News Archive

June 2010
NOH SELECTED AS BEST PLACE TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE

October 2009
NOH HOSTS NURSES ORTHOPAEDIC FALL FORUM
FREE RUNNERS INJURY EVALUATIONS AT SCHEELS

August 2009
FREE FRIDAY NIGHT SPORTS INJURY CLINIC

NOH SELECTED AS BEST PLACE TO WORK IN HEALTHCARE (JUNE 10)

Becker's ASC Review/Becker's Hospital Review has selected Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital as one of the 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare. NOH was the only Nebraska hospital who made the list.

The 2010 list was developed through nominations, research and substantial review by Becker's Hospital Review. NOH, along with the other top hospitals on the list, were selected through the demonstration of excellence in a work environment that promotes teamwork, professional development and quality patient care.

“It is because of the commitment and dedication of our employees that we have received this recognition. Their high level of dedication to patient and customer satisfaction has made NOH not just a great place for patient care, but also an outstanding place to work,” states NOH Chief Executive Officer, Tom Macy.

“The chemistry among the employees and leadership is unlike most that you will find in other hospitals,” states Kathleen Kelley-Robinson, Human Resources Manager for NOH. “Every employee, physician and leader depends on each other for the care of the patient and the functioning of the hospital. This is also evidenced in the very low employee turnover that occurs at the hospital.”

The entire list of Best Places to Work in Healthcare can be found at http://www.beckersasc.com/100-best-places-to-work-2010.html

NOH HOSTS NURSES ORTHOPAEDIC FALL FORUM (OCT 09)

Over ninty were in attendance the first Nurses Orthopaedic Fall Forum hosted by Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Fall Forum was held at the Georgetowne Club in Omaha.

The day began as the group exercised their funny bone with local comedian Julie Burney. The important message of finding the positive in even stressful situations was shared. The morning then led into talks from three different physicians from Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital. David Brown, M.D., John Galligan, M.D. and James Ingram, M.D. shared current information about their specialties.

After lunch, the day continued with educational information on patient satisfaction, pain management and MRSA. Raffle prizes were given out to several lucky winners as well.

Attendees gained 6.2 continuing education hours from the conference. Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital looks forward to holding the Fall Forum again in 2010.

FREE RUNNERS INJURY EVALUATIONS AT SCHEELS (AUG 09)

Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital will be having free running injury evaluations on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at Scheels located at Village Pointe in Omaha. The free injury evaluations will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and are open to all.

Two physical therapists trained in running injuries will be on hand to provide information to athletes about pains or strains they may have been experiencing with their workouts.

For more information, contact Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital Physical and Occupational Therapy at 402.637.0750.

FREE FRIDAY NIGHT SPORTS INJURY CLINIC (AUG 09)

Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital will again be providing free injury evaluations and treatment at their Friday Night Sports Injury Clinic, which begins Friday, August 28. The Sports Injury Clinic occurs each Friday in the Fall and is open from 9 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. to accommodate athletes after Friday night high school football games.

Junior high, high school and collegiate athletes will be able to visit an orthopaedic physician and physical therapist during this time to assess their injury or athletic pain for no cost Casting, x-ray and bracing are also available to athletes at no cost on a needed basis.

“We are pleased to continue the Sports Injury Clinics at Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital again this year,” said Tom Macy, Chief Executive Officer. “Providing this service helps us promote the need for early diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries young athletes.”

Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital’s Sports Medicine Coordinator, Tom Frette says the Friday Night Sports Injury Clinics help provide athletes with care for acute injuries. “It is our goal to provide area high school and college athletes with the immediate, quality healthcare they deserve.”

The Friday Night Sports Injury Clinic runs through Friday, October 30.