Custer county, NE

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Custer County, Nebraska[edit | edit source]

Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,939. Its county seat is Broken Bow. The county was formed in 1877 and named after General George Armstrong Custer, who was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn.

Healthcare in Custer County, Nebraska[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Custer County, Nebraska is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Melham Medical Center and the Callaway District Hospital.

Melham Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Melham Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Broken Bow, Nebraska. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare to the residents of Custer County and the surrounding areas.

In 2020, Melham Medical Center had a total of 1,200 admissions, performed 300 inpatient surgeries, and 500 outpatient surgeries. The emergency department had 5,000 visits.

Callaway District Hospital[edit | edit source]

Callaway District Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Callaway, Nebraska. It provides a variety of services including acute care, skilled nursing care, and outpatient services. The hospital is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the people in Custer County and beyond.

In 2020, Callaway District Hospital had a total of 500 admissions, performed 100 inpatient surgeries, and 200 outpatient surgeries. The emergency department had 2,000 visits.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Custer County, Nebraska is comprehensive and accessible, with two main facilities providing a wide range of services. Both Melham Medical Center and Callaway District Hospital are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to meet the needs of the local community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Custer county, NE



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Barratt Melinda 1225121361 DO F At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville 1998 Family Practice Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Suite 778 Mason City NE 68855



Custer county, NE - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
El Dassouki Saleh 1598007346 M Other 2010 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Broken Bow NE 68822
Kirubakaran Azariah 1629051875 MD M Other 1975 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Callaway District Hospital Callaway NE 68825



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Howard Colby 1346578176 M Northwestern College Of Chiropractic 2009 Chiropractic Broken Bow NE 68822
Klausen Cheryl 1326133695 NP F University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine 2003 Nurse Practitioner Broken Bow NE 68822
Sanger Jeffrey 1538150115 M Indiana University - School Of Optometry 1991 Optometry Broken Bow NE 68822
Ross Mary 1760580013 F Other 1996 Physical Therapy Broken Bow NE 68822


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