Senator Deb Fischer, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Deb Fischer Official U.S. Senate headshot
Senator Deb Fischer, US Senator for Nebraska | Sen. Deb Fischer Official U.S. Senate headshot
U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), who serves on the Senate Appropriations Committee, has announced progress on securing $18 million for health care facility improvements in Nebraska. The funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations Act, which is pending consideration by the full Senate.
“Nebraskans deserve modernized and efficient hospitals and emergency care systems as they face ongoing health challenges. The $18 million I advanced for Nebraska through my position on the Appropriations Committee is a good step to help fulfill the mission of delivering quality care to secure better health outcomes for the people of this state,” Fischer said.
The funding includes $12 million allocated to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for building a training facility dedicated to air transport of infectious disease patients. An additional $3.5 million will go to the City of O’Neill for replacing boiler and water heating systems at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital. Another $2.5 million is designated for upgrading operating room equipment at Community Healthcare System in Friend.
These projects are aimed at improving infrastructure and emergency preparedness across several health facilities in Nebraska.
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