Orthopedic medicine is truly a team sport; we have the opportunity to collaborate withnonsurgical professionals, KW including physical m I 1 therapists, occupational therapists, athletic trainers, among others, to deliver comprehensive musculoskeletal care. While there are proven surgical options to help our patients where indicated, in many cases, patients are able to achieve pain relief and improved function with nonsurgical treatment options. Much of orthopedic surgical training is appropriately dedicated to the planning and execution of surgery, but it is also important to understand and recognize patients who present with conditions readily addressed without surgery and the accompanying risks of invasive procedures. It is also important to advocate the idea of prevention.

Dear Editor, We don’t tell the football team to hold games or even have practice in the gym We don’t tell the volleyball team to host matches on the track or at least practice there sometimes. We don’t tell the basketball teams to practice out on the playground.

Each year on the 4th of July, families across Nebraska come together to celebrate more than just fireworks and festivals. We celebrate our founding ideals — the belief that all are created equal, endowed with the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

Foundational education as an RN with a BSN from South Dakota State University provided a broad understanding of how our bodies function. One of the lessons that was highlighted over the years was the need to pay attention to changes, e.g., my two sisters needed total knee replacement and so did I; my paternal grandfather had a massive stoke and died at the age of 61 years in 1948 from what? It was never diagnosed. My father thought that his dad, who was a farmer, was too stubborn to get regular check-ups from a physician and probably had heart problems in addition to his high blood pressure.

For much of modern healthcare, dentistry has existed apart from the broader medical system. Patients commonly have separate providers for medical and dental care, and this division is reflected in insurance models, education, and even cultural perception.

Communist China is the greatest threat to the American way of life. Under Dictator Xi Jinping, the Chinese Communist Party is actively threatening the peace and prosperity that we’ve maintained for over 80 years.

During winter in Nebraska, do you find yourself dreaming of the sweet strawberries of June, fresh garden green beans of July or juicy tomatoes of August? Take advantage of seasonal produce sales and follow easy preservation steps to enjoy the wonderful flavor and nutrition of fruits and vegetables all year round.

Heat is one of the leading weatherrelated killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year. North American summers are hot. East of the Rockies, summertime tends to combine both high temperatures and high humidity, making daily physical activity more difficult. High heat and humidity put extra stress on your body because sweat doesn’t readily evaporate to cool your skin. In cooling yourself, your heart rate also increases.

It’s remarkable how much anatomy education and medical practice overlap, yet anatomist-physician collaborations are often underutilized for improving student learning and patient care outcomes. Becoming an anatomist or a physician requires commitment to many years of education and practical training.

Three years ago this week, the Supreme Court handed down one of the most important decisions in its history. The Dobbs decision restored the right of the American people to regulate abortion through the democratic process. The pro-life movement is about love, compassion, dignity, and respect. As Senator, I’m proud to fight for life.