{"id":128607,"date":"2026-01-07T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-07T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=128607"},"modified":"2026-01-04T14:53:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T20:53:06","slug":"national-treasure-shelly-schwedhelm-ready-to-step-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/2026\/01\/07\/national-treasure-shelly-schwedhelm-ready-to-step-away\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018National treasure\u2019 Shelly Schwedhelm ready to step away"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"panel body-content\"><div class=\"panel__container\">\n<p>The med center would not be what it is today without the collective work of countless people over its history. But there are a few whose impact was so widely felt, one could argue they have left an indelible mark on the organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelly Schwedhelm fits nicely into this category. In her 43-year career with Nebraska Medicine, and now with UNMC, she guided her teams through the merger of University and Clarkson hospitals, implemented innovative surgical techniques and information systems, consulted on the Hixson-Lied Center construction and partnered with the med center&#8217;s infectious disease experts to safely care for patients with Ebola Virus Disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/44GP812\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Much of this was highlighted in her 40th service anniversary feature article., opens in a new window\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Much of this was highlighted in her 40<sup>th<\/sup> service anniversary feature article.<\/a> In that article, James Lawler, MD, associate director for international programs and innovation at the Global Center for Health Security, described her as a national treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, Schwedhelm works for UNMC as the associate director of the Global Center for Health Security, responsible for leading the center\u2019s emergency operational response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShelly Schwedhelm embodies what leadership is all about,\u201d said Ken Bayles, PhD, vice chancellor for research at UNMC. \u201cHer \u2018can-do\u2019 attitude and her ability to organize under high-pressure situations is second to none. Importantly, the respect she commands and her midwestern work ethic brings people together in times of need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;She didn\u2019t just lead our efforts here at UNMC and Nebraska Medicine during Ebola and COVID-19, she led the nation during these crises. I am proud to have been her colleague for these past several years, and even prouder to have her as my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmFamily123125-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-128611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmFamily123125-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmFamily123125-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmFamily123125-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmFamily123125-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmFamily123125.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shelly Schwedhelm peeks out of pile of her 10 grandchildren and family, alongside her husband, Kevin, of 46 years. She\u2019s looking forward to spending more time with family.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>After dedicating so much of her life to the success of Nebraska Medicine and UNMC, Schwedhelm is ready for more time with her children, her 10 grandchildren and her husband of 46 years, Kevin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSomeone wisely told me that I need goals in retirement,\u201d she said. \u201cI understood perfectly what they meant. You can\u2019t go from full-time to all free time overnight. So my goals are to invest in my health and have more quality time with my family.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI have a to-do list from the last four decades that could probably use some attention,\u201d she said. \u201cI want to see what it\u2019s like to wake up without an alarm and to enjoy my morning coffee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The work she\u2019s accomplished at the Global Center for Health Security indicates the time is right for her to step aside, she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve spent the past year building a team to cover my accountabilities, and they are certainly ready,\u201d Schwedhelm said.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmEbola123125.jpg\" alt=\"Shelly Schwedhelm speaks in 2024 at the 10th anniversary remembrance of caring for the med center's first patient with the Ebola virus, Richard Sacra, MD.\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-128610\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmEbola123125.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.unmc.edu\/newsroom\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/SchwedhelmEbola123125-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shelly Schwedhelm speaks in 2024 at the 10th anniversary remembrance of caring for the med center&#8217;s first patient with the Ebola virus, Richard Sacra, MD.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShelly\u2019s career exemplifies what is possible and the profound impact a nurse can have on a global scale,\u201d said Kelly Vaughn, chief nursing officer for Nebraska Medicine. \u201cHer influence extends beyond clinical excellence and operational leadership at Nebraska Medicine. She has prepared us to do things we never thought possible while ensuring that high-quality patient care remains at the heart of every decision. Though she will be deeply missed, her dedication and contributions will live on, especially through the disaster preparedness work that strengthens all our teams.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In her 40<sup>th<\/sup> service anniversary article, she reflected on this quote:&nbsp;\u201cGod has perfect timing, and it\u2019s highly possible that by not being where you thought you should be, you will end up exactly where you\u2019re meant to go.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe spend a lot of time in our career pushing for \u2018what\u2019s next\u2019,\u201d she said. \u201cI encourage my leaders to be patient and recognize that things happen for a reason. Sometimes it\u2019s not what we want or think we deserve. 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