Moments in Medicine

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Alternatives to Hysterectomy

As many as one in nine women will have a hysterectomy. The decision to have a hysterectomy can be a difficult one for many women. A new clinic at the Olson Center for Women’s Health was created to walk women through alternatives to this major surgery so they can make the right decision for their unique needs. To learn more, read this blog by Laura Cudzilo, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist.

The Big Ugh of Colonoscopy

When the word colonoscopy comes up, many people fixate on one thing -- do they really need to drink that awful prep? We're talking about the bowel-clearing solution that every patient must drink before the procedure. The truth is...it's really not that bad and it has improved over the years. Read this blog by gastroenterologist Grant Hutchins, MD, to get the lowdown on the colonoscopy prep.

UNMC Medical Home Receives Certification

UNMC Physicians recently became one of the first ambulatory care organizations in the nation to receive patient-centered medical home (PCMH) certification from The Joint Commission. In a PCMH practice, care is centralized with the patient's primary care physician to reduce costs, improve quality of care as well as the patient experience. To learn more about our PCMH practices, click here.

"The number of hysterectomies has declined steadily over the last several decades. One of the reasons for this decrease is the development of more conservative therapies for some of the problems that hysterectomy has been used to treat."

Laura Cudzilo, MD, obstetrician/gynecologist


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Second Annual Omaha Gives!

The Nebraska Medical Center is proud to participate in Omaha Gives! on May 21 It's a 24-hour charitable challenge organized by the Omaha Community Foundation that showcases Omaha's spirit of giving and raises awareness about local nonprofits. Click here to learn more.

Contributions to The Nebraska Medical Center will be designated to the Patient Assistance Fund. The Patient Assistance Fund is a resource that provides support for basic needs such as transportation, lodging, clothing and food for patients and their families during their treatment at the hospital. Watch this video to see how it's helped others in difficult times.

We hope you will consider a donation to the Patient Assistance Fund at The Nebraska Medical Center. Please set a reminder on your calendar and share this opportunity with family and friends. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter on May 21 for patient stories and giving updates.

Click here to make a donation now.

Alternatives to Hysterectomy

The Big Ugh of Colonoscopy

UNMC Medical Home Receives Certification

"The number of hysterectomies has declined steadily over the last several decades. One of the reasons for this decrease is the development of more conservative therapies for some of the problems that hysterectomy has been used to treat."

Southwestern Corn and Black Bean Salad

Tell us the topics you want to know more about.

Second Annual Omaha Gives!