The Nebraska Hospital Association Research and Educational Foundation (NHAREF) is a nonprofit corporation organized for charitable, scientific and educational purposes. The purpose of the Foundation is:
- To provide quality onsite educational programs and a wide variety of other services such as web-based programs, webinars, training products and publications to assist health care providers in meeting state and federal regulations, maintaining quality delivery of patient care and improving health.
- To maintain an excellent grasp on current health care issues and be adept at anticipating education needs.
- To identify partners in education who offer the content, expertise and communication skills necessary to teach professional adults in an effective manner.
- To offer scholarships designated for students interested in health care careers. These scholarships support the future leaders in their efforts to earn a high-quality education.
2025 NHA Foundation Board of Directors:
CHAIRMAN
Lori Mazanec
Chief Executive Officer
Box Butte General Hospital
Alliance
VICE CHAIR
Treg Vyzourek
Chief Executive Officer
Brodstone Healthcare
Superior
SECRETARY
Kelly Driscoll
President & CEO
Faith Regional Health Services
Norfolk
TREASURER
Manny Banner
President & CEO
Memorial Community Hospital & Health System
Blair
DIRECTOR (2025) 1st Term
Robert Dyer
Chief Executive Officer
Cozad Community Health System
Cozad
DIRECTOR (2025) 1st Term
Amy Blaser
VP, Physician Relations/Business Development
Columbus Community Hospital
Columbus
DIRECTOR (2025) 2nd Term
Megan McGown
Chief Development Officer
Great Plains Health
North Platte
DIRECTOR (2025) 1st Term
Shawn Shanahan
Director, Fremont Health Foundation
Methodist Fremont Health
Fremont
DIRECTOR (2025) 1st Term
Mary Kent
Administrator
Johnson County Hospital
Tecumseh
To make a donation to the Nebraska Hospital Association Research and Educational Foundation, please mail your contribution to 3255 Salt Creek Circle, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE 68504.
