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Nebraska Medicine is the most esteemed academic medical center in the region offering exceptional patient care combined with innovative research and education.
Omaha, NE
Joined July 2009
"I thought it was a dud." That's one of the most common things our trauma surgeons hear from patients injured by fireworks. Some advice from trauma surgeon Zach Bauman, MD about handling those safely: #FireworksSafety 🇺🇸🧨💥
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Our eye surgeons see about 2-3 people lose an eye each July 4th from fireworks. Ophthalmologist Rao Chundury, MD, describes the types of injuries he sees and reminds you to always use eye protection around fireworks. 🧨 🥽🇺🇸
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You can get FREE safety glasses at lots of Nebraska Medicine locations thanks to Eye on July! Check out where in this video! #FireworksSafety #EyeOnJuly #EyeInjuries 🧨🇺🇸💥
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Looking to the future, while reflecting on the past. As he steps down from his role as CEO this week, James Linder, MD, wrote a letter to his fellow Nebraskans about what the role has meant to him, and what he sees for the health system in the future:
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Make this 4th of July a safe one! Get your FREE safety glasses at these Nebraska Medicine locations: Fontenelle, Chalco, Bellevue, Eagle Run and Midtown Health Centers and Truhlsen Eye Institute (main campus and Village Pointe Health Center) #EyeOnJuly #FireworksSafety
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RT @unmccscash: 😎 It’s #NationalSunglassesDay!.Working outdoors? Protect your eyes & skin from harmful UV rays. ☀️🧢 Get sun & heat safety t….
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Our Old Market Health Center will be closed for the rest of the week after a car crashed into the building today. 3 people were hurt, including 2 Nebraska Medicine employees, but their injuries didn’t appear to be serious. We are calling patients to reschedule appointments.
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Gretna is growing, and so is Nebraska Medicine!. Today the City of Gretna announced details of the future Nebraska Medicine Gretna Landing Health Center. Learn about the project here: .
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After beating lymphoma thanks to CAR T-cell therapy, Nick Howe turned his love of cars into a force for good. He started Cars&Cures—a car show & fundraiser for @LLSNebraska, held at Victory Lane. Despite suffering several medical setbacks, Nick persevered. Congrats, Nick!
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Don't think LASIK surgeons actually get the procedure themselves? Think again—they get it more frequently than the general public and recommend it to members of their family. And Dr. Thornton had the procedure herself! Learn how you can get screened to see if it's right for you.
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SrA Antonina Koch was set to be promoted—but she was also being treated for leukemia at the Buffett Cancer Center. Thanks to our incredible nursing staff and the 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the ceremony came to her. Congrats, SSG Koch! @Offutt_AFB
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If you're over 50 and noticing a decline in your vision, you might be a candidate for Refractive Lens Exchange. Say goodbye to blurry vision and enjoy crisp, clear vision that lasts a lifetime.
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Antonina Koch was about to get a big promotion. But she was also battling leukemia. So instead of missing it, our nursing team in the Special Care Unit at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer center helped bring the promotion ceremony to her!
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Now that school is out, it's actually a great time to schedule school and sports physicals! Learn more:
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Your vision, customized after surgery? 👁️ With the Light Adjustable Lens, it’s possible. Experience your vision and then refine it — and screenings at Truhlsen Eye Institute are free! ✨
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"I work with a really great team. I liked it so much here I ended up staying." Kate Fraser loves her work as an EEG technologist. Watch this video to learn more and check out our openings here:
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Not a LASIK candidate? PRK might be the perfect fit! 👁️ It’s safe, effective — and screenings at Truhlsen Eye Institute are free! #PRK #VisionCorrection #ClearVision.#NoMoreGlasses
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RT @justin_fred79: There are questions about Nebraska’s first measles case. The MMR vaccine is safe, used for 60+ years, and highly effecti….
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RT @flatwaterfreep: Dr. Melissa O’Dell (left), a psychiatrist and co-founder of Nebraska Medicine’s ASPIRE program, said she was motivated….
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See the world in high definition with Contoura Vision — the most advanced LASIK technology available. 👁️✨ Free screenings now at Truhlsen Eye Institute at Nebraska Medicine! #ContouraVision #TopographyGuidedLASIK #AdvancedLASIK
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