Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

CHI Health Good Samaritan and board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Wright are collaborating with Operation Walk USA to offer a no-cost hip or knee replacement surgery

June 9, 2026Updated: June 9, 2026

By News Channel Nebraska

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. John Wright, CHI Health Good Samaritan. CHI HEALTH

Regional

Trial Continues for Daycare Provider Charged with Child Abuse

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Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

Hastings Police Present 2026-27 Budget to City Council

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Oak Park Campus

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

Regional

Trial Continues for Daycare Provider Charged with Child Abuse

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

Overnight I-80 closure planned near Odessa as bridge replacement project begins

Good Samaritan Searching for Prospective Patient to Benefit From No-Cost Joint Replacement Surgery

Hastings Police Present 2026-27 Budget to City Council

Kearney Regional Medical Center breaks ground on Oak Park Campus

State

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Sports

UNK extends women's basketball coach Drew Johnson through 2029

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Ag & Outdoor

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Outdoor notes: Campers invited to take state park survey

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