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…   Methodist Physicians Clinic pulmonologist Adam Wells, MD , cares for patients with a variety of respiratory conditions, including pneumonia, COPD, COVID-19 and … with steroids to address her acute symptoms, discharged on oxygen, and referred to Dr. Wells for follow-up care. What he found – or didn’t find – was puzzling. Janelle has rheumatoid … complicated than the typical pneumonia.” He now suspected interstitial lung disease , a term for any of several conditions that can damage the lungs. While the conditions aren’t common, …

… Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital has been preparing since spring for the care of potential COVID-19 patients – even if those patients are only a few minutes old. … these precautions have evolved as more information emerges on how the virus is spread. Funding for these measures, which include personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing, has … the birth story they dream of.” To learn how you can donate to the Women and Newborns unit, visit the online donation page at jehfoundation.org/donate-today .   Pictured above: OB/GYN Dr. …

… For weeks, health officials have been warning the public across the U.S. about eating romaine … after concerns about E. coli contamination. Now, a Douglas County resident has tested positive for the bacteria – and the case is linked to romaine lettuce grown near Yuma, Arizona. The person … signs of E. coli, talk with your Methodist Physicians Clinic primary care provider. Or you can visit us anytime at the Methodist Physicians Clinic Infectious Disease Clinic for more …

… overweight and obese women conceive, they and their babies face a number of increased risks.  For mom: Pregnancy-related diabetes High blood pressure Preeclampsia Preterm delivery Stillbirth Cesarean section Shoulder dystocia For baby: Distress during labor Early neonatal death Neural tube defects (i.e. spina bifida) … testosterone levels, and increased scrotal/testicular temperatures.   Weight management is key For all these reasons, couples hoping to conceive should focus on a weight management program …

… testing.  Preimplantation genetic testing comes in two forms:  Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A)  Preimplantation genetic testing for single gene mutation (PGT-M) IVF and genetic testing With either procedure, a couple goes … Health Specialists , all our patients are offered carrier screening at their first visit. Carrier testing is optional but encouraged to help ensure the best outcome possible for …

… It’s not uncommon for Methodist patients to go out of their way to say “thanks.” Whether it’s through a heartfelt letter, a token of appreciation, an award nomination or a visit to say “thank you” in person, they never cease to amaze us with their kindness, devotion … and every one of you mean to us, but as with anything, we’ll give it our best:   Thank you for your trust … “The fact that our patients seek our help and confide in us at their most …

… Caramel, there was a flavor to match everyone’s individual taste. It was a unique offering for a Methodist Hospital DAISY Award ceremony, and the reason the ice cream was there was just as … as the honoree. Not a lot of time Alyssa Mann, BSN, RN, has been a nurse at Methodist Hospital for three and-a-half years. A nurse in the hospital’s Short Stay unit, she primarily cares for … To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital for the DAISY Award, visit bestcare.org/daisy . …

… organization on a daily basis,” said Kent Sona, vice president and chief information officer for Methodist Health System. “The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to think outside the box, which … organization received a customized benchmarking report, an overall score and scores for individual levels in eight segments: infrastructure, security, business/disaster recovery, … to improve the health and care in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit  chimecentral.org. …

… Health System supervisors were recently presented with Department of Defense Patriot Awards for their support of employees who are members of the National Guard. The supervisors were … units.”   Patriot Award Honorees   Chelsea Craig and Jen Tran Chelsea Craig, service leader for the Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital emergency department, and Jen Tran, … United States. For more information about ESGR outreach programs or volunteer opportunities, visit www.esgr.mil . …

… do you really need to report everything – even the same daily multivitamin you’ve been taking for months? The short answer is yes. And for good reason.   What We Need To Know About Some individuals – especially those who are younger …