Kathy Watson can remember the day she began smoking. It was the summer after 8th grade. That first puff began a 50 plus years habit. At age 72, Watson was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer and is living cancer free today thanks to a low dose CT screening available for long time smokers.
The Nebraska Medicine Comprehensive Spine Program involves a team of spine specialists who work together to create a more comprehensive and coordinated plan of care designed around your needs. Learn more.
When it comes to your breast health, Jill Huff can’t stress enough the importance of self checks, yearly wellness visits and following your intuition. Read more about Huff's breast cancer journey.
The Nebraska Medical Center recently received a national ranking from U.S. News & World Report due to the depth and breadth of our cancer expertise. Learn more about our comprehensive cancer services.
Deiondre Rice suffered a devastating knee injury just before his sophomore year of high school at Millard South. But a year later, thanks to the efforts of orthopaedic surgeon Matthew Tao, MD, and some high-tech testing, never used before on a patient at Nebraska Medicine, Deiondre is about to get back on the gridiron.
Maddie Cox was looking forward to beginning her first nursing job at Nebraska Medical Center. However, she never expected to be introduced to Serious Medicine. Extraordinary Care. the way she was.
After successfully treating thyroid cancer, Kelly Huffman, Patient Resource manager at Nebraska Medicine, found herself with two concerns: extra weight and high blood pressure.
The Nebraska Medicine Multiple Sclerosis (MS) At Home Access (MAHA) Program provides specialized care to individuals with MS who have significant disability.
The Nebraska Medicine Sports Medicine Program uses a multi-disciplinary team of specialists to determine the best treatment approach to help you get back to peak performance. Learn how they helped this competitive dancer get back to the dance studio and take home first at state.
If you think someone in your family has a genetic heart condition, it's important to get genetically tested. The Nebraska Medicine Heart and Vascular Genetics Clinic provides cardiovascular genetic testing and counseling services for patients with genetic disease. Learn more.
