
The Tri Valley Medical Foundation Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Jill Goodwin as the new Foundation Director. The Foundation Board interviewed three candidates on Friday, June 14 and then approved hiring Goodwin. Jill will be moving with her husband Zach and two children from Lincoln, Nebraska and will begin her job duties on July 30, 2024.
Jill was born and raised in Holdrege. She received her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. After graduating UNK, she worked in advertising at the Kearney Hub and then moved on to retail management with Bath and Body Works. After moving to Lincoln, she worked in residential property management. Most recently, she was a legal assistant to an estate and business law attorney in Lincoln. Jill’s background is primarily in customer relations, sales and management. “Jill has a passion for people and service that will serve her well as the Foundation Director,” said Jackie Shoemaker, Foundation Board President. Goodwin will begin her career as Foundation Director by coordinating the Foundation’s Annual Pro Am Golf Tournament, which is set for September 10. Jill spends her time with her children, ages two and one, loves to read, spend time outdoors, and traveling. She said “I look forward to meeting everyone and developing new relationships and partnerships throughout the area. I am excited to help in the mission of Tri Valley Health System. Cambridge is a great community with many assets and we are thrilled to be joining the Cambridge community and moving closer to my family.”
Established in 1990, the Tri Valley Medical Foundation is a charitable tax-exempt corporation formed for the sole purpose of supporting and enhancing the healthcare mission of Tri Valley Health System. Thanks to their generous gifts, donors to the Medical Foundation have helped Tri Valley Health System achieve excellence in equipment, facilities and programs. Tri Valley Health System is grateful for the support and advances in medical technology it has allowed.
Jill was born and raised in Holdrege. She received her Bachelor's of Science Degree in Journalism from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. After graduating UNK, she worked in advertising at the Kearney Hub and then moved on to retail management with Bath and Body Works. After moving to Lincoln, she worked in residential property management. Most recently, she was a legal assistant to an estate and business law attorney in Lincoln. Jill’s background is primarily in customer relations, sales and management. “Jill has a passion for people and service that will serve her well as the Foundation Director,” said Jackie Shoemaker, Foundation Board President. Goodwin will begin her career as Foundation Director by coordinating the Foundation’s Annual Pro Am Golf Tournament, which is set for September 10. Jill spends her time with her children, ages two and one, loves to read, spend time outdoors, and traveling. She said “I look forward to meeting everyone and developing new relationships and partnerships throughout the area. I am excited to help in the mission of Tri Valley Health System. Cambridge is a great community with many assets and we are thrilled to be joining the Cambridge community and moving closer to my family.”
Established in 1990, the Tri Valley Medical Foundation is a charitable tax-exempt corporation formed for the sole purpose of supporting and enhancing the healthcare mission of Tri Valley Health System. Thanks to their generous gifts, donors to the Medical Foundation have helped Tri Valley Health System achieve excellence in equipment, facilities and programs. Tri Valley Health System is grateful for the support and advances in medical technology it has allowed.
The Next Generation Begins at Tri Valley
By: Emma Rasmussen
Many people commonly associate hospitals with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and surgeons. What many people don’t commonly associate hospitals with are teenagers, especially as employees. Sure, the occasional athlete shows up with an injury, but as a majority, teenagers tend to distance themselves from healthcare as much as possible. Tri Valley, though, employs eleven high school and college students who fill positions in five different departments. Though we lack the necessary degrees and licenses to work in the previously mentioned jobs, jobs in healthcare aren’t limited to medicine nor a certain age.
Brenna Deterding works in Public Transportation as a driver and loves making connections and hearing stories from people during a drive. “Sometimes, I’m the only interaction they’ll have during the day. There are a lot of repeat customers, and I really enjoy getting to know them as a person,” she said. Brenna recently graduated from Cambridge High School and will attend UNL in the fall to major in cellular biology and hopes to become a geneticist. She’s especially grateful for the chance to gain work experience in and around a hospital, the flexible schedule, and good pay.
Gavin Gunderson works in Rehabilitation Services as a Rehab Tech. He spends his days cleaning and completing various tasks around the Rehab Department and assisting the therapists by starting patients on different machines. Gavin says his favorite part of his job is the interaction with patients. “I’m a certified yapper,” Gavin says, “I love getting to talk to people.” This fall, Gavin will be a senior at Cambridge and wants to become a chiropractor, and working in Rehab has given him first-hand experience.
Brodie Mitchell works in the Clinic as a Medical Scribe recording patient information from clinic visits. He says he gets to learn something new every day and works with people who can make him laugh. Brodie studies Biology at UNK with the goal of eventually practicing medicine in rural Nebraska and is grateful for the connections he’s made. “Tri Valley has already opened up so many opportunities for me to learn and grow in my healthcare knowledge and I know that if I ever need anything down the road, I can always ask for help.” he said.
Haylie Braun works in Environmental Services to keep Tri Valley spotless. Haylie Braun says her favorite part about working at Tri Valley is seeing the different healthcare professions in action and connecting with hospital patients while cleaning their rooms. “I like having conversations with them; they are all so wise,” she said. Eventually, Haylie wants to climb the ranks to become a CNA, and then a nurse. She will be a senior at Arapahoe High School.
Breelle Miller and Kori Koeppen work in Nutrition preparing and serving food around Tri Valley. Breelle makes and serves meals at the Cornerstone Cafeteria, Assisted Living, and Plaza and loves the connections she has made with the elderly. “They make me smile just as much as I make them smile,” Breelle said. Kori mainly works in the Cornerstone Cafe serving meals to inpatients and making snacks for the ‘Grab & Go’ cooler. “I have a lot of fun making the snacks. I get a lot of creative freedom,” said Kori. Breelle majors in Dietetics at UNK and hopes to become a dietician. Working at Tri Valley has prepared her with hands-on experience in her area of interest. Kori majors in Hospitality at the UNL, and said, “I’m not sure what I want to end up doing, but this has been great training if I want to work in the food industry someday.”
As for me, I spend my time in the Marketing Department as an intern. I’ve made promotional videos and brochures, written articles, taken lots of pictures, built floats for parades, and developed virtual tours around Tri Valley, but I especially love taking newborn pictures. I’ve been given a lot of creative freedom, and it's been a lot of fun testing it out in different ways. I recently graduated from Cambridge and plan to Wayne State College with a major in English and a minor in Pre-Law. I certainly was never one who imagined myself working in a hospital setting, but there truly is room for everyone and their interests at Tri Valley.
Many people commonly associate hospitals with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and surgeons. What many people don’t commonly associate hospitals with are teenagers, especially as employees. Sure, the occasional athlete shows up with an injury, but as a majority, teenagers tend to distance themselves from healthcare as much as possible. Tri Valley, though, employs eleven high school and college students who fill positions in five different departments. Though we lack the necessary degrees and licenses to work in the previously mentioned jobs, jobs in healthcare aren’t limited to medicine nor a certain age.
Brenna Deterding works in Public Transportation as a driver and loves making connections and hearing stories from people during a drive. “Sometimes, I’m the only interaction they’ll have during the day. There are a lot of repeat customers, and I really enjoy getting to know them as a person,” she said. Brenna recently graduated from Cambridge High School and will attend UNL in the fall to major in cellular biology and hopes to become a geneticist. She’s especially grateful for the chance to gain work experience in and around a hospital, the flexible schedule, and good pay.
Gavin Gunderson works in Rehabilitation Services as a Rehab Tech. He spends his days cleaning and completing various tasks around the Rehab Department and assisting the therapists by starting patients on different machines. Gavin says his favorite part of his job is the interaction with patients. “I’m a certified yapper,” Gavin says, “I love getting to talk to people.” This fall, Gavin will be a senior at Cambridge and wants to become a chiropractor, and working in Rehab has given him first-hand experience.
Brodie Mitchell works in the Clinic as a Medical Scribe recording patient information from clinic visits. He says he gets to learn something new every day and works with people who can make him laugh. Brodie studies Biology at UNK with the goal of eventually practicing medicine in rural Nebraska and is grateful for the connections he’s made. “Tri Valley has already opened up so many opportunities for me to learn and grow in my healthcare knowledge and I know that if I ever need anything down the road, I can always ask for help.” he said.
Haylie Braun works in Environmental Services to keep Tri Valley spotless. Haylie Braun says her favorite part about working at Tri Valley is seeing the different healthcare professions in action and connecting with hospital patients while cleaning their rooms. “I like having conversations with them; they are all so wise,” she said. Eventually, Haylie wants to climb the ranks to become a CNA, and then a nurse. She will be a senior at Arapahoe High School.
Breelle Miller and Kori Koeppen work in Nutrition preparing and serving food around Tri Valley. Breelle makes and serves meals at the Cornerstone Cafeteria, Assisted Living, and Plaza and loves the connections she has made with the elderly. “They make me smile just as much as I make them smile,” Breelle said. Kori mainly works in the Cornerstone Cafe serving meals to inpatients and making snacks for the ‘Grab & Go’ cooler. “I have a lot of fun making the snacks. I get a lot of creative freedom,” said Kori. Breelle majors in Dietetics at UNK and hopes to become a dietician. Working at Tri Valley has prepared her with hands-on experience in her area of interest. Kori majors in Hospitality at the UNL, and said, “I’m not sure what I want to end up doing, but this has been great training if I want to work in the food industry someday.”
As for me, I spend my time in the Marketing Department as an intern. I’ve made promotional videos and brochures, written articles, taken lots of pictures, built floats for parades, and developed virtual tours around Tri Valley, but I especially love taking newborn pictures. I’ve been given a lot of creative freedom, and it's been a lot of fun testing it out in different ways. I recently graduated from Cambridge and plan to Wayne State College with a major in English and a minor in Pre-Law. I certainly was never one who imagined myself working in a hospital setting, but there truly is room for everyone and their interests at Tri Valley.
Ebbers promoted to Chief Ancillary Officer

Tri Valley Health System would like to announce the promotion of Ross Ebbers to Chief Ancillary Officer effective June 27, 2024. Ross has worked at Tri Valley Health System as the Director of Imaging since 1997. Ross also began overseeing the Cardiopulmonary and Sleep Departments in 2017. Ross is registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Clay Jordan, CEO, said, "It is with great pleasure that I announce the addition of Ross Ebbers to our Senior Level Team. Ross will provide valuable insight and experience to the direction of Tri Valley Health System. Ross has always been a valuable asset to our team and is very well respected."
Tri Valley Health System has positive impact on the area economy
Tri Valley Health System does more than provide health care services to the area. Tri Valley Health System also has a positive economic impact on the overall fiscal health of the area. Through a combination of traditional health care services, fitness and wellness programs, telehealth technology, and community partnerships, Tri Valley Health System’s commitment to health extends far beyond the hospital walls.
A study conducted by Heartland Health Alliance that utilized 2019 Tri Valley Health System data showed that Tri Valley Health System creates 132.4 direct jobs, creates $22,196,379 in direct revenue, and directly generates $256,164 in state or local taxes. After taking into consideration indirect impact and induced impact, the total impact that Tri Valley Health System creates is 264.2 jobs, $42,972,159 in revenue, and $2,419.984 in state or local taxes.
"Tri Valley Health System is one of the largest employers in the area. We offer great employment opportunities with benefits. We also recruit professionals to live, raise families, and spend money in our communities. Tri Valley Health System is extremely proud to be able to support the area’s economy in such a positive way. We also recognize the fact that a thriving economy takes an entire effort among individuals and businesses; Tri Valley Health System only thrives with the support of everyone," said Jessica Fisher, Tri Valley Health System CEO.
Tri Valley Health System does more than provide health care services to the area. Tri Valley Health System also has a positive economic impact on the overall fiscal health of the area. Through a combination of traditional health care services, fitness and wellness programs, telehealth technology, and community partnerships, Tri Valley Health System’s commitment to health extends far beyond the hospital walls.
A study conducted by Heartland Health Alliance that utilized 2019 Tri Valley Health System data showed that Tri Valley Health System creates 132.4 direct jobs, creates $22,196,379 in direct revenue, and directly generates $256,164 in state or local taxes. After taking into consideration indirect impact and induced impact, the total impact that Tri Valley Health System creates is 264.2 jobs, $42,972,159 in revenue, and $2,419.984 in state or local taxes.
"Tri Valley Health System is one of the largest employers in the area. We offer great employment opportunities with benefits. We also recruit professionals to live, raise families, and spend money in our communities. Tri Valley Health System is extremely proud to be able to support the area’s economy in such a positive way. We also recognize the fact that a thriving economy takes an entire effort among individuals and businesses; Tri Valley Health System only thrives with the support of everyone," said Jessica Fisher, Tri Valley Health System CEO.
Tri Valley Health System offers a new approach to hip replacement with Dr. Chris Wilkinson
The Conformis Hip System, introduced in July 2018, is the only primary total hip replacement system on the market designed with 3D imaging technology to provide a stem and acetabular cup size that matches each patient’s specific anatomy. The implant system includes a single-piece stem with patient-specific neck, acetabular cup, iPoly XE® (highly crosslinked vitamin-e infused UHMWPE) polyethylene liner, and a choice of ceramic or cobalt chrome femoral head. 3D imaging technology is also used to create a pre-surgical plan, which accompanies a set of disposable patient-specific 3D printed jigs, to aid in implant positioning. Dr. Chris Wilkinson is able to perform this revolutionary hip replacement procedure at Tri Valley Health System. This system is also available for knee replacements as well. For more information on Conformis joint replacements at Tri Valley Health System call 308-697-1172.
The Conformis Hip System, introduced in July 2018, is the only primary total hip replacement system on the market designed with 3D imaging technology to provide a stem and acetabular cup size that matches each patient’s specific anatomy. The implant system includes a single-piece stem with patient-specific neck, acetabular cup, iPoly XE® (highly crosslinked vitamin-e infused UHMWPE) polyethylene liner, and a choice of ceramic or cobalt chrome femoral head. 3D imaging technology is also used to create a pre-surgical plan, which accompanies a set of disposable patient-specific 3D printed jigs, to aid in implant positioning. Dr. Chris Wilkinson is able to perform this revolutionary hip replacement procedure at Tri Valley Health System. This system is also available for knee replacements as well. For more information on Conformis joint replacements at Tri Valley Health System call 308-697-1172.