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Douglas County Health Department Announces Community Vaccination Clinics for Residents 80 and Older 

… Health System, Nebraska Medicine, CHI Health and Creighton University. The locations and times for the clinics are: Christ Community Church at 404 S. 108th St. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The … will continue until further notice. Douglas County residents will have an opportunity to visit the clinic that is closest to them. This is the beginning of Phase 1-B of the vaccination rollout and will provide the first dose of the vaccine for this group. The DCHD Vaccine Registration Line will go live on Friday, Jan. 29, at 9 a.m. It …
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2020 'No Tobacco Challenge' Artwork Winner Announced

… and nearly 200 youths start smoking regularly each day in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . In 2019, over 12% of middle school students and over … is Declan Kirkpatrick, a student in Shelley Brown’s class at St. James/Seton Catholic School. For his outstanding artwork, Declan will receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, and his artwork … from a program sponsored by Scholastic. To learn more about the “No Tobacco Challenge,” visit motac.org/no-tobacco-challenge . …
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Farmer's Market-Fresh Food Ideas

… fruits and vegetables from a farmer’s market may be slightly softer since they are grown for flavor rather than for transporting a long distance. Place the heavier and firmer produce at the bottom of your bag. … Markets are going on now, and the complete schedule can be found at omahafarmersmarket.com .  To get a local, healthy boost to your diet, take in the sights, sounds and flavors of your …
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Is Your Heart Older Than You Are? Here’s How To Make It Younger

… 10 years. And nearly half of all Americans have at least one of the three key risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol and a history of smoking. While you can’t control all risk factors for heart disease – like age and family history – here are some ways you can actively lower your heart’s age: Aim for seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night. Stay up to date on annual screenings and …
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Methodist Recognized by GHX as 2021 Best 50 Health Care Provider for Supply Chain Excellence

… care supply chain leader Global Healthcare Exchange (GHX) as a Best 50 health care provider. For the past 14 years, GHX’s annual Best 50 award has spotlighted the top North American … Summit 22 on May 11. The full list of 2021 winners and past winners can be found at www.ghx.com/awards/best-50/ .   About GHX Building on decades of collaboration among providers, … spend. For more information on GHX’s suite of world-class, cloud-based supply chain solutions, visit  www.ghx.com  and  The Healthcare Hub . …
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Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Earns National Recognition for Efforts To Improve Cardiovascular Treatment

… Jennie Edmundson Hospital has received two gold American Heart Association Achievement Awards for implementing quality improvement measures that ensure cardiovascular patients receive … some form of cardiovascular disease – including heart attack, stroke and heart failure. For patients with conditions that are severe enough to be transported or admitted to a hospital, … College of Cardiology Foundation clinical treatment guidelines. For more information, visit heart.org .   …
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The Meaning of Care in Motion During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Vol. 2

… graffiti at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Since the group’s activities were cancelled for the month of April, the students were challenged to get creative in making a difference. They … to make slow but steady progress. Kathy Baer, Mary's daughter, helped organize this window visit with eight other family members after even FaceTime became too difficult to communicate, … all been, we understand why it's happening," Kathy said. "We just thank the entire rehab team for making it easier on us. They've been our angels through this incredibly difficult time." Our …
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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: At Each of Her Stops Across Methodist, LeeAnn Hansen Has Been Empowered to Provide Meaningful Care

… contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   LeeAnn Hansen, DNP, APRN-NP Nurse Practitioner Methodist Physicians … us more about yourself and your role at Methodist. My husband, Aaron, and I have been married for 12 years, and we have three kids. We recently added a goldendoodle puppy to the chaotic fun … 14. My husband is from Lincoln, and we call Bennington home. I have been a nurse practitioner for five years and recently joined Methodist Physicians Clinic Heart Consultants as a cardiology …
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Methodist Hospital Nationally Recognized for Its Commitment to Quality Heart Attack Care

… Methodist Hospital has received two American Heart Association (AHA) Mission: Lifeline ® awards for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing two specific … Silver Award . These awards are designed to showcase hospitals that provide 24/7 support for heart attacks and coordinate with a network of referring hospitals and emergency medical … patients while improving overall quality of care and patient outcomes. For more information, visit heart.org . …
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Methodist Hospital Achieves Fourth Magnet Recognition

… OMAHA — Methodist Hospital recently attained Magnet recognition for the fourth time, a testament to its continued dedication to high-quality nursing practice. …   Magnet recognition also is a factor when the public judges health care organizations. U.S. News & World Report’s annual showcase of “America’s Best Hospitals” includes Magnet recognition … process includes an electronic application, written patient care documentation, an on-site visit and a review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition. Health care organizations must …