Pediatric Specialty Care VIP At 13 months old, Annie admitted to Ambassador Health Pediatrics from Children's Hospital & Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Due to a premature birth, Annie was dependent upon a tracheostomy and ventilator. Along with Annie's family, Ambassador Health Pediatrics...

Pediatric Specialty Care VIP Balloons, a birthday cake, wrapped presents, and a room filled with family and friends is the perfect way to celebrate a first birthday. For Matt and Jenny Ketcham, this celebration is extra sweet because their birthday boy is finally home! After spending nearly eight...

*Pictured: Joan the day she was extubated and began breathing without the ventilator. Above Right: Joan after she completed her in-patient rehabilitation at Ambassador Health and returned to her own home. COVID-19 Survivor & Transitional Rehabilitation VIP When Joan Kreifels tested positive for...

Pulmonary & Transitional Rehabilitation VIP In July 2018, Juventino Quiroz began experiencing flu-like symptoms. As the symptoms worsened, his family became alarmed and decided to seek emergency medical care. Once admitted to the hospital, Juventino was treated for pneumonia. When his condition did...

Pulmonary & Transitional Rehabilitation VIP The year of 2013-2014 will never be forgotten by Larry Burke. Upon falling critically ill in September, Larry was taken to a local Omaha hospital, where he was diagnosed with West Nile Virus. Within hours, he experienced respiratory failure and within days...

Mary had a fall at home resulting in a broken right femur requiring surgery. She came to us at the Ambassador Nebraska City for rehab and nursing care. Mary decided that after she was well enough, she would make the move to Assisted Living. Upon arrival Mary was toe touch weightbearing (TTWB) and...

When Mary Richardson was diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome, she found herself unable to control or move any part of her body. She utilized her eye movements to communicate her needs. Mary came to Ambassador Health of Omaha and began an extensive rehabilitation program. With determination, a lot...