Good News Notes: “here’s a lot that happened for one Nebraska hospital unit in 2019 — 19 nurses gave birth to 19 healthy babies. And this week, almost all of them gathered for a group photo. The nurses, all within the newborn intensive care unit of the Methodist Women’s Hospital, gave birth to 11 girls…
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Lincoln non-profit hosts blanket drive for LPS children living in poverty
Good News Notes: “Now that the new year is here, many of us are thinking about our personal goals, but this can also be a good time to figure out ways we can help others. A Lincoln non-profit is asking for the community’s help, by simply donating blankets. Forty-six percent of all Lincoln Public School…
Local Omaha students give back to the community on Kindness Night
Good News Notes: “An Omaha school is giving back to the community on Tuesday for Kindness Night.” “School officials say this will give Legacy School students a chance to understand the importance of giving back to our local community.” “Kids made care packages for the homeless at the Sienna Francis House, hygiene packages for veterans,…
Omaha zoo’s new baby rhino staying warm during freeze warning
Good News Notes: “The creatures that call Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo home are feeling the chill too. But not if they’re the zoo’s newest baby rhino.” “Little Marshall isn’t supposed to be outside if it’s less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit.” “So he gets to stay in a nice, warm indoor enclosure complete with snacks and…
Nebraska State Troopers partner with Regional West Foundation to Provide Infant Car Seats
Good News Notes: The state troopers’ organization recently presented a $600 check to Regional West Foundation for the purchase of six infant car seats. These seats are specifically designed for infants weighing less than 5 pounds. These are especially helpful when a newborn is healthy enough to go home but too small to be safely…
University of Nebraska Medical Center announces HIV research breakthrough
https://fox59.com/2019/07/03/university-of-nebraska-medical-center-announces-hiv-research-breakthrough/
Zoo staffers honored for saving man's life after a heart attack
https://www.omaha.com/living/zoo-staffers-honored-for-saving-la-vista-man-s-life/article_a3f1ccd5-c24c-5f0d-a4e5-a1e89723ac37.html
Bone marrow donor meets baby ‘born without an immune system,’ whose life he saved
https://fox6now.com/2019/06/02/bone-marrow-donor-meets-baby-born-without-an-immune-system-whose-life-he-saved/
Nebraska Volunteer Work Keeps Flooded Senior Citizens In Their Homes
https://www.wsls.com/news/nebraska-volunteer-work-keeps-flooded-senior-citizens-in-their-homes
Area Farmers Helping Flooded Nebraska
https://apnews.com/b234b6b22cd243158405bfd293dca49b