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.
Quick actions
The things our patients reach for most.
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.
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.
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.
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
Two locations, one team
Both clinics are part of Innovative Community Health Institute.
Crete, NE
Saline Medical Specialties
Our founding clinic. For years the Crete community has trusted us for full-spectrum primary care, close to home.
Lincoln, NE
Lancaster Family Medicine
Now open in Lincoln. The same trusted, independent family medicine — bringing healthy living to north Lincoln.
News & updates
What's happening across our clinics.
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.
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.