Broken Bow, NE

Broken Bow, NE

• Broken Bow, NE is a city located in Custer County, Nebraska, United States. It is the county seat of Custer County. The city is named after Broken Bow, Nebraska, which was named after the broken bow of a Native American leader. The city is known for its rich history, vibrant community, and beautiful landscapes.

History

• Broken Bow was platted in 1882. Its name, likely suggested by a settler who found a broken bow in a field at the site of a former Indian camping ground, was submitted by homesteader Wilson Hewitt to the U.S. Post Office Department. The railroad was built through Broken Bow in 1884, and the city was incorporated in 1888.

Geography

• Broken Bow is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 2 and Nebraska State Highway 21. It is in the central part of the state, about halfway between Omaha and Denver.

Healthcare Facilities

• Broken Bow is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
• Melham Medical Center: A full-service hospital offering a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation services.
• Callaway District Hospital: A critical access hospital located in nearby Callaway, Nebraska. It provides emergency care, inpatient services, and outpatient services.
• Jennie M. Melham Memorial Medical Center: A private, non-profit hospital that provides a wide range of healthcare services to the residents of Broken Bow and surrounding communities.
• Broken Bow Health Center: A long-term care facility that provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assisted living services.

Education

• The city is served by the Broken Bow Public Schools district, which includes an elementary school, middle school, and high school.

Notable People

• Several notable individuals have hailed from Broken Bow, including former Nebraska governor Frank Morrison, and Marg Helgenberger, an actress known for her roles on the television series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and China Beach.
  

Primary care doctors in or near Broken Bow, NE

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Chelsea Williams 1083025803		F	Family Practice		211 E Kimball St		Callaway	NE	23974	3088362228
Barratt Melinda 1225121361	DO	F	Family Practice	Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine		Suite 778	Mason City	NE	68855

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