Arthritis Center of Nebraska believes patient education is a critical component in what we do. We provide a variety of resources about arthritis, osteoporosis and other autoimmune diseases and musculoskeletal conditions.
August 19, 2021
On Aug. 13, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for certain immunocompromised patients.
The authorization was based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ unanimous decision to recommend...
December 22, 2020
A new Global Plasma Solutions (GPS) air-cleaning system will result in safer air for patients and staff at Arthritis Center of Nebraska. It is scheduled for installation over the Christmas holiday.
The system reduces the infectivity of certain virus by 90%...
December 16, 2020
From the American College of Rheumatology and the Arthritis Center of Nebraska
Modified March 23, 2021
Vaccinations are in the news again due to the approval of several vaccines (more than 135 in development) against SARS-CoV-2 (i.e., the novel coronavirus that causes...
October 23, 2020
At Arthritis Center of Nebraska, our Advanced Practice Providers play a unique role in helping patients live a better life with arthritis. Providing the best care is front and center for our Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants.
Our goal is to...
September 21, 2020
Unfortunately, arthritis can mean living with pain. Fortunately, you can manage it. Here are four tips for self-managing your arthritis pain:
1) Take Your Meds
After all, that’s what they’re there for. Prescription or over-the-counter medications recommended by your doctor go a long...
July 9, 2020
By now, you know the basics of how to protect yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as directed health measures relax and more of us get out and about, you may wonder which activities are safe and which aren’t.
Low-risk activities
Going...
May 15, 2020
Important message about coronavirus
REGULAR HOURS RESUMED JUNE 15, 2020
Monday through Thursday: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
TEMPORARY OFFICE HOURS DURING COVID-19 WERE...
Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
YOUR MEDICATION
If you’re wondering about your regular medications...
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Ankylosing Spondylitis,
Arthritis,
COVID,
Diagnosis / Treatments,
Fibromyalgia,
Gout,
Lupus,
Osteoarthritis,
Osteoporosis,
Pain Management,
Psoriatic Arthritis,
Raynaud’s Phenomenon,
Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Sjogren’s Syndrome
March 13, 2019
When you think of factors that increase your risk for heart attack and stroke, you probably think of smoking, high cholesterol and family history. But do you think of inflammatory arthritis?
You should! Inflammatory arthritis makes you 1.5 times more likely to suffer...
with Jaimie A. Russell, MSN, APRN-NP
August 15, 2018
The pain and discomfort of arthritis can have a big effect of your quality of life. A good exercise program and a healthy diet have been shown to increase your mobility and provide medication free pain relief. There are foods...
with William Saalfeld, DNP, APRN-NP
August 15, 2018
If you have pain in your joints or bones that is affecting your quality of life, and your primary care provider has been unable to figure out what is causing that pain, it may be time to make an appointment...
April 19, 2018
Always remember that YOU are the most important member of your care team. In addition to our Ask the A-Team presentations, the information below can take you a long way toward understanding your arthritis and living better!
Mayo Clinic
All three of...