Pender Community Hospital is proud to announce it has been recognized by the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) with two distinguished honors celebrating leadership and commitment to healthcare advocacy across the state.
The awards were presented during NHA Advocacy Day on March 4.
Pender Community Hospital received the NHA PAC Pacesetter Award – Most Over Goal among Critical Access Hospitals, recognizing the organization’s exceptional efforts in exceeding its Political Action Committee (PAC) fundraising goals. This award highlights hospitals that go above and beyond in supporting advocacy efforts that strengthen healthcare access and policy.
In addition, Laura Gamble, CEO of Pender Community Hospital, was named a 2026 AHA Most Valuable PAC Player (MVPP)—an individual honor recognizing outstanding leadership and impact in advancing advocacy initiatives.
The NHA PAC Pacesetter and MVPP awards are presented annually to hospitals and individuals who demonstrate exceptional commitment to advocacy efforts at both the state and national levels.
Find the complete information in the March 26 edition in The Wayne Herald or subscribe today by clicking here.
