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OPS and DCHD host vaccine clinics at schools

WEBThe health department held two mobile vaccine clinics on Thursday, one at Bryan Middle School and another at Omaha South Magnet High. The schools were also …

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Douglas County Health Dept. hosting free community flu clinics

WEBOMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — The Douglas County Health Department (DCHD) is hosting a series of free community flu clinics this week. The clinics provide flu shots to …

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CHI Health breaks ground on new health clinic in Elkhorn

WEBELKHORN, Neb. (KMTV) — Ground was broken on a new CHI Health Clinic in Elkhorn Wednesday. The family health center will be just north of 204th and Dodge …

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CHI top doc: Hospitals struggling to hire support staff

WEBCHI, like many hospital systems, is struggling to hire enough support staff including cooks, housekeeping and sterile processing employees. *The video in this …

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Methodist Hospitals begin administering COVID-19 vaccines

WEBOn Wednesday, Methodist Health Systems began administering it. OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — One COVID-19 vaccine is now in Omaha and being administered to …

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Sarpy/Cass Health Department announces new clinic hours for …

WEBPAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) — According to a news release from the Sarpy/Cass Health Department, beginning Tuesday, October 4, it will be offering COVID …

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Douglas Co. Health Dept. releases restaurant ratings map

WEBAn interactive restaurant rating map is now on the Douglas County Health Department’s website, allowing people to search their favorite restaurants or look for …

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IT security issue hitting local CHI Health centers, patients unable to

WEBCHI Health dealing with IT security issue leaving local patients unable to schedule appointments. The parent company of CHI Health, CommonSpirit is dealing …

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High prices and long wait times barrier to mental healthcare

WEBOMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — In 2021, more people are talking about mental health, but high prices and long wait times are keeping some from getting the help they …

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Nebraska needs more Black mental healthcare providers

WEBOMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — There are very few Black mental healthcare providers in Nebraska, creating a potential barrier to get help. Dr. Sheritta Strong, …

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COVID-19 a massive burden on Nebraska healthcare system and …

WEBOMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — As the COVID-19 pandemic approaches its second year and one year of vaccination availability, doctors leading Nebraska’s fight against …

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CHI partners with VA to create community living center for veterans

WEBThe 34 bed space will open in December. PAPILLION, Ne. (KMTV) — CHI Midland announced a new partnership with the Veterans Affairs of Nebraska-Western …

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State inspectors cite 3 senior homes with failing to control …

WEBLINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — At least three long-term care facilities in Nebraska have been cited by state health inspectors for failing to protect residents from …

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Omaha Police Department starts pilot program aimed at …

WEBOMAHA, NEB. (KMTV) — The Omaha Police Department responds to thousands of mental health calls every year, and sometimes those moments turn …

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Omaha's first baby of the new year born at Bergen Mercy

WEBOMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — On Friday, CHI Health said the first baby born in Omaha in 2021 was birthed by a first-time mother at CHI Health CUMC-Bergan Mercy …

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Papillion celebrates opening of VA Community Living Center

WEBPAPILLION, Neb. (KMTV) — CHI Health Midlands unveiled its newest VA Community Living Center Tuesday in Papillion. The 34-bed facility will include short-stay …

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Rural Nebraska suffering healthcare shortages

WEBLINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — In Lincoln and Omaha, there are plenty of state-of-the-art health care options for residents. However, that is far from the case for rural …

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Sarpy County establishes state's first mental health court

WEBSARPY, Ne (KMTV) — Sarpy County has established Nebraska's first mental health court. The program, also known as the wellness court, will work as an …

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Creighton breaks ground on new School of Medicine building

WEBOn Wednesday afternoon, Creighton broke ground on the CL Werner Center for Health Sciences. The new home for the School of Medicine will serve 5,900 …

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