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“I would 100% recommend anyone to see a midwife. Whenever I talked to people about seeing the midwife group, a lot of them had the misconception it was just home births and without any pain management options. When in reality, you can tailor your birth to however you choose!" When Lexi Lanka welcomed her daughter, Juniper, she did it under the guidance of Nebraska Medicine’s team of midwives, including Heather Ramsey, APRN-CNM. Midwifes provide personal, low-tech, family centered obstetrics care. This week is National Midwifery Week. Lexi chose care from our midwifes because she wanted a natural and holistic birth experience. “I felt like the care was personal and genuine. It was like talking to a close friend or someone you’ve known for years. They always answered all my questions and my sure my health was also taken care of, not just the baby’s,” Lexi explains. “All of the advice given was felt genuine and not transactional. They made the whole nine months calm and exciting!” You can learn more about our team of midwives here: https://lnkd.in/gZRVfgXv

Did you know today is World Sight Day? 👓 In honor of the occasion, Nebraska Medicine is proud to highlight our ongoing commitment to providing exceptional eye care services to our community. This year’s theme, “Love Your Eyes Kids,” emphasizes the importance of regular eye check-ups and early intervention in our children to prevent vision loss. One of our patients, Gissel, a 16-year-old Omaha student, shared her gratitude for the care she received at Truhlsen Eye Institute. “My vision was gradually getting worse due to keratoconus, and I was struggling to see the board in class. Thanks to the great doctors here, my vision has stabilized after a treatment to prevent keratoconus progression. I am looking forward to seeing better now, getting glasses, and moving on with life.” said Gissel. This is Gissel pictured with Dr. Brian Armstrong, ophthalmologist. Nebraska Medicine continues to invest in advanced technologies and specialized programs to ensure that everyone has access to the eye care they need. We encourage everyone to schedule regular eye exams and take proactive steps to protect their vision. Learn more about our eye care services here: https://bit.ly/3ZZNBlu. #WorldSightDay #EyeCare #NebraskaMed #NebraskaMedicine #NebraskaMed #seriousmedicineextraordinarycare

Growing up, Ann Gohr always dreamed of pursuing one of two careers: a nurse or a mortician. “My first choice was a mortician because that was what my uncle did for a living,” the Patient Placement nurse says. “I was fascinated with the human body, so that line of work was always very interesting to me.” However, when it came time to select a college, the Carroll, Iowa, native couldn’t find a mortician program close to home. Ann decided to pursue nursing instead and chose Clarkson College for her studies. That decision sparked the start of her 40-year nursing career with Nebraska Medicine. She celebrated this milestone on Oct. 2. Ann officially joined the organization in 1984. She joined the Patient Placement team in 2015. In her current role, she assists with patient facility transfers into and out of Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center. She admits the job is a bit of an adrenaline rush as she’s often helping patients with serious medical conditions like STEMIs, traumas and strokes find emergent placement within the hospital. “I love what I do because I know that I’m helping sick patients find the care they need to get better,” she says. Another reason she enjoys her job and is not ready to retire yet is that her son, Nick (pictured with her here), also works at Nebraska Medical Center as an overnight nurse in Vascular Access. When asked why she has stayed with Nebraska Medicine for more than 40 years, her answer is simple, “It’s always felt like home here,” Ann says. “I’ve never wanted to work anywhere else. I don’t think any place works as hard as we do to help our patients, and I’m proud to be a part of that.” Thank you, Ann, for the extraordinary care you provide to our patients each day! #nursing #nurses #nursingcareers #seriousmedicineextraordinarycare #togetherextraordinary #serviceanniversary

Nebraska Medicine is where people come to do the most rewarding work of their careers. This is who we are and what we aspire to be. We are Together. Extraordinary. Hear what that means to Elvira Ahkothe, registered nurse. Find your next job at NebraskaMed.com/careers. #NebraskaMed #NebraskaMedicine #togetherextraordinary #seriousmedicineextraordinarycare

They save lives every day, but emergency responders don't often know what happens to the patients they care for once those patients arrive at the hospital. Nearly 50 responders from around the region learned more about those life-saving procedures from our neurology and heart & vascular teams during a hands-on event last week. The responders got to see surgical tools, take a 3-D tour of the brain, test their stroke knowledge and much more during a full day of learning at the cutting-edge Davis Global Center. The event also recognized and celebrated the work they do in their communities each and every day. These EMS crews are truly part of our team in providing extraordinary care when seconds count. Thank you to everyone who took part!

Nebraska Medicine is where people come to do the most rewarding work of their careers. This is who we are and what we aspire to be. We are Together. Extraordinary. Hear what that means to Shanda Ross, director of engagement, outreach and belonging. Find your next job at NebraskaMed.com/careers. #NebraskaMed #NebraskaMedicine #seriousmedicineextraordinarycare #togetherextraordinary

"You look back, and it's like, 'That was rough. Those were hard days. Sometimes it's just tough, and then you say, thank God we got through it. We're stronger for it." Mark White is a survivor. He's battled aggressive cancer. Twice. In honor of Blood Cancer Awareness Month, we're sharing the story of what Mark has overcome, with his family and medical team by his side. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3zyAj4s

Did you Brake for Breakfast today? Thank you to the more than 500 drivers who stopped to pick up breakfast and important cancer screening guidelines. A huge thank you as well to all of our colleagues who pitched in with health information, smiles and dog treats! If you weren't able to make it, you can find the cancer screening information we handed out here: NebraskaMed.com/Screenings.

"You gave me my life back." That was the message Dr. Richard Sacra had for the team who cared for him when Ebola nearly took his life ten years ago. Sacra was the first patient to be treated at the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit and the third American to be treated for Ebola on U.S. soil during an outbreak that took place in Western Africa in late 2014. Sacra came back to Omaha for an event marking 10 years since his treatment, even visiting the room where he spent three weeks recovering. The reception also recognized the contributions of the Nebraska Biocontainment Unit team for their accomplishments over the last decade. The team has performed vast amounts of research and provided education to health care professionals across the country and around the world—endeavors which continue to put the team at the forefront of global biopreparedness. You can watch news coverage of Sacra's visit and the event at these links: KETV - https://bit.ly/3ZANBYS WOWT- https://bit.ly/4gL6EpB