Nebraska Public Media coming to Omaha on 101.9 FM

LINCOLN — Nebraska Public Media will launch Nebraska Public Media Omaha on June 15, bringing a dedicated public radio signal to listeners across the Omaha metro on 101.9 FM. Until then, 101.

St. Francis Foundation hosts premier fundraising event

GRANDISLAND,Neb.—The winning ticket for CHI Health St. Francis Foundation’s ninth annual Ticket to Win fundraising raffle will be announced Thursday, June 4 at the hospital. The community is invited to join the free social festivities starting at 4:30 p.m.

Navigating the Medicare maze

GRAND ISLAND — CHI Health St. Francis, in partnership with CHI Health Clinic: Nebraska Heart Institute, is offering a free community education session, “Born in 1962, This Seminar is for YOU! Navigating the Medicare Maze — Clear answers to your next chapter!,” on Thursday, May 28 at 6:30 pm.

Columbus dermatology clinic adds lightbox treatment

COLUMBUS — Patients with psoriasis and eczema now have a new option for reducing inflammation at Columbus Dermatology Clinic.Narrowband UVB (NB-UVB) is a light-based treatment that uses a wavelength of ultraviolet B light (~311 nm) to decrease inflammation in the skin.

Boone County hospital achieves 5-star cleanliness rating

ALBION — Boone County Health Center has been named among a select group of hospitals across the United States earning a 5-star cleanliness rating, according to recent data compiled from CMS’ Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) patient survey.

BCHC Foundation announces June, July golf outings

ALBION — The Boone County Health Center Foundation is inviting community members to hit the golf course this summer in support of a meaningful local cause through the 2026 “Mental Health Heroes Classic” golf outings.

NEVER FORGET

Flatwater Explains: Why are hantavirus patients in Omaha?

As passengers prepared to disembark from a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, public health officials announced 18 American citizens would soon be returning to the U.S. But they were not headed home or to a major hospital on either coast. They were going to Omaha.