Freeman Regional Health Services is pleased to welcome Laura Hofer, PA-C, to its provider team. Hofer will provide care in the Rural Medical Clinics and the Emergency Department, helping expand access to high-quality healthcare for patients throughout our region.
Hofer’s journey with Freeman Regional began during physician assistant school when she completed a three-month primary care rotation in 2015. Today, she’s bringing more than a decade of healthcare experience back to rural healthcare, where she looks forward to caring for her neighbors and serving the communities she knows so well.
Following graduation from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Hofer joined Avera Medical Group’s Oncology & Hematology team, where she has spent more than 10 years caring for patients with complex medical conditions. She also gained valuable experience in urgent care, treating patients of all ages and a wide range of healthcare needs. Before becoming a physician assistant, she worked as both an Emergency Medical Technician and paramedic while earning her bachelor’s degree in biology from South Dakota State University. Those experiences helped shape the provider she is today and prepared her to care for patients in both the clinic and emergency department.
“I’m excited to return to Freeman Regional and serve the community close to home,” Hofer said. “I enjoy the variety that rural medicine provides and the opportunity to care for patients through every stage of life. Building lasting relationships with patients and their families is one of the most rewarding parts of being a provider.”
Hofer and her husband, Patrick, have three children—Sarah, Simon and Elijah—and are looking forward to welcoming their fourth child in December. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, helping on the farm and tackling home improvement projects.
“We’re excited to welcome Laura to Freeman Regional Health Services,” said Karissa Podzimek, Clinic Manager. “Laura brings a unique combination of experience in emergency medicine, urgent care and oncology that will be an incredible asset to our patients and residents. Beyond her clinical expertise, she has a genuine passion for rural healthcare and building meaningful relationships with patients and families. We’re thrilled to have someone with her experience and compassion joining our provider team.”