Did you know that colon cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the U.S. and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among both men and women? Colorectal surgeon Sean Langenfeld, MD, discusses who's at greatest risk, who should get a colonoscopy, what polyps are and more. Click here to read his blog post.

Hundreds of community members watched as the last beams were raised at the topping-off ceremony for the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, marking the completion of the framework.The new facility, which will transform the way we diagnose and treat cancer, is slated to open in 2017. Click here to learn more about the event. 

Joint replacement surgery doesn't have to mean weeks of downtime. Omahan Stephen Bruckner was back on his feet in two days, back to work a week later and back to bike riding in no time at all. Orthopaedic physicians at Nebraska Medicine have developed new protocols for these patients designed to discharge patients sooner and expedite their recovery. Click here to learn more about Bruckner's experience with the Rapid Recovery program. 

Mark Brightbill is a fighter. His battle against cancer followed by heart surgery and two strokes, all in less than six months, has been an inspiration to everyone around him. Not wanting to miss his daughter's wedding, Brightbill fights back to recover with the help of staff at Nebraska Medicine. Watch video about Brightbill's battle.

Maternity patients who deliver at Nebraska Medicine will enjoy the amenities of our nine newly remodeled labor and delivery rooms that include Jacuzzi tubs, DVD and music docking stations, refrigerators and lockers. Click here to learn more about our new rooms.

The 18th Annual Omaha Women's Health & Wellness Conference

Join us for this one-day event featuring keynote speakers and numerous health and wellness companies offering screenings, education, demonstrations, massage, shopping and more!
Afternoon sessions will include topics on: getting a good night’s sleep; probiotics and your gut; good health during menopause; stress management; risks of developing food allergies; and how to be the boss of your bladder.
 

Friday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
LaVista Conference Center
12520 Westport Parkway

To register, call 402-559-6345 or visit
www.omahawomenshealthandwellness.org
Registration deadline is Sept. 26.

Prepare this healthy version of chili at your next tailgate! Give it an extra kick by adding extra spices. Click here for recipe.