

MLH Blog

Former camper remembers diabetes camp
May 8, 2023 — “A little boost to keep going…” That’s how Holdrege native Trevor Wilder, who now lives in Omaha with his family, describes Camp Hot Shots, a longtime… Read More

Early detection with MLH's Lung Cancer Screening Program
May 3, 2023 — Remember when you could smoke anywhere you wanted? That was back in the day when movie stars lit up on screen, and Santa Claus delivered cigarettes for… Read More

Get the inside story at Midwest Imaging
March 17, 2023 — Have you ever had a mammogram done and then your provider wants more imaging and you end up going to a different location? No one wants to spend more time… Read More

Looking back at Johnson's dedication
September 1, 2022 — Dedication is a word that is sometimes overused. That’s not the case when you speak about Cal Johnson and his work with Mary Lanning Healthcare and the… Read More

A game changer in lung cancer detection
July 19, 2022 — Lung cancer. Two very scary words especially when you learn that the lung cancer is found late in the game. But a new robot at Mary Lanning Healthcare… Read More

Your locally-owned hospital
June 8, 2022 — Mary Lanning Healthcare was founded by a local family, the Lannings. From the beginning, MLH has been an independent, locally owned, non-profit organization. Why… Read More
More stroke care options available
May 13, 2022 — Andrew McCarty, BSN RN SCRN amccarty@marylanning.org Mary Lanning Healthcare has maintained Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center (PSC) certification… Read More
Home Health celebrates 50 years
April 20, 2022 — Carrie Edwards, RN BSN MHA LSSGB Director of Mary Lanning Healthcare Home Health They say that home is where the heart is. From my 18 years of experience… Read More
Phlebotomy Week
February 17, 2022 — February 14-18 is National Phlebotomy Recognition Week! Mary Lanning Healthcare would like to recognize its amazing team of hard-working laboratory employees. For… Read More

Home is where the heart is
November 3, 2021 — When we think about growing old or having a serious illness, one thing remains important for most of us We want to stay in our own homes as long as we… Read More

All it takes is ice cream
September 9, 2021 — “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” — Maya Angelou “It’s… Read More

Dr. Debra Reilly
August 17, 2021 — Some only think about plastic surgeons as people who work on celebrities to keep them looking younger. But Dr. Debra Reilly, a plastic surgeon at Central… Read More

Remembering Dr. Thomas Zusag
June 30, 2021 — No one can argue that Dr. Thomas Zusag was a one-of-a-kind human. With an amazing IQ and a license plate that read "PHOTONS," he obviously stood out from… Read More

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month
May 12, 2021 — The surgeons at Central Nebraska General Surgery perform removal of skin cancers. However, the best bet, they agree, is to avoid getting skin cancer at… Read More

Botox for migraines available in Hastings
April 7, 2021 — Many people suffer from debilitating chronic migraines that hinder their daily activities. Hastings residents may not realize that Botox® treatment is… Read More

Autism Awareness Month
April 5, 2021 — By Suzi Gregg, APRN – The Lanning Center for Behavioral Services People with autism can improve their quality of life. Recognizing this is what is behind… Read More

Mary Lanning Healthcare Diabetes Program
March 25, 2021 — by DeAnn Carpenter, Diabetes Program Manager The fourth Tuesday in March is dedicated to the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day - a “wake… Read More

COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance on Administration
March 9, 2021 — By Zachary Frey, MLH Medical Director of Primary Care Services Two approved vaccines (both vaccines have been shown to be about 95% effective at preventing… Read More

General Surgeons
March 3, 2021 — Most of us don’t like to think about having surgery. But when your doctor asks, “Who’s your preferred general surgeon?” and you don’t know who the general… Read More

Level II NICU
February 26, 2021 — When you think about babies born premature or those born with serious medical conditions, do you assume that means they need to be taken to larger cities? The… Read More

Cardiac Rehabilitation Week
February 12, 2021 — Many people are familiar with heart and lung-related problems. Unless you’ve been a heart or lung patient, however, you might not realize that patients… Read More

The COVID-19 Vaccine
January 13, 2021 — Photo by Artem Podrez - pexels.com Justin Lane, PharmD BCPS, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacist, answers some FAQs about the COVID-19 vaccine. What… Read More

School Time Nutrition
August 31, 2020 — It’s that time of year. New crayons, pencils, notebooks… But have your thought about keeping your kiddos fueled up for school and activities? Youth can… Read More

MLH: Tradition that endures
August 4, 2020 — Trust. It is something that is gained over time. It’s why employers like to hire folks with experience.It’s why actions speak louder than words.It’s something… Read More

Decisions made locally
July 15, 2020 — Mary Lanning Healthcare. The name seems to be everywhere. Yes, MLH has grown in the past few years. But MLH is not the same as large for-profit companies… Read More

MLH a non-profit, independent organization
July 6, 2020 — You all probably know the story. “Well-to-do Hastings family loses their daughter to illness. The parents travel the world to find out what the best… Read More