First, kidney cancer. Then, prostate cancer. Then, the prostate cancer came back. Finally, he received treatment at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Today, he's cancer free thanks to his radiation oncologist and lots of prayers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48sbO6s

Another first! Our Heart & Vascular team recently completed the 1st renal denervation procedure in Omaha—Laura Ramirez was the 1st patient. The Medtronic Symplicity procedure helps reduce high blood pressure, targeting nerves near the kidneys. Congrats to Laura and our ❤️ team!

These 13 women were the 1st grads of our Workforce Readiness Program. They met twice a week for three weeks to prepare to earn their CNA certification and step into an entry-level role at a Nebraska Medicine facility—their 1st step toward a potential nursing career! Congrats!

Congratulations Megan Petersen, a nurse in the Medical-Surgical Unit at Bellevue Medical Center, for being the winner of an ambulatory DAISY Award!

Congratulations Kelsey Wrightsman, a nurse in the Cardiovascular ICU at Nebraska Medical Center, for being the winner of an ambulatory DAISY Award!

You're looking at 217 years of nursing experience! These women are all current or retired Nebraska Medicine CVICU or Neuro ICU nurses who get together for lunch every month. L to R: Michelle Linderman, Deb Whitman, Elaine Hatfield, Kathy Robb, Lexie Linderman, Judy Querry and Kris Donlan.

Are you due for a lung cancer screening? The procedure is safe, easy and takes less that ten minutes! Learn more here: https://www.nebraskamed.com/cancer/lung-screening

The UNMC | Nebraska Medicine Community Wellness Collaborative is hosting a turkey giveaway this Friday!

Congratulations Kinsey Grause, a patient safety assistant in the Patient Transport Department at Nebraska Medical Center, for being the winner of a Nebraska Medicine Sunshine Award!

Check out our big, blue circle! Colleagues from our Diabetes Center are celebrating World Diabetes Day by forming the official symbol of the disease which affects more than 500 million people worldwide. The circle represents unity, global awareness and the collective fight against the disease.

Need one more Northern Lights pic? Here’s what they looked like from the helipad! Thanks to Emergency Services CNA Rylee Tucker for sharing!

Congratulations Nikki Quarrie, a certified nursing assistant in in the medical-surgical unit at Bellevue Medical Center, for being the winner of a DAISY Award!

Mark Maeder is a huge Nebraska Medicine fan. How huge? He has the tattoo to prove it. Mark just celebrated the 20-year anniversary of his heart transplant by passing out Starbucks gift cards to staff members. While doing that he showed us this photo. It's 100% real. And we're 100% impressed.

Congratulations Deb Andresen, an LPN in Allergy and Immunology Clinic at Village Pointe Health Center, for being the winner of a DAISY Award!

Where books and babies meet! Here's a peek at this year's costumes in the Nebraska Medical Center NICU. You can see all of them on our Facebook page: Facebook.com/NebraskaMed. Each child also received a keepsake copy of the book that inspired their costume!

A big honor! Becker’s Hospital Review has named Nebraska Medicine to its 2025 list of hospitals and health systems recognized for excellence in oncology. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center was highlighted for its leadership in cancer care, research and innovation.

A lot of people online say sunscreen causes cancer. That’s just not true. Here’s what dermatologists — and decades of science — say instead.

Your DNA knows you better than anyone. Learn more about yourself so you can plan for a healthier future. Enroll in the Genetic Insights Project research study at NebraskaMed.com/GIP.    IRB# 0645-23-CB  

From little pumpkins to pint-sized superheroes, the annual NICU reunion was full of fa-boo-lous costumes. But as you'll see, the only thing spooky about this reunion was how fast these little ghosts and goblins have grown! https://youtu.be/6XT4V7Te3N0

“The goal here is to detect as early as possible and prevent even the possibility that cancer could even start." Are you interested in learning about your risk for cancer or other medical conditions? Learn about a free genetic screening in this WOWT report: https://bit.ly/48M494E.

Congratulations to Amber Cecil, a radiation therapist at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney, for being the latest Nebraska Medicine Caring Kind Award winner! Her nomination cited Amber's ability to connect with others, listen deeply, and respond with empathy.

Best. Day. Ever. That's how 10-year-old Julia Morrison described the Husker game Saturday. Julia received a bone marrow transplant at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center from Dr. Erica Brockberg that saved her life. They were honored at halftime. More from KETV: https://bit.ly/3VurrnS

Congratulations Mary Kiscoan, a nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Nebraska Medical Center, and the Emergency Department at Bellevue Medical Center, for being the winner of a DAISY Award!

We know nutrition, fitness and regular check-ups can lead to a healthier future. But do you understand how your genetics can impact your health? Learn more at NebraskaMed.com/GIP.   IRB# 0645-23-CB  

From rounding on patients to round kicking opponents! Morgan Walgren was in medical school when she started looking for a new athletic challenge. Since then, she became both an MD and a martial arts champion! See how she balances Muay Thai and medicine: https://bit.ly/4pkpuI6

Congratulations Riley Siffring, a nurse in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at Nebraska Medical Center, for being the winner of a DAISY Award!

At Nebraska Medicine, we love the color red. 🔴 Nebraska Medicine and UNMC are proud to be the official health care partners of Husker Athletics, and these colleagues from the Cancer Clinic at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer center are letting their pride show! Go Big Red! 🌽

Following a gas leak this morning, Leavenworth Street has been reopened. Gas line repair has been completed, although remaining dirt backfill work will take place on the sidewalk and curb. Operations at UNMC and Nebraska Medical Center have not been affected.

Crews from MUD are responding to a gas leak near the Nebraska Medical Center/UNMC Omaha campus. At this time, there is no immediate safety threat to the campus, although Leavenworth Street has been closed near 35th Street so that crews can assess the leak.

🧬 Want to know your genetic risk for cancer and other serious conditions? Now you can find out—without even leaving home. It's easier than ever to participate in Nebraska's largest health research study. Read this article to learn more.

Are you looking to jumpstart your health care career? The Heart Monitoring Unit Internship is a paid, on-the-job training opportunity within the Non-Invasive Cardiology department. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Jr67gj.

Are you looking to jumpstart your health care career? The Heart Monitoring Unit Internship is a paid, on-the-job training opportunity within the Non-Invasive Cardiology department. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Jr67gj.

You may have heard about Taylor Swift's Love Story with perfect vision after her internet-breaking appearance on the New Heights podcast. The expert surgeons at Truhlsen Eye Institute have a Blank Space 🗓️ on their calendar to see you for a screening. Are You Ready For It? Just call 402.559.2020

Campus security officer Charles Legon has been waiting for a kidney transplant for eight years. WOWT reporter John Chapman — a transplant recipient himself — is trying to help Charles find a match. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47Gjl2y

Charles Legon is a familiar face on the med center campus. But few people know the battle he's been fighting for the last EIGHT years. He's in need of a kidney, but a previous transplant makes finding one like finding a needle in a haystack. Learn more about his story: https://youtu.be/DKW67UP5bwQ

"Team Green" has supported Kathy Folk through 4 treatments for lymphoma. Now, they're by her side for a 5th—as Kathy becomes the FIRST PERSON in Nebraska to receive CAR T-cell therapy as an outpatient. KETV reporter Maddie Augustine shares the story of our lymphoma pioneer: https://bit.ly/4mt0Bbx

A lymphoma pioneer! Kathy Folk has battled lymphoma since 2012. Four previous treatment attempts have failed. But this time, she's receiving CAR T-cell therapy—the FIRST PERSON in Nebraska to receive it as an outpatient. See why she's thinking the fifth time will be a charm: https://bit.ly/4mqXYao

Another first! Kathy Folk is the first person in Nebraska to receive CAR T-cell therapy for lymphoma as an outpatient—foregoing the ten-day stay in the hospital and recovering at home. Watch for a story from KETV NewsWatch 7 reporter Maddie Augustine tomorrow showing how it works!

A week ago today Jan Janisch-Hanzlik shared her story about being the first person IN THE WORLD to receive allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy for MS. Jan says she's already noticed an improvement in some of her symptoms as a result of taking part in this clinical trial. Learn more: bit.ly/4owxUMu

Jan Janisch-Hanzlik's MS symptoms were quickly worsening. She had to change jobs and move to a different house. But as the first person in the WORLD to receive a new kind of therapy for MS in a clinical trial, she says she's already seeing an improvement in her symptoms.

It happened again! For the 14th straight year, Nebraska Medical Center has been named the best hospital in Nebraska by U.S. News & World Report. It's a distinction only 13% of evaluated hospitals receive - a Best Hospitals designation. Read more: bit.ly/46BDSF9.

Something bugging you? You're not alone—mosquitoes are out in full force! What's the best way to deal with them along with bites from other crawly critters? Check out the article below and how to find care if you need it. bit.ly/4cIoBCw

Our eye surgeons see about 2-3 people lose an eye each July 4th from fireworks. Ophthalmologist Rao Chundury, MD, describes the types of injuries he sees and reminds you to always use eye protection around fireworks. 🧨 🥽🇺🇸

Antonina Koch was about to get a big promotion. But she was also battling leukemia. So instead of missing it, our nursing team in the Special Care Unit at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer center helped bring the promotion ceremony to her!

"I work with a really great team... I liked it so much here I ended up staying." Kate Fraser loves her work as an EEG technologist. Watch this video to learn more and check out our openings here: bit.ly/456rR9Y

Congratulations Lena Phan, a nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit, for being the winner of a DAISY Award! Honorees personify Nebraska Medicine values and consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care.

Nebraska Medicine is growing in Grand Island! Learn more about the future home for our Grand Island Health Center here: www.nebraskamed.com/health/nebra...

Congratulations Debi Harm, a certified nursing assistant in the Emergency Department at Nebraska Medical Center, for being the winner of a Nebraska Medicine Sunshine Award! #TogetherExtraordinary #NebraskaMed #NebraskaMedicine

"They know that as long as they're with me, I've got them." - Vince Reyes, Patient Safety Assistant. Are you interested in a career in health care but aren't sure where to start? Learn about this opportunity and more at NebraskaMed.com/Careers.

"I have confidence that our organization is prepared to thrive in the next decade." Nebraska Medicine will begin the month of July with a new leader, as Michael Ash, MD, succeeds James Linder, MD, as Nebraska Medicine CEO. Read more about the transition here: