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  • May 2026

  • Sat 16

    Cinco de Mayo Health Fair

    May 16 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
    South 24th & M Street S 24th St & M St, Omaha, NE, United States

    Saturday, May 16, 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM South 24th & M Street, S 24th St & M St, Omaha, NE 68107, USA CHI Health will host a health fair at the annual Omaha Cinco de Mayo event, offering free screenings, wellness tips, and access to healthcare professionals, including free cancer screenings from the Fred […]

  • Tue 19

    Sleepless in Nebraska

    May 19 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties 8015 West Center Road, Omaha, NE, United States

    Tuesday, May 19, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties, 8015 West Center Road, Omaha Did you know 1 in 4 Nebraskans aren't getting enough sleep? Join AARP Nebraska for this free community event to learn how sleep affects your health — and walk away with tips you can use that same […]

  • Wed 20

    Let’s Chat Cancer!

    May 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Wednesday, May 20, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Zoom and Facebook Live Join us for the next Let's Chat Cancer panel, Rural Voices in Clinical Trials! Drs. Juan Santamaria, Kathleen Moore, and Nick Hartl, along with cancer survivor and clinical trial participant Christine Vauthrin, will discuss how clinical trials work and why rural voices matter […]

  • Fri 29

    Annual Immunize Nebraska Conference

    May 29 @ 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

    Friday, May 29, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM Creighton University, Harper Center Ahmanson Ballroom, Omaha, and via Zoom This annual conference for health care professionals covers the latest updates on immunization guidelines, vaccine policy, and public health partnerships. Topics this year include measles, hepatitis B, HPV, and state vaccine data from Nebraska DHHS. Registration is […]

  • Fri 29

    Dundy County Hospital Health Fair

    May 29 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    DCS High School 400 9th Ave W, Benkelman, NE, United States

    Friday, May 29, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (MT) DCS High School, 400 9th Ave W, Benkelman, NE Dundy County Hospital's annual health fair offers discounted lab services to the community, including a general health panel, PSA prostate cancer screening, and A1C diabetes screening. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will have a booth […]

  • Sat 30

    Summer Safety Block Party

    May 30 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

    Saturday, May 30, 11 AM - 2 PM (MT) 1801 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE Join the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center at Scottsbluff's summer safety event for cancer prevention, screening, and early detection information!

  • June 2026

  • Tue 2

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Summer Course

    June 2 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Ground Level 0.12.103 conference room 505 S 45th St, Omaha, NE, United States

    OLLI at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a membership-based lifelong learning program for adults 50 years old plus. This year the summer course is titled ”Women’s Cancers” Tuesday, June 2 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Influences of Genetics, Social Factors, and Environment on Women’s Cancer with presentations by Dr. Ed Peters and Dr. […]

  • Fri 5

    Cattlemen’s Ball

    June 5 - June 6
    Cozad, Nebraska Cozad, Nebraska, United States

    Join us for Nebraska’s largest philanthropic event supporting cancer research—bringing together community, wellness, and celebration for an unforgettable weekend!The annual event, scheduled for June 5–6 in Cozad, NE, offers something for everyone. Tickets are on sale now for the full weekend, which promises great company, great entertainment, and good food—all set in a beautiful, scenic […]

  • Sat 6

    My Sister’s Keeper Nebraska Spring Honors Walk

    June 6 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Benson Park 7082 Military Ave, Omaha, NE, United States

    Saturday, June 6, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Benson Park, 7082 Military Ave, Omaha, NE My Sister's Keeper Nebraska's annual Honors Walk celebrates breast cancer survivors, thrivers, and warriors with a community walk, guest speaker, food, and fellowship. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will be on-site providing breast cancer resources and support. My […]

  • Sat 13

    Juneteenth Walk

    June 13 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
    24th and Lake, Omaha, NE 68110 24th and Lake, Omaha, NE, United States

    Saturday, June 13th, 10 AM - 2 PM 24th and Lake, Omaha, NE 68110 Check out Juneteenth festivities and sign up to volunteer on the Juneteenth by NAACP Omaha webpage The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will be providing cancer screening information.

  • Wed 17

    Sandhills Ranch Expo

    June 17 @ 10:00 am - July 18 @ 4:00 pm

    June 17-18 Bassett, Nebraska The Sandhills Ranch Expo is the largest ranch-oriented trade show in the country, bringing together producers, innovators, and industry companies for a two-day event in the Nebraska Sandhills. The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center will have an outreach booth on-site with cancer screening education resources covering breast, colorectal, and prostate […]

  • Sat 20

    Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards Summer Conference

    June 20 @ 8:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Phelps County Ag Center 1308 2nd St, Holdrege, NE, United States

    Saturday, June 20, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM Phelps County Ag Center, 1308 2nd St, Holdrege, NE The Nebraska Association of County Extension Boards (NACEB) is a non-profit organization that's mission is to support Nebraska Extension.  More specifically, communicating with and strengthening individual county Extension boards across Nebraska, while also communicating, seeking counsel, and working […]

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