About the Organization
General Introduction
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Based in North Platte, Nebraska, Great Plains Health is a fully independent and accredited, 116-bed acute care regional medical center serving west central Nebraska, northern Kansas and southern South Dakota. With 90 physicians representing nearly 30 medical specialties, the Great Plains Health system offers advanced healthcare including heart and vascular, cancer and orthopedic surgery services. Great Plains Health is a level III trauma center with all of its emergency room physicians board certified in emergency medicine.
The system employs more than 1200 employees and serves a geographic area spanning approximately 67,832 square miles. The hospital is accredited by the Center for Improvement in Healthcare and is home to an American College of Surgeons accredited cancer center and level 2 bariatric surgery program.
About the Community
This Midwest community is a hidden paradise with an abundance of outdoor recreation--lakes, hunting, fishing, camping, golfing and much more. The community offers a safe, relaxed, family oriented environment with excellent schools (public and private) and a regional airport. Located in west central Nebraska, North Platte is within easy driving distance of the Mountains.