Nothing is more important than your familys health. Thats why you start with Nebraska Medicine. Every primary care doctor and specialist is part of one of the fastest growing research centers in the country, which means you have access to the latest innovations to keep you healthy.
Our health network covers metro Omaha and extends across the region providing you access to more than 1,000 doctors and nearly 70 specialty and primary care health centers to help keep you healthy. Our two hospitals, Nebraska Medical Center and Bellevue Medical Center have more than 800 licensed beds to deliver our promise of Serious Medicine, Extraordinary Care. Our more than 9,000 employees are honored to be part of the regions leading academic health network.
Nebraska Medicine and our research and education partner, the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), share the same mission: to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care.
People come from around the country and the world for the unique expertise available from Nebraska Medicine. We trace our roots back to 1869 with the founding of Omahas first hospital. In the decades since, our experts have built an international reputation for breakthroughs in cancer care, organ transplantation and treatment of infectious diseases.
Nebraska Medical Center is the states largest hospital and for severalconsecutive yearshas been awarded best in state by U.S. News & World Report, listed as one of the 100 greatest hospitals in America by Becker 's Hospital Review and included in Forbes best in state employers. Nebraska Medicine has also been recognized by the Human Right 's Campaign as a 'LGBTQ Health Care Equality Leader.'
Nebraska Medicine is the most esteemed academic medical center in the region offering exceptional patient care combined with innovative research and education. As the teaching hospital for UNMC, our patients benefit from one of the nations leaders in and cutting edge research and education. We are a leader in oncology, cardiology and neurology services and have an international reputation for providing solid organ and bone marrow transplantation services.
Nebraska Medicine is ranked among the nations best. Each year, U.S. News and World Report surveys the nations roughly 5,000 hospitals to come up with the years list of Best Hospitals. Just 3percent of the hospitals analyzed for Best Hospitals earn national ranking in even one specialty. Nebraska Medicine has been recognized as the top-rated hospital in Nebraska for nine consecutive years. Many of our specialty areas have also been individually recognized by U.S News and World Report.
For thirteen consecutive years Nebraska Medicine has been named the National Consumer Choice Award winner as a result of a large consumer study conducted by The National Research Corporation (NRC). The goal of the survey is to determine the best quality health care service in the region.
Magnet designationfrom the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet designation is given to organizations that demonstrate successful nursing practices and strategies. In order to meet Magnet criteria, wedemonstrate quality patient care, nursing excellence and the implementation of best practices.
The National Safety Council, Nebraska (NSCN) awarded Nebraska Medicine with its Nebraskas Safest Companies award. NSCN is a private, nonprofit organization that partners with businesses, schools, law enforcement, firefighters, hospitals and Nebraska communities to provide education and training focused on keeping Nebraskans safe.The award signifies our exemplary safety record, which is better than the national average when compared to the rest of our industry and recognizes comprehensive safety programs that our organization has implemented.
Nebraska Medicine has been recognized as a top performerby the Human Rights Campaign, Americas largest civil rights organization working to achieve equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Americans. The Human Right Campaign's Health Equality Index (HEI) assesses participants on four criteria: non-discrimination and staff training, patient services and support, employee benefits and policies, and patient and community engagement.
Nebraska Medicine boasts a long, ever-growing list of 'Nebraska Firsts' in its history. Pioneering in many areas of medicine, you can be certain we are serious about medicine and consistently looking to provide exceptional care.