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.

New Provider in Lincoln Now Accepting Patients

Learn more about our newest Lincoln provider, Kelsa Dagarmo, PA-C, who has recently joined our Piedmont Clinic, located at Bryan Health East Medical Plaza, 1500 S. 48th Street, Suite 41.

Our Piedmont Clinic, located at Bryan Health East Medical Plaza, 1500 S. 48th Street, Suite 41, offers full-scope, high-quality family medicine services. We also have compassionate, caring family medicine providers. Learn more about our newest Lincoln provider, Kelsa Dagarmo, PA-C, and schedule your next appointment at Bluestem Health Piedmont Clinic.

Meet Our New Lincoln Provider: Kelsa DeGarmo, PA-C

Kelsa is a Family Medicine provider at the Bluestem Health Piedmont Clinic, who grew up in rural Bellwood, Nebraska. She always wanted to have a career where she could help people and make a difference in their lives, and that’s why becoming a Physician Assistant was a long-time goal for her. 

After receiving her Bachelor’s Degree from Wayne State College and her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies from Union College, she worked at a family health clinic for two years in Illinois. She knew she wanted to work with underserved populations, so Kelsa decided to join the Bluestem Health team and move back to care for people in Nebraska. We are so glad that she did. 

Kelsa enjoys connecting with her patients and being able to make their lives healthier. She likes caring for patients of all ages and treating a variety of health conditions. She will be joining our other Piedmont Providers, Andrew Shahan, MD, and Reba Cooksley, DNP, APRN-NP at the Piedmont Clinic located in Bryan Health East Medical Plaza. 

Kelsa and her husband have two young boys and a beagle. They enjoy being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and watching Husker football.

We’re grateful to have great providers like Kelsa at our Bluestem Health Piedmont Clinic. If you are looking for a family medicine provider, call 402-480-7380 and request an appointment with Kelsa. She is now accepting new patients.

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Bluestem Health is Closing the Gap in Dental Care

Our clinics in Lincoln offer comprehensive services including primary care, behavioral health, general dentistry, onsite pharmacies, and much more.

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Medicaid Matters: Getting Access to Care Families Need

Our nutrition counseling program offers thoughtful, personalized guidance to make achieving a healthy lifestyle feel more attainable. Our experienced team of certified diabetes educators, nutritionists, and chronic disease nurses are here to help you feel confident in your food choices, offering supportive, professional care on your health journey.

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Bluestem Health’s Supportive Nutrition Counseling For Everyday Health

Our nutrition counseling program offers thoughtful, personalized guidance to make achieving a healthy lifestyle feel more attainable. Our experienced team of certified diabetes educators, nutritionists, and chronic disease nurses are here to help you feel confident in your food choices, offering supportive, professional care on your health journey.