Biologic Repair Versus Reconstruction: The Emerging Role of BEAR in ACL Treatment [Nebraska Medicine]
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Biologic Repair Versus Reconstruction: The Emerging Role of BEAR in ACL Treatment [Nebraska Medicine]

ACL tears affect over 250,000 people annually in the U.S. with traditional reconstruction remaining the gold standard. However, a new approach is changing how orthopaedic surgeons think about ACL management: the BEAR procedure (bridge-enhanced ACL restoration).

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Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physician Assistant to General Surgery Team
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Prairie Lakes Welcomes Physician Assistant to General Surgery Team

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System welcomes licensed and board-certified Physician Assistant, Olivia Lepke, PA-C, to the General Surgery Clinic staff. She joins Dr. Greg Gerrish, Dr. Kristopher Johnson, and Dr. Jacob Schaeffer in the expert surgical care for patients with conditions affecting the abdomen, breast, skin, and soft tissues.

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Cara Weiser Receives 2025 Caring Kind Award
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Cara Weiser Receives 2025 Caring Kind Award

Columbus Community Hospital recognized several exceptional employees for their dedication, compassion and excellence in patient care. These nominees — including winner Cara Wieser, RN, BSN — represent a wide range of roles across the hospital, but they all share the same unwavering commitment to serving patients and supporting their colleagues.

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