JOURNEYS WINTER 2014
01 FROM OUR PRESIDENT 02 BRYAN HEART Side by side for the long run Screenings available at Bryan and online
BRYAN HEALTH’S ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR NEBRASKA PARENTS
06 NEW AT BRYAN Bryan Lung Cancer Center approach revolutionizes treatment Welcome, Bryan Lung Cancer Center 10 12
BRYAN LIFEPOINTE LifeSpring: Helping recover lives after cancer BRYAN FOUNDATION Hershbergers help nursing students achieve dreams Help us grow a peaceful garden for families of miracle babies
14 NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE 16 MEDICAL STAFF SPOTLIGHT Ask the doctor: When will I need an endocrinologist? 18 19
MEDICAL STAFF UPDATE New faces at Bryan BRYAN LIFEPOINTE Classes and events of interest
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IN SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY Beyond the boardroom: Evnen and Brake continue to serve others BRYAN COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Scholarship luncheon generates smiles Accreditors applaud students, faculty Caps, gowns signal successes
CapitalMOM – newest way for parents to connect It’s called CapitalMOM — but it includes dads — and it’s Bryan Health’s newest online community for parents to connect with other parents and learn about the joys of pregnancy, motherhood, parenting and even caring for a parent. You’ll also find resources and support services, parent blogs and connections to social media, including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest — all at your fingertips. Meet our parent bloggers:
26 CRETE AREA MEDICAL CENTER CAMC supports community health by building walking trail 28 VOLUNTEERS & CUSTOMER CARE Assembling gifts of love 32 BRYAN STERLING CONNECTION 33 COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Join the fun at capitalmomnebraska.com!
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Statesman William Jennings Bryan, one of the original benefactors of Bryan Health, said:
We welcome your comments. For more information about Journeys, contact the Advancement team by calling 402-481-8674. To learn more about Bryan programs and services, visit us online at bryanhealth.org.
Journeys tells our story of how Bryan chooses to achieve. This free publication is mailed quarterly to our employees, physicians, volunteers and the communities we serve.
Tifini welcomed her daughter at the fragile age of 27 weeks. The Bryan NICU cared for her baby Izabella for the next 56 days. Izabella’s home now and on her way to all kinds of newborn adventures! Adam is the father to three adventurous young boys. As a stay-at-home dad, Adam’s “typical day” is full of surprises, trials and, most of all, fun.
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“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.”
As a mother of three, Anne is no stranger to the concept of time management. She’s entered the “driving around” parenting stage of taking her kids to various activities.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT Your contributions help us care for those who come to Bryan at every stage of life. To find out how you can participate, call the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605, or write to us at:
Bryan Foundation 1600 S. 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68506
Kimberly Russel President & CEO, Bryan Health John Woodrich President & COO, Bryan Medical Center Gary “Gus” Hustad, MD Chief of Staff, Bryan Medical Staff Bob Ravenscroft Vice President of Advancement & CDO Edgar Bumanis Director of Public Relations Paul Hadley Editor