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December 2023 by betty worthey
I, myself, was born at this hospital and I also had my daughter here..giving birth at CHI St. Elizabeth’s in Lincoln was well worth the drive for me, and if I ever have another baby I don’t care where I’m at, I’ll go there. Dr. Klayum was so attentive and listened to my every wish and concern during my pregnancy and birth. I was in labor for 39 hours (I was induced due to low amniotic fluid) before I delivered and the whole time my husband and I were able to have 3 meals a day, i got to labor in the jacuzzi tub, walk around, use the yoga ball or peanut ball, or lay in bed whenever I wanted to..an unlimited number of my family was able to be in the room as often as I wanted (even for delivery!), I was frequently checked on during my stay, I got to stay in the PP unit with a queen size bed and a snack/drink room (as well as the 3 meals a day) for up to 3 days after giving birth, a lactation consultants visited, the nurses were nothing short of amazing and supportive..I could go on and on praising their hospital and staff. I highly recommend them! My sister has had 2 babies in Omaha at different locations and has not had a good experience with either hospital.
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November 2023 by P. S.
This review pertains to our experience having our son with this hospital. We chose to give birth with the midwives in the hospital, and were assured that they would respect and support our desires and decisions. However, they pressured induction less than 24 hours after water breaking (despite reassurances during appointments that they were ok with waiting for labor to start naturally for a much longer time, which is backed up by research as being safe, reference Evidence Based Birth's summary). Induction led to suddenly intense contractions, which led to an epidural, which led to various problems. During pushing the attending midwife refused to allow positions other than back lying, which during appointments had been promised not to be a required or forced position even with an epidural (due to how unnatural and harmful it is for a woman's body during labor). The back pushing position almost led to an C-section because my baby got stuck in the birth canal, an issue which different positions (with support for safety) would likely have resolved. Various issues resulted both during labor and in the postpartum recovery, and we fully believe it all stemmed from the forced induction and back labor. The attending nurses were very sweet, we liked them a lot. Our midwife acted kind, but she didn't hold to the promises we'd been given during appointments and didn't respect our desires. Overall the labor and birth experience left us needing to work through the trauma of feeling fearful and disempowered with labor and birth (which is particularly sad as we'd gone into the experience having learned a lot and feeling calm, confident, and excited). Postpartum we ran into even more problems. Our son was slightly jaundiced and lost weight - both things very common, and he was within very normal limits for a newborn (particularly one with the circumstances of his birth). He was struggling to breastfeed due to many different factors. At the time we were not very confident where he was concerned despite having done lots of reading and research, as he was our first child and everything was new. Instead of supporting our desires (which were well within appropriate medical bounds), the attending pediatrician and nurse used scare tactics, pressure, and harshness to pressure us to stay longer at the hospital than needed for blue light therapy (despite bilirubin levels being below the minimum treatable level), and to first use a nipple shield, then to bottle feed. The blue light experience was traumatizing.We particularly did not wish to bottle feed, but on top of the scare tactics they refused to release us until we did. In retrospect I wish we'd left without being checked out. But because we finally caved to them, our son rejected the breast by the time we'd gone home, which led to months and months of pumping and struggles attempting to get him to breast feed without success, despite the help and input of many different consultants. We later learned that the use of any artificial nipple so early has been shown by research to cause confusion and issues with breastfeeding - something any lactation consultant or infant pediatrician should be aware of and consider in their approach. Their nursing advice postpartum was all around terrible, their treatment of us where our son was concerned was unacceptable and disrespectful, and rather than actually truly help our son or set us up for success, they got the short term results they wanted and then released us, having undermined our son's nursing and set us up to deal with the long term issues they started. Also instead of empowering us as new parents, they instilled a sense of powerlessness and fear in us that we've had to deal with since. I truly wish there were a different hospital in town (Bryan does not currently fit this descriptor) that actually genuinely respected it's patients rights and wishes where medical decisions are concerned, and treated patients with dignity and encouragement. I dearly hope I live in a different city with such a p
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October 2023 by Robin Usher
Very friendly employees , explained everything that was taking place . I felt welcomed . I wish all doctors offices were this way . Thank you to the techs & doctors .
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October 2023 by Fly Girl
Easy to book appointment online and answer pre-checkin questions. Excellent reserve parking for women’s health services just outside the front door. Everyone was knowledgeable, professional and they run ON TIME!! I would HIGHLY recommend! Special thank you to Rachel for answering all my questions and helping me get my previous mammogram information sent here.
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October 2023 by Rebecca Hinrichs
Just had another surgery at Lincoln Surgical Center, the staff is so kind and considerate, and doesn’t just get to know you but your family. I have known Dr. Dugas for 5 years, and he has always treated me with respect and compassion, as well as the whole medical team at the Surgical Center. The nursing team takes amazing care of your comfortability, including heated blankets, ice packs, poking needles, etc. Thank you for another wonderful experience Lincoln Surgical Center!
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October 2023 by Patty Underwood
The hospital staff were very friendly and helpful. The Drs were very friendly and informative. The hospital was very clean. The food was amazing, especially the lasagna!! Did not taste like other hospitals food. This is the 2nd time in 6 months I have been to this hospital and I would highly recommend it.
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October 2023 by Teresa Brabec
Was a good visit had two appointments and Emily Harshmen and the radiologist made sure that it worked for both of my appts I was glad to see that Emily’s nurse went with her to the new clinic very satisfied with both of them and there follow up on everything
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October 2023 by Pam Lewis
My mother was transferred here from Bryan West because of her pre-existing her bed wound. CHI had treated it before she went the the SNF. wound got worse, down to the bone. They didn't do a wound vac till 3 days before she left, even though they initially said she wouldn't have one. Didn't put her on a low dose blood thinner until a few days before she left even though I asked-new onset Afib from sepsis. No oral care till I showed up and did it-mouth coated, dry. Lips dry and cracked. Meals at side of her bed, not in front of her. No help until they saw family helping her, motivating her to eat and drink. Hair not combed until I bought a brush. No SCDs on her calves for DVT prevention until a few days before she left. Main concern was how soon could they transfer her to a low quality SNF in Omaha-BTW, in the hospital again after 5 days. Heather in Social Svs. was rude, repeatedly saying my mother was ready to go....obviously she wasn't as she's back in the hospital in Omaha. All Heather cared about was her metrics. Better attempts should have been made to find a place for my mother where her needs could be met effectively. As a nurse for 30 years, I have seen it all. The care that Nebraska has given to my mother has been extremely disappointing!! Families....stay on top of what is happening with your family member!!
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October 2023 by Cindy Pulliam
It was great they were very professional. They were very efficient and got me thru very quickly so I was able to get all my test ran and still make my grandson’s football game and not have to come back on a different day. I was very impressed.
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October 2023 by Lorie Paustian
I had a positive experience on all levels. Dr. Siva was amazing. She spent time listening to me and explained in detail what she recommended.
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September 2023 by Lucas Bellows
Ann in your Outpatient Lab is always great to work with, positive and truly keeps me coming back. I hope she is recognized for her consistent efforts.
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September 2023 by Joel Dering
Lab tech was superb.Receptionist was not pleasant and seemed put out by having to receive patients at 7 a.m. Might be a good idea to have the morning receptionist be a morning person.
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September 2023 by Amy Hraban
I had a bone marrow biopsy at St E's and I was terrified. The team I had working with me through my procedure was excellent. I received the best care while I was there.
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September 2023 by Steve Faust
Very courteous and helpful nurses and staff! Things went really well with my outpatient procedure.
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September 2023 by Karen Kreider
Dr. Boik is professional, knowledgeable, business like, works to impart factual medical truths or steer you to legitimate medical resources and websites. This visit she seemed more conscious of the amount of time spent with each patient due to a busy schedule. However, she still allowed some time for questions and discussion. Her RN, Jennifer, is a delight, friendly, helpful, good people skills, approachable and easy to talk with. The two compliment each other. Getting through to them can be a challenge sometimes, considering you have to go through a call center first.
