Kirt Manion

Kirt Manion

  • Joined: September 27, 2023
  • Articles: 2480

Letter to the Editor

The overwhelming generosity of the people of Nebraska City, helped provide joy to children in need through Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts this season.

What can we learn from the dying?

For the last five years, I have had the great privilege of serving my local health system as Medical Director for Home Hospice. Every week I sit in a meeting with the multidisciplinary caretakers on this team – the nurses who provide the great majority of the hands-on care, social worker, pharmacist, dietician, and pastor. We discuss all the patients currently under our care and discuss how we can improve each patient’s suffering and maximize their quality of life.

Inaugurating America’s New Golden Age

January 20, 2025, was a momentous day for America. The theme of the 60th Presidential Inauguration was “Our Enduring Democracy.” And this Inauguration was a reminder that because of our American Constitution, our nation will surely endure.

Just Imagine

The date is Jan. 26, 2025. You are seated in a nice restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska waiting to have your order taken.

Tabitha’s February Health Tip

In the throes of life, it’s easy to be distracted by finances, family or circumstances you can’t control. When do you remember to care for yourself? February is National Self-Check Month, serving as a welcome reminder to take a step back and re-evaluate your overall wellness. A good self-check is more than a half-hearted once-over; consistency and listening to your body may instead lead to early detection of diseases or an illness that could otherwise take a toll on your health.