When 5-year-old Grant was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), his dedicated Children’s Nebraska care team quickly learned of his love of superheroes – right down to his dog named Thor. Children’s Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Child Life and 3D Imaging & Advanced Visualization departments teamed up to create a special superhero action figure with Grant’s […]

Dick Mueller, who started and ran the Firehouse Dinner Theatre for many years, receieved the 2024 OEAA Lifetime Achievement in Performing Arts award at the 19th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards! Watch to learn more about Dick Mueller and the Firehouse Dinner Theatre. You can also check out his book about the Firehouse Dinner […]

Therman Statom receieved the OEAA Lifetime Achievement in Visual Arts award at the 19th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards! Watch to learn more about Therman and his art career in addition to his advocacy for kids with special needs.

When debilitating hip pain kept 17-year-old Heather from the activities she loved, the right care was found through Children’s Nebraska’s Hip Preservation program. Treated by Children’s orthopedic surgeon Dr. Vivek Dutt and sports medicine physician Dr. Natalie Ronshaugen, Heather was diagnosed with a type of hip dysplasia that required hip preservation surgery. The procedure restores […]

Serving our region’s children and families for 75 years, Children’s Nebraska has innovated to provide the most comprehensive pediatric cardiology and heart surgery care. Evolving from a time when less than 10% of heart conditions could be addressed to the sophisticated, life-changing care we know today, our Criss Heart Center team offers the highest quality, most […]

Founded by the community and for the community, Children’s Hospital & Medical Center is proud to celebrate 75 years of improving the lives of children through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. Since 1948, it has been Children’s great honor and privilege to care for the health needs of countless children and families in Nebraska […]

Patients and families deserve the very best experience at every step of the journey. Our innovative mobile app, Children’s GO, is ready for your next visit to Children’s! Whether it’s navigating clinics and offices, parking location reminders, or access to a variety of other services, information, and amenities, Children’s GO is an essential resource for […]

For Karter, a 4-year-old from Hastings, Neb., a ride on his dad’s lawn mower is nothing out of the ordinary. However, on April 13, 2022, this routine father-son task resulted in an accidental injury that required transport to Children’s via helicopter. A collaborative effort from Children’s Orthopedic and Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery teams ensured the […]

To celebrate 15-year-old Kayla’s fifth, and final, round of chemotherapy to treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Children’s Hospital & Medical Center team members honored her with a special visit from her favorite farm animal: a cow. Since receiving the diagnosis six months ago, Kayla, from Arapahoe, Neb., has undergone intense treatment and several month-long hospital […]