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Congratulations McKenna Rieker, nurse in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, for being the winner of a Nebraska Medical Center DAISY Award! Nebraska Medicine is among health care organizations that recognize its nurses with the DAISY Award. Honorees personify Nebraska Medicine values and consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care. They are recognized as outstanding role models in our nursing community.

“It’s a calmer, more comfortable experience that gives you greater sense of control over the entire birth experience.” Have you considered a water birth? Nebraska Medical Center has been offering this option since 2023. Learn more about the benefits and what families are saying about their experience in this article.

It's no secret that quality health care is one of the things that makes living in Nebraska so great. But care in the region has changed a lot in the last 50 years. How did we get here? Nebraska Medicine CEO James Linder, MD, is among a number of leaders asked that very question in this new article from the Midlands Business Journal: https://bit.ly/4i6p0kY

Did you know that colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in Nebraska? Together, we can make a difference in the fight against colorectal cancer. In celebration of National Dress in Blue Day, here are some of our colleagues wearing blue. Check out your screening options here: https://bit.ly/3Fa9E0k #DressinBlueNE

Your DNA knows you better than anyone. Learn more about yourself so you can plan for a healthier future. Enroll in no-cost genetic screening at NebraskaMed.com/GIP.    IRB# 0645-23-CB  

Best of luck to LOVB Omaha Volleyball tonight in their match against LOVB Salt Lake! We are proud to be the official sports medicine partner of LOVB Omaha and support the team with all of their medical needs. Game on!

'Such bravery and courage.' Nebraska Medicine patient Emily Koesters is defying the odds. She is believed to be the oldest living woman in the world with Schimke Immuno-osseous Dysplasia, or SIOD. Typical life expectancy with SIOD is just nine years. Watch this Positively the Heartland report from Mary Nelson at KMTV 3 News Now to hear about Emily's fighting spirit and how her family is helping others impacted by SIOD.

Congratulations to the Women's and Infant Services team at Nebraska Medical Center, who recently came together to celebrate two big accomplishments! The Joint Commission recently awarded the team the Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care. This prestigious designation reaffirms that Nebraska Medical Center is not only one of the safest hospitals for childbirth but also dedicated to excellence for patients and families. “Childbirth is a vulnerable time for families,” says Teresa Berg, MD, medical director, Women’s Services. “Our teams provide opportunities for families to partner with their care team based on their health, risk and personal desires. Our patients can expect shared decision-making to ensure both the needs of the mother and newborn are met.” Last year also marked a record year for the number of babies welcome at Nebraska Medical Center. The Women’s Services’ team delivered 2,056 babies. Congratulations on an amazing pair of accomplishments to the whole team.

For our nurses and managers of our health centers, she’s been the steady voice to ensure the team is performing patient care that aligns with their role. Deb Rachow, manager, Nursing Professional Practice, is retiring Wednesday, March 5, after 28 years of service. She began her career here in 1997 as a nurse in Family Medicine at the Durham Outpatient Center. But instead of feeling like the first day of work, it was more of a homecoming. Rachow worked in Family Medicine from 1983 to 1986 as a medical assistant. “I joke that I’ve been an employee of UNMC, Nebraska Health System, University Medical Associates (UMA), UNMC Physicians, and Nebraska Medicine,” she says. She’s served in her current role for nine years and has enjoyed learning about nursing practice. “The impact Deb has made across ambulatory practice is truly special,” says Shelley Baldwin, consultant, Ambulatory Care. “Patient centered care and nursing practice are two sides of Deb's heart, and she approached every project and question from that lens. I always knew I could count on Deb for wise advice and real-world application that would lead to better patient care and nursing support.” Deb is looking forward to surrendering to her inner night owl and staying up late to watch the west coast games of her beloved Chicago Cubs. And with four adult children and 10 grandchildren in town, she has plenty of events to attend and moments to savor. “I have loved working for Nebraska Medicine,” she says. “It’s been great, and I will miss all of the awesome people I have met during my time here.”