Gastroenterology | Community Hospital - McCook, Nebraska
Gastroenterology • McCook, NE
About
Community Hospital – McCook is a nonprofit, 25-bed critical access hospital in McCook, Nebraska, serving southwest Nebraska and northwest Kansas. It provides comprehensive services including surgery, rehabilitation, obstetrics, emergency care, and visiting specialists, with a focus on leveraging recent technology and continuing staff education. The facility emphasizes quality care close to home and is DN V-accredited. Key leadership includes directors for Oncology, HR, Clinical Quality, Information Systems, and Emergency Management. Contact: +1 308-344-2650.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
1301 E H St, McCook, Nebraska 69001, US
Phone
308-344-2650
tbruntz@chmccook.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Medicare/CMS/Homefacts data: Overall hospital rating of 2 (scale context not specified but implies low/mid-tier) (283 (based on sample survey data))
Patients praise
- Some patients report positive experiences with long-term care and specific departments (e.g., birthing wing)
- Hospital initiatives exist to improve patient experience, such as a Patient & Family Advisory Council and amenity carts for patients
- Specific doctors (e.g., Dr. Blomstedt) have received positive individual recognition
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication by some medical staff
- Specific complaints regarding emergency department responsiveness and care quality
- Allegations of missed diagnoses or misdiagnoses in some cases
"I will always choose McCook over any other for medical needs... the care and quality are untouched!!"
— LocalityBiz User Review"I’d rather die then go to this ER again it was that bad experience for me."
— LocalityBiz User ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Alyssa B. Bauer, NP - Nurse Practitioner in Mc Cook, NE — May 14, 2026
- How Some Rural Hospitals Write Their Own Prescription for Survival — May 19, 2026
- Local News: ROOTS project supports rural workforce (12/23/25) | McCook Gazette — Dec 23, 2025
- A Rural Prescription — Apr 1, 2026
- Public Meeting Scheduled Feb. 19 to Review Hospital Plans - Midwest Medical Edition — Feb 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Nebraska Medicine Omaha offers comprehensive gastrointestinal (GI) care across its main Omaha campus (Nebraska Medical Center) and affiliated clinics, including specialized services in gastroenterology and GI surgery. Key points: - Not-for-profit health system centered in Omaha, with the Nebraska Medical Center as its flagship campus (718-bed main campus). - Strong GI program with highlighted strengths in gastroenterology and GI surgery, supported by a broad network of 70+ specialty and primary care clinics in the Omaha area. - Renowned for related programs (organ transplantation, cancer, neurology, heart-related care) and access to advanced treatments within a large academic-affiliated network (Nebraska Medicine and UNMC Physicians). - Locations include the main Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha and Bellevue Medical Center, offering inpatient, outpatient, and emergency GI services, including procedural and surgical options. - Contact options: main hospital network in Omaha; patient access and referrals typically managed through Nebraska Medicine clinics in Omaha, NE.
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