Nebraska Medicine

12/05/2025

Florence the Elf is starting her Friday with a visit to Bellevue Medical Center.

First, she checked out the beautiful painting that greets our colleagues when they arrive at work and then visited the Coffee and Micro Market for a little coffee-- with extra sugar of course! Flo is sending you wishes for a sweet Friday!

12/04/2025

Today we find Florence the Elf (Did you remember she's named for Florence Nightingale?) checking out the construction at the site of the future Bennington Health Center.

Things are shaping up nicely at 156th and State. We can't wait to welcome patients in Spring of 2026!

12/03/2025

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. More in the comments below.

12/03/2025

Once of Florence the Elf's most important jobs happens in Labor and Delivery at Nebraska Medical Center!

It's up to her to make sure Santa updates his list with all the new babies, like little Isamael who arrived Sunday.

Only the nice list for this little guy! Keep up the good work, Flo!

12/02/2025

Join us on to Give With Your ❤️! With 12 different funds to support, you have a huge opportunity to step into impact that helps provide care, discovery and education from head to toe. Gifts of $75+ get you a limited-edition pair of University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC and Nebraska Medicine socks!

Give now 🎁 https://buff.ly/iqeZ4Xt

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday, so we find Florence the Elf giving blood. (Hers is type S for syrup!)

Did you know one out of three people will need blood at some point in their lifetime? If you'd like to help, schedule an appointment with Nebraska Community Blood Bank at ncbb.org.

Bonus: free cookies! 🍪

12/01/2025

Maria Lander knew at 5 years old, nursing was her calling. A kind nurse cared for her after surgery, sparking a lifelong commitment to helping others - a commitment that has shaped nearly four decades of service with Nebraska Medicine.

She cared for patients in intensive care, mentored new nurses, and helped improve the care we provide. Maria also served on professional boards, supported community health, and traveled on mission trips.

Her leadership guided teams through challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and her return to bedside care in recent years reflected her deep commitment to patients. As she retires, Maria leaves behind a legacy of compassion, advocacy, and excellence in nursing.

As Maria steps into retirement, she looks forward to traveling with her husband (pictured with her here), spending time with family, and enjoying the outdoors. Reflecting on her journey, Maria says, “Nurses make a difference every day. We care for the sick, comfort the dying, and bring hope when it’s needed most.”

Thank you, Maria, for 37 years of extraordinary service and for reminding us of the true purpose of our profession: to care for others.

12/01/2025

The first of December is here!
That means Florence the Elf is spreading cheer.

The new month brings snow and ice...
So Flo asked her friend Penguin for some advice. 🐧

Walk like him, with steps nice and short.
Arms by your sides, and falls you'll thwart!

We hope you stay safe and warm today,
and watch all month to see where Florence will play!

11/30/2025

When a patient walks into the Resource Center at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center-Nebraska Medical Center, they are immediately greeted by someone who knows a lot about what they're going through. That's because she's been there, too.

Ana Chairez, Resource Center service associate, decided she wanted to work here because of her experience as a cancer patient.

KETV recently talked with Ana about what happens when she gets a new patient in what she calls her 'princess chair.'

Watch the story here: https://bit.ly/4rj82VL

11/29/2025

"I felt like I had a sinus infection every day of my life."

Can you relate to what Erin McKenzie was feeling? Learn about the treatment plan that finally has her breathing easy here:

For Erin McKenzie, what began as chronic sinus infections in 2008 spiraled into a 15-year battle that threatened her life.

11/28/2025

Another first! Our Heart and Vascular team recently completed the first renal denervation procedure in Omaha and Laura Ramirez was the first patient. The Medtronic Symplicity procedure is a minimally invasive technology to help reduce high blood pressure — it targets nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and cause high blood pressure. Congrats to Laura and our ❤️ team!

11/27/2025

What are you thankful for today?

Nebraska Medicine mobility aide Jerry Walters is thankful to his heart donor for giving him a second chance at life in 2021.

But Jerry's gratitude goes beyond thank you. The 70-year-old is now studying to earn his nursing degree at Metropolitan Community College, so he can work with other heart transplant patients and share his own experience with them.

He will be 72 when he earns that degree.

"72 is just a number," Jerry recently told Brian Mastre WOWT. "I feel like I'm 50."

You can watch that story here: https://bit.ly/4ojTVN1.

We hope you have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!