TCHS Sports Medicine was established in 2025 at Thayer County Health Services with a clear vision: to deliver high-quality athletic care directly to local schools and the community. We believe athletes of all ages deserve the same level of expertise often found only in larger cities, and this program was created to remove barriers to care while enhancing the health, safety, and performance of our student-athletes.
Our Sports Medicine Program is powered by a dedicated team—an athletic trainer, physical therapy assistant, physical therapists, family practice providers, and an orthopaedic surgeon. Together, they recognized the growing need for comprehensive sports-related injury prevention, evaluation, and treatment in our region. Their commitment led to the development of a program that offers on-site athletic training services for area schools, rapid injury assessment and diagnosis, access to timely surgical intervention, and individualized rehabilitation plans tailored to each athlete’s needs.
TCHS Sports Medicine Team
Cambrie Schroder, MAT, LAT, ATC, PTA
Athletic Trainer
Trev Mumm, PTA
Physical Therapy Assistant
Jensen Wenske, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist
Steve Williams, PT, DPT, CCI
Physical Therapist, Rehab Director
Dr. Barry Bohlen, MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Ashley Edelman, M.S., CCC-SLP
Ashley has been apart of the TCHS rehab team since November 2024. After graduation, Ashley spent 3 years working at a critical access hospital treating adults and pediatric patients and 3 years working as the primary speech therapist for children ages Pre-K through 12th grade. She treats patients across their lifespan and enjoys helping adults with memory and swallowing difficulties and assisting children with their communication needs.
Erica Wiedel, RN, BSN
Erica joined Thayer County Health Services in 2020 as a Registered Nurse after earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. She brings more than 10 years of experience in acute care, where she worked with a wide variety of patient populations. In 2022, Erica transitioned into the Rehabilitation Department and now serves as the Cardiac Rehab Nurse. She is a proud member of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and is committed to staying current with best practices in cardiovascular patient care.
Penny Befort, BSRT, RRT, Certificate in AARC/AACVPR
Penny joined the rehabiltation staff in January 2022. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha. With 20 years of experience in Respiratory Care, Penny is certified in Pulmonary Rehabiltation by the AARC/AACVPR and has received advanced training in Asthma and COPD education.
Courtney Turan, CNA, Office
Courtney has been a part of Thayer County Health Services since 2008. Before joining TCHS, she worked at a nursing home in Kearney. At Thayer County Health Services, she served as a CNA/Ward Clerk for 14 years. She has now been in her current role in the rehabilitation department since 2022.