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Did you know Narcan is available for free at all five Nebraska Medicine pharmacy locations? Narcan is the brand name for a medication called naloxone, which can be used to save the life of someone suffering from an opioid overdose. You do not have to present ID but will need to fill out a short form. You can request up to five boxes per visit. Here are the participating pharmacy locations: Durham Outpatient Center Lauritzen Outpatient Center Village Pointe Health Center Bellevue Health Center University Health Center (Lincoln) You can learn more about the program in this story from KETV: https://bit.ly/3BhUYKT

Congratulations to Tim Sandbulte, who is celebrating 31 years since his kidney transplant! Tim’s donor was his brother, Tom. They were 29 and 28 years old at the time of the transplant. Check out this photo of a 1993 article featuring the brothers from Sioux Center, Iowa. Congrats to Tim and thank you, Tom, for being a lifesaver!

Hello, Central Nebraska! What a great turnout at the community Open House at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney. The event continues until 2 p.m. at 2232 Chancellors Ave. A big thank you to our special guests, Husker legend Ahman Green and Louie the Loper!

Take a look at the health care colleagues of the future! Sue Nuss, Clinical Workforce Development Officer for Nebraska Medicine, met with these Big Brothers, Big Sisters mentees to answer their questions about her own career path and working in health care. We hope to see them working in one of our hospitals or clinics in just a few years!

Congratulations Kyle N., a nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Nebraska Medical Center, for being the winner of an ambulatory DAISY Award! Nebraska Medicine is among health care organizations that recognize its nurses with the DAISY Award. Honorees personify Nebraska Medicine values and consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care. They are recognized as outstanding role models in our nursing community.

Thinking about a career in cardiovascular sonography? Join us for a virtual event to meet our team and learn about our hiring process, current incentives, career growth opportunities, and the day-to-day life of a cardiovascular sonographer with Nebraska Medicine! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3VsZehI

Home for the holidays! The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney is getting ready to welcome patients. Earlier this week, the team who will provide care at the new facility got to be the first ones to take an official tour. Those who live in Kearney and surrounding areas are invited to see the new cancer center for themselves during a community Open House this Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will even have a chance to meet Husker legend, Ahman Green, from noon to 1 p.m. and UNK's Louie the Loper between 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. The cancer center officially opens to patients on Monday, Dec. 16.

Alan Moses thought "it was all over." No energy. Losing weight. The Des Moines resident discovered he had a rare cancer that affects about one in 200,000 people in the U.S. each year. Fortunately, he was referred to oncologist/hematologist Matt Lunning, DO, at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center for treatment. WOWT's Brian Mastre spoke with Dr. Lunning and Moses about this groundbreaking therapy: https://bit.ly/3CN0eGT

Are you an early bird or a night owl? Do you need more caffeine in the morning than others? Your DNA can be a factor in understanding this, your health risks, and so much more! What will you discover?    Enroll in the Genetic Insights Project at NebraskaMed.com/GIP.   IRB# 0645-23-CB