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The Ambassador Health System Named Quality Respiratory Care Provider in Nebraska

slimeball — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:02:18 +0000

The Ambassador Health System‘s Lincoln and Omaha facilities, offering short-term rehabilitation, extended care and adult pulmonary services, have been named quality respiratory care providers by The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) under a new program to ensure patients and residents in skilled nursing facilities have access to services provided by qualified respiratory therapists. Organizations that meet the Quality Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) requirements provide a level of respiratory care consistent with national standards and guidelines, and should be commended for their commitment to quality care.

The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is a not-for-profit, professional organization, consisting of 46,000 respiratory therapists, physicians, and other health care professionals. AARC is dedicated to assisting persons with respiratory diseases receive safe and effective respiratory care.

The Ambassador Health System has been a regional leader in post-acute health care for three decades. A local corporation, family-owned by Timothy and Sally Juilfs of Nebraska City, The Ambassador Health System operates skilled nursing facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska City, Omaha and Sidney, Iowa. By focusing on “The Art of Caring,” The Ambassador is able to provide quality, individualized care for its patients and residents in an environment that fosters independence, choice, and dignity.

For more information about The Ambassador Health System, please call (402) 488-2355 or visit their website at www.ambhealthsys.com.

Wellness Council of the Midlands Offers Worksite Wellness Training in Nebraska

slimeball — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:01:58 +0000

The Wellness Council of the Midlands (WELCOM) assists companies in the process of strategically building wellness into the way they do business. WELCOM provides Well Workplace University, a training designed to help wellness practitioners and business leaders build and sustain results-oriented employee wellness programs. Whether your company is just starting out, or has a long-standing wellness program, this is a training you don’t want to miss! Well Workplace University is FREE for members of WELCOM. Upon completing the Well Workplace training, WELCOM member companies are eligible to apply for the nationally recognized Well Workplace Award.

Visit www.wellnesscouncil.org to learn about The Wellness Council of the Midlands and membership opportunities and how to become one of America’s Healthiest Companies!

Culture of Wellness Conference Targets Health Professionals and Clinics in Nebraska

slimeball — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:18 +0000

An innovative conference for physicians and health care professionals will be held May 17 and 18 at the Lied Lodge in Nebraska City. The theme is Creating a Culture of Wellness in Healthcare Settings and the event is sponsored by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, the Nebraska Medical Association, and Nebraska Methodist College.

Key speakers include Dr. Edward Phillips from the Institute for Lifestyle Medicine at Harvard Medical School, who has been providing sold-out wellness courses in Boston for many years. Dr. Jeremy Lazarus, a psychiatrist and President of the American Medical Association, will speak on Managing Stress, Achieving Balance, and Preventing Burnout for Healthcare Professionals. Matt Davison, former star Husker athlete and current Husker broadcaster, will close the conference with a presentation on wellness leadership. Dr. Anderson, an M.D., Ph.D. at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, will speak about Diet and Exercise as Medicine for the Whole Body: An Uncensored View.

The conference will provide ten continuing education credits for a variety of health professions. Additional conference information or more information about Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is available at www.dhhs.ne.gov/WellnessConference2013.

Groundbreaking Autism & ADHD Expert Coming to Omaha, Nebraska

slimeball — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:00:07 +0000

On Wednesday May 8th, Autism and ADHD expert Dr. Tony Ebel will be in Omaha to share his groundbreaking work with Children and Neurosensory Disorders. The event will start at 7 p.m. and will be held at the Deer Creek Country Club, located at 12101 Deer Creek Drive.

Dr. Ebel is a pediatric and wellness certified Chiropractor who specializes in neuro-developmental disorders such as Autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, seizures and other special needs cases. He holds post-doctorate certifications in pediatrics and wellness. He has hundreds of hours of continuing education and training in the DAN protocol as well as through the Intersect4kids program focusing on kids with spectrum disorders. His practice is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois and focuses on ensuring each child has a healthy, optimally functioning nerve system that is supported by the foundations of eating, moving and thinking well.

The registration fee is $10 per person and $15 for a couple. All proceeds will go to a college scholarship fund for children with neuro-developmental disorders. To register for the event go to www.WellnessNebraska.com/TheStorm.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Dr. Tony Ebel, please contact Dr. Mike Price at (402) 496-4570 or by email at mikepricedc@gmail.com.

ENT Specialists, PC Announces Lunch and Learn on Hearing in Omaha, Nebraska

slimeball — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:01:45 +0000

ENT Specialists, PC, is offering a free Lunch & Learn event on Friday, April 12th, 12pm at the Omaha Regency Marriott (10220 Regency Circle, Omaha). This event will be hosted by ENT Specialists’ audiologist, Ken Stallons, MS, FAAA. Ken has been working in the hearing healthcare field for over 25 years. He will answer all your hearing health questions at this lunch & learn. Also, a representative from ReSound hearing aids will give a brief presentation on their hearing solutions.

This educational event has limited seating. Please reserve your spot by calling (402) 397-0670 option 4.

For more information on ENT Specialists, please visit www.omahaent.com.

National Athletic Training Month Recognizes Athletic Trainers for Commitment to Healthcare in Omaha, Nebraska

slimeball — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:53 +0000

Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle acknowledged March as National Athletic Training Month when he signed a proclamation at the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers (BOC) luncheon celebration on March 27th. “Every Body Needs an Athletic Trainer” was the theme of this year’s National Athletic Training Month, which was sponsored by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA). The proclamation was one of many activities held in March to honor Athletic Trainers (ATs) for their commitment to helping people prevent injuries and keeping people healthy and active.

Athletic Trainers are healthcare experts who specialize in prevention, recognition, management and rehabilitation of injuries that result from physical activity. ATs work under the direction of a licensed physician and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, coaches, parents and administrators. More than 40,000 individuals have earned the ATC® credential worldwide, and over 400 Nebraskans hold the credential.

The BOC, a national credentialing agency, has been certifying ATs and identifying, for the public, quality healthcare professionals with certainty since 1969. More than 40,000 individuals have earned the ATC® credential worldwide. The BOC is headquartered at 1415 Harney Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68102.

For more information about the Board of Certification for Athletic Trainers, please call (877) 262-3926 or visit the BOC website at www.bocatc.org.

The 6th Annual Omaha Health Expo April Dates Announced in Nebraska

slimeball — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:48 +0000

The 6th Annual Omaha Health Expo will be held at the CenturyLink Convention Center Omaha on April 13th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and April 14th from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Expo is the largest health and wellness event in the Midwest and one of the largest in the nation, and last year there were over 10,000 in attendance, over 300 exhibitors, over 50 seminars, and over 7-10 featured speakers. This event supports wellness, natural products, conservation, being efficient, being healthy, organics, food, cooking, healthy eating, and much more. Health Seminars will be going on both days and Omaha’s Most Healthy School Challenge is being held together with the Expo, with a walk to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association held on Saturday and the Omaha Biathlon bike-run event on Sunday that both will start and finish at the Expo.

For more information about the 6th Annual Omaha Health Expo, or to get involved, please contact Bob Mancuso, Jr. at (402) 346-8003 or by email at bmancuso@showofficeonline.com. You can also visit the websites at www.omahahealthexpo.com or www.omahahealthandwellness.com.

VNA Announces Opening of Healing Motion Physical Therapy Clinic in Omaha, Nebraska

slimeball — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:45 +0000

Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) has opened Healing Motion Physical Therapy, expanding their physical therapy services with an outpatient option. The clinic is located within the east end of the VNA building at 12565 West Center Road, Suite 130. This is a state-of-the-art facility with supportive rehabilitation equipment to therapeutically help patients heal in the most effective, efficient manner. Healing Motion Physical Therapy is led by physical therapist, Dan Miller, PT, MS, an expert in treating patients with both acute and chronic pain conditions that limit their ability to function normally and independently.

To learn more about Healing Motion Physical Therapy, please call (402) 346-7772 or visit www.healingmotionomaha.com.

For more than a century, VNA has led the way in the delivery of in-home and community health care services. Today, VNA is a team of more than 300 expert health professionals and caregivers dedicated to providing the highest quality in-home care to the residents of Omaha and Council Bluffs—regardless of their ability to pay—along with a wide range of services for and in the community.

For more information about Visiting Nurse Association, please call (402) 342-5566 or visit www.thevnacares.org.

Knowles Mercy Spiritual Center Announces Women’s Spiritual Spa Weekend

slimeball — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:37 +0000

Knowles Mercy Spiritual Center has announced that they will host a special weekend retreat, “Women’s Spiritual Spa Weekend” that will go from Friday, June 14th at 6 p.m. until noon on Sunday, June 16th. This is a weekend designed for busy women who are in need of renewal, and participants are welcome to arrive any time after 4 p.m. for a little extra quiet time and are encouraged to come tired and leave relaxed. The fee is $125, which includes all meals, a private overnight room and massage.

Knowles Mercy Spiritual Center is a spiritual retreat center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, that welcomes people of all Christian faith denominations and backgrounds. For the past 25 years, they have been providing adults with meaningful retreats and special programming opportunities for spiritual enrichment and personal renewal.

For more information about Knowles Mercy Spiritual Center, please contact Lisa Tjaden at (402) 359-4288 or by email at LTjaden@mercywmw.org. You can visit their website at www.kmscenter.org.

Omaha Fitness Professional Bill Esch Breaks American Kettlebell Record in Nebraska

slimeball — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 12:00:37 +0000

On February 9th, Omaha athlete and fitness professional Bill Esch broke the American record in the kettlebell long cycle at the OKC California Open in Costa Mesa, CA. Kettlebells were developed in Russia in the 1700’s for the physical training and conditioning of the Soviet army. Unlike Olympic lifting which is performed for one repetition of the highest weight possible, kettlebell lifting involves lifting continuously for sets and athletes aim at the highest number of repetitions in a specified period of time.

Esch is the founder of Smith & Esch Fitness Systems, a company offering programming with a total focus on optimal health and fitness. These programs include personal training, nutritional counseling, Hammer Indoor Cycling, CrossFit, and executive memberships which include customized personal training. Esch is a qualified C.H.E.K Golf Biomechanist, Nutritional Lifestyle Coach, NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist, USAW Sports Performance Specialist, Certified Metabolic Typing Advisor, IKFSA Kettlebell Sport coach, is IKFF CKT certified and has been working within the fitness industry for the last 15 years.

For more information on Smith & Esch Fitness Systems, please contact Bill Esch at (402) 681-6874 or by email at eschwilliam@yahoo.com or smithandesch@gmail.com. You can visit their website at smithandesch.com.