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… Nelson Women and Newborns Center at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital marked a joyful end to a year that began with tragedy, when Catania’s first baby was stillborn at 28 weeks gestation in March 2020. After deciding she wanted to get pregnant again, Catania began seeing certified nurse-midwife Desiree Hericks, MSN, CNM, … “It represents a commitment to the community to provide a space for what I would consider the best obstetric care in the region.” And what ultimately drives patients to Jennie Edmundson is …

… Heart Association/American Stroke Association as the first hospital in the City of Omaha to earn its Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite designation. In addition, Methodist was also awarded the Get With The Guidelines ® -Stroke Silver Plus Quality Achievement Award. Beth Malina, American … Association Director of Quality and System Improvement NE, KS, and KC Metro, was on hand to present the awards. “Earning the Target Stroke Honor Roll Elite award is a significant …

… There's a new tool to help the children and keep them clear of any infections. Baby Arlo has made a lot of progress in three weeks, but she has a ways to go and she has one of the most experienced nurses by her side. "I've been a NICU nurse for about 18 years," Leslie Yelick said. "It's the joy of my life." …

… Even as they seek new ways to reach people who haven’t yet received their COVID-19 vaccine shots, health officials are also trying to determine what’s stopping those who still haven’t rolled up their sleeves. Part of that climb …

… employees. Shawn Shanahan, director of the Fremont Health Foundation. said this was a great way to create a bond with the people of Fremont. “This is another great opportunity to connect with our community and to continue to partner, continue to build relationships, so …

… worries me that we could be put in a situation where we can’t take care of these patients the way we should,” said Dr. Sara Rutter, the medical director for Methodist's Blood Bank. Hospitals … steady blood supply every day, but right now, the demand is outpacing supply — forcing doctors to make difficult decisions. WOWT: Omaha health officials see shortage of blood supply …

… did. • Veins and bones can be seen more easily. • Scratches, cuts or bumps can take longer to heal. • Years of tanning or being out in the sun may lead to wrinkles, dryness, age spots and even cancer. Dr. Lindsay Northam and Dr. Bret Hays share ways to help protect your aging skin. LiveWell Magazine: How to protect your aging skin …

… Hospital Foundation’s Women Connect event in February with two major takeaways: Everyone needs to pay attention to changes in their skin and seek evaluation if they notice a concern, and … knowing that it was melanoma.” Launched in the fall of 2022, Women Connect is the Foundation’s way of encouraging women to prioritize their own health. Hundreds of women from across the Omaha … “Anytime we can catch a melanoma and it can be removed with surgery alone – to me, that’s best-case scenario,” Dr. Huerta said.   Watts knows that if she didn’t have the opportunity to …

… your pelvic exam approaches, or you might have questions you’ve always wondered about. Either way, knowing what to expect during an exam can help ease anxiety.    Pelvic Exam FAQs Q: Why do I need pelvic … cysts, uterine fibroids, early stages of cervical cancer and more. Q: When do I need to get my first pelvic exam?  A: Girls should have their first gynecological appointment between the …

… days, six months feels like six years. With no end in sight. Amy Monzingo, a counselor for the Best Care Employee Assistance Program, is among the people the Omaha World-Herald spoke to about life six months after the pandemic began. Omaha World-Herald: Six months with COVID-19: …