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  Impact of head and neck surgery When faced with the reality of having cancer, your first thought is often, “cut it out.” But when it’s cancer of the head and neck, you’re talking about an area with a lot of what I call “high-end real estate.”  Surgery for cancers of the head and neck can impa…

Booster shots. Third doses. Mix and match vaccines. If you’re confused about who should get what COVID-19 vaccine booster and when, you’re probably not alone. Jessica Jones, MD, an infectious diseases physician with Methodist Health System, said sorting through the options and recommendations shou…

It was a moment William Nester, MD, will never forget. The cardiologist was running errands when a former patient approached him. “He thanked me for saving his life,” said Dr. Nester, who has joined the staff at Methodist Physicians Clinic. “He had been very sick, and seeing him with his family, li…

Vaccine advisers for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have voted to recommend the Pfizer vaccine for kids ages five to eleven. Dr. Natalie Fleming, a pediatrician with Methodist Physicians Clinic, says they're ready to hit the ground running. She says the vaccines could be ready as s…

After 47 days in the hospital, Jonathan Johnson finally made it home. The recovery remains slow going. “It makes you realize that life is too short,” Johnson said. The 28-year-old from Council Bluffs hadn’t been vaccinated and contracted COVID-19. Near-death has a way of crystallizing what’s impor…

Last month, Methodist Fremont Health reached a milestone as it provided its 500th monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 patients. "Giving this many doses to the community prevented some hospitalizations, and we already have problems with the surge of patients at this time and over this whole p…

Cancer has touched each of the four recipients of the 2021 Spirit of Courage awards in unique ways, yet each one shares the strength and determination necessary to become a survivor. The Spirit of Courage Gala, to be held as a virtual event Saturday evening, will pay tribute to Donna Elliff, Deb Po…

When you are told you have to undergo chemotherapy, the words, “You are going to lose your hair,” can be very distressful for women and men alike. The fear of the unknown can make the thought of hair loss unbearable. Hair can be a big part of a person’s identity.  Once treatment starts and hair lo…

Anthony Robinson, a content strategist for Methodist Health System, joined the marketing team after spending over five years as a college athletics public relations professional. He enjoys being able to use his writing ability to tell compelling stories that embody The Meaning of Care. …

When Emily Kahm went into labor two weeks before her due date, she wasn’t prepared for her trip to the hospital. Neither she nor her husband took a tour of the facility, and plans for their families coming to visit didn’t align with the early surprise. In addition to it not fitting her timeline, Emi…