Prairie Life Fitness sold to Athletic Club, which plans $4 million in upgrades Members of the clubs, now known as The Athletic Club, won’t see interruptions or changes to their existing memberships, including costs, said Danny DeLaRosa, CEO of The Athletic Club. Omaha's Kaci Lickteig runs fastest finish in six appearances at Western States 100 The Omaha woman shaved two minutes off her best time and was the third female competitor across the finish line. She placed 20th overall at the June 29 race. Transgender woman sues after Nebraska state officials refuse to cover transition surgery Nebraska's insurance carrier agrees that the medical profession has concluded that such procedures are medically necessary to treat gender dysphoria, the lawsuit says, but the state specifically excludes coverage for services or drugs related to gender transformations.  Nebraska Medicine, UNMC launch plan to shorten wait times for psychiatric services The plan, launched July 1, calls for returning most patients — once they’re stable — to their primary care providers for ongoing care, freeing more appointment slots for new patients. Waterloo woman says consistency — and a colorful collection of Pumas — helped to hit health goals As Heidi Donner gets older, she still wants to be able to carry her own groceries into the house. That helps motivate the 55-year-old woman during her weekly workouts.