The parents of Sophia Vinzenz feared the worst when they learned their daughter had cancer. But since she started treatment, they realized she has more than a fighting chance.They also learned about the importance of funding for pediatric cancer research, an important cornerstone of the soon-to-open Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center. Watch Sophia's story and learn how research is opening doors for new treatments and cures.

Nebraska Medicine – Bellevue's newly expanded emergency department (ED) opens this Thursday, adding seven new patient rooms to the existing ED. The expansion is expected to reduce wait times and allow for faster diagnoses and treatment. Learn more about Nebraska Medicine – Bellevue's new ED.

Nebraska Medicine and the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) were honored by President Obama's mention of our medical center during his speech in Omaha on Jan. 13. He complimented our caregivers for their efforts in treating patients with Ebola and for their work that "saved lives, not just here, but around the world."  Listen to President Obama's message.

Nebraska Medicine has the only accredited, Level 1, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Unit that is qualified to treat patients 24/7 for emergencies and critically ill cases. Learn more about our HBO unit.

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common inheritable heart condition in the United States. It wasn’t that long ago when people like 53-year-old Joel Hebrink wouldn’t have made it to see his 20s. That is no longer the case. Nebraska Medicine's Shane Francis Tsai, MD, cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist, is determined to give these patients the best quality of life possible. Read Hebrink's story.

Try these yummy, healthy soups to warm you up on a cold day. Visit Nebraska Medicine's Pinterest page to get soup recipes.