‘Public Health Thank You Day’ in Nebraska
OMAHA – Without disagreeing, during the pandemic health workers have worked in the middle of exhaustion and exasperation. The Nebraska Association of Local Health Directors identifies November 22 as Public Health Thank You Day.
Road to Omaha – Oral Roberts Golden Eagles
Omaha, NE – On today’s episode of “Road to Omaha,” KVNO’s Brandon McDermott spoke with Oral Roberts head coach Ryan Folmar.
“Falletta Conducts ‘Pines of Rome'”
Omaha, NE—Omaha Symphony welcomes guest conductor Maestra JoAnn Falletta, and guest violinist, Blake Pouliot, for a performance this weekend in homage to Rome. Maestra Falletta, the only female conductor of a top 40 orchestra, will lead the orchestra in the works of Berlioz and Respighi.
Obamacare could be a tough sell in rural Nebraska
By Grant Gerlock
Lincoln, NE — The Affordable Care Act takes a big step forward October 1st when new health insurance marketplaces open for enrollment, but reaching rural families will be part of the challenge.
Read MorePrescription drug abuse at epidemic levels
By Robyn Wisch, KVNO News
Omaha, NE – The abuse of prescription drugs is at “epidemic†levels in Nebraska and around the country, and some doctors here are calling for better tracking of pain medicine to keep it out of the wrong hands.
Read MoreHealthcare upheld, next challenge: implementation
By Brandon McDermott
Omaha, NE -Â UNMC’s Dean of the College of Nursing said the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the healthcare law is “good news all the way around,” but implementing it remains a challenge.
Read MoreYoung and Overweight: Nebraska’s obesity problem
By Mike Tobias
Lincoln, NE – Youth obesity has been called an epidemic. Seventeen percent of American youth are overweight, and the percentage may be even a little higher in Nebraska.
Read MoreNelson: Court decision vindicates on abortion funding
By Fred Knapp
Lincoln, NE – Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson says his position that the new health care law does not allow federal funding for abortion is supported by a recent court decision. But a leader of a Nebraska pro-life group remains skeptical.
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