Trauma Champions

It takes innovative and aggressive treatments to bring critically injured patients back from death. 

These stories of Trauma Champions celebrate the heroic, life-saving measures taken by the Nebraska Trauma System and Bryan Trauma Center. This includes first responders, emergency medical services, critical access hospitals, patients, family members, physicians and Bryan staff.

2024 Trauma Survivor - Karli Byrd

Karli Byrd was enjoying a Friday evening in southeast Lincoln when a drunk driver went through the intersection and crashed into her. Teams brought Kari to the Bryan Trauma Center as a category one patient, the most severe.

2022 Trauma Survivor - Larry Lohmeier

Larry was hit by a Ford F450 super-duty truck while biking on the MoPac Trail. Teams performed life-saving measures after he went into cardiac arrest.

2021 Trauma Survivor - Willie Mohlman

Willie and his family were hit head-on in blizzard like conditions. Teams battled the weather and his severe injuries to save his life.

2019 Trauma Survivor - Jim Earnhart

After Jim was crushed with a 1,100 pound piece of metal, his life was on the line. Immediate, expert care saved his life.

2018 Trauma Survivor - Miles Margritz

2017 Trauma Survivor - Brock Melton