Bengston, MD, Recognized as Inspirational Physician Honoree by American Medical Association

ORD, Neb. – Jennifer Bengston, MD, a family medicine physician at Valley County Health System (VCHS) in Ord, Neb., has been recognized as a 2017 Inspirational Physician Honoree by the American Medical Association – Women Physicians Section (AMA-WPS). One of fewer than 80 physicians nationwide to receive this recognition in 2017, the honor recognizes Bengston’s support and contributions to medicine throughout her professional career.

Bengston’s nomination, submitted by VCHS Chief Nursing Officer Vicki Bredthauer, RN, CEN, CNO, discussed her unwavering service to patients, fellow practitioners and VCHS during her 14 years, and counting, at VCHS.

“[Dr. Bengston’s] dedication and selfless service has enabled VCHS to progress to the health system it is today – one with an eight-person medical staff, growing specialty clinic, numerous satellite clinics and rehab centers, extensive outpatient services and a strong community presence,” the nomination read, in part.

The nomination also discussed her commitment to taking time with patients and their families, providing excellent end of life care to hospice patients and their families and staying current with evidence-based research to provide the highest quality care to patients. Bengston was also recognized for her instrumental role in meeting the certification requirement for state trauma designation in 2006, her 14-year tenure as VCHS chief of staff and her continuous role in mentoring mid-level practitioners, physicians and medical students.

The honoree program is part of the AMA-WPS’s Women in Medicine Month, held every September, which celebrates physicians who have offered their time, wisdom and support to advance women in medicine.

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Pictured: Jennifer Bengston, MD