Medical

Hospitals

Residents of the Village of Panama have access to excellent medical facilities in Lincoln, approximately 25 miles northwest of the Village. Present facilities include:

  • Bryan Memorial Hospital (Bryan/LGH East) which has recently merged
  • Lincoln General Hospital (Bryan/ LGH West)
  • Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital
  • St. Elizabeth Community Health Center
  • Veterans Administration Medical Center

Services Provided

These hospitals, with the exception of Madonna, are equipped with emergency rooms and a helicopter pad for emergency patient transport. Other services provided by the hospitals include:

  • Acute Care
  • Cardiac Unit
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Outpatient Care
  • Pathology
  • Pediatrics
  • Radiology

Medical Services Provided by the Fire Department

Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) services are provided to the Village through the Firth Rural Fire District. Eastern Ambulance Service, based in Lincoln, provides transport services.

Medical Services Provided by the Public Health Department

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Public Health Department offers various services to the residents of Panama and Lancaster County. In addition, those students living in Lancaster County are eligible for services if they attend the Norris School in Rural Firth.