CHI Health Immanuel

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

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

🌊 Take the Plunge Into Healing! 🌊

Did you know exercising in water can help you recover faster, move easier, and feel better?

Aquatic therapy uses the gentle support of warm water to:
💧 Reduce pain and swelling
💧 Improve strength and balance
💧 Increase flexibility and mobility
💧 Speed up recovery after injury or surgery
💦 No swimming skills required—The Physical Therapists at the Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute will guide you every step of the way! Talk to your doctor about getting an order for Aquatic Physical Therapy to see how water can work wonders for you.

For more details visit: https://ow.ly/cQg650WKyR6

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

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

08/23/2025

Huge congratulations to the Nebraska Barons Wheelchair Softball Team and their assistant coach, Jena Munson, on winning their 14th National Championship at the Wheelchair Softball World Series this past weekend in Bloomington, MN! ⭐

We are especially proud of Jena, a Recreational Therapist at the Immanuel Rehabilitation Institute, for her leadership and dedication to helping athletes reach their full potential.

What an incredible achievement—way to represent Nebraska with strength, teamwork, and determination! We also want to extend a big thank you to the Nebraska Adaptive Sports for their sponsorship of the NE Barons.

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!

08/21/2025

Join us tomorrow and help save lives by donating at our hosted Blood Drive.
CHI Health Immanuel
Conference Center
Friday August 22, 2025
7:30AM-1:30PM

Sponsor Code: IMMANUEL

To make an appointment https://ow.ly/anHT50WJMfv
or call 1-800-RedCross (1-800-733-2767)

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.

08/18/2025

08/15/2025

Immanuel Maternity is celebrating World Breastfeeding Month throughout August! The theme for the month is Prioritize Breastfeeding and Create Sustainable Support Systems.
Kim Meschede, BSN, RN, IBCLC helped to spread awareness on how families, friends, community members, employers, and healthcare systems can support our moms and babies during their breastfeeding journey.
She has this beautiful display by the Immanuel cafeteria for all to see.
We are also giving out gift packs for the month of August to our breastfeeding moms.
Support the women in your life in their breastfeeding journey!

08/04/2025

Congratulations to Allie Snyder, DPT for her achievement in earning her Certified Neuro Specialist (NCS) Certification. Less than 1 percent of therapists in NE earn this certification. NCS is an internationally-recognized certification with an emphasis on current, evidence-based interventions and strategies for neurological rehabilitation. Allie is the primary physical therapist treating patients with spinal cord injuries in the inpatient rehabilitation unit at CHI Health Immanuel. She also treats stroke and brain injury populations.

Allie is just one of the reasons the percentage of patients who choose CHI Health Immanuel for inpatient rehabilitation services are at or above an expected ability to move around at discharge is significantly higher than the national average.

07/26/2025

Watch out........sharp bite!!!!
This week's we were provided with "Sharpies"s education. What did we learn:
Eliminate or substitute sharps when possible: Using alternatives like blunt needles or plastic ware can reduce risks.
Use safety-engineered sharps devices: Devices with built-in safety features help prevent accidental punctures.
Proper handling techniques: Always dispose of sharps immediately after use in appropriate containers, avoid recapping or bending needles, and be aware of your surroundings.
Use appropriate sharps containers: Containers should be puncture-resistant, leakproof, properly labeled, and replaced when two-thirds to three-quarters full.
Promptly report injuries: Report any sharps injury to your supervisor and seek immediate medical evaluation and follow-up care.
By understanding the importance of sharps safety and following best practices, individuals can contribute to a safer environment for everyone involved in handling medical sharps.

07/25/2025

Kim Meschede, RN recently received her International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)! Kim has received 2 certifications in 2 years in lactation! She is an amazing educator and provides support for all of our moms and babies at IMC Maternity. She also supports our nursing staff with education and skills for best practice in lactation. Congratulations Kim and we are so blessed to have you on our Maternity team!

More good news!:
Jennifer and Anson welcomed Baby Ambrose to the world on July 15! He weighed 7 pounds, 11.5 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Ambrose was Lydia Rhodes, Certified Nurse Midwife's first delivery at Immanuel Maternity. We are so excited to welcome her to our team and her patients to our beautiful maternity department! Congratulations!

07/24/2025

Way to go IMC rehab! We are so proud of the work you do to restore independence!

07/17/2025

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/NGkM50Wq4Wn

07/14/2025

As the largest healthcare system in Nebraska, CHI Health was a proud participant of the 2025 Heartland Pride Parade. CHI Health, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is committed to creating healthier communities and lives true to its mission of fostering HumanKindness in all interactions. This pride month and beyond, CHI Health offers respectful, welcoming, knowledgeable and non-discriminatory care to all patients - including those in the LBGTQ+ community.