CHI Health St. Elizabeth

09/02/2025

Congratulations to Laramie, RN, for being selected as St. Elizabeth's DAISY award winner for August! Laramie received the following nomination: "Laramie consistently exemplifies the highest standards of patient care, teamwork, and dedication, making her an invaluable asset for our hospital. Her unique ability to seamlessly adapt to diverse clinical environments, particularly during float shifts, sets her apart. Department leaders consistently recognize Laramie for her exceptional skill and unwavering commitment, so much so that there is often a "friendly competition" when more than one department requires a float nurse. This speaks volumes about the trust and confidence Laramie's colleagues and supervisors place in her abilities. When Laramie is on the floor, regardless of the department, we know that patients will receive outstanding care and the team will have a highly competent and supportive colleague. She is a testament to the positive impact one nurse can have on an entire institution." Thank you, Laramie, for the consistent care and compassion you give to your patients and for being an amazing float nurse and colleague!

08/30/2025

⛳ The CHI Health Foundation would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers FORE a successful Swing For Health golf event earlier this week!

A special thanks to our title sponsor McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. and to Iron Horse Golf Club for having us! All funds raised benefit our five local area CHI Health hospitals in Omaha/Council Bluffs.

08/29/2025

For over three incredible decades, Betty has poured her heart into volunteering with us. Her dedication is truly remarkable, and we are profoundly grateful for every moment she's given. Thank you, Betty! 💙

08/29/2025

Some people just make the world a better place. ❤️ Meet Betty Bartlett, our amazing 92-year-old volunteer, who for nearly three decades has been a source of comfort and smiles at CHI Health St. Elizabeth! Her dedication is unmatched, and she touches lives every single day she's at the hospital. A true example of what means!

Feeling called to make a difference like Betty? Find out how you can join our team of incredible volunteers: https://ow.ly/xYJN50WO94x

08/29/2025

08/28/2025

Your path to wellness is personal, and finding the right primary care provider is key. With My Provider Match, we're making it simpler to connect with a CHI Health primary care provider who truly understands your unique health journey and preferences. Get started on personalized care today! https://ow.ly/A5pK50WMZV6

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/Rt8750WN04W

08/26/2025

Fun was had last week at our sponsored Corporate Cycling Challenge in Omaha! Over 130 CHI Health employees and family members registered for the ride. 🚲

08/25/2025

Even on their days off, our nurses are committed to learning and growing! CHI St. Elizabeth nurses expanded their knowledge at the Nebraska AWHONN Conference last week bringing back new insights to strengthen the care we provide every day. 💙👩‍⚕️👶

08/24/2025

A big milestone for the team at CHI Health Nebraska Heart! Dr. Nayanjyoti Kaushik, Dr. Wynn Hunter, and the entire cath lab team are celebrating more than 500 successful ablation procedures in the last year!

The minimally invasive procedure uses pulses of electrical energy to target the cause of irregular heartbeats, or AFib. Congratulations to the team for all your hard work, dedication, and teamwork! 💙

08/23/2025

🌸 Walk to Remember – October 5th at 1:00 PM 🌸

We invite all families to join us for the Walk to Remember at Lincoln Memorial Park on Saturday, October 5th at 1:00 PM. This special event honors and remembers babies who are deeply loved and missed.

The walk is sponsored by CHI Health and Bryan Health, and is open to any individual who has experienced or been affected by the loss of a baby. Together, we will gather in remembrance, support, and hope.

💜 Please share with anyone who may want to join us.

08/23/2025

Fresh beginnings, new routines, and... the inevitable sharing of germs. 🤧 The excitement is always high, but so is the chance of catching those first-of-school-year bugs. We know it's coming, so when those unexpected sniffles or coughs hit, know your best option for fast care!

Discover our quick, convenient care for your child at our Priority Care & Walk-In locations: https://ow.ly/xIsA50WHMql

08/22/2025

A minimally invasive therapy for treating select patients with tricuspid valve regurgitation is now available at CHI Health Nebraska Heart!

The team completed its first procedure on Thursday, making it the first at the hospital and for all of CHI Health in Nebraska. Congratulations to the physicians and team who made this possible, ensuring our patients have access to the latest and greatest treatments!

08/22/2025

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

08/21/2025

Each year, CHI Health Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute and Nebraska Adaptive Sports put on a week-long camp for wheelchair athletes ages five through high school. This year's camp was a huge success, including athletes from Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas!

The camp introduces these athletes to different kinds of adaptive sports - from wheelchair softball to hand cycling. Beyond sports, the camp fosters friendship and shows these kids their full potential.

08/21/2025

Truly inspiring! 💙 KMTV 3 News Now's "Positively the Heartland" shines a light on two incredible mental health therapists, Jen Baker and Ali Kampe, at CHI Health's Lasting Hope Recovery Center.

They saw a need and filled it – creating a pantry, closet, and library to provide basic necessities for their patients. So much more than just therapy, it's about holistic care and compassion. Watch the full story here: https://ow.ly/E3Xm50WJ9F1

At Lasting Hope Recovery Center, they understand 'mental illness can affect anyone.' The team also understands how access to things like a toothbrush or seasonal clothes make a difference in healing.

08/20/2025

Congratulations to Liza, Case Coordination Social Worker, for being selected as the August 2025 Spirit of Service winner at St. Elizabeth. Liza's nominator stated that Liza frequently spends her own funds to assist patients in need. There are times that she invites co-workers to join her in helping a family in dire need. A patient with a child was in great need of clothing for her young family. Liza purchased clothes for the patient, thereby inspiring more team members to join her in this act of kindness, providing essential assistance and uplifting the spirits of this family!

08/19/2025

As members of the Nebraska Breastfeeding Coalition, CHI Health St. Elizabeth nurses Leah James RN, IBCLC and Liz Siedhoff RNC-MNN proudly attended Governor Pillen's proclamation, designating August as Nebraska's Breastfeeding Month.
This local recognition aligns with National Breastfeeding Month, bringing awareness to the benefits of breastfeeding for infants, mothers, and the wider community.

08/16/2025

ONLINE AUCTION ENDS TOMORROW!!
Items include: Husker tickets, artwork, baskets, golf packages, concert tickets, lawn care, beer, wine, spirits, gift cards and more! Check out all the items! https://ow.ly/tw6Y50WG8J6. Proceeds will benefit St. Elizabeth, Nebraska Heart, and our CHI Health Lincoln clinics. Auction is liv and goes through Sunday, August 17 at 5:00pm.

08/15/2025

We're excited to share that our St. Elizabeth team members held a "Back to School" supply drive! 🎉 Thanks to our amazing employees, numerous school supplies were donated. 🎒 Lincoln Public Schools will put these supplies to good use in their Community Learning Centers across various Lincoln schools. A huge thank you to everyone for your generous donations! 🙏 We wish all students an incredible 2025/2026 school year! 🌟

08/14/2025

At CHI Health St. Elizabeth, we are proud of our outstanding OB hospitalist program, which provides expert care in our OB Emergency Department and Labor & Delivery unit. This specialized program is unique in our community, ensuring that a highly trained obstetric provider is always on site. Your safety and well-being are always our top priority.

08/13/2025

ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE!! Items include: Husker tickets, artwork, golf packages, concert tickets, lawn care, beer, wine, spirits, gift cards, and more!! Start your bidding today! https://ow.ly/lo6C50WETCt. Proceeds will benefit St. Elizabeth, Nebraska Heart, and our CHI Health Lincoln Clinics. This auction is live and goes through Sunday, August 17, at 5pm.

08/09/2025

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability, and accelerating recovery times. CHI Health St. Elizabeth has received the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability. Get With the Guidelines puts the expertise of the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association to work for hospitals nationwide, helping ensure patient care is aligned with the latest research- and evidence-based guidelines. Get With the Guidelines - Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by promoting consistent adherence to these guidelines, which can minimize the long-term effects of a stroke and even prevent death. St. Elizabeth also received the American Heart Association's Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award for meeting specific criteria that reduce the time between an eligible patient's arrival at the hospital and treatment with thrombolytic therapy. In addition, St. Elizabeth received the American Heart Association's Target: Type 2 Honor Roll award, which aims to ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.