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Making Safety Behind the Wheel #1

… a decision to either seek help or perhaps lose their license,” said Moore, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS . “For others, it’s simply making sure that they are safe and can continue to drive as they age or … common diagnoses seen are: ADHD, anxiety, autism, cerebral palsy and spina bifida. Evaluation for any reason Drivers may choose to have an evaluation for a variety of health problems or … safe.” To learn more about the Methodist Driver Rehabilitation Program, call 402-354-4670 or visit www.bestcare.org/driverrehab . …
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'I Was Supposed To Be Here'

… to Methodist Women’s Hospital. Diagnosed with placenta previa and accreta, she was scheduled for a cesarean section at 35 weeks. “I was very much supposed to be here for this experience,” said Jenna. “While I was down here I just felt like I had to stay so … To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital for the DAISY Award, visit www.bestcare.org/daisy . Read Jenna's letter to Methodist. …
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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: Best Care EAP’s Joy Youngland is forever thankful for colleagues who helped her through the loss of her husband

… contribute to providing The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Joy Youngland, MS, MSW, LIMHP, CSW Counselor Best Care Employee … even when there’s a snowstorm! – as well as group exercise classes at the YMCA, reading news magazines and traveling. I enjoy flying into a city, whether it be London, Seattle or … due to a worldwide recession. I found a job as a residential manager of a group home for teen girls. After recognizing how much I enjoyed the human services field, l obtained a …
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The basics (and not-so-basics) of breastfeeding

… – and not-so-basics – when it comes to breastfeeding:   What are the benefits of breast milk for Baby? Breast milk can help strengthen Baby’s immune system and lower the risk of asthma, … in life, and a lower risk of the conditions listed above. Do you have to bring Baby to breast for certain breastfeeding benefits to apply? Is exclusive pumping/expressing just as beneficial? … safe and nutritionally complete options.  If you have questions or need lactation support, visit  bestcare.org/specialties/lactation .   …
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How to Give Your Brain Some TLC During Quarantine

… making your mental health just as much of a priority as your physical health. Get Organized News of this pandemic is everywhere. Every time you turn on the TV, scroll through your Facebook … reminders. If your daughter tells you on Monday about an online test she has scheduled for Friday, stop what you’re doing. Set an alarm for Wednesday night to go over the material with … licensed professional counselor from the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program. The free, confidential service can be accessed by dialing  (402) 815-8255 (TALK)  and is available …
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With Recognition Comes Hope in Treating a 'Real Jerk of a Cancer'

… the walls were white. I couldn’t help but notice how yellow I looked in comparison. I called for my wife – who just wrapped up her oncology rotation – and right away, she said, ‘You look jaundiced.’” It was the final straw for Tim, who decided to make an appointment with his doctor after also suffering from sporadic … He’s more than a year out from surgery and, as far as his doctors can tell, he’s still disease-free. “If someone can remain that way for five years, that’s the closest synonym to a cure that …
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Moments She Lives For: A Metastatic Cancer Survivor Fights Fear With Family

… kind of future that Elyse and Dustin – her husband of six months at the time – had imagined for themselves.  The First Diagnosis In May 2016, after noticing twinges of pain radiating from … met with her Methodist primary care provider, Joan Quinn, MD , who concluded that it was time for a biopsy. The 4-inch mass was angiosarcoma – a type of cancer that forms in the lining of … the diagnosis itself, Elyse said, was the fact that she had likely been living with cancer for a year.   “It was like, ‘No. Please, no. Did it spread somewhere else?’” It didn’t.  She …
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Caring for a Child With a Cleft Lip and Palate: Methodist Physician and Mom Shares Her Story

… the proud mom shared in a recent social media post. Fitz is a unique baby in a lot of ways. For starters, he’s a really good sleeper, and he’s always happy and giggly. He was also born with … a box to check off. When we went to see my Methodist OB/GYN, Darrick Peters, DO , he broke the news that there might be a cleft, but he wasn’t sure because they couldn’t get a good view of his … appointment two weeks after Fitz was born for his initial evaluation. We’ll continue to visit the clinic at least yearly until Fitz is at least 21.      What does short- and long-term …
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Is It COVID-19, the Flu or the Common Cold? How to Tell and When to Act

… Differences  If you’re questioning what your symptoms mean and whether you should get tested for COVID-19, call your provider. Here’s other helpful advice as you navigate your next steps: … If you’re experiencing either of these, call your provider immediately and get tested for COVID-19.  If you’re feeling symptoms of any kind, immediately isolate from others – even in … usual.  Cold symptoms alone may not warrant a COVID-19 test, but that depends on many factors. For example, do you have cold symptoms and know you were exposed to someone with COVID-19? Then …
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'You Could Tell This Was Her Passion': Nurse Honored for Work on Methodist Hospital Acute Care for Elders Unit

…   Albertha Schmid and her mother, Sue Dawson Last Thanksgiving was anything but happy for Albertha Schmid and her family. Albertha’s mother, Sue Dawson, had suffered a stroke caused … serious issues that were happening to her,” Albertha said. “It was just absolutely a nightmare for us because she was trying to fight three different things. So having someone like Amber there really helped her to feel better.”   A Passion for the Job Amber Baltaro, BSN, RN, graduated from Nebraska Methodist College’s accelerated …