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Too much or not enough?It’s a touchy question for many of the expecting moms I see: Just how much weight should you put on during pregnancy? Gaining too much or not enough when baby’s on board can have serious consequences for both mom and baby.Body Mass Index (BMI) countsHow much weight you put on …

Occupational Medicine Services for BusinessesMethodist Occupational Medicine offers convenient and comprehensive occupational medicine health services in Nebraska and Iowa for you and your employees.We offer the following occupational health services:Breath alcohol testingImmunizationsNew-hire physi…

Physical Therapy Services in Council Bluffs Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital physical therapy provides outpatient physical therapy services at Health Center West PT. All programs and services are coordinated with referring physicians to help patients reach their highest potential. In additi…

Are you battling high cholesterol? If so, it's time to follow the advice I give so many of my patients: Get it under control for the sake of your healthy heart. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined.What Is Cholesterol?Cholesterol is a wa…

Andy Sass, BSN, RN, is the epidemiology service leader for Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women’s Hospital and Methodist Physicians Clinic. In his role, he works to develop policies and processes to help staff members provide the best care possible. He previously spent eight years caring for patients…

The American Cancer Society estimates that 1.9 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year – and more than 600,000 people will die from cancer. But cancer doesn’t need to be so far-reaching and deadly. In fact, many cancer cases can be prevented. One of the most important steps …

Stronger, healthier and happier relationshipsA big part of our health is our relationship with others in our daily life. All relationships can be challenging at times. The goal is to build it stronger, healthier and happier, to help promote our overall well-being, inside and out. Six ways to bu…

In vitro fertilization has helped many desiring couples achieve pregnancy, but successful outcomes aren’t always guaranteed. It’s important to know that most failed IVF cycles are due to random genetic abnormalities in the embryo(s).Inefficiencies in reproductionUnfortunately, human reproductio…

  Special Delivery! With hearts in hand, Methodist nurses from the ortho/neuro unit at Methodist Hospital 8 North visited Brookstone Meadows this Valentine’s Day. They had a few special deliveries to make. “One of the girls cut out a bunch of Valentines for our team to decorate,” said Jessi…

  The Flamingos for Hope visited patients, family and visitors at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center this Valentine's Day. They handed out "Hugs and Kisses," in the form of sweets, treats and pins to celebrate the holiday of love. Flamingos for Hope is a patient-led program with a missio…