Columbus Community Hospital

Health System with 3 hospitals across 3 states

Health System Overview

Health System	Columbus Community Hospital
Total Hospitals	3
Commercial/Acute Hospitals	3
Total Beds	108
Commercial/Acute Beds	108
Headquarters	Columbus, NE
Website	columbushosp.org

Hospitals by Type

Acute Care Hospital

2 hospitals

67% of health system

Critical Access Hospital

1 hospitals

33% of health system

Teaching Status

0%

Teaching

Teaching Hospitals:

Non-Teaching Hospitals: 3

Teaching hospitals serve as educational institutions for medical professionals while providing patient care.

Hospital Locations

Hospitals in this Health System

Hospital	Type	Beds	Teaching	Recently Joined
Columbus Community Hospital	Acute Care Hospital	47	No	No
Columbus Community Hospital	Acute Care Hospital	36	No	No
Columbus Community Hospital	Critical Access Hospital	25	No	No

Recent News

Jun 12, 2025

Columbus Community Hospital is planning its annual Kids Academy summer camp. This two-day program is designed to inspire and educate children about the importance of making healthy choices.

Jun 07, 2025

Columbus Community Hospital is recognizing respiratory therapist Melissa Ramaekers with the Sheaf of Wheat Award for her life-saving actions.

Jun 06, 2025

Columbus Community Hospital has implemented the INARI FlowTriever system for mechanical thrombectomy in rural Nebraska. This minimally invasive medical device is used to remove large blood clots and represents another step in advancing cardiovascular care in the region at the hospital's cardiology clinic and cardiac catheterization lab.

Jun 04, 2025

Columbus Community Hospital held a Men's Health Conference on June 4th, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM. This event, categorized under wellness, welcomed spouses. Online registration was available for those interested in attending this community health initiative. [3, 9]

May 28, 2025

An adult male was transported to Columbus Community Hospital following a reported shooting at a Walmart in Columbus on the evening of May 27, 2025. The victim was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The suspect turned himself in to the Columbus Police Department, and the incident is under investigation.

Executive Leadership

James Vanek

President/CEO

Serves as the hospital CEO, with oversight provided by a Board of Trustees comprised of members of the community who donate their time and energies.