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Independent · Bilingual · Community-Owned

A history of trusted care. A future of healthy living.

Serving Crete and Lincoln with accessible, evidence-based healthcare for the entire family — in English, Spanish, and Russian.

2Locations
3languages
1team

Truly bilingual

Care delivered in English and Spanish — and now Russian — without an interpreter line.

Independent & local

Physician-owned and rooted in your community, not a distant health system.

Same- & next-day access

When you're sick, you shouldn't wait weeks. We make room for you.

Transparent self-pay

Clear, fair pricing for patients paying out of pocket.

New at ICHI

StemWave therapy has arrived in Crete

We're now one of the only clinics in the Crete area and across Nebraska offering StemWave — drug-free, non-invasive shockwave therapy for lasting pain relief and recovery. Ask us about StemWave and our new IV infusion therapy.

ICHI

Who we are

At Innovative Community Health Institute, we believe healthcare should be accessible, inclusive, and built around the needs of our community. Our diverse team follows the latest medical guidelines and uses cutting-edge practices to deliver nationally recognized quality outcomes — while keeping care personal and compassionate. Whether you're insured, uninsured, or new to the area, we're here for you.

Our vision

To deliver high-quality, patient-centered care guided by the latest medical standards and a diverse, expert team.

  • Same-day appointments available
  • Extended evening hours
  • Bilingual, multilingual staff
  • Evidence-based medical care
  • Community-focused approach
Bilingual family consultation at ICHI clinic
Locations

Two locations, one team

Both clinics are part of Innovative Community Health Institute.

Crete, NE

Saline Medical Specialties

Innovative Community Health Institute

Our founding clinic. For years the Crete community has trusted us for full-spectrum primary care, close to home.

830 East 1st Street, Suite 200, Crete, NE 68333
Fax: (402) 826-3228
Mon, Tue, Thu8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed & Fri8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
SundayClosed
On call24/7
Lincoln, NE

Lancaster Family Medicine

Innovative Community Health Institute

Now open in Lincoln. The same trusted, independent family medicine — bringing healthy living to north Lincoln.

4911 N. 26th Street, Suite 106, Lincoln, NE 68521
Fax: (402) 826-3228
Mon & Fri8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tue, Wed, Thu8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat – SunClosed
News

News & updates

What's happening across our clinics.

June 15, 2026

New: StemWave therapy & IV infusion therapy now available

We're proud to be one of the only clinics in the Crete area and across Nebraska offering StemWave — non-invasive, drug-free shockwave therapy for pain and recovery — along with on-site IV infusion therapy. Call (402) 826-3222 to learn more.

June 1, 2026

Free Monthly Medical Clinic — 3rd Friday of each month

Saline Medical Specialties offers a free monthly clinic with chronic care management, comprehensive exams, and in-house lab testing — at no cost. Appointments are scheduled through Public Health Solutions at (402) 826-3880.

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