NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Great Plains Health is inviting the community to join in celebrating its 50th anniversary Thursday, September 18 evening on the east lawn of the hospital in North Platte.
The event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. and will feature live music by Rascal Martinez, food trucks, face painting, giveaways and free bike helmets for children. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets.
“For 50 years, this community has been the heart of everything we do,” said Ivan Mitchell, chief executive officer of Great Plains Health. “This celebration is not only about honoring the trust and support our community has shown us—it’s about safeguarding that trust for generations to come.”
Great Plains Health was formed in 1975 through the merger of Memorial Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital. Now employing more than 1,200 people, it provides care to families across more than 67,000 square miles in Nebraska, Kansas and South Dakota.
“Our 50th anniversary is really about celebrating the relationships we’ve built with our community over the years,” said Megan McGown, the hospital’s chief development officer.
The event is Thursday, September 18 and is free and open to the public.