WAKEENEY - Jeremy Rabe, a native of western Kansas, has joined Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney as its new chief executive officer as of July 31.

Rabe attended Fort Hays State University where he obtained his bachelor of science in medical diagnostic imaging with a minor in business administration. He received his master of business administration in healthcare management at Western Governors University.

Rabe previously served as the regional director of imaging services for Centura Hospitals of Kansas. Before transitioning to Centura, Rabe served as the director of radiology and assistant administrator for Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City.

"I look forward to working with and leading the dedicated staff at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital," Rabe said. "As a lifetime resident of western Kansas, I understand the healthcare challenges we face."

In his free time, Rabe enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, bowling and helping on the farm.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/8/1690922952347.png" alt="Jeremy Rabe with his wife Julie, daughter Jaden, and son Jason. Jaden is a freshman at Barton County Community College and will be on the bowling team. Jason is a sophomore in high school. Courtesy photo" />
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 </figure>TCLMHWAKEENEY - Jeremy Rabe, a native of western Kansas, has joined Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney as its new chief executive officer as of July 31.Rabe attended Fort Hays State University where he obtained his bachelor of science in medical diagnostic imaging with a minor in business administration. He received his master of business administration in healthcare management at Western Governors University.Rabe previously served as the regional director of imaging services for Centura Hospitals of Kansas. Before transitioning to Centura, Rabe served as the director of radiology and assistant administrator for Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City."I look forward to working with and leading the dedicated staff at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital," Rabe said. "As a lifetime resident of western Kansas, I understand the healthcare challenges we face."In his free time, Rabe enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching sports, bowling and helping on the farm.&nbsp;

WaKeeney hospital welcomes new CEO Jeremy Rabe