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  • Hybrid Operating Room Twice As Nice
    Last Updated: 12:48 PM 12/07/11 - A new operating room allows patients to undergo two procedures in the same setting on the same day. In December’s Health Check, we meet the first patient to go through this in Nebraska, giving her another chance at life.
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  • Health Check: Uterine Fibroids
    Last Updated: 1:27 PM 11/15/11 - It's a medical issue some women may never even know they have: uterine fibroids. But for an Omaha woman, her fibroid grew so large, she and others immediately took notice.
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  • Lasting Hope For Mental Health Patients
    Last Updated: 3:20 PM 10/06/11 - One in four families in our community is affected by mental health issues. In this month's Health Check, meet a brave woman sharing her struggles with bipolar disorder, in hopes others will come forward.
  • Health Check: Prenatal Care
    Last Updated: 9:09 PM 09/06/11 - For many women, finding out you're pregnant can trigger a flood of emotions. The next step is to start caring for your unborn baby and yourself.
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  • Spinal Stenosis Doesn't Have To Be A Setback
    Last Updated: 8:12 AM 08/08/11 - Most people have dealt with or will have to deal with back pain. It can be uncomfortable to the point we stop doing the things we love. In this month's Health Check report, meet a woman whose pain escalated to a diagnosis of spinal stenosis.
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  • Living With Diabetes
    Last Updated: 3:28 PM 07/06/11 - It's a silent disease...because the symptoms can seem so harmless. Diabetes is very real, and affects every patient differently.
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  • Inside the NICU
    Last Updated: 3:49 PM 06/06/11 - We take you inside Bergan Mercy's NICU unit to show the latest technology advancements that help babies go home.
  • Life Is In The FAST Lane For Surviving A Stroke
    Last Updated: 3:40 PM 05/06/11 - May is Stroke Awareness Month. Do you know the symptoms? It's critically important, as stroke is the third-leading cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability. In this month’s Health Check: Why we need to act quickly.
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  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
    Last Updated: 5:27 PM 04/06/11 - It's an embarrassing condition many women don't talk about, but the fact is up to 11 percent of women will deal with pelvic organ prolapse in their lifetime. It happens when a woman's insides literally collapse. In April's Health Check, when a surgeon and robot team up, recovery is faster and less painful.
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  • Easing Pregnancy Pain
    Last Updated: 6:49 PM 03/06/11 - Add 20 to 30 pounds to your frame and you're sure to feel differently. Put all the weight in front during pregnancy and it can cause even more problems. We often hear about the discomfort expectant mothers face, but in this month's Health Check Report, an option many women have never considered.
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  • Pumping New Life Into Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
    Last Updated: 6:24 PM 02/06/11 - February is Heart Health Month, a time for women to remember their symptoms are different from men. Being fatigued or out of breath could be a sign something is seriously wrong. In this month's Health Check report, Tracy Madden explains why getting a second opinion is so important.
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  • Nurse Navigators
    Last Updated: 5:00 PM 01/06/11 - Three words can change a person's life…you have cancer. What comes next is often a bit hazy as talk focuses on surgeries, chemotherapy and concern for the future. Alegent Health offers a free resource, nurse navigators, who form a unique bond with their patients.
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  • Back Pain Resource
    Last Updated: 6:06 PM 12/08/10 - Chances are you’ve felt it, maybe it’s been a slight tweak when you moved the wrong way or blinding pain after lifting something. Back pain is common as 80 percent of us will experience it. In December’s Health Check, we’ll take a look at a new resource.
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  • Sports Injuries In Teenagers
    Last Updated: 6:35 PM 11/06/10 - Whether it's baseball, soccer or something else, sports are year-round. With practices, camps and select teams, young athletes are putting even more wear and tear on their bodies. Stress fractures are three times more common in teens due to increased weight, strength and activity level. In November's Health Check, Tracy Madden shows the damage that can be done and what families need to watch out for.
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  • Benefits Of The Gammagram
    Last Updated: 3:11 PM 10/06/10 - October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and while we "think pink,” we need to know about medical advances. When a mammogram is inconclusive, a biopsy doesn't have to be the next step. Now, there's something called a gammagram, a quick and painless test to determine if a lesion is cancerous. In this month's Health Check, here's a look at how it works.
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  • New Fix for Varicose Veins
    With the unofficial end of summer here, we'll soon be putting away swimsuits and shorts but not quickly enough for women who have varicose veins. The bulging veins are unsightly and often painful. Instead of opting for surgery, patients can now have a minimally invasive procedure and be back on their feet within a few hours.
  • Lung Cancer In Non-Smokers
    Last Updated: 3:40 PM 08/06/10 - Gone are the days when we thought of lung cancer as a smokers' disease. Ten to 15 percent of lung cancers occur in non-smokers and the vast majority of them are women. In August's Health Check report, Tracy Madden explains why diagnosis isn't the death sentence it used to be.
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  • Phoning It In
    Last Updated: 11:29 AM 07/07/10 - We can do just about everything on our smart phones these days: pay bills; book a vacation - but monitor a patient? It's true. Technology called AirStrip OB allows doctors to keep a closer eye on moms-to-be.
  • Women And Heart Attacks
    Last Updated: 8:18 PM 06/06/10 - When you think about a heart attack you might picture someone clenching their chest, but for women the symptoms are often different, with fatigue, shortness of breath and palpitations. The perception may be that it's a man's problem, though one woman knows that needs to change. Tracy Madden shares her story in June's Health Check report.
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  • Recovering From A Stroke
    Last Updated: 6:28 PM 05/06/10 - May is Stroke Awareness Month and with 700,000 people affected in the U.S. every year, we all need to know more about the condition. As we see in May's Health Check report, it's a long and sometimes unlikely journey.
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  • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    Last Updated: 8:50 PM 04/06/10 - Chances are you know someone who's had a hysterectomy. It is the second most common surgery among women in the U.S. Today's procedure is very different from even five to 10 years ago. In April's Health Check report, one option makes a world of difference when it comes to recovery.
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  • Living With Lymphedema
    Last Updated: 5:25 PM 03/06/10 - Lymphedema is abnormal swelling caused by a lymphatic system that doesn't work properly. Whether you're born with it or something causes it, this is a chronic condition patients must learn to manage. In March's Health Check report, there's life on the other side of the diagnosis.
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  • Minimally Invasive Surgery Makes The Cut
    Last Updated: 8:55 AM 02/15/10 - February is Heart Month, a great chance to look at how things have changed. Mitral valve surgery used to mean cutting a patient's chest wide open, but with minimally invasive procedures doctors can now operate through a tiny incision. The benefits are just as dramatic.
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  • Diabetes Education Classes A Life Lesson
    Last Updated: 8:17 PM 01/06/10 - While type-two diabetes never used to be diagnosed before age 40, doctors are now seeing it in patients in their 20s and 30s. Keeping diabetes in check often means a total lifestyle change, but patients don't have to go it alone. In January's Health Check report, a look at a valuable resource.
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  • Cancer And Counseling
    Last Updated: 8:28 AM 03/15/10 - One out of two cancer patients will be diagnosed with a psychiatric condition during treatment. Depression is the most common one as people literally battle for their lives. There is a way to get through the intense life-changing experience.
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  • New Options to Counter Psoriasis
    Last Updated: 8:28 AM 03/15/10 - Chances are you know someone who has psoriasis. The itchy, uncomfortable and, in some cases, disfiguring condition often gets worse once the weather turns cold.
  • A New Challenge This Flu Season
    Vaccinations for H1N1 in the metro are in progress. Children and young adults are first in line for the vaccine but in October's Health Check report -- a look at why some adults really need to get immunized as well.
  • When Child Is Sick After Doctor's Hours
    Last Updated: 8:28 AM 03/15/10 - It's almost a guarantee with children. They get sick as soon as the doctor's office closes. Parents often worry about waiting through the night before getting their child medical care. In September's Health Check report, here are the best options.
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  • Mom & Pop Class
    Having your first child can be overwhelming. While expectant parents spend hours thinking about names and working on the nursery, many don't put in that time when it comes to educating themselves. In July's Health Check report -- why it's time well spent.
  • Melanoma Safeguards
    If you've ever skipped sunscreen, this story is sure to make you think. A woman twice-diagnosed with melanoma wants all of us to pay more attention to sun safety. She knows more about her risk, thanks to a blood test. Her story, in June's Health Check report.
  • Pregnancy And Diabetes
    One in 100 women of child-bearing age has Diabetes. For her, pregnancy becomes a high risk affair. Without proper care there are real risks to mom and baby. In April's Health Check report, we look at reducing risks.
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  • Maintain Your Frame
    Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because there are no symptoms but it can lead to very real problems. Millions of women have osteoporosis or something that can lead to it -- low bone mass. Now, there's an easy way to see if you're at risk.
  • Take Those Symptoms to Heart
    A Bellevue woman lived with symptoms for more than 20 years before finding out she had atrial fibrillation. In February's Health Check report, we investigate the danger of waiting for a diagnosis.
  • Breast Health Center Opens
    Early detection is key when it comes to treating breast cancer. At Alegent Lakeside Hospital, early diagnosis is easier than ever with the opening of the new Breast Health Center.
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  • Surgical Solution To Weight Loss
    With the obesity epidemic, it's not surprising weight loss surgery is on the rise. A local doctor says the number of patients has doubled in the past five years. Having the operation can often be a matter of life or death.
  • The Fast Fix
    Have you ever noticed how children seem to get sick on Friday, just after the doctor's office closes? Or how an important meeting pops up at the same time you were supposed to get a flu shot?
  • Having a Change of Heart
    When your heart valves don't work, your heart suffers. It usually happens in your late 40s or 50s and the symptoms can be common ones. There is a fix but that fix depends on the patient.
  • In the Middle and in Charge
    Thousands of women feel the twists and tugs. They care for their children and their own parents at the same time.
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
    Imagine battling lung cancer for four years and then finding out you have a brain tumor. In August's Health Check report, an Omaha woman shares why she is turning to a unique radiation treatment.
  • Guard Those Knees
    It's a Catch 22 for women. We need to be active for good health, but at the same time we're up to eight times more likely than men to suffer an Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury.
  • Driver Rehab
    Loss of driving skills is something typically associated with advancing years but in reality people of all ages have conditions that can make getting behind the wheel a challenge.
  • TomoTherapy
    A multi-million dollar investment is paying off big for cancer patients. Immanuel Cancer Center in Omaha is the first in the region to offer a form of radiation known as TomoTherapy.
  • Mental Health
    A new facility for those dealing with mental illness is being called a place for hope and healing. One in four Nebraska families will need help. Lasting Hope Recovery Center is another place to turn.
  • Colon Cancer Screening
    When it comes to pap smears and mammograms, many women would never think of skipping one. So why don't we feel the same way about colonoscopies?
  • Heart Screening
    Picture a pear-shaped woman. Now picture one shaped more like an apple. Which is more at risk for heart disease?
  • e-Focus
    It sounds like something out of a movie: doctors and nurses who can see, hear, and treat hospitalized patients without ever going to the hospital.
  • Life Coaching
    We work, take care of our families and honor our obligations. Is it any wonder most of us don't have time to think about whether we're living the lives we really want?
  • Kicking the Habit
    The third Thursday of every November is the Great American Smokeout, a time to kick the deadly habit.
  • Coping With Cancer
    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month -- a time for everyone to recognize that while the number of cases is dropping, more than 178,000 Americans will still be diagnosed this year.
  • Vascular Disease
    When cholesterol builds up, most people think of the damage it can do to their hearts but a blockage can also affect your arms and legs.