Category: Patient Education

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month

June is Scoliosis Awareness Month

Nebraska Spine Hospital is proud to support National Scoliosis Awareness Month. Now in its third year, National Scoliosis Awareness Month is observed in June to disseminate information about scoliosis and. . .

NSH recognized fro reducing healthcare associated infections

NSH Nurses Lead the Way to Reduce Healthcare Associated Infections

Nebraska Spine Hospital is proud to be recognized for a sustained commitment to reducing Healthcare Associated Infections by three healthcare quality organizations in Nebraska. The recognizing organizations are the Nebraska. . .

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Prevent Back Pain While Sitting at Your Desk

Happy Administrative Professionals Day! In honor of all of the desk dwellers out there we would like to share a few tips on how to prevent back pain while sitting. . .

Dr. Gill is the First Surgeon in the Video Series

Dr. Gill is the first spine surgeon to be featured in our new video series featuring our board certified and fellowship trained spine surgeons.

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Herniated Disc Surgery

Cervical discectomy procedures are performed to relieve the pressure on nerves from a herniated disc. A disc herniates when the outer portion of the disc ruptures and some of the. . .

Six Ways to Avoid Back Pain While Gardening

Spring is here and in Nebraska that means it is time to get to work in the garden. Follow these six tips to avoid back pain while tending to your. . .

Infection Prevention from Nebraska Spine Hospital

Infection Prevention…

The Patient’s Role In light of March being the home to Patient Safety Awareness week it is relevant to discuss the things each and every patient can to do for. . .

Dr. Wooward of the Nebraska Spine Hospital discusses IV acetaminophen

IV Acetaminophen for Back Surgery Pain

Dr. Woodward discussed the use of IV acetaminophen for post back surgery pain in an article in the Omaha World Herald on February 6, 2014. IV acetaminophen is used after. . .

Special Rate for Spine Surgery Patients

Holiday Inn Express Cherry Hills and Nebraska Spine Hospital are partnering to offer a special rate of $72 per night to our spine surgery patients and their families. Our surgery. . .

Tips for Choosing a Better Backpack for Your Child to Avoid Back Pain

Pediatricians are beginning to see new overuse spine injuries and back pain in children and teens. The cause? Heavy backpacks. Here are some tips on making better backpack choices for. . .