Nebraska Hematology-Oncology

01/02/2026

🎉 Shout Out to Our January Work Anniversaries! 🎉

We’re celebrating the amazing team members who mark another year with us this month! Your dedication, hard work, and positive impact make a difference every day, and we’re so grateful to have you on our team. 💙

Thank you for everything you do—here’s to many more years of success together! 🙌

12/31/2025

As we wrap up the year, we’re reflecting on the moments that made it meaningful. This slideshow highlights the dedication, teamwork, and heart our NHO staff bring to patients and to each other every day. Thank you for all you do—this year and always. 💙

12/30/2025

Navigating conversations about a cancer diagnosis—especially with loved ones and children—can feel overwhelming. 💛 Our Child Life Specialist, Kaylee Slepicka, shares compassionate guidance and practical tools to help you approach these conversations with honesty, confidence, and care. You’re not alone, and there’s no “right” way—just support, understanding, and hope.
👉 Watch the video to learn more and find support for your family.

Navigating conversations about a cancer diagnosis—especially with loved ones and children—can feel overwhelming. In this Straight Talk: Ask An Expert session...

12/29/2025

Our male nurses weigh in on another topic today!

“Men don’t fit in on nursing teams.”
We often hear this stereotype, and our nurses are here to set the record straight. 👀
Watch as they share why teamwork in nursing has nothing to do with gender.

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Research plays a critical role in advancing cancer care—and it’s happening right here at NHO. 🎗️

Through clinical trials and ongoing research efforts, our team is helping bring tomorrow’s treatments to patients today. Watch this video to learn how research at NHO is making a meaningful difference for our patients and our community.

12/18/2025

🌟 Now Open for Registration: Survivorship 101 🌟

NHO is excited to host Survivorship 101, a free program designed to support cancer survivors as they move forward beyond diagnosis and treatment. These weekly sessions offer practical, research-based guidance on topics such as managing side effects, nutrition, exercise, stress reduction, and more.

Led by specially trained professional facilitators, Survivorship 101 is offered in a small-group setting, connecting you with other survivors who truly understand your journey. This class is modeled after A Time To Heal Cancer Foundation’s Survivorship 101 program.

📅 Classes begin: March 18
⏳ Length: 9-week class
🕓 Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.
📍 Location: NHO Support Center, 4001 Pioneer Woods Drive
💙 Cost: Free of charge

👉 Space is limited—register today:
www.yourcancercare.com/support-group-registration

Your next chapter starts here.

12/16/2025

Earlier this year, we introduced you to a very special patient. Today, we’re excited to share another beautiful chapter of Derek Feyerherm's journey—one where he’s turned his treatment days into moments of kindness, making the world a little brighter for everyone around him. 💛
Give it a watch.

12/11/2025

💬 “Nursing is a woman’s job.”
We’ve heard the stereotype — now let’s talk about it.

Today we’re kicking off a brand-new video series featuring some of our incredible male nurses as they share honest perspectives, challenge assumptions, and highlight what it really means to be a nurse.

In our first episode, Casey, David, and Josh answer one of the most common myths in healthcare and offer insight into why nursing is a profession for everyone with compassion, skill, and a heart for patients.

🎥 Stay tuned — more conversations are coming in the weeks ahead!

12/10/2025

The NHO elves were hard at work last night, decking our doors for the holiday season! 🎄✨
Take a look at the photos below and cast your vote by liking your favorite design!

12/09/2025

Please join us in welcoming Makenna to our NHO family! As the newest member of our nursing team, she’ll be supporting patients in our infusion area and providing compassionate care throughout their treatments. We’re so glad you’re here, Makenna!

Learn more about Makenna:

In your own words, what will you be doing at NHO:
Working with patients the day of their treatment with whatever is ordered for them or needed within the team.

Where did you grow up?
Lincoln

Fun Fact about yourself:
I became a nurse because of my grandpa

What was your very first job?
Amigos

What’s your favorite holiday and why?
Halloween, I just love spooky season/fall theme: apple cider, pumpkin patches, movies

Favorite Type of Music:
Country, but I listen to mostly anything

What are your hobbies or things you like to do in your spare time?
Crocheting, coloring, reading, spending time with my niece and nephew, walking my dog

If you could describe yourself as an animal, what would it be and why?
A dog because I am loyal and protective, but also kind and have a big heart.

What is one thing you want to do at least once in your life?
Visit the holocaust sites in Germany

What famous person would you most want to be friends with?
Taylor Swift

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about you?
How about this: I’m obsessed with Harry Potter. I have a Harry Potter tattoo sleeve, a Harry Potter trinket room, and my dog is named after a Harry Potter character

What are you looking forward to the most about working at NHO?
The patients I have worked with and will work with.

12/08/2025

NHO had a fantastic time being part of Waverly’s Santa Express & Lighted Parade on Sunday!

Our team loved showing off our float and spending the evening surrounded by the wonderful people who make this community so special. Being involved in the towns we serve means a great deal to us, and we’re grateful for every opportunity to connect, celebrate, and give back.