Direct Health Measure Issued For Nebraska Med In Omaha, Surgeries Limited
All Class C, D, and E surgeries at the Nebraska Medical Center that are pre-scheduled and non-emergencies are halted through February 13th.
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All Class C, D, and E surgeries at the Nebraska Medical Center that are pre-scheduled and non-emergencies are halted through February 13th.
If it's being done at a hospital, better reschedule
Forsyth Medical Center will stop performing some elective surgeries and limit other procedures. The health care system also said it is not mandating booster shots for employees.
At least two local hospital networks are suspending elective surgeries and nonessential procedures to free up bed space as the Omicron variant continues to cause surges in COVID-19 cases.
A surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations is having a ripple effect on other health needs.