CHI Health and Nebraska Cancer Specialists announce collaboration

KEARNEY, Neb. – Two Central Nebraska healthcare providers are teaming up to provide more cancer treatment options to their patients.

Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) is moving into vacant space in the CHI Health Good Samaritan hospital in Kearney to allow healthcare providers to see more patients 

Good Samaritan’s Cancer Center will continue to provide the same services, including radiation oncology, infusion, and ancillary services.

Starting Aug. 12, NCS physicians Sarah Creamer, MD, David Crockett, MD and Ryan Ramaekers, MD will provide medical oncology services to patients in the newly-leased separate space within the Cancer Center. Open weekdays from 8 am until 5 pm, appointments can be made by calling 308-865-7985.

“For 40 years, it’s been a point of pride that patients of Good Samaritan don’t have to leave Kearney for cutting-edge technology, expert clinicians and a full-scope of oncology services," said CHI Health Good Samaritan President Curt Coleman. "We are excited for our new collaboration with NCS. It will provide the region with additional medical oncology options—all in one convenient location. So now our patients won’t even have to leave the building for world renowned care.” 

NCS also delivers care in Grand Island, Hastings and seven additional communities in central Nebraska.

“This new collaboration is yet another way NCS is growing to meet the needs of patients and families across the state. Our focus has always been to offer patients comprehensive, cutting-edge care, and we are excited to bring this approach to Kearney," said Dr. Creamer. "We’re bringing with us a team of dedicated oncology professionals who know the challenges that cancer can present and who know how important it is for patients to receive care close to home,” 

A community ribbon-cutting of the new space will take place in September.