Physician and Staff
Community Involvement
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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 forms a
team to walk in the fund raising event each spring. Prior to the walk Penny sets into motion bake sales
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.
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Crohn's Walk in Lincoln in 2010
At the Gastroenterology Specialties booth is Coleen Goertzen and Penny Morris.
Penny coordinated the team for Gastroenterology Specialties.
Volunteers from Gastroenterology Specialties for the 2010 Crohn's Walks are:
   
Joann and Stan Christie and Cindy Jenn Svagera Family Susan
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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 |
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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 former 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 Deb Kvittem for chairing the events.
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