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Methodist Hospital Helps Couple Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary

… nurse practitioner Analisa Krahmer, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CRRN, that it was a special day for him and his wife: their 60 th wedding anniversary. “We had a conversation about how rare that … cake from Food & Nutrition Services. It was delivered to JR’s room in time for Eleanor's visit. “I said, ‘What’s that for?’” Eleanor, 79, recalled with a laugh. “I was very surprised.”   … said the response by those who work on the Acute Rehab floor – who she emphatically calls “the best team ever” – isn’t surprising. Staff members get to know patients well as they recover from …
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Methodist Sponsoring "Pink In the Rink"

… RALSTON, NE – After five straight road games the Omaha Lancers return home to Ralston Arena for a great cause this Saturday night to play the Des Moines Buccaneers at 7:35 p.m.  A very … at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. Be sure to wear pink. Show your support by wearing your best pink attire.  Pink apparel from Lawlor’s will also be available on game night. A portion of … game begins at 7:15PM with the Valpak Pregame Show on The Mighty 1290 KOIL, www.mighty1290koil.com, and www.fasthockey.com .     Stay current with the latest team news by visiting …
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Celebrating our past, looking to the future

… our long history in the Omaha community. “Our founders would be proud of what their vision for health care has become,” said John Fraser, president and CEO of Methodist Health System. … or night The 28-bed hospital on 20 th & Harney reached capacity fairly quickly and the rules for operation were fairly clear. According to “A Century of Medical Miracles” a book written on … day. Cadillac of medical facilities   Lessons learned at 36 th & Cuming were combined with the latest health care and engineering innovations to build a new Methodist Hospital at 84 th & …
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Why Give Kids the COVID-19 Vaccine? A Methodist Pediatrician With Kids of Her Own Weighs In

…   With the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months to 5 years, millions of parents are breathing a sigh of relief as … and a child’s age and overall health. For more information about booster recommendations, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s pages on the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna … Muscle soreness at the injection site Decreased appetite     HOW CAN I PREPARE MY CHILD TO BEST HANDLE ANY SIDE EFFECTS? You know your child best. If they do well with preparation and …
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Athletes Can Turn to Free Sports Injury Clinics in Council Bluffs and Fremont

… Methodist Jennie Edmundson Sports Injury Clinic Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Aug. 24 to Oct. 26. No appointment needed; all ages welcome.  Located at OrthoNebraska, Suite 200 on the … Fremont Health Saturday Sports Injury Clinic Saturdays from 9 to 11 a.m., Aug. 24 to Oct. 26. No appointment necessary; high school athletes only; athletes must check in by 10 a.m.  … Edmundson Hospital athletic trainers are assigned to five high schools in Western Iowa and visit several others weekly, evaluating injuries, providing their expertise at practices and …
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The Vaccine That Prevents Cancer

… to the same fields where, two years earlier, the Hastings, Nebraska, man watched Sam play for the first time after he completed seven weeks of chemotherapy and radiation at Methodist … of Practice (COP) site – the only health system in Nebraska and Iowa and one of only six COP sites across the country focused on HPV vaccinations. With a three-year grant funded by the … Methodist is pushing to vaccinate 9- to 13-year-olds and will regularly evaluate data to share best practices among clinics. Future initiatives will involve outreach efforts and collaboration …
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Methodist Fremont Health Offering Free Screenings for Head and Neck Cancers

… where the mouth and the nose and the neck and other relevant areas would be examined to look for any signs of any cancers, pre-cancers or other non-cancerous processes that might require … third floor auditorium of the Health Park Plaza at 450 E. 23rd St. Appointments are required for the screenings, which can be made by visiting bestcare.org/freecancerscreening or calling … conducting the screenings. Fremont Tribune: Methodist Fremont Health offering free screenings for head and neck cancers …
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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. … judges health care organizations. U.S. News & World Report’s annual showcase of “America’s Best Hospitals” includes Magnet recognition in its ranking criteria for quality of inpatient … 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 …
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Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Adds State-of-the-Art PET/CT System

… patients. “Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital is committed to providing patients with the best possible chance at survivorship,” Imaging Manager Sheri Holub said. “This tool complements … technology, an upgrade from earlier analog PET/CT technology , comes with a number of benefits for Jennie Edmundson patients and staff members. Among them: Scan times cut in half to less than … to providing the best care to the people of southwest Iowa.” The PET/CT system is the latest step in Jennie Edmundson’s effort to provide comprehensive cancer care. The Methodist …
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Dr. Ming-yang Hung Joins Methodist Radiation Oncology Staff

… in medicine took root. Studying cardiac devices that improved blood flow “changed my outlook for what I wanted to do with the rest of my life,” he said. “That was the first time I had the … who has joined the radiation oncology staff at  Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center , uses the latest techniques to maximize the impact of radiation therapy while minimizing side effects for … He also strives to form relationships built on strong communication. “In order to create the best plan, you have to know the whole person,” he said. “I really get to know not only the …