Most men will begin to experience a decline in testosterone production each year after age 40. Low testosterone levels can result in symptoms such as a general feeling of weakness and energy loss, erectile function, loss of muscle mass and depression. Testosterone replacment therapy provided by a reputable health care provider can help. Click here to learn more.

Attend our free Men's Health Forum to learn more about low testosterone and other men's health problems. See information below.

Seven nurses from Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) were recently honored as winners of the inaugural Omaha Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards. The awards were designed to honor the region’s outstanding nursing professionals and recognize their extraordinary contributions to patients, their families, the nursing profession and the health care system. Nurses in 18 care categories were nominated through open voting by the public and reviewed and selected by a prestigious national panel in each category. Click here to meet the winners.

All expectant mothers hope for a healthy baby. This couple's world was rocked when their son Braxton was born with a birth defect where the intestines grow outside the abdomen. It was a journey full of frightening moments and tears. Fortunately, there's a happy ending.

Click here to read story and listen to the song Braxton's father wrote about the family's journey.

There's no doubt about it. Smoking is a difficult habit to break. The most effective smoking cessation programs are those that combine counseling with smoking cessation aids to address both the behavioral and nicotine addictions. To learn more about what medications and nicotine replacement aids are most effective, read this blog by Jill Selzle, a certified tobacco treatment specialist at Nebraska Medicine.

In a span of one day, Brian Vincent's heart failed three times. When he went into surgery, doctors discovered his heart was only functioning at 10 percent. But Vincent is alive today to talk about it. After Vincent was transferred to Nebraska Medicine, doctors put him on a heart and lung machine to give his heart time to recover. They later implanted a left ventricular assist device. Read blog by Vincent's wife, Brenda, to learn more about their story.

Wednesday, June 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Village Pointe Cancer Center
111 N. 175th St.
Lower level
Complimentary refreshments and snacks

Attend this free forum to learn about important men's issues such as:

Obstructive sleep apnea
Low testosterone/hypogonadism
Erectile dysfunction and penile prostheses
Coronary artery disease
High blood pressure
Hyperlipidemia

Space is limited! To register, please call 800-922-0000.

Pick your summer pleasure! Four light frozen treats provide the perfect snack on a hot summer day.

To get recipes, click here.