Facility Type:

Hospital - Non-CAH

Community Type:

Rural

Community/Service Population:

10,001 - 25,000 / 10,001 - 25,000

Community Information:

Practice in a community of 34,000+, known for its safety, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life for all ages alike.  Kearney serves as a regional medical, educational, and retail hub for central Nebraska.  Home to University of Nebraska at Kearney, the community offers Division II athletics, cultural events, and a dynamic energy that enhances the local lifestyle.

• Ranked among the Best Places to Live in Nebraska
• Nebraska ranks #3 Best State to Practice Medicine and #4 Best State to Raise a Family (Wallethub)
• Excellent public and private school systems
• Regional airport with direct flights to Denver and Chicago
• Abundant recreation: golf, hiking/biking trails, fishing, hunting, youth sports, and local attractions including the Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Museums of Nebraska Art, and a Historic downtown
• Centrally located along Interstate 80

  • 2 hours to Lincoln
  • 2.5 hours to Omaha
  • 5 hours to Denver or Kansas City

3RNET Network Coordinator
Contact Information:

Edith Titamoh
Nebraska Office of Rural Health
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Tel: 402-471-6057
edith.titamoh@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Office of Rural Health & Primary Care

J-1 Contact Information:

Heidi Peirce
Office of Rural Health & Primary Care
301 Centennial Mall South
P.O. Box 95026
Lincoln, NE 68509-5026
Tel: 402- 471-6057
Heidi.Peirce@nebraska.gov
Nebraska State 30 Program Information