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… leader in births was just awarded its re-certification from the Joint Commission and cited for its exemplary work in several categories. Methodist Women’s Hospital is now just one of 37 … States with this Joint Commission certification and the only hospital in Nebraska. Those best practice areas noted during the Joint Commission visit focused on consent to treat newborn authorization forms signed at admission, a reduction in …

… to navigate. Methodist Mobile 3D Mammography makes screenings more accessible by going to work sites and health clinics in underserved areas. “Today’s busy women tend to put family and career … make it an amazing experience. We get so many patients who say, ‘For a mammogram, this is the best experience I’ve ever had.’" "We want them to feel important for that little bit of a time … regularly. They focus on fun and education during the time they spend on location, but every visit means a lot of work behind the scenes. “For every day we spend on the road, it’s about two …

… your loved ones and our communities. We want to reassure you that it’s never been safer to visit Methodist facilities. If you don’t feel comfortable physically coming to a clinic for an appointment, we understand. Most of our providers are now able to conduct telehealth …

… Women's Hospital offer blood conservation programs, which reduce or eliminate the need for donor blood transfusions. This comprehensive approach to patient care results in: Less viral … blood needs before, during and after your hospital stay. We use medication therapy and the latest technology to offer you the best possible outcome. …

… Mendlik arrived at Methodist Women’s Hospital only to soon find herself in the operating room for an emergency C-section following fetal heart decelerations.  After a short neonatal intensive … parameters,” Cockle said. Members of Mendlik’s care team, for example, had asked OT to pay a visit to their very petite patient given her previous complications. “To expect that everyone is …   Mendlik successfully avoided a second infection. She healed well and finds amusement in her latest challenge: “Yeah, there’s a little jealousy with Hadi whenever I’m holding Grayson, like, …

… “In the state and maybe regionally, it really is the only space that’s designed specifically for this,” said unit coordinator Tom Riss, CCT, CRAT. “It really is leading the way as far as … unit’s design and operation.    Among the unit’s benefits:  Environment: The unit offers the best physical work environment in the region, Humphrey said. Among the features are modern … ample space for team huddles, training and unit expansion. Technology: The unit employs the latest technology to benefit staff and patients. Gone are the days of printing the record of the …

… parents’ instinct to protect their kids. You may have canceled or postponed preventative care for your kids as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. Keeping your children safe and healthy is your … can to make these visits as safe as possible. This includes limiting who brings a child to the visit, screening before entering the building, masking for families and providers, scheduling … for visits and vaccinations haven’t. Attending well-child checkups is one of the best things you can do to keep your children safe and healthy right now.  As always, please …

… Transcript: Diane Millea, APRN: People are really amazed that there is this nice a place for them. And it's the little things where you go in to get your care.  When it looks this nice it's welcoming it says you're important. We get to do all pieces of the care for the patient and I think that's what I enjoy the most, you get to know the patient. You have … together to take care of our most vulnerable in our community" and I think what that will do for Omaha is help keep our Omaha residents well, particularly those that need it and maybe have …

… March 6, 2020, testing was scarce and difficult to obtain. Methodist Health System saw a need for screening and testing, and it quickly took action. By March 8, the information technology … two weeks, Methodist Physicians Clinic transitioned to more efficient drive-thru testing, and sites in Council Bluffs and Fremont followed. The northwest Omaha clinic that served as the first … community mental health resource was the brainchild of Jean Faber, corporate director of the Best Care Employee Assistance Program and the Methodist Community Counseling Program , and Tracy …

… varicella zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox and can last in the body for a lifetime. The virus can reawaken later in adulthood and cause shingles. Nearly everyone has … cause shingles increases as we grow older.  The shingles rash lasts about a week or two. But for an unfortunate 10-13 percent of people, the sharp, burning, or shooting nerve pain from the … of the vaccine in pregnant or breastfeeding women. If you are fighting off an infection, it’s best to wait until you are healthy again. Obviously, if you have had an allergic reaction to the …