Bluestem Health

06/02/2026

Summer fun is in full swing—but safety comes first! Whether you're hitting the trails, swimming at the pool, or soaking up the sun, it's important to build good habits.

✅ Apply SPF 50 or higher, wear UV-blocking gear, and take plenty of shade breaks.
✅ Gear up with a properly fitted helmet before every ride—bike, scooter, or skateboard.
✅ Make sure kids are always supervised when swimming, even in shallow water.

We partnered with Lincoln Kids Magazine to create a summer safety guide, linked in the comments, to help keep your family safe and healthy all season long.

06/01/2026

Yes, we know the school year ended only a few weeks ago. But summer has a way of flying by, and the new school year will be here before you know it.

Take our advice and schedule a school physical now so it’s checked off the list before vacations, camps, and back-to-school plans fill up the calendar.

05/29/2026

Long before Angela Duncan joined our Board of Directors, she knew our team as a patient. For decades, she's continued her care at Kreshel Clinic, trusting a team that has seen her through routine checkups, referrals, lab follow-ups, and long-term health needs.

“The things I trust and appreciate about this clinic are still present,” Angela shares. “As a patient, I have always felt secure that they are there for me.”

That personal connection is part of what makes Angela’s service on our board so meaningful. She has seen Bluestem Health grow into an integrated health center, adding interpreters and patient support services, while still holding on to the welcoming care that first earned her trust. “Bluestem Health has become a necessary resource for Lincoln’s diverse population,” she says.

Now, through her work on the board and our fundraising committee, Angela helps support that same care for patients across Lincoln. We’re grateful for Angela’s leadership and the unique perspective she offers as a longtime patient.

05/28/2026

Give to Lincoln Day is your chance to help a patient receive care when the cost is beyond their means.

Your donation can help pay for an emergency dental visit, a routine medical appointment, or a diabetes consultation.

For someone who is uninsured, on Medicaid, or unable to afford care anywhere else, your gift helps make care possible.

Donate to Bluestem Health through Give to Lincoln Day at the link in the comments before the end of the day.

05/26/2026

Across Lincoln, an estimated 18,000 people lack access to affordable dental care.

Bluestem Health helps patients who are uninsured, on Medicaid, or unable to afford care anywhere else. There's less than 48 hours left to give, and your donation through Give to Lincoln helps keep emergency dental care within reach.

Donate by the end of Thursday, May 28, at the link in the comments.

05/20/2026

Those living with limited means, relying on Medicaid, or going without insurance often face barriers to dental care. Our dental clinic helps close that gap with compassionate, professional care when patients need it most.

Through Give to Lincoln, you can help support patients who come to us for everything from annual checkups to emergency dental visits. Your gift helps keep essential dental care within reach for people who may have nowhere else to turn.

Donate by May 28 at the link in the comments.

05/19/2026

Now Hiring Dental Assistants

Our dental team serves patients across Lincoln, including many who are uninsured, on Medicaid, or facing barriers to care. Our dental assistants make patients feel comfortable, informed, and respected from the moment they sit down.

If you're a dental assistant who wants to help people feel at ease, access the care they need, and leave with more confidence than they came in with, we’d love to hear from you.

05/18/2026

We currently have dental openings for kids on Medicaid, from infants to age 18.

A child’s first dental visit is recommended by age 1, or within 6 months of their first tooth coming in. We accept Medicaid through Nebraska Total Care and UnitedHealthcare, and we are one of the few places Medicaid families can go for a child’s dental checkup.

If your child is starting at LPS, we can also help complete the required dental exam form. Summer schedules can fill up fast, so now is a good time to make an appointment before the new school year starts.

Call 402-476-1640 to make your appointment.

05/15/2026

Dental care starts with trust, and our dental assistants help build that trust every day.

Our dental team serves patients across Lincoln, including many who are uninsured, on Medicaid, or facing barriers to care. For some patients, a dental visit can feel stressful, unfamiliar, or long overdue. Our dental assistants help change that experience by making patients feel comfortable, informed, and respected from the moment they sit down.

If you want your work to help people feel at ease, access the care they need, and leave with more confidence than they came in with, we’d love to hear from you.

  Position Summary: The Dental Assistant works as part of the dental office team performing those clinical and clerical duties necessary to prepare patients for a visit, and to make reappointments when necessary. Duties include telephone answering, preparing charts, and gathering pati...

05/15/2026

Nebraska is now enforcing work requirements for many Medicaid members. These requirements apply to able-bodied adults ages 19 to 64 who are enrolled in Medicaid expansion, also known as Heritage Health.

If you lost Medicaid coverage because you did not meet an exemption or complete the work requirement, you may qualify for our Sliding Fee Discount Program.

Have questions about Medicaid or the Sliding Fee Discount Program? Our Outreach team can help. Call 402-476-1455 to get connected.