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Memorial Health Care Systems
Hospital, Family Medicine
Seward, Utica, Milford
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.93
620 Ratings
270 Comments
We strive to be the health care organization of choice, offering convenient care close to home with multiple locations and services, chosen for the quality of our service and respected for the integrity and competency of our staff. We enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities by providing excellence in health care services in the most appropriate settings.
4.93
620 Ratings
270 Comments
We strive to be the health care organization of choice, offering convenient care close to home with multiple locations and services, chosen for the quality of our service and respected for the integrity and competency of our staff. We enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities by providing excellence in health care services in the most appropriate settings.
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Memorial Health Care Systems
300 North Columbia Avenue
Seward, NE 68434
Seward, NE 68434
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Mission for Memorial Health Care Systems
We enhance the quality of life for individuals in our communities by providing excellence in health care services in the most appropriate settings.
Statement of Values
We believe in...
- the importance of preserving the dignity and independence of the individual.
- promoting wellness and health education.
- timely access to medical care.
- the growth and development of Memorial Health Care Systems.
- the responsible use of fiscal resources.
- effective communication among staff and with those we serve.
- providing access to the most advanced medical technology.
- providing quality health care to those we serve.
- employing quality staff and providing staff development opportunities.
Brief History
Concerned citizens met July 17, 1947, to discuss ways of providing modern health care to Seward County and the surrounding area. Through fundraising efforts and the Hill Burton plan, construction for a new hospital began July 4, 1949, and opened on September 1, 1950, in memory of World War I & II servicemen.
These first fundraising efforts created the original membership from which the Board of Directors had been selected until 1993. At that time, the corporate name was changed to Memorial Health Care Systems and the membership reopened.
Now, with many health care services to offer, and in collaboration with three physician clinic sites, family physicians and physician assistants, Memorial Health Care Systems is well prepared to carry on the dreams of the original concerned citizens by providing modern, technically-advanced health care services close to home.
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Connie Novak, M.D.
On a personal side, Dr Novak is always personable, friendly, and interested in how my family is doing. On a professional side, she always listens to what I have to say and works with me to find the best options to address my concerns. I have to take multiple medications for my diagnosis and it’s comforting to know she is always open to helping me find alternative doses/medications to try to minimize (even the most paltry) side effects or interactions between medications. There have even been a few times that I’ve gone to see the walk-in doctor but Dr Novak or her nurse saw us in the waiting room and squeezed us into their schedule instead. She’s been my doctor since I was in high school and caught both of my kids in the delivery room. I have never had any negative experience with her and she will continue to be my doctor as long as she practices medicine.
Trisha Sams, M.D.
Always focused and attentive. We love Trisha
Joel Gabriel, M.D.
To the point, appreciate his knowledge.
Heidi Zywiec, PA-C
Heidi is always very thorough and listens.
Joel Gabriel, M.D.
Took the time & answered all my questions. Listened to all my concerns, didn’t rush me very good bed side manner.
J.B. Ketner, M.D.
Great visit. Took time with. Me. Great last minute appointment. Appt on time. Thankful for him as my Dr
James Plasek, M.D.
All ways friendly and asks what up or how I’m doing.
Joel Gabriel, M.D.
Compassionate, knowledgeable, speaks person to person, cares about his patients and always approachable.
Jacqueline Hobbs, M.D.
Very personable and covered everything we asked.
Jason Summa, M.D.
Sometimes going to the doctor can be a stressful trip. That is never the case in Dr. Summa’s office. My experience has always been that Dr. Summa always listens and explains treatment options in a very professional manner. Whenever someone moves to the Seward community and is looking for a new doctor, I always recommend doctor Jason Summa