Did you know that an organ, eye and tissue donor can save eight lives, restore sight to two people and help heal another 50? Transplantation is one of the most remarkable success stories in the history of medicine. Amber Tennell is alive today because of a kidney donated to her not once, but twice -- one from her mother and the second time from an anonymous donor. Click here to watch Amber's story.

Sinus infections often start with a cold or allergies and then evolve into a sinus infection. If it's been more than two weeks and you are suddenly experiencing facial pressure, headaches, a discolored brown-gray-yellow nasal discharge, there's a good chance you may have a sinus infection. To learn more about sinus infections, how to detect them, prevent them and how to treat them, click here to read Dr. Timothy Knudsen's blog. 

If chronic pain has put your life on hold, Nebraska Medicine's Pain Management Program may be the answer to helping you get your life back. Candidates for the program include individuals who have not had success with medications, injections, physical therapy and chiropractic services in managing their pain. Learn more about the program and how it has helped these patients get their lives back. Watch video.

Join us for a morning of green-themed booths and activities with traditional health fair screenings and information at the area's only Green Health Fair. Click here for more information.

Saturday, May 16, 8 to 11 a.m.                    

Nebraska Medicine -- Bellevue (Highway 370 and 25th Street)

Events include:

• Free and reduced-cost health screenings
• Health information
• "Green" booths
• Healthy cooking classes
• Bike rodeo, sunflower planting, face painting and other kids' activities
• Refreshments
• Giveaways

Make this spring a healthy one! Use these fun and creative ways to serve fruit at all of your spring and summer activities. Click here for recipes.