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We were delighted to have Nebraska Senator, Deb Fischer visit CHI Health Good Samaritan this week! Senator Fischer toured the Emergency Department, Hybrid Cath Lab, and ICU. Our administration talked with her about the importance of being a Regional Referral Center for central and western Nebraska including our Level II Trauma Center, Level II NICU, AirCare air ambulance, hospital-based EMS 911 service, and the important role they play in keeping patients close to home. #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #CommonSpiritHeatlh #HealthCare

Congratulations to these outstanding nurses at CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs for being nominated for a DAISY award! 🌻 The DAISY Award honorees personify CHI Health's remarkable patient experience. These nurses consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care, and they are recognized as outstanding role models in our nursing community. If you have had an extraordinary experience with a CHI Health nurse, complete our DAISY Award nomination form: https://lnkd.in/eNH6kThM #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #DAISYAward #Nursing #NurseRecognition #EmployeeRecognition #HealthCare

It’s not every day we get a happy ending from a tragic situation, but Grady is the exception! Last week, our CHI Health Good Samaritan AirCare crew was blessed with a visit from Grady and his family and in return we were able to take him on his first helicopter ride. Grady was originally supposed to take his first helicopter ride in March after an accident, but due to storms throughout the state, our crew was unable to fly him. With help from Priority Medical Transport, we were able to get him to Good Samaritan for further evaluation, but it was decided he needed to go to Omaha for specialized care. There was no ambulance crew available at the time to take him, so our flight crew, Molly and Sarah, along with EMS Mike, offered to take him during the last few minutes of their shift. Knowing time was of the essence, this crew did not hesitate and they are forever thankful that they didn’t. 💙 We are so happy we were able to watch Grady and his remarkable recovery and we’re blessed to have been able to transport him! #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #CommonSpiritHealth #HealthCare #EmployeeRecognition

🎉 Congratulations to our Emergency Department at CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs for receiving the esteemed recognition of the Hello Humankindness Award! The staff's exceptional care and compassion during a challenging situation with a patient truly exemplify our commitment to excellence. We express our gratitude for the invaluable support provided to our patients and their families! #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #HealthCare #EmployeeRecognition #CommonSpiritHealth

We were honored to host Wright Lassiter, CEO, and Terika Richardson, COO, of CommonSpirit Health, as they toured our essential critical access hospitals this past week. Together, we are committed to delivering exceptional care! #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindenss #CommonSpiritHealth #HealthCare #ExecutiveLeadership

S/O to Chad Schock, Imaging Supervisor at CHI Health St. Francis, for being the recipient of the 2024 Caring Kind Award! 💙 Annually, one employee is selected from staff nominations to represent St. Francis at the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA) Annual Convention. NHA has paid tribute to more than 2,000 of Nebraska’s most caring and dedicated health care workers since 1979 at the event. Recipients of this prestigious award have gone above and beyond the call of duty to demonstrate compassion for patients, cooperation with co-workers, and dedication to excellence in their job responsibilities. Congratulations, Chad! Read the full story: https://ow.ly/Lc4s50STb7y #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #CaringKindAward #NebraskaHospitalAssociation #HealthCare #Dedication #Award #Accomplishment #EmployeeRecognition

There are many things to be grateful for in our lives. Andrew Santos, SVP of Mission Integration, shares his 3 greatest things to be grateful for in this month's Mission on the Go. What are you most grateful for? 💙 #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness

CHI Health is proud to award nine Omaha Metro organizations with Community Health Improvement Grants, expected to have a significant positive impact on the lives of many Omaha residents. The nine organizations that will receive a portion of the $450,000 are: ◾ Omaha Pathways Community Hub ◾ Together Inc. ◾ Omaha Bridges out of Poverty ◾ Latino Center of the Midlands ◾ Immigrant Legal Center + Refugee Empowerment Center ◾ Comunidad Maya Pixan Ixim ◾ RISE ◾ InCommon ◾ No More Empty Pots These grants are an example of the many ways we are investing in our community solutions to reduce health disparities. Last year, CHI Health Omaha hospitals contributed more than $230 million in community benefits, with most going toward care for the underinsured and uninsured. Visit our website to read more: https://ow.ly/vRhn50SOikw #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #Community #HealthCare #HealthImprovementGrants

We are proud to announce that CHI Health St. Elizabeth has been selected as one of just 94 national recipients of the Emergency Nurses Association 2024 Lantern Award! 💙 The Lantern Award showcases our emergency department’s accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. The award serves as a visible symbol of our commitment to quality, safety, and a healthy work environment. “This award represents the excellence and ongoing dedication of the ED team, nurses, technicians, physicians, providers and leadership,” said Stacy Cerio, Director, Emergency Care Services. “Accomplishments like this are made possible through constant engagement, learning and teamwork. The St. Elizabeth ED registered nurses have an extremely low employee turnover rate. This is a testament to the culture of the department and the quality of the care provided each day.” Learn more about CHI Health St. Elizabeth's excellent services: https://ow.ly/cweE50SJCpH #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #Nursing #HealthCare #Innovation

We are excited to announce that Renuga Vivekanandan, MD, is stepping into the role of Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Physician Enterprise! Dr. Vivekanandan will be a key player in shaping the strategic vision and direction for the Midwest Physician Enterprise, drawing on her extensive experience and leadership within our organization. Dr. Vivekanandan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this role. Her dedication to clinical excellence and patient care has been evident through her work as CHI Health Division Chief of Infectious Disease over the past four years. Additionally, she has served as a professor and assistant dean at Creighton University School of Medicine since 2018, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at UNMC and her Infectious Disease fellowship at Creighton, joining CHI Health in 2013. Nebraska has been her home for the past 17 years, where she has made significant contributions to our medical community! #CHIHealth #Hellohumankindness #HealthCare #Achievement #Innovation