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A bright red phone in a public plaza invites strangers to share good news and hidden struggles, creating viral moments of connection. One man's tearful announcement that his dad is cancer-free has touched over 6 million people.
Dr. Lissa Woodruff, a physician leader who has served CHI Health Good Samaritan for nearly three decades, received the hospital's Champion of Philanthropy award for her generous contributions to healthcare and community programs. Her dedication shows how medical professionals can heal communities far beyond the exam room.
Students from 16 Nebraska Panhandle counties can now apply for $1,000 scholarships to study agriculture at University of Nebraska campuses. The deadline is April 1, with winners announced by May 1.
CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney just earned a spot among America's 250 Best Hospitals, placing it in the top 5% of U.S. hospitals for clinical performance. The achievement means patients in Nebraska have access to world-class healthcare right in their own backyard.
Feeling overwhelmed by climate doom? These curated resources prove that solutions are happening right now, and hope is a powerful tool for action.
CHI Health Good Samaritan and St. Francis just scored their fourth and fifth consecutive A ratings for patient safety, joining only two other Nebraska hospitals with the top honor. The achievement means patients walking through their doors get some of the safest care in America.
A Nebraska photographer is transforming hospital hallways into galleries of natural beauty, offering patients and families moments of peace during difficult times. Chuck Starr's wildlife and nature photography now fills CHI Health Good Samaritan's Walkway Gallery through July.
Twenty students pursuing healthcare careers just received scholarships totaling $18,750 from CHI Health Good Samaritan Foundation in Nebraska. Since 1989, the program has invested over $367,000 in 512 future healthcare workers.
The Nebraska Broadcasters Association just awarded $2,000 scholarships to three college students chasing their dreams in radio and television. These future journalists represent the next generation bringing stories to Nebraska communities.
A Philadelphia news team turned Random Acts of Kindness Day into action by surprising shoppers with free groceries, delivering flowers to hospital staff, and treating first responders to coffee. Their spontaneous generosity brightened dozens of lives across the city.
A scrappy special teams player from a 700-person Nebraska town became a two-time Olympic medalist and bobsledding legend. Now he's helping other football players discover their hidden Olympic potential.
O'Neill, Nebraska (pop. 3,581) has channeled more than $6 million into community investments since 2020, creating 269 new businesses and proving small towns can thrive with strategic planning. The city just earned recertification in a state leadership program that's transforming rural communities across Nebraska.
A Nebraska orthopedic surgeon is donating a complete hip or knee replacement surgery to one uninsured patient who can't afford the life-changing procedure. The no-cost surgery could free someone from years of debilitating pain.
For 35 years, a Nebraska foundation has helped 492 students pursue healthcare careers, and many stay to serve their rural communities. Applications are open until April 1 for the next round of scholarships.
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One in four South Africans now get their news from individual creators rather than traditional organizations, reshaping journalism. A new report reveals how these innovative storytellers are building trust and redefining what it means to report news.
A small Nebraska city has transformed flooding disaster into opportunity, investing more than $150 million in water systems, highways, and housing that's already paying off. Plattsmouth just earned state recognition for economic development after sales jumped 30% and 150 new homes filled with residents.
A Nebraska roofing company couldn't find the right app to track their work, so they built one themselves. Now everyone from shipbuilders to retail managers uses CompanyCam to document their projects with photos.
Young athletes shattered three longstanding records at the Central Nebraska Track & Field Championships this weekend. Taylor McIntyre, Jordyn Slagle, and Jack Poppe proved that Nebraska's next generation of track stars is faster and stronger than ever.
A Nebraska hospital is teeing up community support to replace aging ambulances that serve thousands of emergency calls. The charity golf tournament shows how a small community is coming together to keep life-saving services running strong.
A charity golf tournament in Kearney, Nebraska is helping replace aging emergency ambulances that serve the community. The May 29 event brings golfers together to fund vehicles that respond to 911 calls and standby at local sporting events.
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