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Conditions and Services Your N95 respirator guide: The right way to wear and reuse

Your N95 respirator guide: The right way to wear and reuse
The federal government is sending free N95 respirators to pharmacies across the country. If you’re new to N95 masks, we’ve got guidance for using and reusing N95 masks effectively.
Conditions and Services Women with a mask on looking sad.

COVID-19 risk higher for people with mood and substance use disorders
Living with disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has not been easy.
Patient Stories Keith Vrbicky

Why is organ donation important? A Norfolk doctor shares his story
In a matter of weeks, a Norfolk, Nebraska, doctor went from delivering babies to relying on a machine to keep him alive.
Conditions and Services Older woman coughing in bed

Pneumonia: 3 causes, common symptoms and when to seek help
Pneumonia is an illness we hear about often. There's a reason. It is a common disease that causes illness and death worldwide.
Conditions and Services Image of someone taking at-home COVID-19 test.

[Video] At-home rapid tests for COVID-19: An expert's how-to guide
Watch Claire Cook, Nebraska Medicine medical lab scientist, demonstrate with a BinaxNOW test, one of the most common tests available to the public.
Patient Stories Chelsea Slattery on her wedding day

How scalp cooling helped Omaha woman slow hair loss during chemotherapy
When Chelsea Slattery and her fiancé, Charlie, set a June 2020 date for their perfect wedding, they never expected so many hurdles.
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Awake laser therapy: A patient finds new hope for a life-long vocal condition
If you've ever had problems with your voice, you know how frustrating it can be to communicate – at home, out with friends or at work.
Healthy Lifestyle People working on a puzzle

6 tips to maintain your brain health

As we age, most of us will find that our brain, just like the rest of our body, loses some of its mental agility.
Healthy Lifestyle Ginkgo biloba

You asked, we answered: What does Ginkgo biloba help with, and is it safe?
What is Ginkgo biloba, what does it help with? Also, is it safe to take?
Healthy Lifestyle Man eating apple while looking at phone

Is macro dieting a good strategy for healthy eating?
There’s a good amount of internet buzz around the terms macro dieting and flex dieting these days. What is it anyway? Is it healthy? Is it the right fit for everyone?
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