Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of American
    This foundation's mission is to cure and prevent Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis through research,

    and improve the quality of life by those affected by these diseases.  Penny Morris, RN, is a leader in

    the Nebraska Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.  With her leadership Gastroenterology Specialties formed a

    team to walk in the fund raising event this spring.  Prior to the walk Penny set into motion a bake sale as

    a fund raiser. Penny participates in the local support group and frequently provides educational

    presentations to the membership.We are very proud of Penny's continued commitment to this organization. 

	Participants in the Crohn's walk in Omaha this spring: Back row: Shannon, Jo, Joann, Margo, Larry     Front row:   Susan, Penny, Jackie and Coleen.

Presentation made        by Penny Morris to      the local Crohn's and        Colitis Foundation            Please refer to the      website of www.ccfa.org for additional information on this foundation, or call Penny at 402-465-4545

    Chubby Bubby Benefit

    Coleen Goertzen, RN, has lead a bake sale to raise funds for the Chubby Bubby Organization. 
    The funds were targeted for research for spinal muscular atrophy.  Her contribution assisted in

    raising over $20,000 for that organization. Thank you Coleen for working so hard on this event. 

   CASA for Lancaster County  
   Joann Janssen volunteers monthly as a court appointed special advocate for children 
   who are victims of abuse or neglect in Lancaster County. Children with a CASA
   volunteer are half as likely to spend time in long-term foster care. If you are interested
   in becoming a CASA volunteer, please call 477-2788 for further information.  We     
   thank   Joann for her commitment to these children.

    Stay in the Game—Get Screened for Colon Cancer

    Gastroenterology Specialties, Lincoln Endoscopy Center and their physicians all participate in the

    Stay in the Game campaign to encourage everyone over 50 to have a screening colonoscopy. 

    For more information on Stay in the Game colonoscopy screenings, go to www.stayinthegame.com.

   
    Dr. Dalke is the current President of the Board of the Community Blood Bank.  Because
    of the ongoing commitment of our physicians to promote blood donations, Gastroenterology

    Specialties schedules a blood mobile to visit our business every eight weeks where the staff

    donate during working hours.  We thank the staff and physicians for their commitment to

    the community in providing the gift of life, and Jenn Doggett and Deb Kvittem for co-chairing

    the events.