Bluestem Health

Bluestem Health Bluestem Health is a resource for the entire community for medical, dental and behavioral health serv

Bluestem Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC), which is a federal designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care. FQHCs are either located in, or serve, a federally designated medically underserved area/population. All FQHCs must operate under a consumer Board of Directors governance structure, and provide comprehensive primary health care, dental, and mental health/substance abuse services to persons in all stages of the life cycle. FQHCs provide their services to all persons according to their ability to pay. There are over 1,400 Community Health Centers across the country that provide vital primary care to over 18 million Americans with limited financial resources. In 2019, Bluestem Health saw nearly 20,000 individual patients and serves as a “medical home” to its patients. The definition of a medical home is the coordination of care from care plans to appointments with specialists. The patient receives consistent care from birth through old age. The medical home serves as a guide to community support services from education to transportation.

We believe everyone deserves quality care, which is why we offer a Sliding Fee Discount Program for uninsured and underi...
02/03/2026

We believe everyone deserves quality care, which is why we offer a Sliding Fee Discount Program for uninsured and underinsured patients. Here's why you should see if you qualify:

🔹 Many services are $70 or less
🔹 A great option for patients with high-deductible plans
🔹 Can be used for lab tests, vaccinations, physical exams, and more

Want to see if you’re eligible? Call our Outreach team at 402-470-5452.

New federal rules will require many adults on Medicaid to confirm they’re working, in school, volunteering, or completin...
02/02/2026

New federal rules will require many adults on Medicaid to confirm they’re working, in school, volunteering, or completing another qualifying activity for a set number of hours each month to keep coverage. In Nebraska, these changes are scheduled to begin May 1 and may include reporting your hours or verifying that you qualify for an exemption.

If you’re on Medicaid, you may have received a letter from Nebraska DHHS about this change. Our Outreach team is here to help you understand how these reporting requirements can impact your eligibility.

Call 402-470-5452, and we’ll help explain what these changes mean for you and what steps to take next.

01/29/2026

The flu hospitalizes hundreds of thousands each year, and getting your flu shot is a simple step to protect yourself and the people you love.

We're celebrating our team members with work anniversaries from October through December.Thank you for your dedication t...
01/27/2026

We're celebrating our team members with work anniversaries from October through December.

Thank you for your dedication to Bluestem Health, our patients, and our team.

Lincoln has always been home for Dr. Brett Wergin. After seven years practicing full-scope family medicine in Fairbury, ...
01/26/2026

Lincoln has always been home for Dr. Brett Wergin. After seven years practicing full-scope family medicine in Fairbury, he’s returned to care for our community. Above all, he believes the best care starts with understanding, and every decision should be made with you and your doctor.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Wergin at our Main Clinic.

Our holiday party was a chance to celebrate our team members and how they show up for our patients and our community.
01/26/2026

Our holiday party was a chance to celebrate our team members and how they show up for our patients and our community.

With a background in emergency medicine, Maxine Turvey, APRN-FNP, knows how important it is to catch health concerns ear...
01/22/2026

With a background in emergency medicine, Maxine Turvey, APRN-FNP, knows how important it is to catch health concerns early. Her focus on patient education helps you to feel confident in care decisions.

Currently accepting new patients, you can schedule an appointment with Maxine at our Main Clinic.

We are not currently offering our walk-in emergency dental clinic on Wednesdays. We still have emergency openings every ...
01/21/2026

We are not currently offering our walk-in emergency dental clinic on Wednesdays. We still have emergency openings every day for dental patients. Call 402-476-1640 early for an appointment.

We'll share updates going forward as staffing allows.

Our Outreach team assists our patients with resources to help cover healthcare costs. In 2025 alone, they helped more th...
01/20/2026

Our Outreach team assists our patients with resources to help cover healthcare costs. In 2025 alone, they helped more than 3,800 people!

From assisting patients when enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, or Medicare to learning how you could benefit from our Sliding Fee Discount and SNAP assistance, our expert team can help walk you through the process.

The team recently helped a huge number of patients through the open enrollment process, and we're so thankful to have this dedicated group assisting our patients.

We have multiple clinics throughout Lincoln to provide you with the most convenient service.• Main Clinic• Thompson Clin...
01/15/2026

We have multiple clinics throughout Lincoln to provide you with the most convenient service.

• Main Clinic
• Thompson Clinic
• Kreshel Clinic
• Pediatric Clinic at Health 360

Visit us today for comprehensive family medicine services.

If you haven't already received your flu shot, it's time to schedule it now.Nebraska is seeing a sharp rise in flu activ...
01/14/2026

If you haven't already received your flu shot, it's time to schedule it now.

Nebraska is seeing a sharp rise in flu activity. In late December, flu positivity rates climbed significantly above the typical seasonal level, with more than 500 positive flu tests.

By getting your flu shot now, you and your family can be protected through the rest of peak flu season.

We encourage you to log in to the patient portal (linked in the comments) and complete your registration online before y...
01/13/2026

We encourage you to log in to the patient portal (linked in the comments) and complete your registration online before your appointment.

Registering ahead of time will save you time at the clinic and help your appointment start on schedule. If you prefer to fill out the paperwork in person on the day of your visit, please plan to arrive early so we can complete the process and avoid any risk of your appointment being rescheduled.

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1021 N 27th Street
Lincoln, NE
68503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+14024761455

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Bluestem Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), which is a federal designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care. FQHCs are either located in, or serve, a federally designated medically underserved area/population. All FQHCs must operate under a consumer Board of Directors governance structure, and provide comprehensive primary health care, dental, and mental health/substance abuse services to persons in all stages of the life cycle. FQHCs provide their services to all persons according to their ability to pay. There are over 1,400 Community Health Centers across the country that provide vital primary care to over 20+ million Americans with limited financial resources. In 2016, Bluestem Health saw 10,785 individual patients for over 33,000 visits. Bluestem Health serves as a “medical home” to its patients. The definition of a medical home is the coordination of care from care plans to appointments with specialists. The patient receives consistent care from birth through old age. The medical home serves as a guide to community support services from education to transportation.