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… Sergeant, was loving but strict. He instilled in us four main values: education, service to your country, God and family.  My dad wanted each of his kids to serve at least three years in … the ideal time to enlist, but I did it out of respect for my father and my country. It was the best move I could have ever made.  Service to God and country For three years, I was stationed at … officers reach out to a mentor – usually, a noncommissioned officer who has helped along the way – and pays them a gesture of thanks in return for their first salute. It’s usually in the …

… Flip a coin 100 times and you can expect to get roughly 50 heads and 50 tails — the probability of each outcome is equal. And while the math doesn’t add up quite the same way with childbirth, a perfect split is exactly what happened last week at Methodist Jennie …

… Vaccines have long been key to keeping people healthy, but there’s an important one you may not be familiar with. The HPV … transmitted infection in the U.S. Getting vaccinated in adolescence is a safe and effective way to protect yourself against HPV-related diseases in the future.   HPV Basics HPV is most … anal or oropharyngeal cancer   Preventing an Infection Abstaining from sexual activity is the best way to prevent an HPV infection. But you can lower the risk of infection by: Getting the HPV …

… According to Michael Turco, MD, his journey to medical school was anything but traditional. “There was a … health. But what he loves most about his job is helping people navigate their health in a way that’s most meaningful to them. “As doctors, we get to be that person who walks alongside you or kind of meets you halfway and says, ‘I can help …

… powder, cinnamon, salt and cayenne pepper. Rub mixture onto both sides of steak. Grill steak to a medium rare, remove from grill and let rest for 10 min.  Toss tomato, onion, avocado and cilantro in a bowl. Add lime juice and a pinch of salt. …

… Marty McFly may have not worn a helmet when he rode his hoverboard in Back to the Future , but your child should. And helmets aren’t just for hoverboards. Your child should … likely to sustain traumatic brain injuries and be hospitalized.  Good helmet guidelines The best way to prevent head injury is with a well-fitted helmet that is certified by the U.S. Consumer …

… JR, 86, at Methodist Hospital on the Acute Rehabilitation floor. That morning, JR mentioned to nurse practitioner Analisa Krahmer, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NP-C, CRRN, that it was a special day … 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 … like their wedding day at a Methodist church in Iowa in 1959, it was special in its own way. JR acknowledged that he would’ve rather celebrated at home. But being surrounded by people …

… “I’m the recipient of as close to a medical miracle as you can get,” said 68-year-old Joe Johnston. Joe and his wife, Judy, … CABG surgery, the heart keeps pumping blood to the body. Dr. Batter said it’s a more difficult way to perform surgery, but patients often benefit with shorter hospital stays, faster recoveries … physician, pulmonologist and cardiothoracic surgeon to determine a patient’s options and best course of treatment in a timelier manner. “Previously, it was a case-by-case basis, and …

… in our Methodist emergency rooms. The faces of men and women who have a new, undeserved title to add to their names: survivor. Startling statistics Methodist SANE/SART nurses provide care and … what happened to you. You did nothing to deserve this. You have the right to come forward to get medical care and get help. I am here, and so are my SANE/SART nurses. Every day, we’re here …

… survivor and mentor had a big impact on her life, and made her realize how important it was to share in the journey.  Living is giving As she made a full recovery, Dianna made a promise to … You’ve got to keep active. The more you move the better you feel, too. I encourage people to get out there and do things to help the community. Be a part of it. Make it better.” Essential … and friends they don’t often get to connect with. It’s a camaraderie and a family in a way.” And for Dianna, those connections fuel a passion that keeps her both healthy and happy.  …