General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Medical Weight Loss
  Nicki’s aunt and uncle gave her a flyer about the Memorial Hospital diabetes programs. At first, she was hesitant but decided to join. Nicki has made improvements on exercising aiming for 30 minutes a day. She also tracks her steps to make sure she is reaching her goals. Not only has her whole family been supportive but her employer has as well. She now has a desk at work where she can convert from sitting to standing throughout the day. This young mother found her key to success was to work on portion control instead of making separate meals for her and the kids. Counting fat grams helped Nicki and she began reading nutrition labels regularly. Her tips to success include packing your lunch so you aren’t tempted to eat out and have a plan for social settings. Nicki’s favorite meal is any dish incorporating spaghetti squash. Nicki said, “I would recommend this program to anyone. It was the best year of my life!†Nicki said the first meeting was key to her success and sticking with the classes. She enjoyed the small groups that became family style meetings with an open and honest discussion on successes and challenges. After the one-year program, Nicki’s labs have shown significant improvements, including a reduction in weight, cholesterol and blood sugars. Although she enjoyed her weight loss, she was eager to share how drastic her energy levels increased and how overall, she feels so much better.
• Nutritional Counseling
  Registered dietitian nutritionists provide nutrition services to patients who are referred by their physician. They work with the medical team to assess your needs and develop a care plan.
• Primary Care
  Get primary care from home with MHCS virtual visit. It's easy, secure and safe. Call our Milford, Seward or Utica Family Medical Center to schedule an online virtual visit. Learn more about our virtual healthcare option.
• Smoking Cessation
  Phase 2 is a cardiovascular outpatient exercise program, which is continuously monitored through telemetry. Each participant is assessed and an individual program is developed. Education classes include stress management, medication review, low fat, low sodium, low cholesterol diets, smoking cessation, hypertension and other cardiac risk factors.
• Sleep Disorders
  A good night of sleep is essential to the restoration of our mind and body each and every day. More than 70 million Americans suffer from one or more sleep disorders, some of which can be fatal. Astonishingly, it is estimated that 95% of these cases go undiagnosed and untreated. For these victims the night is a source of anguish, not rest. Untreated sleep disorders can have serious consequences. There are more than 80 sleep/wake disorders resulting in daytime sleepiness due to an inability to either fall asleep or maintain restful sleep. These disorders result in a significant number of health problems, traffic accidents, industrial accidents, heart failures and deaths.
• Family Practice
  Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic offers 17 areas of specialized care. Memorial Health Care Systems' Family Practice Physicians give patients a continuum of care through referrals to other specialists who provide services on a regular basis at the Memorial Hospital Specialty Physicians Clinic. Specialty areas include...
• Emergency Care
• Colonoscopy
• Pneumonia
• Immunizations
  The providers of MHS recommend that All children 0-18 have a yearly physical. this is a great time to get up-to-date on immunizations and start discussion on topics of substance abuse, chronic illnesses, healthy eating, self-care, risky vs. safe behaviors, driving, concussion awareness and suicide prevention. Keep in mind that most insurance companies pay for one wellness physical per year. Call for an appointment today...

Ophthalmologists

• Ophthalmology
• Cataracts

Gynecologists

• Gynecology
  Moms will be the first to tell you that every delivery and every baby are different. Ashleigh Browning of Beaver Crossing was quick to echo this statement. Ashleigh was under the care of Dr. Ketner and Obstetrics/Gynecology specialist, Dr. Heidrick, at Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic while pregnant with her daughter. Ashleigh and her husband Justin’s first born, Madisyn, was delivered in Lincoln due to some higher risks during that pregnancy. The care received from Dr. Heidrick was wonderful, but the couple was eager to get back to their family physician for continuing their family’s care. Ashleigh delivered her next children Callan and Declan at MHCS and just recently welcomed Boden to their family.
• Obstetrics
  Boden was born on December 17, 2018 at 1:28 pm. Throughout her care, Ashleigh worked with the clinic, obstetrics department, physicians, hospital nursing and ultrasound technician. Ashleigh had a c-section and was also cared for by the surgery team. Ashleigh commended the great communication between the staff, with her, and her family.
• Pregnancy
  Dr. Jacqueline Hobbs and husband Rich were looking forward to becoming first-time parents. Dr. Hobbs stated that she is considered an older maternity patient and explains, “My age brought some additional risks for pregnancy. It wasn’t as easy for us to get pregnant and because of my specific risk factors, I had to do some checkups with a high-risk pregnancy doctor. The specialist and Dr. Connie Novak at Memorial Health Care Systems in Seward worked closely together throughout that process. I was so thankful to be cleared of the risks and able to deliver with my physician Dr. Connie Novak,†she said. When asked about this process Dr. Hobbs admitted, “As a physician, you are aware of all the risks and potential complications. It can be scary to be a physician who is the patient with all that extra knowledge. Dr. Novak is an exceptional physician and gives her patients every reassurance. It’s nice to have someone to deliver your baby that you trust 100%.â€
• Labor and Delivery
  Dr. Connie Novak was there for Dr. Hobbs through every stage of her prenatal appointments, labor and delivery. “It is a huge compliment to be trusted to care for moms and babies, especially another physician you work with and respect,†said Dr. Novak.

Internists

• Urology
• Endoscopy
• Urinary Tract Infection
  Quick care for cough, colds, sore throat, flu, fever, allergies, insect bites, rash, UTI, ear pain, pink eye, diarrhea and headaches.

Psychiatrists

• Stress Management
• Behavioral Health
• Anxiety

Endocrinologist

• Diabetes Care

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  General ultrasound services provided at MHCS include sonograms to visualize abdominal and pelvic organs as well as soft tissues and blood vessels. Obstetrical ultrasounds of all stages of pregnancy, breast ultrasound and ultrasound guided procedures are also part of the General Ultrasound Department.
• MRI
  Produces images of the body's internal structures by passing radio waves through a powerful magnetic field. Good for imaging soft tissues in the body including the brain, nerves, muscles, and organs.
• Radiology
  The Radiology Department is staffed by registered and state licensed radiology technologists. State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and availability of digital results ensure that patients receive high quality radiological diagnostics and expedient results.
• X-Rays
• Nuclear Medicine
  A type of medical imaging that uses radioactive isotopes to measure the extent of a disease process in the body. Some types of tests are bone scans, gallbladder and liver scans, and stress testing of the heart.
• Mammography
  Memorial Health Care Systems is proud to offer Breast Tomosynthesis or 3D mammography - the newest and most advance technology in breast cancer detection. An optional service for mammogrpahy patients, tomosynthesis can offer better visualization for radiologists who are helping specific groups of patients - particularly those with dense breasts.
• Computed Tomography
  Combines x-rays and computer scans that produce detailed pictures showing problems with soft tissues (such as the lining of sinuses), organs (such as the kidneys, lungs, liver), and bones. Coronary Calcium Screening CT Scan detects the presence of calcium in your coronary arteries used to evaluate the level of heart disease and your risk of a heart attack.
• Chemotherapy
  Chemotherapy is available at Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic. Memorial Health Care Systems (MHCS) has partnered with Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center (SNCC) to offer a local, more convenient location to receive select chemotherapy treatments. You may be able to avoid the commute to receive your chemotherapy. In collaboration with the doctors at SNCC, MHCS can administer chemotherapy, biotherapy and hormone therapy. If you or someone you know could benefit from receiving chemotherapy closer to home and a support system, speak with the Southeast Nebraska Cancer Provider or call the Specialty clinic at 402-646-4651.

Surgeons

• General Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Arthroscopy
• Ankle Surgery
• Hand Surgery
• Bunions
• Arthroscopy
• Hip Replacement
• Knee Replacement
  My family doctor and specialty physician confirmed that a total knee replacement was the best option to improve my quality of life. When I learned that an excellent orthopedic surgeon could perform the procedure right here, close to home, I knew I wanted to use the services of Memorial Health Care Systems (MHCS).
• Endometrial Ablation

Dermatologists

• Cyst

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
• Physical Therapy
  €œThe goal is to be ready for planting.†Those were the words 37-year-old Todd Schmieding recited to his Seward Memorial physical therapy team many times. Spring is go-time for Todd, who farms near Staplehurst, Neb. But a farm accident the fall of 2015 left him questioning when returning to his tractor would be possible.
• Occupational Therapy
  When asked, who made a difference in her care? Jeannie just smiled and said, “Everyone at MHCS. From the people who clean the room, to the nursing assistants and nurses, the medical technicians, all the therapy services, Dr. Sams, they were all wonderful. You combine that with great food and social services and all I can say is, if you have to be in the hospital, you want to be here in Seward.†Jeannie said even in preparing to go home the staff were helpful with resources she might need and an occupational therapy home visit to ensure her success in returning home.
• Aquatic Therapy
  Aquatic therapy at Memorial Health Care Systems was a key component to the rehab process as the unweighted environment allowed Seth the ability to do things he couldn’t do on land with increased safety and good technique. “My therapy time in the pool allowed me to build up my core strength with little impact,†says Seth.
• Geriatrics

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
• Bunions Problems
• Hammertoes