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Events and Webinars Rishi Batra, MD and Peter Mannon, MD

May 15: Advancing Health | Talk: Living well with IBD
Meet specialists from the Frederick F. Paustian Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center as they discuss IBD, including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
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.
Events and Webinars Matthew Teusink, MD

April 22: Advancing Health | Talk: Living well with arthritis
Learn the fundamentals of arthritis with emphasis on shoulder and upper extremity conditions from Dr. Teusink.
Events and Webinars Ivy Haskins, MD

April 17: Advancing Health | Talk: Medical and surgical weight loss options
Explore the spectrum of weight loss options with a focus on surgical interventions that can lead to sustainable results.
Events and Webinars Isuzu Meyer, MD, MSPH

April 8: Advancing Health | Talk: Urogynecology and pelvic floor health for women
Discover the specialized field of urogynecology, which focuses on treating women with pelvic floor disorders – conditions that affect one in three women during their lifetime.
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Increased uterine cancer risk for Black women? What you need to know about hair dyes and straighteners
The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 66,000 new uterine and endometrial cancer cases will be diagnosed in the United States within the next year.
Patient Stories MRI technicians preparing patient for scan

Virtual reality helps patients overcome MRI claustrophobia
Mike Molder was working at Nebraska Furniture Mart when he experienced a severe headache. He sought care at the VA hospital in Omaha, but his claustrophobia made him unable to complete an MRI.
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Join UNMC and Nebraska Medicine for the For the Greater Good giving day on March 26 and 27
UNMC and Nebraska Medicine are inviting their supporters to come together for this year’s second annual For the Greater Good giving day on March 26 and 27.
Conditions and Services Digestive system made out of construction paper

What is short bowel syndrome, and how is it treated?
Short bowel syndrome (SBS) occurs when the body can’t absorb enough nutrients from fluids and foods due to a removed, damaged, or diseased section of the small intestine.
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