year to be honored
December 29, 2022 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center is ready to welcome the first baby of 2023. Donna Munsell, Director of the Family Care Center, said she… Read More
YMCA to transition management of PAC2 Center back to MLH
December 16, 2022 — Recent conversations between Mary Lanning Healthcare and the YMCA concerning the PAC2 Center building have resulted in MLH agreeing to manage the daycare… Read More
MLH mammography in Grand Island merging with Midwest Imaging
December 16, 2022 — Grand Island Mammography will be merging with Midwest Imaging in Grand Island on December 15. Both businesses are owned by Mary Lanning Healthcare. The… Read More
Two MLH family care clinics merging
December 7, 2022 — Two Mary Lanning Healthcare clinics will merge into one effective December 21. The Community Health Center (CHC) will become part of Hastings Family Care… Read More
High COVID levels in Adams County prompt MLH visitor policy change
November 26, 2022 — Because of high community transmission levels of COVID-19, Mary Lanning Healthcare is changing its visitor policies to meet with Centers for Disease Control… Read More
Visitor ages on Family Care Center temporarily changed due to illness
November 18, 2022 — Due to high numbers of respiratory illness among children in the area, Mary Lanning Healthcare is temporarily changing age restrictions for some visitors. On… Read More
Radiation therapy now available at the MCC in GI
November 8, 2022 — With the recent installation of a state-of-the-art linear accelerator, the Morrison Cancer Center(MCC) in Grand Island is now able to provide radiation… Read More
Thoracic surgeon seeing patients at the MCC in GI & Hastings
October 12, 2022 — Patients at the Morrison Cancer Center in Grand Island now have the advantage of being able to consult with a thoracic surgeon without leaving the region. Dr.… Read More
Procedure minimizes radiation side effects
September 19, 2022 — Prostate cancer patients in the region now have an added layer of protection thanks to a new procedure at Mary Lanning Healthcare. Casie Grubbs, MLH Surgical… Read More
Drive-thru flu shots available in October
September 12, 2022 — Mary Lanning Healthcare and Hastings Family Care invite members of the public to participate in a Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic in October. Pre-registration… Read More
MLH Wound Center receives recognition
August 31, 2022 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Wound Center recently was recognized by its management organization. RestorixHealth awarded MLH Wound Center the Clinical… Read More
New signage to help with wayfinding on the MLH campus
August 30, 2022 — With the construction on the Mary Lanning Healthcare campus, plus other changes due to COVID-19, visitors and patients might be easily confused. In an… Read More
MLH honored for role in organ donation
August 26, 2022 — Live On Nebraska recently honored Mary Lanning Healthcare and one of its employees for their role in a recent organ donation at MLH. Mark Callahan, MLH… Read More
MLH, UNMC partner to help students fast-track a nursing career
August 22, 2022 — HASTINGS — Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH) and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Nursing are working together to bring an accelerated… Read More
MLH laboratory receives reaccreditation
August 1, 2022 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory recently received reaccreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Accreditation by CAP is a stringent… Read More
MLH dives in to infant hydrotherapy
July 12, 2022 — A new service offered on the Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center is making a splash with parents of premature babies. Some premature infants in… Read More