Over the past three years, the Nebraska National Guard has helped Nebraskans through floods, fires, and a global pandemic. Through it all, the Guard has proved time and again how vital they are to the citizens of our state in times of need. As Commander-in-Chief of the Nebraska National Guard, I could not be more proud of these men and women.
What does it mean to practice humanity in medicine? The phrase is used as a tagline and in book titles. Humanity and compassion in medicine is touted as something to aspire to, a noble accomplishment. But in reality, the biomedical model of health, the business model for healthcare, is not set up to support it. Algorithms and best practices set forth by insurance companies and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid do not account for the time required to establish meaningful human interaction between patient and caregiver.
Homestead National Historical Park will be remembering the 1888 Children’s Blizzard with a ranger talk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 9. The program will be given by Park Ranger Amber Kirkendall and will be held in the Education Center. The Children’s Blizzard occurred on Jan.12, 1888, when a massive snowstorm unexpectedly blew over the Great Plains. Temperatures dropped by dozens of degrees in a matter of minutes in some parts of the affected area, and hundreds of people were killed—many of them children. The blizzard got its name from the fact that it hit Nebraska and other parts of the Middle Plains right as schools were letting out for the afternoon. Tales of heroic teachers like Minnie Freeman were immortalized after the storm in song and story, and for years after the blizzard one could not say “Nebraska” in other parts of the country without someone connecting the state to the blizzard.
Dear Amy: I have two children: a daughter (41, who is divorced) and a son (42), who is married but has no children. My complaint is not with them, but with so many grandmas around who quiz me about my lack of grandchildren.
The winter solstice marks the first day of winter. For people residing in the Northern Hemisphere, Tuesday, December 21, 2021, heralds the official arrival of winter (the Southern Hemisphere’s winter solstice is on Sunday, June 20).
Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol took dozens of impaired drivers off the road during the holiday season Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Troopers made 60 arrests for driving under the influence.
Tabitha, Nebraska’s industry-leading Senior Care provider, offers a variety of support groups throughout Cass, Otoe and Sarpy counties. Helpful for many people processing their grief, grief groups give participants the opportunity to connect with others who are experiencing kindred feelings of loss.
(MS) - Vacations are short, and parents need to make the most of this quality time with their kids. Thankfully, the following tips and tricks can help parents cut down on their stress so they can enjoy more quality time together as a family.
A new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach helps horse breeders determine the dietary needs of their mares during gestation and lactation. A mare’s gestation or pregnancy is approximately 340 days, or 11 months, according to Peggy Auwerda, associate professor in animal science and extension equine specialist at Iowa State University.