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Nebraska hospital leaders warned Monday that the state's health systems are getting hammered by rising COVID-19 numbers and staffing shortages. Jeremy Nordquist, president of the Nebraska Hospital Association, said during a Monday press conference that based on projections, the state could see a do…

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 Omicron variant has made its way into our community. Early research – and perhaps personal experience – indicate that it’s more contagious than previous variants, leading to a record number of COVID cases and more breakthrough infections than we’ve seen all pandemic.…

If you’ve ever had pneumonia or know someone who has, you know how awful it is. The simple definition of pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, but there’s much more to know.  Causes and symptoms Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungus. It can be a complication of a viral infect…

Have you ever reached for something or picked something up only to find yourself nearly crippled with sharp, shooting back pain? What about that same kind of pain in your legs after a long day on your feet? If so, you may have experienced a muscle spasm – and it probably wasn’t caused by the reachin…

Growing up, Jeremy Gallant, MD, always wanted to make an impact in people’s lives. He initially wanted to be an NFL player, but his sixth grade teacher encouraged him to instead look for a career where he could improve people’s quality of life. Her advice resonated with Dr. Gallant, and he instead d…

Kara Markin, MD, had an unusual path to becoming an internal medicine physician. After completing her undergraduate degree, she worked for an expedition company in Chilean Patagonia. Markin became interested in search and rescue, so she returned to the U.S. and earned her emergency medical technici…

About 1,600 youths smoke their first cigarette and nearly 200 youths start smoking regularly each day in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2020, over 6% of middle school students and over 23% of high school students reported currently using a tobacco pro…

In a very raw and rather heartbreaking COVID-19 update for the community, four Methodist Health System physicians – pulmonologist and critical care physician Sumit Mukherjee, MD; maternal-fetal medicine specialist Emily Patel, MD; pediatrician Matthew Gibson, MD; and emergency medicine physician Mic…

Our certified diabetes care and education specialists, registered nurses and registered dietitians will help you understand what gestational diabetes is and how to manage your blood sugar during pregnancy. We’ll develop an individualized nutrition plan to fit your specific health needs, lifestyle an…

Our certified diabetes care and education specialists, registered nurses and registered dietitians will help you understand what gestational diabetes is and how to manage your blood sugar during pregnancy. We’ll develop an individualized nutrition plan to fit your specific health needs, lifestyle an…