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Here's a story with heart! Arno and Betty Neben are long-time Nebraska Medical Center volunteers. Betty works with other volunteers to at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Millard to sew the pillows received by heart patients at the med center. The heart pillow kits are purchased through funds from the Nebraska Medicine Guild. The kits are then sent to the church for the group to stuff and sew them together. Arno thought about that when he was admitted last month for heart failure. “Three of the heart valves were shut down and the fourth one was clogged,” says Arno, who would go on to have quadruple bypass surgery on June 28. “When I learned I was needing heart surgery, I thought, ‘Hey, I think I’m getting a heart pillow.’” The surgery was a success, and now Arno has his own heart pillow as a keepsake. “This pillow made it from our living room through manufacturing and inventory at the church to the hospital and now back to me,” he says. Thank you to Arno and Betty and all of our volunteers for everything you do for others! #NebraskaMed #NebraskaMedicine #seriousmedicineextraordinarycare #togetherextraordinary

It recently happened to WNBA star Cameron Brink. Nebraska softball phenom Jordy Bahl also suffered the injury. But for years, the way an ACL tear was repaired was basically the same—until now. Orthopaedic surgeon Matthew Tao, MD, has a new way to fix ACLs and the first patient in Nebraska to have the procedure performed is now a year into her recovery. See how she's doing and what's different:

The Nebraska Medicine Board of Directors has a new board chair as current Nebraska Medicine CEO Dr. James Linder is approved unanimously for the high profile role.

A hero honored. Family and friends filled the hallways of Nebraska Medical Center to make sure Jaramiah Droescher didn't make his final journey alone. They took part in an honor walk, along with staff from Nebraska Medicine and Live On Nebraska, to recognize Jaramiah's heroism in becoming an organ donor. https://bit.ly/45X4GNG

We recently partnered with Nebraska Community Blood Bank on blood drives at Bellevue Medical Center and Nebraska Medical Center. It's no surprise that dozens of our colleagues came through to help our patients. Dr. Michael Ash, Nebraska Medicine President and Chief Operating Officer, was first in line to roll up his sleeves. Summer is a crucial time for patients who need blood donations. If you’ve never donated before, there’s never been a better time to start. Our partners at NCBB will take great care of you and our patients will be forever grateful. You can schedule an appointment to give at ncbb.org.

We're looking for extraordinary Radiology and CT Technologists to join our teams, with sign-on bonuses up to $10,000. Apply today at NebraskaMed.com/Careers. #NebraskaMed #NebraskaMedicine #togetherextraordinary #seriousmedicineextraordinarycare #healthcarejobs #omahajobs

We are proud to team up with University of Nebraska Medical Center to be the first ever PanCAN City Sponsor for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. We stand with PanCAN in their mission to improve the lives of everyone impacted by pancreatic cancer. Read more about pancreatic cancer risk factors, symptoms and treatment options here: https://bit.ly/3Xur1QD. #PanCan #pancreaticcancer #pancreaticcancerawareness #NebraskaMed #NebraskaMedicine #seriousmedicineextraordinarycare

“I think of myself as a nurse, and I always will.” That’s the hard part of retiring after 44 years at the bedside. But that doesn’t mean Kari Pierson isn’t excited about what’s coming next. She’s looking forward to spending more time with her grandchildren, Ezra (left) and Theo, and her children (left to right), Maggie, Matthew and Melissa. Kari, who works in the Surgical ICU at Nebraska Medical Center, officially retires July 7. Her husband of 42 years, Michael, will retire soon, too. The couple plans to travel, spend time with friends and volunteer. The things she won’t miss include the physical toll of 12-hour shifts. But what she’ll definitely miss include the caring for patients and her amazing team. “I’ve met so many amazing people over the years and we’re still friends,” Kari says. “Patients send you Christmas cards and retirement party invitations. I treasure those relationships.” “I have known Kari for over 35 years, she has been a great coach and mentor to a countless number of RNs and CNAs, myself included,” says Chad Himmelberg, SICU nurse manager. “Kari’s retirement is bittersweet for our team. On one hand, we are excited and wish her well, on the other, we will greatly miss her.” “The nurses at Nebraska Medicine provide expert care,” Kari says. “The future is in good hands.”