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… summer vacations or the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, thousands of Nebraskans are traveling to countries touched by the Zika outbreak. A travel clinic in Omaha is helping locals pack some peace of mind. Richard Smith of Omaha is headed to Rio, excited to watch the world's best athletes compete. But a conversation with his traveling companion, who is a doctor, resulted …

… warned. A handful of known seasonal bugs — two of them respiratory, one that goes straight to the gut — are making their rounds in Nebraska and western Iowa, and most are starting to make their mark. Your best line of defense for some of these bugs - the flu shot. Dr. Lindsay Northam , an internist …

… fall afternoon, many people head for a cold beverage and a lengthy recollection of the day’s best shots. On Sept. 2, 2016, John McCreedie followed his game with a trip directly to Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. While McCreedie was on the golf course, his family …

… at 80th and Cass Streets in central Omaha and added four experienced internal medicine doctors to staff it. Methodist officials said the clinic system is heavily focused on primary care and has more than 200 primary care providers. “It’s what we believe we do best,” said Todd Grages, president and CEO of the clinics. Omaha World-Herald Reporter Julie …

… of her fellow Methodist SANE nurses. She is also inspired by the community and the way everyone pulls together to try to put an end to sexual assault and domestic violence.  …

… a lightweight back then,” he said unapologetically. “It didn’t take a lot of those shooters to get me drunk.” Right around this time, Jason suffered an elbow injury, which ended his college … Nearly one year to the day that Jason was admitted to Methodist, he and Kira made their way back to the ICU to thank all of their nurses for their excellent care. None of them could …

… ultrasound-guided breast biopsy). “Mammograms and our other diagnostic tools are the best systems we have available to women in western Iowa,” said Sheri Holub, imaging manager at Methodist Jennie Edmundson … oncologists and nurses. These specialists collaborate to discuss diagnoses and confirm the best possible course of treatment for every patient. The center also features nurse navigators …

… by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) as an Age-Friendly Health System Committed to Care Excellence. Methodist Fremont Health is devoted to implementing a set of evidence-based … of acute nursing at Methodist Fremont Health. “We look forward to continue sharing our best practices and learning what’s working for others. The Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative … is an important part of our overarching vision to provide every older adult with the best care possible.” Methodist Fremont Health joins The Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit at …

… Omaha native Tomas Huerta, MD , said it was always his dream to serve the community he grew up in. And seeing the difference his father made as a … MD. Dr. Huerta also is skilled in reconstructive facial plastic surgery. “That’s one of the best parts about being a physician – being able to treat the whole patient,” he said. “I can find … my patients that make me excited when I wake up and grateful that I have what I consider the best job in the world.” Outside of work, Dr. Huerta and his wife enjoy cheering for the Huskers …

… compliance with related certification standards, including its policies and procedures related to the management of patients who present with new onset signs and symptoms of a stroke. The … patients in the Emergency Department and inpatient units to ensure the hospital is following best practices identified in clinical practice guidelines for the care of stroke patients. … “This certification is just one of the many indicators that show we’re providing the very best care for our community.” The Joint Commission standards are developed in consultation with …