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Patient Stories New surgery reduces breast cancer survivor's arm lymphedema

'I was able to put my wedding ring on': New surgery reduces breast cancer survivor's arm lymphedema
In this video, breast cancer survivor Pam Schaffart shares how she can finally wear her wedding ring after over a decade of suffering extreme swelling caused by lymphedema.
Patient Stories Patient Ayden Baskin

Ayden's story: One year after transplant
Ayden was born with tangled intestines. A year after multi-organ transplant, Ayden is able to live a normal life with his twin brother.
Conditions and Services Man holding his stomach

6 tips for dealing with IBD flare-ups
While you may not be able to prevent flare-ups completely, there are some proactive things you can do to cope.
Conditions and Services Woman holding her stomach

11 common IBD symptoms and how to manage them
Receiving an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) diagnosis and dealing with ongoing symptoms can be overwhelming.
Conditions and Services Frustrated couple looking online

Need help with your medical bills? Meet virtually with a financial counselor

Unexpected medical expenses can be a financial burden. If you think you might have difficulty paying your Nebraska Medicine bill, we can help.
Conditions and Services [Q&A] Are we hurting our own immune systems with masks?

[Q&A] Are we hurting our own immune systems with masks?
[VIDEO] Q&A: Are we hurting our own immune systems by wearing masks and sanitizing our hands?
Conditions and Services Vaccines work infographic

[INFOGRAPHICS] Vaccines prevent COVID-19 hospitalizations
Even though the delta variant is much more contagious than previous variants, the COVID-19 vaccines are preventing hospitalizations and death.
Questions and Answers Pregnant woman on computer

You asked, we answered: Can you get nipple thrush while you're still pregnant?
White spots on the nipples and the surrounding area during pregnancy may be caused by normal hormone changes, blocked pores and ducts or infections.
Healthy Lifestyle Man holding stomach in pain, surrounded by cartoon parasites

Gut parasite cleanses like ParaGuard: The good, the bad and the ugly
Do you need to deworm twice a year? Or could a parasite cleanse cause more harm than good?
Healthy Lifestyle Woman looking at tablet

5 tips for researching health advice online
Many look to the internet when experiencing health symptoms, receiving a new diagnosis or looking for medical advice. But with so many people self-diagnosing and the sheer amount of information out there, how do you tell between good and bad medical advice?
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