What does Great Plains Health do?

Great Plains Health is a nonprofit, fully accredited regional medical center located in North Platte, Nebraska. Established in 1975, it features 116 beds and serves a broad area that includes western and central Nebraska, northern Kansas, and southern South Dakota. The facility is recognized as a Level III trauma center and operates as part of the Great Plains Health Innovation Network, which encompasses various clinics and independent practices. With around 1,200 staff members and nearly 100 physicians across 30 specialties, Great Plains Health is a key healthcare provider in the region. The medical center offers a wide range of services, including surgical care in areas such as cardiovascular, orthopedics, cancer, and neurosurgery. It also provides emergency and trauma care, women's services, neurology, behavioral health, and sports medicine. Great Plains Health is dedicated to community health, having provided significant free care to underserved patients and ensuring access to advanced medical services for rural populations. The organization emphasizes patient safety and financial assistance, making healthcare more accessible to its diverse patient base.