MCMH + Clinics announce big changes
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital + Clinics (MCMH + Clinics) is pleased to announce that its rehabilitation services will transition from being operated by Rehab Visions of Omaha to being operated locally by MCMH.
The Board of Trustees unanimously approved this change at its Oct. 29 meeting. This transition strengthens the commitment to keeping high-quality care local, aligned, and responsive to the needs of our patients and community. Importantly, patients will continue receiving exceptional care from the same trusted therapists they know, as all current Rehab Visions staff will become MCMH employees on Jan. 1.
MCMH will continue offering Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology to both inpatients and out patients. Rehab Visions will transition to MCMH Rehab Services, with all services continuing in the same location inside MCMH. This seamless shift preserves continuity for patients while allowing MCMH to grow and enhance therapy services in the years ahead.
“We are excited to welcome our talented rehabilitation team as MCMH employees,” said Ron Kloewer, MCMH CEO. “This transition isn’t about fixing something broken—it’s about building on an already strong foundation to better serve our community. They have been part of MCMH for decades, but being an MCMH employee is something special and I am thrilled with their eagerness to make this transition. The staff will keep their seniority and be eligible for all the MCMH benefits. To all the MCMH Rehab Services staff, welcome.”
Kim Roberts, Rehab Services Manager and Physical Therapist also added to the news.
“It feels like we have been a part of the MCMH family for a long time, and we are excited to now make that connection official. We remain committed to delivering high-quality, respectful care to our patients, and we look forward to growing and strengthening the department as part of MCMH.”
The transition will take place over the next two months, with continued communication and opportunities for staff and community input.
Additionally, the MCMH Trustees have officially approved the leadership transition plan and appointed Michael O’Neal as the next Chief Executive Officer, effective March, 2026.
O’Neal, who has served as Chief Operating Officer since 2021, brings more than 25 years of healthcare leadership experience, including 13 years as CEO of George C. Grape Community Hospital in Hamburg, Iowa. He will succeed current CEO Ron Kloewer, who will serve as CEO Emeritus until his retirement in June, 2026.
Kloewer has been a trusted leader at MCMH for nearly four decades, guiding major facility expansions, strengthening hospital operations, and championing community-based healthcare. The Board expressed gratitude for his dedicated service and praised his steady leadership through times of growth and change.
“Ron’s impact on MCMH + Clinics has been extraordinary,” said Board Chair Kevin Cabbage. “We are confident that Mike will build on this legacy while bringing new energy and ideas to lead us into the future.”
A community celebration honoring Kloewer’s career and welcoming O’Neal into his new role will be held Friday, March 13, 2026, at the Wilson Performing Arts Center. More details will be shared in the months ahead.