Release from UNMC Alumni Association

Dr. Brady Beecham is the recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award from the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Alumni Association. 

 is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska. She is a graduate of the College of Medicine class of 2011 and completed her residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Before earning her medical degree, Dr. Beecham spent time studying in India, where she earned a Master of Public Health at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science & Technology in Trivandrum in 2006. 
 
Dr. Beecham's academic journey has uniquely positioned her to make significant contributions to health care and in particular, rural health. Her roles have showcased her as a force for good in rural Nebraska, notably as Chief Medical Officer at Gothenburg Health, Medical Director for the Two Rivers Public Health Department, and a board member with the Nebraska Rural Health Association and the Nebraska Family Practice Association.  
 
Dr. Beecham became Chief Medical Officer at Gothenburg Health in 2022. There, she has enhanced patient care services, introduced new medical technologies, and improved healthcare access. Her efforts have led to the introduction of new radiologic services, improvements in ambulatory clinical visits, and the launch of a new podcast focusing on the hospital, initiatives benefiting patients, clinical workers, and the hospital in Gothenburg. 
 
As Medical Director for the Two Rivers Public Health Department, Dr. Beecham displayed exemplary leadership in managing the health department through the COVID-19 public health response across seven counties in central Nebraska. Her efforts significantly contributed to vaccination efforts and public education campaigns in the counties she serves, accentuating her ability to lead in challenging times, especially in communities with diverse economic and cultural demographics. She continues her innovative health efforts with current grant work to improve vaccination efforts and public health surveillance in her role.  
 
Beyond clinical contributions, Dr. Beecham has played a pivotal role in policy and academic endeavors, particularly as a Fellow of the National Rural Health Association. Her collaboration with rural health care leaders has focused on strengthening rural health policies and practices, including public health infrastructure, workforce, and equitable access to care. She also lends her expertise as a board member for the Nebraska Rural Health Association (NeRHA). She has made notable impacts on the organizations as co-chair for the Rural Advocacy Committee, advocating for expanded maternal care, medication coverages, increased Medicaid payments, and disease prevention programs.  
 
In addition, she co-founded Remora Health LLC in 2022, a public health and medical consulting firm for local public health departments and others interested in research.  

Dr. Beecham's breadth and depth of engagement in rural health policy, educational programs, and community service are unparalleled. Her quickness to participate in projects and her instrumental role in shaping policies demonstrate her passion, expertise, and dedication to improving healthcare access and quality for all, especially in underserved areas. 
 
She lives in Lexington with her husband and two kids. Some of their favorite central Nebraska activities are watching the Bald Eagles at Johnson Lake and attending small-town festivals and fairs.