New mothers face serious health risks in the weeks after giving birth. Nebraska Medicine is launching a new program in January 2026 to help keep women safe during this critical time.
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle. Unlike problems with heart rhythm (electrical issues) or blocked arteries (blood flow issues), cardiomyopathy affects how the muscle itself works.
Mothers who have premature babies or newborns with medical complications, may think they are not able to breastfeed. But with a little encouragement and instruction, it is very doable.
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.
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.
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.
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