Health

A Nebraska nonprofit is sounding the alarm for members of Medicaid.

Nebraska hospitals are getting crowded again, but not because people are getting sicker. It’s actually because they’re getting better — but have nowhere they can go to receive necessary continued care.

One Creighton pharmacy student and Methodist intern went above and beyond…finding a solution to a problem that’s going to save pharmacies hundreds of thousands of dollars a year.

There are new efforts by a Nebraska lawmaker to give women more options when it comes to screening for breast cancer.

For years, his scans came back clear. Eventually, Drs. Karin Trujillo and Kim Kreikemeier noticed a small nodule, which continued to grow.

Attorneys general in 20 conservative-led states warned CVS and Walgreens on Wednesday that they could face legal consequences if they sell abortion pills by mail in those states.

One project led by Creighton University is working to reverse Type 2 diabetes. And in just a year of work, they’ve already seen success in a few measurable ways.

Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the now-overturned decision that gave women the federal right to an abortion.

A state-of-the-art medical device unique to Omaha and the United States has made its way to Boys Town National Research Hospital. It’s one of only two such systems in the world.

Some Blair residents are concerned about the safety of Blair’s water after a notice went out that the city’s water monitoring system temporarily failed.

As the Food and Drug Administration takes action on a new experimental drug meant to treat people who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a local organization is encouraged by its findings in trials and its potential future.

Nebraska has 92 hospitals and nearly two-thirds of them are what’s known as “critical access.”

Public health experts are concerned about a new omicron variant. Dubbed XBB.1.5., the variant is rapidly spreading across parts of the U.S., thanks in part to abusy holiday travel season.

A global clinical trial is underway to examine the best treatment for blood clots in the lungs.

An alfalfa sprout recall affecting several states has been expanded.

People with weakened immune systems, the elderly and young children are especially susceptible to developing severe illnesses.

Rural hospitals across the country are facing staff shortages. To help fill the void, CHI Health is partnering with Creighton University’s School of Medicine to launch a residency program for future doctors.

If you’re a fan of alfalfa sprouts, you might want to skip them locally for a while.

This year’s flu season has hit hard and early.

Another small backyard flock in Knox County has been identified as having bird flu.

From decorating to family gatherings, the holidays can be a joyful time for many, but they can also be filled with stress, sadness, or even loneliness for others.

The Douglas County Health Department reported a pediatric flu death on Friday.

Nebraska has issued four blood emergencies in 2022.

The first flu death of the season has been reported in Lancaster County.

Elyse Kenney was 17 years old in 2008, when she crashed her car into a tree. She says she is alive today because of plasma.

The Stephen Center is a shelter for individuals to overcome homelessness and addiction.

If this flu season has felt worse this year than in previous years, that’s because it is.

People at the Stephen Center will no longer need to leave to get medical care.

Finding a remedy this season will be hard if you’re suffering from the flu. Pharmacies all across the nation are dealing with a shortage of Tamiflu.

A new approach is coming to the city that aims to promote the health of pregnant people in Omaha.