Help us provide care for the most vulnerable in our community

Your donation supports Bluestem Health programs that address a few of the biggest needs in our city: dental care for patients on Medicaid and diabetes education for our patients with prediabetes and diabetes.  Many of the patients receiving these services have extremely limited, or otherwise cost-prohibitive, access to the care they need. Here’s why your support matters:

  • 82% of our dental patients are Uninsured or on Medicaid
  • Our no-cost Diabetes Education programs help patients gain the necessary skills and confidence to manage their condition successfully.

When you donate to Bluestem Health between now and May 28, you’re helping us continue to offer life-changing support.

Find a Family Medicine Provider at Bluestem Health

If you are looking for a family medicine provider at either Bluestem Health’s Kreshel Clinic or Piedmont Clinic, there are two new providers ready to care for you and your family.

Family Medicine Provider

At Bluestem Health in Lincoln, Nebraska, our team of physicians and advanced practitioners works together to provide comprehensive and high-quality care for all ages, from newborns to the elderly. At our clinics, patients have access to a broad scope of family medicine services and programs, as well as dental and behavioral health services.

If you are looking for a family medicine provider at either Bluestem Health’s Kreshel Clinic or Piedmont Clinic, there are two new providers ready to care for you and your family.

Bluestem Health Kreshel Clinic: Adam Rasmussen, MD

Developing relationships with his patients and having a connection that lasts a lifetime is what Dr. Adam Rasmussen enjoys most about being a Family Medicine provider at Bluestem Health Kreshel Clinic.

Dr. Rasmussen first became interested in medicine after breaking multiple bones while playing football in high school. He received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center and completed his Family Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical Education Partnership. He is board certified in Family Medicine.

As a Family Medicine provider, Dr. Rasmussen diagnoses and treats illnesses, and offers preventive care such as: routine checkups, immunizations and screenings, health-risk assessments, and guidance and education for a healthy lifestyle. In addition, Dr. Rasmussen manages chronic conditions such as heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, asthma, and cancer.

Having grown up in eastern Nebraska, Dr. Rasmussen comes from generations of Nebraska farmers. He enjoys spending time with his family, being involved with his church, and fishing and hunting. He is a lifelong Husker fan, too.

Family Medicine Services Available at Bluestem Health Kreshel Clinic

At Bluestem Health Kreshel Clinic, you and your family have access to high-quality, personalized primary care services, including:

Bluestem Health Piedmont Clinic: Kelsa DeGarmo, PA-C

If you are looking for a provider and like the convenience of Bluestem Health, Piedmont Clinic in Lincoln, Kelsa DeGarmo, PA-C, is a new Family Medicine provider here to care for you. Kelsa grew up in rural Bellwood, Nebraska, and always knew she wanted to help people and to make a difference in their lives.

After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State College and her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Union College in Lincoln, she worked at a family health clinic for two years in Illinois. She moved back to care for people in Nebraska.

Kelsa enjoys connecting with her patients and being able to make their lives healthier. She enjoys caring for patients of all ages and treating a variety of health conditions, from colds and flu, to chronic illnesses like heart disease and diabetes. She especially likes being able to provide her patients with patient education to help them manage their conditions so they can live healthier lives.

Family Medicine Services Available at Bluestem Health Piedmont Clinic

The Bluestem Health Piedmont Clinic is located on Bryan Health’s East Campus, giving you and your family access to hospital-based services in addition to our full scope of primary care services, including:

Find Your Family Medicine Provider at Bluestem Health

If you are looking for a Family Medicine clinic that cares for all people and offers additional services such as dental, behavioral health, interpreters on-site, and a sliding fee scale, Bluestem Health may be the right fit for your family. To schedule an appointment, call (402) 476-1455. Bluestem Health in Lincoln, Nebraska, continues to serve our patients with the care that they deserve.

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