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Mary Lanning Healthcare
715 N. St. Joseph Ave.
Hastings, NE 68901
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Golf tournament donating $20,000 to MCC Hope & Healing Program
September 24, 2026 — A program to provide hair, wig, makeup and prosthetic services to patients at the Morrison Cancer Center is the focus of a large donation from an annual… Read More
Air handler project will temporarily close west parking lot at MLH
September 16, 2026 — A 19-ton, 346-foot-tall crane will dominate the skyline on the west side of Mary Lanning Healthcare from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September… Read More
MLH names 2026 Caring Kind Award winner
September 14, 2026 — Medication Management Specialist Shanna Schmidt recently was named the Mary Lanning Healthcare Caring Kind Award nominee for 2026. She will be honored… Read More
MLH Cardiac Rehab receives recertification
September 10, 2026 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs recently received recertification by the American Association of Cardiovascular… Read More
MLH names Chief Clinical Officer
September 9, 2026 — Mary Lanning Healthcare recently named Rebecca Bleich, MBA BSN RN-P, as its Chief Clinical Officer. She begins work on October 5. Bleich replaces Laurie… Read More
MLH Emergency Dept. getting spruced up
September 8, 2026 — Beginning September 8, a minor renovation project will begin in the Mary Lanning Healthcare Emergency Department. The Emergency Department will remain… Read More
MLH successful in RHTP grant applications
August 26, 2026 — Mary Lanning Healthcare has received four grants totalling $1.5 million so far from the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). Susan Meeske, Chief… Read More
Donors help MLH get new defibrillators
August 25, 2026 — MLH staff taking part in defibrillator training. The Mary Lanning Healthcare Foundation recently raised the $250,000 needed for new defibrillators… Read More
Babies born this weekend at MLH to be celebrated for Kool-Aid Days
August 11, 2026 — Hey, Kool-Aid®! Mary Lanning Healthcare is recognizing Kool-Aid® Days (August 14-16) by celebrating babies born here as Kool-Aid® Babies. Each baby born… Read More
Hastings Family Care has seen three confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis
August 3, 2026 — With cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, topping 18,000 in 45 states, local medical providers want patients to know some… Read More
Twelve students graduate from radiologic technology school at MLH
July 27, 2026 — Twelve students graduated from the Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology on July 11. The graduation took place at French Memorial Chapel… Read More
Car Seat Event set for September
July 24, 2026 — Parents can get help and advice on car seat fitting and installation during an event on Thursday, September 17. Safe Kids South Central’s Car Seat Event… Read More
MLH receives AHA stroke recognition
July 10, 2026 — Mary Lanning Healthcare recently received awards from the American Heart Associa- tion. These included recognition for outstanding stroke care - the 2026… Read More
Pediatric clinic moves to MLH campus
July 8, 2026 — Central Nebraska Children & Adolescent Clinic (CNC&AC) opened the doors to a new clinic space July 1 in the Mary Lanning Healthcare Medical Office Building. Since… Read More
MLH appoints new President & CEO
June 4, 2026 — Mary Lanning Healthcare is pleased to announce the selection of Shanna Stofer, PharmD MHA, as President & CEO of the organization. She will begin her new… Read More
Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release scheduled
May 15, 2026 — A program to help local cancer patients with items such as hair, wigs, prosthetics, makeup and other concerns is the focus of the 2026 Cancer Walk & Butterfly… Read More
MLH Stroke Program reaccredited
May 8, 2026 — Mary Lanning Healthcare received reaccreditation recently by the Joint Commission as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. The MLH Stroke Program has been… Read More
Five students to sign with Project SEARCH in 2026
April 20, 2026 — Five area high school students will sign their letters of intent for the Project SEARCH program at Mary Lanning Healthcare in April. The signing day event… Read More
MLH observing National Donate Life Month
April 7, 2026 — A flag-raising ceremony Tuesday kicked off events at Mary Lanning Healthcare for organ donation awareness during April, National Donate Life Month. The… Read More
Mary Lanning leader in safety for 27 years
April 6, 2026 — Accidents can happen in any workplace but in a healthcare setting, it is especially important to keep accidents to a minimum. Mary Lanning Healthcare is… Read More
MLH donates to Nebraska fires effort
March 25, 2026 — Mary Lanning Healthcare and its employees joined in a quick, one-week effort to send supplies and money to families and firefighters affected by Nebraska… Read More
MLH names new Chief Medical Officer
March 20, 2026 — HASTINGS — A physician who has served the Hastings community for 14 years has been named the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) at Mary Lanning Healthcare. Dr.… Read More
Mother/son nursing duo honored
March 17, 2026 — Noah Klein and his mother, Kailey Klein, have a lot in common. Both are nurses. Both work at Mary Lanning Healthcare, and both recently were honored for… Read More
MLH Wound Center receives recognition
February 18, 2026 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Wound Center recently received awards for its clinical work and patient care. RestorixHealth awarded the MLH Wound Center… Read More
Augustin named MLH Employee of Year
February 3, 2026 — One of the first faces patients see at the Morrison Cancer Center is Patient Representa- tive Lori Augustin. Recently, Lori was honored as the Mary Lanning… Read More
MLH celebrating 111 years of service
January 21, 2026 — Delivering healthy babies has been a part of the MLH tradition nearly since the doors opened. In honor of the 111th anniversary of Mary Lanning Healthcare,… Read More
First baby of new year to be honored
December 31, 2025 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center team is ready to help bring the first baby of 2026 into the world. Donna Munsell, Director of the Family… Read More
MLH Laboratory receives reaccreditation
December 16, 2025 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Laboratory recently received reaccreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Recognized for its rigorous standards,… Read More
MLH receives national recognition on Forbes Top Hospitals List
December 12, 2025 — Mary Lanning Healthcare (MLH) recently was named to the inaugural 2026 Forbes Top Hospitals in America List, a distinction based on a comprehensive evaluation… Read More
MLH recognized as age-friendly organization
November 20, 2025 — Mary Lanning Healthcare recently was recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement… Read More
MLH mental health wait times recognized
October 29, 2025 — Mary Lanning Healthcare’s Emergency Room was recognized in the Becker’s Behavioral Health Review E-Newsletter in the October 27 edition. MLH was included… Read More
Trunk or treat event set for October 26
October 9, 2025 — The Mary Lanning Healthcare Council is seeking community participation in the annual Trunk or Treat event for children. The spooky fun is set for Sunday,… Read More
HFC nationally recognized by AHA
October 7, 2025 — Hastings Family Care (HFC) recently received three awards from the American Heart Association (AHA) outpatient program achievement awards for its commitment… Read More
MLH celebrates boiler plant completion
September 26, 2025 — Mary Lanning Healthcare joined with members of the community and construction communities on Thursday to celebrate the completion of its new boiler plant,… Read More
MLH names interim CEO
September 24, 2025 — Effective September 23, 2025, Eric Barber will no longer serve as President and CEO of Mary Lanning Healthcare. The MLH Board of Trustees acknowledges… Read More
MLH names 2025 Caring Kind Award winner
September 9, 2025 — Laboratory employee Hailey Morrow recently was named the Mary Lanning Healthcare Caring Kind Award recipient for 2025. A 20-year MLH employee, Morrow,… Read More
Organ donor registry event coming to MLH
September 5, 2025 — A donor registry event at Mary Lanning Healthcare seeks to bring attention to the need for organ and tissue donors. The MLH Donor Council, along with… Read More
MLH Pulmonary Rehabilitation recertified
August 21, 2025 — Mary Lanning Healthcare’s Pulmonary Rehabilitation program recently received recertification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary… Read More
MLH receives quality designation for gynecologic surgical care
August 15, 2025 — Mary Lanning Healthcare recently received reaccreditation from Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology… Read More
Babies born this weekend at MLH to be celebrated during Kool-Aid Days
August 14, 2025 — Hey, Kool-Aid®! Mary Lanning Healthcare is recognizing Kool-Aid® Days (August 15-17) by celebrating babies born here as Kool-Aid® Babies. Each baby born… Read More
MLH receives stroke/diabetes recognition
July 30, 2025 — Mary Lanning Healthcare recently received multiple achievement awards from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association Get With The… Read More
Ten students graduate from radiologic technology school
July 16, 2025 — Ten students graduated from the Mary Lanning Healthcare School of Radiologic Technology on July 12. The graduation took place at French Memorial Chapel… Read More
MLH issuing teal bracelets as part of Postpartum Alert Initiative
July 3, 2025 — As part of a statewide awareness campaign, patients who give birth at the Mary Lanning Healthcare Family Care Center will receive a teal wristband. The… Read More
Chef Showdown returning to Stars
June 26, 2025 — The competition at the 33rd annual The Stars Come Out is heating up with doctors and nurses battling it out in a Chef Showdown. Picking up their spatulas… Read More
MLH recognizes its volunteer staff
June 26, 2025 — Mary Lanning Healthcare recently honored its staff of volunteers for their hours of service. The annual Volunteer Appreciation event took place June 24… Read More
Students exploring healthcare careers
May 20, 2025 — Registration is open for a hands-on healthcare exploration event for high school students in early June. Mary Lanning Healthcare and Bryan College of… Read More
Denver Avenue to close temporarily for MLH boiler plant connection
May 9, 2025 — A portion of North Denver Avenue between West Seventh and West Ninth Street will be closed for part of the summer to accommodate a Mary Lanning Healthcare… Read More
Cancer Walk to help fund program
May 7, 2025 — Proceeds from the Cancer Walk & Butterfly Release will help fund a recent program to help cancer patients look and feel beautiful. The Hope & Healing… Read More
Mary Lanning leader in safety for 26 years
April 16, 2025 — Accidents can happen in any workplace but in a hospital setting, it is especially important to keep accidents to a minimum. Mary Lanning Healthcare is… Read More
ASCO honors MCC physician
April 3, 2025 — Dr. M. Sitki Copur recently was named a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). Dr. Copur, Morrison Cancer Center Medical Director,… Read More
