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Warren Fick (left) poses for a photo with Dr. Matthew Hrnicek at Bryan West Campus. Fick underwent successful surgery to remove part of his colon after discovering cancer during a colonoscopy screening.
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Lawmakers are increasingly looking to control the cost of prescription drug costs, including the cost of insulin.
Dr. Matthew Hrnicek (left) talks with patient Warren Fick, who underwent successful surgery to remove part of his colon after discovering cancer during a colonoscopy screening.
Health Matters in the Heartland: A look back at previous stories
From flooding to drought to infectious diseases, the adverse health effects of climate change already are evident in Nebraska, experts say. And they warn that 'those changes will only get greater.'
While patient surges linked to the pandemic have at times caused acute issues with hospital capacity, wider issues have exacerbated a more chronic problem that existed before COVID-19 hit.
A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report found that the prices for more than 1,200 prescription medications increased an average of 31.6% from July 2021 to July 2022.
Simulation centers and high-tech mannequins let Nebraska doctors and medical students practice procedures before they attempt them on real people.
Older Americans now can join, switch or drop a Medicare plan or change Medicare Part D drug coverage or Medicare Advantage plans for the coming year.
Seven Nebraska organizations formed to take better care of their patients' health and reduce costs all performed better than the U.S. average on satisfaction and quality measures.
The data reported by public health agencies in Nebraska has ebbed and flowed over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kayla Northup's family is pretty healthy, but when her kids do get sick, it's often at an inconvenient time, such as on a vacation.
Jeremy Nordquist, president of the Nebraska Hospital Association, said hospitals still are seeing a staff vacancy rate of somewhere between 10% and 15%, with some as high as 20%.
Just before the COVID pandemic broke out, UNMC's Global Center for Health Security received a grant from the CDC to strengthen infection control training, education and tools.
The pandemic forced medical professionals, including Nebraska-based researchers and physicians, to innovate. Some innovations likely will be around for good.
Nebraska has reached a "cultural crisis point" in mental health availability, experts say, as long waitlists and a shortage in providers persist.
Joanna Halbur of Project Harmony, a child advocacy center in Omaha, said noticeable changes in a child's behavior -- such as a normally outgoing child who is more reserved -- can be signs of anxiety or depression.
Suicide deaths in Nebraska dropped in the immediate wake of the pandemic. But, experts say rates often drop following major disasters, such as the 2019 floods in Nebraska, before experiencing an uptick.
The COVID pandemic has brought extra attention to the health care world. To help readers learn about how health care is evolving, we offer Health Matters in the Heartland.
The pandemic accelerated a shift to more outpatient or same-day surgeries and sped the expansion of telehealth, among other changes, Nebraska health care leaders say.
You know losing that extra weight would be good for your health. Your health care team talked with you about how obesity increases your risk of other health issues, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and certain types of cancer.Â
