Children's Nebraska

Happy Independence Day from Children’s Nebraska! We wish you a happy and safe holiday with your loved ones. Today, we extend a special thank you to the brave men and women who have served our country, and to the health care heroes working today to provide exceptional care for our patients and their families. 🇺🇸🎆❤️

Our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) provides specialized care and expertise to the sickest, most vulnerable babies in our region. As a neonatal nurse practitioner, Molly is inspired every day by these tiny fighters and their undeniable resilience. She thrives in the collaborative environment at Children’s Nebraska, where she has the opportunity to partner with various disciplines, working together to get these complex patients back home with their families. Looking for a rewarding role, like Molly’s? Browse our openings today: https://lnkd.in/gmzczVBj. #careers #pediatrics #healthcare

Inside and outside the walls of our campus and clinics, our team members are passionate about improving the lives of children. Recently, our Gastroenterology team raised $2,771 to support the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation, increasing our collective impact on ground-breaking research and better treatments for those impacted. This year’s #TakeStepsWalk was the perfect opportunity for team members to come together, raise awareness and make a difference. #crohnsandcolitis #crohnsawareness #CrohnsAndColitisFoundation #gastroenterology #healthcare #pediatrics

Tiffany Simon and Natalie McCawley are no strangers to trailblazing new ideas in health care. Together, they co-founded a life-changing program for medically complex pediatric patients. After nearly 10 years and many, many lessons learned, they are sharing key insights into their journey – and tips to help you take your very own passion project from concept to success. #healthcare #pediatric #nursing #innovation #thoughtleadership #healthcareleaders #collaboration

Driving is the most dangerous thing we do, and we do it every day. Amy Borg, child passenger safety specialist at Children’s Nebraska, partnered with 6 NEWS WOWT OMAHA to educate local families about safety hazards associated with popular child car seat accessories. Learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gKTbGPER #carseatsafety #injuryprevention #pediatrics

Ten-year-old patient Emersyn and her family represented Children’s Nebraska and countless children and families at Children’s Hospital Association’s 2024 Family Advocacy Day, sharing their story with policymakers and advocating for child health care & coverage. Watch to see Emersyn’s full experience on Capitol Hill earlier this month! #BelieveInBetter #FAD2024

Thank you to the many golfers, donors and sponsors who made our annual Fore! the Kids golf event a success Monday at Iron Horse Country Club in Ashland! This year's event raised $46,000 to benefit Children's Specialty Pediatric Clinic - Lincoln. We are grateful to all for supporting our mission to improve the life of every child, helping Children's Nebraska offer children and families the highest-quality, specialized pediatric care. A special thank you to our sponsors: Gold Sponsor: The Beresh Family Silver Sponsors: Commercial Flooring Systems, Frontier Bank, MMC Contractors Cocktail Reception Sponsor: MMC Contractors Lunch Sponsor: Keystone Glass Company Golf Cart Sponsor: JE Dunn Beverage Sponsor: NRC Bronze Sponsors: Ahern Fire Protection, Altus Architectural Studios, CBRE, Children’s Nebraska Government Affairs, Children’s Pediatric Cardiology, Megan Connelly, HDR, Holland Basham Architects, Investors Realty, Kiewit Building Group, MCL Construction, Silverhawk Aviation, Specialized Engineering Solutions, Sarah Stevens, Union Bank & Trust, The Waldinger Corporation Hole Sponsors: Nebraska Credit Union, Sandhills Global #BelieveInBetter

Did you know? 🎆 Approximately 9,700 people were treated in emergency rooms for fireworks injuries in 2023, according to a report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. 🎆 An estimated 19 percent of those injuries involved eyes, and the majority of all fireworks injuries are to bystanders. 🎆 Teenagers ages 15 to 19 years old had the highest estimated rate of emergency department-treated, fireworks-related injuries, with children ages 5-9 years old having the second highest rate. In preparation for the upcoming Independence Day celebrations, Children’s Nebraska is spreading awareness about eye safety. Stop by one of these locations to pick up a pair of *free* safety glasses and help ensure a fun, safe holiday celebration. Maximum one pair per person while supplies last. #fireworks #fireworkssafety #eyesafety #eyesafetyawareness #injuryprevention

8-year-old Caiden has big career aspirations. When he grows up, he wants to be in the Army—honoring his dad’s military service—and a doctor at Children’s Nebraska—inspired by his cancer journey. 🇺🇸👨⚕️🩺 As an active child who loves swimming and being outdoors, alarm bells went off for his parents when they began noticing consistently low energy, appetite, circulation and lots of bruising. They began looking for answers and were quickly referred to the Hematology/Oncology team at Children’s. On September 14, 2021, tests confirmed their biggest fear: leukemia. That was a defining day for Caiden and his family, followed by 28 months of appointments, chemotherapy treatments, inpatient stays and infusions. “Treatment is so intense and starts right away but Children’s does a great job of anticipating what you need to know and what you’ll be worried about. They have you covered every step of the way,” Caiden’s mom, Cari, says. “As a parent, you’re not confident because it’s a scary diagnosis; but to see his care team at Children’s so confident makes you feel like it’s going to be OK.” At Children’s, we have the privilege of caring for these courageous young fighters, helping them advance through the various phases of treatment and, ultimately, reach their mountaintop “ring the bell” moment. Beyond treatment and into adulthood, patients and families have additional support available through our Survivorship Clinic. This #CancerSurvivorsMonth, we celebrate survivors, like Caiden, and the people who help them in their journey: expert care teams and the friends and family who rally around them when it matters most. Together, we not only allow them to dream big – but help them go on to make those dreams come true. 🎗️🧡 #pediatriccancer #cancersurvivor #cancer #healthcare #pediatrics #oncology #leukemia

Baseball is in full swing here in Omaha – not just at Charles Schwab Field, but at Children’s Nebraska! To celebrate the 2024 NCAA #CollegeWorldSeries, our patients teed up for a fun day of baseball-themed activities, games and crafts. ⚾️🧢  Thank you to our dedicated Child Life team for helping create meaningful memories for children and their families.