Current News
National Nursing Home Week Celebrations
May 13, 2013
Elkhorn, NE: From Entertainment to Engagement
May 10, 2013
Elkhorn, NE: Adventures in Attitudes
May 10, 2013
Lincoln, NE: Southlake Village Honored with a Lincoln Journal Star Lincoln's Choice Award
May 1, 2013
Is a Knee Replacement For You?
May 1, 2013
Early Signs That CARE Is Needed
April 23, 2013
VHS Home Office Team Member Miekka Milliken Thanking Everyone For Their Support - A triathlon for a cause raising $3,000.00 for “Mikayla’s Miracles & Blessings”
April 19, 2013
In an update to an earlier story post Miekka states, "I am happy to share the exciting news that I recently sent over $3,000.00 to Mikayla’s Miracles & Blessings—a foundation with a mission of providing durable medical equipment and other supplies to people who care for loved ones with disabilities."
St. Paul, NE: Construction Update - Brookefield Park “Cozy-Cottage Style” Becoming a Reality
April 9, 2013
Defy Gravity…Built on NASA Technology
March 26, 2013
Vetter Foundation Sponsors the Junior League of Omaha’s Fashion Show, Omaha, NE on March 1-3, 2012 at the Happy Hollow Country Club
March 15, 2013
Vetter Foundation and VHS Home Office Team Member Miekka Milliken - A triathlon for a cause: “Mikayla’s Miracles & Blessings”
March 12, 2013
Gerontology Online Courses, Certificates and Degrees Available to Vetter Health Services Employees
March 12, 2013
Vetter Health Services Scholarship Winners Announced
March 7, 2013
Planning and Preparing to Meet Changing Care Needs
March 4, 2013
Changing the View of Long Term Care…One Quality Partner at a Time
February 28, 2013
The American Advertising Federation of the Ozarks Presents a Gold ADDY® Award to The Vetter Foundation & Jackson+Appleton for The Vetter Foundation Video
February 28, 2013
Elkhorn, NE: The Vetter Foundation & Jackson+Appleton were recognized and awarded with a Gold ADDY® at the American Advertising Federation (AAF) of the local Ozarks ADDY® competition on Saturday, February 23, 2013, at the Diamond Room in Springfield, MO for their entry of The Vetter Foundation video.
Walking on Air: Orthopaedic Patients in Nebraska Can Use NASA-based Anti-Gravity Technology to Rehabilitate Faster and Safer
February 26, 2013
Lincoln Orthopaedic Center, P.C.
Healthy Living Magazine, Volume 4 Issue 1St. Paul, NE: New Facility Construction Update
February 18, 2013
Vetter Health Services facilities receive national recognition for outstanding customer and team satisfaction
February 4, 2013
AHCA Elects President of Midwest’s Multifacility Care Centers, Glenn Van Ekeren, to National Board of Governors
January 29, 2013
Elkhorn, NE: Brookestone Meadows Receives Bronze Award for Outstanding Quality Care
December 31, 2012
Commitment to performance excellence in long term and post-acute care facilities honored by the National Quality Award Program
Flu Season is Upon Us
December 27, 2012
At Vetter Health Services "It's never to late" for Seniors to go high tech
December 24, 2012
High tech combines with high touch at Vetter Health Services facilities with the advent of a new computer system designed specifically for seniors with the belief that it’s never too late to join the digital revolution.
Elkhorn, NE: Vetter Health Services Registered Nurse's with Special Board Certification in Gerontological Nursing
December 21, 2012
Neva Vetter Mission 20/20 – The Vision Goes On
December 5, 2012
Mission 20/20 - Neva Vetter Tribute
November 6, 2012
Lincoln, NE: Perfect Score - Deficiency-Free for Southlake Village
October 18, 2012
AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill offered at Brookestone Meadows, Brookestone Village, Southlake Village & Tiffany Square
October 10, 2012
AlterG, Inc. manufactures and distributes the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmills®, a revolutionary technology for rehabilitation and athletic training. AlterG is great for anyone who wants to reduce impact during exercise or have a smooth rehabilitation after surgery or injury, and is preferred and used by leading medical professionals and the world's best athletes and teams. AlterG's unique anti-gravity technology was originally developed at NASA and tested at Nike's Oregon Research Project by America's top distance runners and is the only FDA-approved device of its kind. For more on this story http://www.vetterhealthservices.com/news/details.asp?nid=21667&s=1
For more information on the AlterG visit www.alter-g.comColumbus, NE: Vetter Health Services breaks ground on its newest Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation and Care Center
October 3, 2012
Elkhorn, NE: Vetter Health Services Life Enrichment Coordinators/Recreation Therapists Present at State Conference
October 2, 2012
St. Paul, NE: New Facility Construction Update
September 5, 2012
What is the Future of Medicare?
September 4, 2012
AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill offered at Brookestone Meadows, Brookestone Village, Southlake Village & Tiffany Square
September 4, 2012
Elkhorn, NE: VHS Home Office Team and Selected Care Center Team Members attend the TELS Summit
June 18, 2012
Elkhorn, NE: Vetter Health Services Hosts Dementia Practice Guidelines Workshops
June 12, 2012
Vetter Health Services hosted two days of dementia training sessions facilitated by Sue Fitzsimmons, a geriatric nurse practitioner with a certificate in recreational therapy on June 6, and June 7, 2012.
Mitch Elliott's Blog at Long Term Care Magazine
May 4, 2012
Are hospitals and rehab facilities equipped, both physcially & emotionally, to handle the gerontological needs of the aging poplulation? Read more...
Elkhorn, NE: Brookestone Meadows Welcomes UNO International Professional Development Students
April 12, 2012
St. Paul, NE: Heritage Living Center Gets New Building
April 8, 2012
Elkhorn, NE: Brookestone Meadows CNA to be honored with the NHCA/NALA Direct Care Staff Award
April 2, 2012
Care Conversations make difficult decisions easier
March 26, 2012
Elkhorn, NE: Vetter Health Services Home Office Team Members Attend AHCA Quality Symposium
March 12, 2012
Celebrations Planned for Facilities and Vetter Health Services Home Office Achieving Injury Free!
March 5, 2012
St. Paul, NE: The Journey To A New Facility
March 1, 2012
North Platte, NE: Linden Court Is Remodeling Their Memory Support Lane
February 27, 2012
North Platte, NE: Hug A Resident Program at Linden Estates
February 27, 2012
Washington, DC: Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living Profession Announces Bold Multi-Year Goals for Quality Care
February 22, 2012
Initiative helps measure and improve quality, says AHCA Chair PruittWahoo, NE: Valentine Bouquets Raise Funds for Relay for Life
February 20, 2012
Papillion NE: Papillion Manor Receives Quality Award
February 20, 2012
Adventures In Attitude® Conference
February 9, 2012
Grand Island, NE: Tiffany Square Receives “Quality Life” Award
February 8, 2012
Elkhorn, NE: Vetter Health Services Remains Politically Active at Fund Raising Event
February 8, 2012
Elkhorn, NE: Vetter Health Services hosts Dementia Seminar
January 23, 2012
Vetter Foundation: Take Time to Care, Train-the-Trainer Program
January 18, 2012
Elkhorn, NE: Home Office Team at Vetter Health Services donates goods and time to the Western Douglas County Chamber of Commerce Holiday Food Basket Project
December 19, 2011
Lake City, IA: 40 Shady Oaks Team Members Attend Dementia Training
November 18, 2011
Heritage Crossings in Geneva, Nebraska rated Deficiency-free
November 3, 2011
Vetter Health Services Home Office Food Bank Food Drive
October 25, 2011
Vetter Foundation donates to the Grand Island Groundwater Guardians outdoor learning area
October 8, 2011
Vetter Health Services facilities receive national recognition for outstanding customer satisfaction
September 26, 2011
Vetter Health Services facilities receive additional national recognition for outstanding team satisfaction
September 26, 2011
Nebraska Recreation and Park Association announces Cameo Rogers with Vetter Health Services as their Therapeutic President
September 19, 2011
NHCA Board of Directors elects Shari Terry to Secretary
August 12, 2011
Lessons from the Pioneer Network Conference 2011 - Neighborhood Nurses and Obtrusive Noise
August 5, 2011
Vetter Foundation assists in tornado relief efforts
July 18, 2011
In response to the recent tornados in the Southeast and Joplin, MO the Vetter Foundation is partnering with Convoy of Hope to provide relief effort.
Southlake Village in Lincoln evokes unexpected wows.
July 8, 2011
Excerpts from Lincoln Journal Star Sunday, June 26, 2011 Reporter Mark Andersen
Robert Wood Johnson PIN Grant - Partner's Investing in Nursings Future
October 4, 2010
$500,000 grant to reduce nursing turnover, improve health care quality in long-term care facilities. Vetter Foundation is one of the lead funding partners.
American Health Care Association recognizes VHS
October 4, 2010
Help for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
October 4, 2010
Government and private organizations can aid those taking care of a loved one or seeking a facility. By Lisa Zamosky, Special to the