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Dr. Dwayne Zobell

A heart for helping: Planned gift will help future patients
Dwayne Zobell, DDS, has been connected to UNMC and Nebraska Medicine for over 40 years. He is now making a planned gift to support future dental students and transplant patients.
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Healthy Lifestyle Man holding small dumbbells

Should I exercise after a heart attack?
A structured cardiac rehabilitation program is one of the best ways to gradually and safely increase your exercise after having a heart attack.
Events and Webinars Scott Vincent, MD

May 6: Advancing Health | Talk: Back pain solutions
Gain insight into the causes of back pain and the full spectrum of treatment options available with Dr. Vincent.
Events and Webinars Ashley Korth, APRN-NP

May 1: Advancing Health | Talk: Understanding atrial fibrillation
Learn about atrial fibrillation and how it affects your heart health with nurse practitioner Ashley Korth.
Patient Stories Scan of aortic aneurysm

New aortic surgery helps high-risk patients
For years, William Kvasnicka knew he had a problem with his aorta. A dangerous bulge, called an aneurysm, was slowly growing larger. If it burst, it could be fatal.
Conditions and Services Older man coughing while wife pats his back

When to see a doctor for a cough
Coughs are usually harmless and can go away on their own. But how do you know when a cough is something more serious?
Patient Stories Raihanna Hartley standing with motorbike

Teen motocross champion overcomes life-threatening blood clots
In March 2023, 16-year-old Raihanna Hartley from Bruce, South Dakota, faced a life-threatening emergency when multiple blood clots traveled to her heart.
Questions and Answers Woman sitting with baby and drinking a beer

You asked, we answered: When can you breastfeed after drinking alcohol?
Question: How long after drinking can I breastfeed again? Answered by Ob/Gyn Laura Cudzilo-Kelsey, M.D.
Patient Stories Melissa Hays

Navigating metastatic melanoma with coordinated care and self-advocacy
At 53, Melissa Hays embodies resilience. Her journey with melanoma—a life-changing disease—has been shaped by self-advocacy, determination and the support of a coordinated care team.
Conditions and Services Woman sitting on MRI table talking to provider

Breast screenings: What is the difference between an MRI and an abbreviated MRI?
A breast MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) can provide a more detailed image of the breast compared to mammograms or ultrasounds.
Conditions and Services Medical illustration of spine cancer

New carbon fiber implants provide better outcomes for spine cancer patients
Carbon fiber is radiolucent, which means it doesn't create as much artifact in imaging as traditional spinal instrumentation.
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