Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center have been asked by federal partners to receive and monitor U.S. citizens from the cruise ship associated with a hantavirus outbreak. These individuals will be observed in the National Quarantine Unit, located on the campus of Nebraska Medical Center and UNMC.
Kelly Cawcutt, MD, MS, senior medical director of infection prevention and hospital epidemiology, answers the most common questions about hantavirus, how it spreads and what you should know.
When Alyssa Fischer, APRN-CNM, found out she was pregnant with her second baby, she faced a deeply personal decision. Her story offers a real look at what it means to consider a VBAC and how the right support can make all the difference.
Pregnancy can be such an emotional and uncertain time. What should you eat or not eat? What medications can you take, if any? You want to do the right thing.
Cancer can feel overwhelming, and it’s natural to look for ways to reduce your risk. Here are five strategies that can help lower your risk of colorectal cancer.
Rich Stanko was slowing down at an abnormal pace for his activity level. After diagnostic tests, realized he had a chronic total occlusion. After a successful surgery and rehab, Rich is back to being active.
Feelings of guilt and organ donor misconceptions are a common source of worry among many organ recipients. An organ recipient, Live On Nebraska's president and a transplant cardiologist discuss these misconceptions.
A breast cancer diagnosis raises many questions, including what life looks like after treatment. Women who hope to have children may wonder: Can I still breastfeed?
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