CHI Health Cancer Care at St. Elizabeth

At the St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, our mission is to support our patients physically, emotionally and spiritually in their journey to recovery. Everyday, we live our mission by providing clinical excellence in a healing environment. We are committed to making a difference in our patients’ lives through our programs, services and personal care. Everyday, we live our mission by providing clinical excellence in a healing environment and empowering patients. We are committed to making a difference in our patients’ lives through our programs, services and personal care.

We have been accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) since 1981, and our Radiation Therapy department was the first ACR accredited radiation therapy center in Lincoln, Nebraska.

If you have any questions about our services, please call the Cancer Center at (402) 219-5000.

Outreach

Our outreach team is saving lives by offering early cancer screenings to people that wouldn't have access to the service otherwise. Cancer survival rates dramatically increase with early detection.  Their outreach supports the St. Elizabeth mission by fostering healthier communities and providing compassionate care to those in need. They are also reducing gaps in health care through increased access to cancer screenings for uninsured, underinsured and persons without primary care providers. 

Survivorship Care Plans

While most cancer survivors will lead healthy, active lives, some may develop problems related to their cancer and its treatment. As cancer patients transition into life after treatment, a Survivorship Care Plan serves as a communication tool between survivors and health care providers. The plan provides patients and primary care physicians with a comprehensive treatment summary and wellness plan that focuses on the long-term needs of the survivor. Our Survivorship Care Plans are created by our experienced cancer nurse navigators. The comprehensive  plan includes:

• contact information on your team of doctors
• detailed treatment summary
• symptoms to watch for to detect cancer recurrence
• recommended cancer screening and other examinations, and the schedule on which they should be performed
• information on possible late and long-terms effects of treatment
• recommendations for healthy behaviors such as diet, exercise, and smoking cessation
• directory of support services

Our detailed Survivorship Care Plan keeps patients and their health care providers informed and aware of any long-term health concerns.