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Starve a Fever, Feed a Cold? Take the Cold and Flu Quiz

Most everyone has a favorite remedy for preventing or treating the common cold or flu. But how many of these are actually tried and true? Take this quiz to find out.


 

First Lung Transplant Patient is Home Again

Three weeks after receiving the first lung transplant at Nebraska Medicine, 58-year-old Phil Sauvageau of Omaha has headed home. Nebraska Medicine's lung transplant program is the only one of its kind in the area. Watch Phil's story about his lung transplant journey.


 

Heart Disease is Women's Number One Health Concern

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Overall, more women die of heart disease compared to any other disease, including every type of cancer. Would you know the symptoms if you were having a heart attack? Read this blog by cardiologist Shikhar Saxena, MD, and learn what you can do to prevent a heart attack and how to know if you are having one.

 


 

Nurse Rescues Patient's Dog

After Charles Jones was admitted to Nebraska Medicine in early January, the only thing he could think about was his 4-year-old Yorkshire terrier, Benjamin, stuck in his semi-tractor four blocks away with no one to feed or care for him. When one of his nurses, Cassie Smith, heard about his dog's predicament, she offered to rescue and care for him until Jones was discharged. Read the story about Benjamin's rescue.


 

Suffer from Pelvic Pain No More

Pelvic pain can be downright painful. Not only can it have many different causes, but some of these causes can be difficult to diagnose. Pain specialist Kimberley Haynes-Henson, MD, offers a variety of interventions that can provide significant pain relief. Read her blog to learn new treatments for a painful issue that can affect men and women.


 

Immediate Care Clinic Reopens at Clarkson Family Medicine

An Immediate Care Clinic at Clarkson Family Medicine, 4200 Douglas St., is now open weekdays from 6  to 10 p.m. and weekends and holidays, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. When you or a family member is sick or injured and care cannot wait for a scheduled office visit, Clarkson Immediate Care Clinic is there for you -- no appointment needed. Learn more about our Immediate Care Clinics.


 

Creative Ways to Use Your Ice Cube Trays

From chocolate and coffee, to herbs, slushies and popsicles, check out these creative ways to use ice cube trays to make bite-sized snacks and fun beverages. See our Pinterest page


 

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