ARNOLD, Neb. – Callaway District Hospital and Medical Clinics, in partnership with the Callaway Hospital District Foundation, is working toward the construction of a new medical clinic in Arnold to ensure long-term access to healthcare services for the community and surrounding Sandhills region.
Healthcare services have been available in Arnold for many years through the existing clinic, which has served as an important access point for primary care for residents in western Custer, Logan, Thomas, Blaine, and surrounding counties. However, hospital leaders say the current building no longer meets the needs of modern healthcare delivery.
Callaway District Hospital, a nonprofit Critical Access Hospital based in Callaway, has a long history of serving rural Nebraska communities. In addition to hospital services, the organization operates medical clinics, pharmacy services, behavioral health programming through Senior Life Solutions, and public transportation services to help patients access care.
Plans for a new clinic in Arnold would allow for improved patient flow, updated technology, expanded services, and a space designed to support provider recruitment and retention in the community.
“The Arnold community deserves continued access to high-quality healthcare close to home,” said Cassie Penn, Chief Operating Officer of Callaway District Hospital and Medical Clinics. “Our current clinic has served the community well, but a new facility will allow us to better meet patient needs today while preparing for the future of rural healthcare.”
The estimated cost of the clinic project is approximately $2.6 million, with funding expected to come from a combination of financing, grants, and community fundraising efforts led by the Callaway Hospital District Foundation.
To support the project, the Foundation will host the Legacy of Care Gala on April 18, themed “Celebrating Rural Strength. Building Rural Care.” The event will bring together community members, businesses, and supporters of rural healthcare for an evening of dinner, entertainment, and fundraising in support of the Arnold Clinic project.
Gala tickets are available through the Callaway Hospital District Foundation. Individuals or businesses interested in attending, sponsoring, or donating can contact the hospital or Foundation office for more information.
Hospital and Foundation leaders say community support will play an important role in ensuring continued access to healthcare services in Arnold for years to come.
For more information about the Arnold Clinic project or the Legacy of Care Gala, contact the Callaway Hospital District Foundation at Callaway District Hospital, 211 E Kimball Street, Callaway, NE 68825, or call 308-836-2111.
