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… that Methodist Women’s Hospital emergency core nurse Amy Shostak, BSN, RN, will never forget. “I was having just an off week,” she said. “I had family stuff going on, I was putting in a lot of overtime, the emergency department was full, and difficult cases kept …

… we create better opportunities for infants and the larger community to have better health. I’m excited that this collaboration will help us fulfill the HHS Maternal Health Action Plan and …

… eyes lit up as she answered the question: What made you want to become a medical assistant? “I used to love going to the doctor,” said Tess Petersen, CMA. “I had the best nurse. But it wasn’t the nurse I wanted to be – it was the check-in lady!” Petersen laughed as she told that story and revealed …

… old family photos. Play treasured holiday music. Suggest family members attend a religious service together. Share humorous and sentimental memories. Start new traditions. If the women …

… said Eileen Heitman, BSN, RN, CHPN. “The illness is just a little piece of who this person is. I love getting to know my patients and hearing their stories.” Eileen has been a hospice nurse … after leaving US West, formerly Northwestern Bell, a job she had been at for over 18 years.  “I started thinking about nursing when I had the first of my three kids at Methodist Hospital, and my nurse was so helpful and open with …

… As temperatures dip, I know one thing is certain: Methodist primary care providers will be seeing a lot of sniffling, … shortness of breath. Those symptoms could be concerning signs of pneumonia .   When should I worry? If you have shortness of breath, wheezing, chest pains or temperatures higher than 100.4 … a good idea to let your doctor know how you are feeling sooner rather than later.   What can I take to feel better? Unfortunately, many colds just have to run their course, but there are …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how … Hospital, Outpatient Therapy Services Tell us more about yourself and your background. I have practiced occupational therapy for 43 years. Of that time, 28 years have been spent working for the Methodist Health System.   I grew up in a small town in South Dakota. My father was a farmer, and my mother was a nurse. I …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how … role for over seven years. As health care expanded, so did our department. The position of service leader of HIM was created, and I transitioned into that role and was there for another 10 …

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… and designed to honor women across the community in 10 categories: visionary, public service, large business, small business, health care, education, emerging leader, community … use our resources, power or influence to help others," Dr. Carlson said. "As president of NMC, I have the opportunity to make an impact at a higher level than I could on my own. I'm grateful and humbled to be recognized, but this award is shared with NMC …