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… and we look forward to this continued collaboration.” VNA, accredited by the Joint Commission, is a regional leader in the home health care services industry. Focused on delivering … industry-leading outcomes and compassionate care to their clients, VNA serves more than 1,000 home health, infusion pharmacy and hospice clients across the community per day. “VNA is proud of our long-standing relationship with Methodist,” said James Summerfelt, president and …

… able to spend time with her grandmother in the last two weeks before her passing. And then at 26 weeks, she began bed rest at Methodist Women’s Hospital.  “I had a great view of the parking … but I have no choice,” Amber said.  From left: Sharlet, Sydnea and Savana At 7:21 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2015, Baby A and Baby B – Sharlet and Sydnea – were delivered together via cesarean section … home that day, I knew I was their mom then. ‘You guys are making it very clear who the mom is. Thank you for that.’”  Amber, who takes the girls to visit Dr. Bonebrake every year, is …

… for the news she tested positive for gestational diabetes. “I remember thinking, ‘Well, this is not fun,’” said Dr. Pothuloori with a giggle. Now, Dr. Pothuloori, an OB/GYN at Methodist … diabetes affects about seven of every 100 women during pregnancy. Much like “regular” type 1 or type 2 diabetes, it’s a condition where the body loses its ability to regulate blood sugars. “Gestational diabetes develops in pregnancy approximately around 26 to 28 weeks gestation,” said Dr. Pothuloori. “It’s a little bit different than what we …

… Zucchini bread, banana bread, cookies and more. Baking is Anna Boldra’s therapy. “When I can’t control what’s going on around me, I bake,” she said, … To say that Anna and her husband, Kyle, are NICU veterans, might be an understatement. This is their third experience with a NICU baby. Libby (short for Elizabeth) was born at 29 weeks, … RN, one of Libby’s primary NICU nurses. With two brothers at home (Peyton, 4, born at 26 weeks and Parker, 2, born at 34 weeks), Libby has had to share Mom and Dad’s time and …

… make sure you’re discussing more than just curfew. You should be talking about what is and isn’t acceptable in healthy relationships – and how frequent and dangerous teen dating … relationships.  In a survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 26% of women and 15% of men said they experienced intimate partner violence for the first time before age 18. Nearly 1 in 11 female teens and 1 in 15 male teens experienced physical dating violence in the last …

… in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s (BCBSA)  National Health Equity Strategy , which is aimed at reducing racial health disparities across the care spectrum and improving patient … care compared to non-Blue Distinction Center facilities, with overall average rates of 26% lower episiotomies, 60% fewer elective deliveries and 17% lower C-section births – all  of … for all of our providers and clinical teams when I say how well deserved this designation is,” said Patty Bauer, vice president of Methodist Women’s Hospital. “Our clinical leaders work …

… services and medical care provided by the Methodist Community Health Clinic. The facility is located at 2650 Farnam Street. “This truly is a wonderful example of four long-standing community organizations coming together to improve … Methodist Community Health Clinic will begin providing medical care to the underserved at the 26 th & Douglas location. With seven exam rooms and nearly double the prior space, Methodist …

… development of the Republican health care plan carefully. The American Health Care Act, as it is called, was introduced Monday and has passed in two committees of the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill is expected to reach the House floor by the end of the month.   “The biggest concern I have right now with the proposed legislation is the impact on Medicaid expansion and the federal government funding their share of the …

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… have announced plans for a 60,000-square-foot medical office building that will, when it is completed, be home to an expanded staff of primary care physicians, women’s services and …