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Due to significant declines in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations the Lincoln-Lancaster County mask mandate will expire Friday, February 18 at 11:59pm. Read more in the article below 👇

Directed Health Measure Ends Tonight Due to significant declines in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, the Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department (LLCHD) today announced that the local Directed Health Measure (DHM) will end at 11:59 p.m. tonight, Friday, February 18.

Hey , get your free COVID-19 tests!! Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 at-home tests today.

COVIDtests.gov - Free at-home COVID-19 tests Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

Join us for the groundbreaking of CHI Health Clinic Yankee Hill tomorrow from 4 to 5 pm! This will be a family health center, the first of its kind in Lincoln. The goal is to offer patients a one-stop, convenient outpatient experience.

This is incredible news for Lancaster County! 🙌

This $45 million, 140,000-square-foot cancer center is set to open in 2023, and it's named in honor of a very special woman who died five years ago after battling breast cancer. Read more in the story below!

Watch Now: Bryan Health to name $45 million center for cancer patient The $45 million, 140,000-square-foot April Sampson Cancer Center is set to open in south Lincoln in 2023.

Do you know the classic signs of a stroke? This knowledge could help you save a life!

Lincoln woman on road to recovery after noticing stroke symptoms on a Zoom call Ann Tillery saw the left side of her face begin to droop in her screen, her speech began to slur and her left arm felt heavy, all of the classic

“We can clearly see that many of our young people are experiencing serious mental health crisis situations," says Dave Miers, PhD, LIPC, Bryan behavioral health services director. "Treating youth in crisis, including those who are suicidal, is therefore an essential part of what we do at Bryan’s youth mental health services.

Youth in Crisis Finds Help at Bryan | Lincoln, NE | Bryan Health Bryan Health has long been dedicated to caring for the mental health of youth and support of their families.

BREAKING: Risk dial in goes green, mask mandate to end Friday, May 21. Read more in the article below 👇

LIVE at 3:30PM: Lincoln COVID-19 Risk Dial goes green, mask mandate to end Mayor Leirion Gaylor Baird and health officials announced major updates with the COVID-19 Risk dial and mask mandate on Tuesday.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is now offering COVID-19 vaccinations to children in the 12-15 age group. There are some opportunities to get vaccinated this weekend and throughout next week. Check out the list of upcoming clinics below!

PSA: Lancaster County residents 16 years old and up are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine! The clinics this week are Friday 3-7 pm and Saturday 10 am-5 pm. Click the link in the post below to sign up and schedule an appointment!

COVID-19 vaccine protects you and the people you love and it's one way we help end the pandemic. Lancaster county residents age 16 and up are eligible to receive vaccine and appointments are available at clinics this week. To sign up and schedule an appointment, go to COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or call 402-441-8006 for scheduling assistance.

After more than 25 years of providing cancer and hematology care to greater Lincoln and surrounding areas, Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center is proud to announce they are now Cancer Partners of Nebraska. Learn more about their exciting rebranding at: https://www.lincolndocs.com/

PSA: The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is starting to vaccinate Phase 2A, which includes people ages 50-64. If you aren't already registered to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, you can do so at lincoln.ne.gov/city/covid19/.

The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department is starting to vaccinate Phase 2A, which includes people ages 50-64. We will be vaccinating this group in age increments - 59 and older this week. If you haven't registered yet, now is the time to complete this simple process at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. The website is also a helpful resource where you can find the latest vaccine information along with priority groups in each phase and who we’re currently vaccinating.

If you're interested in a healthcare career at any of our local hospitals, this hiring event is for you! Join the American Job Center of Lancaster and Saunders Counties on March 22 at 9 a.m. to learn more.

Hey , help us spread the word! The American Job Center of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is hosting a Virtual Hiring Event for those interested in a healthcare career. Learn more about job openings at FOUR local healthcare organizations on March 22 at 9 a.m.!

Join the hiring event on March 22 by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2OZCyWO

GREAT news for the state of Nebraska and our seniors! 👏

We’ve been encouraging Nebraskans to Finish Strong through our COVID-19 vaccination campaign for a reason: It saves lives. Seniors are a high-risk group for complications and higher mortality from the pandemic, and vaccination ensures we protect our most vulnerable population.

We’re beyond thrilled that Nebraska is number 1 in the country for vaccination of seniors. This represents a vital effort that will keep us all safe. We’re proud of the work our frontline health care workers do, and we’re enormously proud of our entire state for making this commitment to public health a reality. Thank you to everyone who’s participated, and keep up the great work!

Do you have a special nurse in your life that deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for a chance to be featured in a special section in the Lincoln Journal Star in honor of National Nurses Week! 💉

Calling all nurses and people who love them!

The Nurses: Heart of Healthcare campaign celebrates nurses who put others first and have made a significant impact in their community and on their patients.

Who do you know who deserves to be recognized?

10 nurses will be honored during Nurses Week in May. Nominations will be taken now until March 17.

Go to Go.journalstar.com/nominateanurse to place your nomination today!

Special thanks to our presenting sponsors: Bryan Health and CHI Health.

What an incredible story about a Lincoln man who never gave up thanks to the support of his friends and family and the staff at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals! 👏

Lincoln man recovers, beats the odds after car crash & serious spinal cord injury - KLKN-TV James Rosenkranz was in a car crash back in 2018 when all of the hurdles started and what eventually put him in a coma, but now two years later this Navy veteran is a walking miracle.

**IMPORTANT UPDATE** Lancaster County residents can now register for the COVID-19 vaccine online! NOTE: Vaccinations continue for those in Phase 1A, which includes health care personnel, emergency medical technicians and residents/staff of long-term care facilities. They are not yet available for the general public.

lincoln.ne.gov | City of Lincoln and Lancaster County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Mitigation and Response City of Lincoln and Lancaster County Coronavirus (COVID-19) Mitigation and Response

"By simply selling the COVID test, we allow hospitals to charge less and pass along the savings to the patients," he said. "This is our mission to provide a quality test at an affordable price for Nebraska." Congrats to MatMaCorp on the FDA approval of their COVID-19 rapid test!

Lincoln company gets FDA approval for its COVID-19 test The test developed by MatMaCorp, which comes with a portable lab, is targeted at critical access hospitals in rural areas of Nebraska and other surrounding states.

Curious about the COVID-19 vaccine? Bryan Health gathered the answers to frequently asked questions, along with other resources from health experts to help you learn more about the vaccine and determine what myths aren't worth believing. Check it out here! ⬇️

COVID-19 Vaccine | Lincoln, NE | Bryan Health Curious about the COVID-19 vaccine? Learn more and get answers to your questions.

Check out this incredible story about a Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals patient that defied the odds to return to the things that mattered to him the most!

As we begin to close out a year like no other, we are reminded of what has sustained our Madonna family through difficult times: our patients. Their dedication, unrelenting faith and drive to return to the things that matter most to them are at the core of everything we do at Madonna. In truly unprecedented times, they have provided the gift of hope. We hope you will enjoy revisiting some of our most popular patient stories of 2020.

First up, Eric Bartel, a young father of three spirited boys who recovered at our Lincoln Campus after sustaining a spinal cord injury in a motor vehicle accident. Determined to return home to his wife and sons, Eric spent 8 weeks relearning basic skills and utilizing specialized equipment to defy the odds. The man who was told he may never walk again now enjoys lakeside strolls with his family and even carried his 5-year-old son William up the stairs and tucked him into bed.

To read more of Eric's remarkable story, visit: https://bit.ly/2K9EJ7E

"Our health care workers really hope that this vaccine is the beginning of the end, so to speak."

Lincoln hospitals expect COVID-19 vaccine within a couple of weeks CHI Health officials say they could start vaccinating staff as early as the week of Dec. 14, while Bryan Health officials say they should know within a couple of days

“It will remove what we hear is the biggest issue for those going through cancer care and that is a confusing fragmentation of services to try and get through their course of treatment.” Exciting news for Bryan Health and our community!

Bryan Health expects to break ground on $45 million cancer center in 2021 Bryan Health is planning to add a third campus to Lincoln, specifically for its cancer patients.

“Staff is exhausted, but yet they show up every day and go above and beyond. This incredible staff deserves a standing ovation, and so the least we can do is wear our mask and safely social distance outside of Bryan Medical Center to cheer them on, thank them for their tireless work and try to lift their spirits.”

'You're our heroes': Group in Lincoln gathers to cheer on Bryan health care workers Bryan Health employees and other community members gathered outside both Lincoln Bryan Medical campuses on Wednesday night to show their support for health care workers during the shift change around

“When the pandemic began, we were called heroes. We’re not heroes. We’re just people that care and we need everyone else to care too." Sending a big thank you to all the healthcare workers working hard every single day. Don't forget to !

COVID-19 patient uptick and staff shortages leave area nurses overworked - KLKN-TV LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nurses across Nebraska are growing increasingly exhausted as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to drastically increase as the state sees it’s biggest surge since the pandemic began. “If there’s anybody experiencing pandemic fatigue it’s healthcare workers, we are ti...

“I just think it would be a nice thing if more people would just go down and get tested, have their blood test for COVID plasma antibody convalescent antibodies, and then get in the game,” said Sabora.

Learn more about donating blood at https://www.ncbb.org/. 🩸

Lincoln man survives COVID, donates plasma, and wants to inspire you to donate - KLKN-TV LINCOLN Neb. (KLKN) — A Lincoln man fought COVID-19, then decides to help others by giving something of his own. “I thought I was going to be asymptomatic and whoa, a couple of days later I’m in the hospital and can hardly breathe and I’m almost going to die,” said Terry Sebora. Sebora ...

Know the signs of a stroke, and BE FAST. We have incredible stroke care teams at CHI Health that will be there ready to help.

Today is World Stroke Day! The stroke care teams at CHI Health remind us that when it comes to stroke, time is brain. That means, BE FAST. Know the signs of a stroke and act fast. To learn more visit https://spr.ly/6181GCLez.

Don't forget to get your flu shot before October 31!

What’s more spooky than ghouls and goblins this Halloween season?

Not getting your flu shot.

Now is the perfect time, preferably before October 31. With the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to get your flu shot this year before it’s widespread in the community.

Protect yourself, protect your loved ones.

The Lincoln Chamber of Commerce had an incredibly informative Face the Chamber event with Dr. Jeffrey Gold, Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center - UNMC. He talked about all things COVID-19. ICYMI, watch his full presentation at https://www.lcoc.com/events. Scroll to the bottom of the "Rewatch Virtual Forums and Webinars" section.

Happy Physical Therapy Month! If you've ever had questions related to physical therapy, now is the time to ask! A physical therapist from Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals will be answering all of your questions on Facebook and Instagram in the coming weeks.

It's Officially Physical Therapy Month! We're proud of the extraordinary work of our physical therapists who work tirelessly to help patients recover and regain their maximum level of independence.

Daniel Crowe, PT, DPT will be fielding all of your hottest physical-therapy related questions on Facebook stories and Instagram in the weeks to come. Have you always wondered how to improve your balance? Ready to kick your lower back pain to the curb once and for all? Need some advice on how fast you can return to light exercise after having a baby? Daniel can help! Submit your questions below or via messenger or on our Instagram page and stay tuned for answers!

Every year, our Physician Directories are in high demand by both those within the medical profession but also members of the community. Advertising in the directory increases exposure and referrals from Lincoln and rural patients. If you're interested in advertising in the 2021 directory, email [email protected] or call 402-437-7835! See below for a few examples.

"Get a flu shot, and get it early this year. That's the advice from officials from Bryan Health." Learn more below 👇

Bryan officials: Get a flu shot before Halloween Officials say it's more important than ever this year to get vaccinated before flu season starts because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Ever find yourself or your kids focusing too much on social media? Hear Collin Kartchner's encouraging message to help teens, tweens and all of us, rise above social media comparison, negativity and the stress of being perfect in this free virtual event on October 5.

Save The Kids | Lincoln, NE | Bryan Health Register to attend the virtual event with Collin Kartchner. His mission is to from social media’s negative affect on their mental and emotional health.