Bluestem Health

Bluestem Health Bluestem Health is a resource for the entire community for medical, dental and behavioral health serv

Bluestem Health is a federally qualified health center (FQHC), which is a federal designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care. FQHCs are either located in, or serve, a federally designated medically underserved area/population. All FQHCs must operate under a consumer Board of Directors governance structure, and provide comprehensive primary health care, dental, and mental health/substance abuse services to persons in all stages of the life cycle. FQHCs provide their services to all persons according to their ability to pay. There are over 1,400 Community Health Centers across the country that provide vital primary care to over 18 million Americans with limited financial resources. In 2019, Bluestem Health saw nearly 20,000 individual patients and serves as a “medical home” to its patients. The definition of a medical home is the coordination of care from care plans to appointments with specialists. The patient receives consistent care from birth through old age. The medical home serves as a guide to community support services from education to transportation.

Thank you, Schattner Foundation, for supporting our patients with Swap When Sick education kits. Through this partnershi...
04/10/2026

Thank you, Schattner Foundation, for supporting our patients with Swap When Sick education kits. Through this partnership with the Smile Guardian Program, these kits help children and families learn a simple, healthy habit: replace toothbrushes after illness to help stop germs from spreading.

We appreciate all efforts to bring practical dental health education to our community.

Great care starts with people who know how to put patients at ease. Our dental hygienists make our patients feel comfort...
04/08/2026

Great care starts with people who know how to put patients at ease. Our dental hygienists make our patients feel comfortable while also providing the education to build healthy habits that last.

Thank you to Sherri Elliott, RDH, LMT, and Megan Overfield, RDH, for your patient-first approach.

Dealing with dental discomfort? We have dedicated dentists!Whether it’s a dull ache or a sensitive tooth, our emergency ...
04/08/2026

Dealing with dental discomfort? We have dedicated dentists!

Whether it’s a dull ache or a sensitive tooth, our emergency dental clinic is open every Thursday from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM.

Arrive early to secure your spot.

Don’t wait! Schedule your children's sports physical today.During a sports physical, your provider can help identify hea...
04/07/2026

Don’t wait! Schedule your children's sports physical today.

During a sports physical, your provider can help identify health concerns that may interfere with your child's growth and development on and off the field.

Our primary care team is here to help.

Shane Sudman, DDS, believes good dental care starts with making people feel comfortable. Dr. Sudman spent more than 20 y...
04/02/2026

Shane Sudman, DDS, believes good dental care starts with making people feel comfortable. Dr. Sudman spent more than 20 years caring for patients in Chicago before returning to Nebraska, where he now brings the same calm, respectful approach to help people feel at ease.

Dr. Sudman studied at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, earned his DDS from the UNMC College of Dentistry. He devotes most of his free time to his two daughters, often going to concerts with them and swimming at the lake.

Your nutrition needs are unique to you.Our Registered Dietitians—Molly Petrik, RD, LMNT, CDCES, and Mariah Poore, RD, LM...
03/31/2026

Your nutrition needs are unique to you.

Our Registered Dietitians—Molly Petrik, RD, LMNT, CDCES, and Mariah Poore, RD, LMNT—are available to help you find reliable, science-based information and create a plan that works for you.

If you want help supporting your nutrition and health goals, talk with your Bluestem Health provider about working with one of our Registered Dietitians.

Dr. Peterson was part of a special moment of recognition at the Capitol last week, joining Governor Jim Pillen as he off...
03/30/2026

Dr. Peterson was part of a special moment of recognition at the Capitol last week, joining Governor Jim Pillen as he officially declared March 30, 2026, as Doctor's Day in Nebraska.

Happy Doctors' Day!Horacio Alvarez Ramirez, MDB**h Chau, MDMichael Israel, MDHeather Kleeman, DOCharles Kreshel, MDErica...
03/30/2026

Happy Doctors' Day!

Horacio Alvarez Ramirez, MD
B**h Chau, MD
Michael Israel, MD
Heather Kleeman, DO
Charles Kreshel, MD
Erica Peterson, MD, MPH
Humaira Qasiyar, MD
Adam Rasmussen, MD
Andrew Shahan, MD
Brett Wergin, MD

Thank you for your dedication to taking care of our community.

03/27/2026

We have a team of Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists who provide personalized support and diabetes education to help our patients manage their condition.

The Nebraska-Iowa rivalry is alive and well at Kreshel Clinic today. We respect John Grandgenett’s Iowa loyalty, but he’...
03/26/2026

The Nebraska-Iowa rivalry is alive and well at Kreshel Clinic today. We respect John Grandgenett’s Iowa loyalty, but he’s definitely outnumbered in black and gold.

Colin, on the other hand, is refusing to choose a side.

A huge thank you to Brit for the kind Google review.“I had been awake all night in severe pain, and nothing was helping....
03/26/2026

A huge thank you to Brit for the kind Google review.

“I had been awake all night in severe pain, and nothing was helping. I called and got an emergency dental appointment. I ended up needing a tooth pulled, and my healing process was amazing with very little pain. I absolutely recommend this place.”

As a reminder, our emergency dental clinic is now available every Thursday and is here for anyone dealing with pain like Brit’s.

American Diabetes Alert Day is aimed at raising awareness about the risks and symptoms associated with diabetes.Three Fa...
03/23/2026

American Diabetes Alert Day is aimed at raising awareness about the risks and symptoms associated with diabetes.

Three Facts You Should Know About Diabetes
• It's the seventh leading cause of death in the US
• Diabetes is a major cause of blindness, but also kidney failure, heart attacks, and strokes
• Most diabetes cases are type 2, which is preventable with lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and exercise

Key Symptoms Include
• Frequent Urination
• Increased Thirst
• Extreme Fatigue
• Unexplained Weight Loss

Talk to your provider to discuss your risk for Diabetes.

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1021 N 27th Street
Lincoln, NE
68503

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+14024761455

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Bluestem Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), which is a federal designation from the Bureau of Primary Health Care. FQHCs are either located in, or serve, a federally designated medically underserved area/population. All FQHCs must operate under a consumer Board of Directors governance structure, and provide comprehensive primary health care, dental, and mental health/substance abuse services to persons in all stages of the life cycle. FQHCs provide their services to all persons according to their ability to pay. There are over 1,400 Community Health Centers across the country that provide vital primary care to over 20+ million Americans with limited financial resources. In 2016, Bluestem Health saw 10,785 individual patients for over 33,000 visits. Bluestem Health serves as a “medical home” to its patients. The definition of a medical home is the coordination of care from care plans to appointments with specialists. The patient receives consistent care from birth through old age. The medical home serves as a guide to community support services from education to transportation.