CHI Health Clarkson Clinic

09/25/2025

Finding the right primary care provider just got easier! Our 𝐌𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 tool helps you connect with the perfect doctor for your needs. Check it out and take the first step towards personalized care! https://ow.ly/7m7z50X1FEu

09/24/2025

🚭 Smoking silently damages your arteries, increasing your risk for heart disease and stroke. The good news? Quitting can start to repair that damage!

Franz K. Murphy, MBBS, shares the benefits for your vascular system when you quit smoking. Read about your path to healthier arteries: https://ow.ly/xRz050WPRXx

09/22/2025

It's National ! And this week, we're honored to celebrate the 𝟗𝟕𝟎 dedicated Advanced Practice Providers who serve our region. 🩺

APPs play an absolutely essential role in our healthcare system. They're on the front lines, providing everything from expert diagnosis and treatment to vital preventative care and patient education – truly expanding access to quality healthcare and profoundly impacting countless lives. We couldn't be more thankful for all their contributions to the Midwest!

09/22/2025

Today we were honored to participate in the Connected Forever Walk, supporting NICU and bereaved families.

Team CHI St. Elizabeth Swaddle Specialists showed up in full force . We are proud to share that we won Largest Team! 🏆👶

Grateful to be part of such a meaningful event and an incredible community. 💕

09/21/2025

Did you know adaptive driving solutions are opening up new pathways to freedom for many?

Jeff Homan, OTR, discusses the world of adaptive driving – how it works, who it helps, and the incredible opportunities it creates: https://ow.ly/JXCP50WXNpB

09/20/2025

Incredible news for healthcare at CHI Health Good Samaritan! 💙

The Good Samaritan Foundation has received its largest single gift to date – a monumental $12.6 million – dedicated to completely renovating our Maternity Center and enhancing our Interventional Cardiology Suites. This transformative donation from a private foundation will ensure the best care for new mothers and address the unique heart care needs of all women. Check out the whole story: https://ow.ly/JJB850WZ2tY

09/19/2025

🥊 For over a decade, Dr. Brian Conroy, CHI Health Orthopedic Surgeon, has been more than just a doctor to Omaha boxing legend, Terence "Bud" Crawford... he's been in his corner, literally.

Check out the full story with 10/11 News: https://ow.ly/PlCa50WZI9o

09/19/2025

Peek inside the incredible world of the NICU. 💙

Jacqueline Liess, NNP at CHI Health Good Samaritan, helps us understand the critical roles of neonatologists, specialized nurses, and advanced technology in providing life-saving and developmental care for premature and critically ill infants: https://ow.ly/TGRq50WYaQe

09/18/2025

✨ Shape the Future of Healthcare ✨
We're hiring a full time Workforce Development Coordinator to lead an exciting project. This critical position plays a pivotal role in:
- Expanding access: Exposing youth from diverse racial, ethnic, and linguistic backgrounds to health career opportunities.
- Building capacity: Increasing the healthcare workforce in Nebraska.

Responsibilities include coordinating healthcare experiences (career events, site visits, job shadowing), leading internship and health career ladder programs (e.g., CNA), and guiding students through external program enrollment. This role requires strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to meet community needs and achieve program goals.

Learn more and apply today! 🌐 https://ow.ly/n5yT50WZ7pc

09/18/2025

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09/17/2025

Vascular disease can be more silent in women, with symptoms often dismissed or mistaken for other conditions.

Kallie Roberts, DO, dives into vital details about how vascular disease impacts women, including common, yet often overlooked, signs: https://ow.ly/B9Vx50WPStP

09/15/2025

We are incredibly proud of the Emergency Department at CHI Health St. Francis for earning the ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) Lantern Award! ✨

🏆 CHI Health St. Francis has earned the prestigious ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) Lantern Award, spotlighting its Emergency Department’s exceptional leadership, practice, education and advocacy! ✨

Among only 96 emergency departments — and the only one in Nebraska — to receive this honor, St. Francis stands out for outstanding patient care and staff well-being.

As the region’s only Level III Trauma Center — with neurosurgery, a primary stroke center, and a pediatric ready hospital — St. Francis continues to lead the way in emergency care after a $13 million expansion. 🏥

09/15/2025

09/10/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, and We care. Your mental health is just as important as your physical health, and we are here to help. Our Behavioral Health Specialists are committed to take care of you and your loved ones. If you or someone you know needs help, call 402-352-3745 for more information. You can also dial or text 988 (Su***de and Crisis Lifeline).

09/09/2025

The deadline to apply for the 2026 Community Health Improvement Grants Program is Friday, September 12th!

The CHI Health Community Health Improvement Grants Program is funded by contributions from our member hospitals. In awarding community grants, CHI Health actively partners with non-profit organizations working to improve health and quality of life in the communities we serve.

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09/05/2025

Earlier today, CHI Health Schuyler announced Jenn Baier as the recipient of the 2025 Caring Kind Award.
This accolade, presented by the Nebraska Hospital Association (NHA), recognizes exceptional healthcare professionals who consistently exhibit remarkable levels of compassion towards patients. The awardees, like Jenn, distinguish themselves not only through the dedication to their job duties, but also to their commitment of delivering exceptional service.
Every year, healthcare institutions have the honor of selecting one individual from each location for recognition by the NHA at its annual convention. Jenn will be celebrated during the Caring Kind Awards Luncheon, a highlight of the 2025 NHA Convention scheduled for October.
Jenn's nominations emphasize how she consistently demonstrates genuine care and concern for her colleagues and patients, always willing to lend a listening ear and offer guidance, resolving issues in a fair and impartial manner. She is also recognized for going above and beyond to volunteer on many external events representing our campus even though she is busy with her family and church activities when not working. Jenn has an unwavering commitment to advocating for those in need. She is patient, thoughtful and caring and is the first to jump in and help support anyone in need. Jenn's caring spirit and leadership, make her deserving of this award. Congratulations Jenn, on a well deserved recognition!.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day!

Today, we pause to acknowledge the immense sacrifices made by our healthcare workers at CHI Health. From navigating physically and emotionally demanding shifts to their unwavering commitment to saving lives and improving health, their dedication is nothing short of extraordinary. Help us send them all our love and appreciation!

08/29/2025

CHI Health Schuyler offers specialty care close to home. Call 402-352-4047 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

08/28/2025

📚 Notebooks, new shoes, schedules... but what about our mental well-being? As school ramps up, let's remember this crucial "supply" is foundational for a successful year.

Megan Cada, LIMHP, shares how prioritizing mental health is key for students and parents navigating new routines, expectations, and social dynamics. Check it out in our latest blog: https://ow.ly/YYkb50WN0co

08/26/2025

Do you have a friend or loved one at a CHI Health hospital? Send them an e-greeting and we will hand deliver your message to the patient you care about. Just complete the form by clicking on the following link: https://ow.ly/phPQ50WJWb5

08/24/2025

If you needed one more reason to love hugs, here it is.

08/21/2025

Do you need to complete an immigration physical?
Dr. Balaraman has been designated as by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as a Civil Surgeon meaning that he is certified to perform your immigration physical.

📞Give us a call today at 402-352-3745 for more information or to schedule an appointment at CHI Health Schuyler Clinic. Dr. Balaraman offers Immigration physicals Tuesdays through Fridays.

08/20/2025

Schuyler Memorial Hospital Foundation recently presented four recipients the annual Dr. James A. Martin Scholarship with a $1,500 check.

Blair Fiala, area of study: Physical Therapy. She is currently attending UNK. She is the daughter of Bob & Cathy Fiala of Howells.

Natalie Pieper, area of study: Nursing. She is currently attending UNMC College of Nursing in Norfolk. She is the daughter of Scott & Jackie Pieper of Howells.

Melissa Escobar, area of study: Nursing. She is currently attending Clarkson College. She is the daughter of Isabel Dominguez and Lisandro Escobar of Schuyler.

Landon Dobbins, area of study: Biochemistry with Pre-medicine focus. He is currently attending UNL. He is the son of Luke & Nikki Dobbins of Howells.

Requirements to be considered for the scholarship are they must have healthcare field declaration and must have completed a minimum of 18 credit hours, with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale. They must be accepted into an accredited school.

Picture 1: Left to Right: Larry McGowan – Foundation Board President, Blair Fiala, and Zach Johnson – Foundation Board Vice-President.

Picture 2: Left to Right: Larry McGowan – Foundation Board President, Eric Goodrich - Foundation Treasurer, Natalie Pieper, Melissa Escobar, Landon Dobbins, and Zach Johnson – Foundation Board Vice-President.

08/19/2025

The application period for the 2026 Community Health Improvement Grants is now open! The CHI Health Community Health Improvement Grants Program is funded by contributions from our member hospitals. In awarding community grants, CHI Health actively partners with non-profit organizations working to improve health and quality of life in the communities we serve. For more details and to apply, go to: https://ow.ly/A4I150WHSSO