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… seeing angels smiling down at me,” she said. “I mean, truly. They were nurses, but that’s the best way I can describe them. They were angels.” Nancy can’t say enough about the wonderful care … up the patients. That, and I’m getting older and gray – ha! I need color.” Laughter is the best medicine Wearing Christmas pants may not fall under Dr. Kotula’s job description, but he … attached to patients.” “That really meant the world,” Nancy said. “Nobody’s ever done that for me.” And in Brooks’ 30 years with Methodist, nobody’s ever thanked her the way Nancy did. …

… woodworker, cyclist and moose whisperer. He’s an open-heart surgery survivor who was given the best care he could have hoped for. His journey to Methodist began at birth.   An enlarged aorta Jim was born with a bicuspid … for woodworking, Jim decided that a personalized plaque with a play on words was the best way to express his gratitude. In addition to the 11 names of those who assisted in his …

… daughter, Karol Dammann. “Afterward, he just kept saying, ‘I was so worried, but I’ve had the best care ever here.’”   “I’m Here for My Patients’ Needs” A key part of Bill’s care team was progressive care nurse Steffani Lemos, … from heart and kidney failure. On her way to his funeral, Karol received an email with the news that Lemos would receive The DAISY Award. “I immediately called Mom,” Karol said. “‘You’re …

… stone, then returned to the unit before being discharged. In all, Marcia was at the hospital for about 12 hours. But in that time, one nurse made an unforgettable impact on her.   Small … as Marcia’s discharge neared, Warner continued doing all she could to put her patient in the best position possible. “She took the time to go through the discharge process with me,” Marcia … and beyond during those 12 hours. But her closing compliment may have summed up Warner’s care best. “She nursed my body, mind and spirit.” …

… attending the Methodist Stroke Support group that meets monthly at Methodist Hospital . “The best therapy is being around all of them and trying to learn what they’ve learned,” Mike said.   “It’s so helpful for patients to know they’re not alone,” said Sarah Cockle, PT, DPT, Methodist Hospital’s service … And sometimes those relationships extend beyond the monthly meetings. “I’ve met one of my best friends there,” Mike said. “We talk all the time.” In addition to stroke survivors, …

… charges are rarely the price that patients pay. The chargemaster lists the dollar amount set for each service prior to insurance contract/benefit plan discounts or self-pay discounts being … pay tends to be less than the standard charge. Hospital charges differ from patient to patient for the same service depending upon variations in treatment. Patients who are eligible for financial assistance may also receive additional discounts. Items included in a charge vary …

… closer to home, she found herself needing to be admitted to Methodist Women’s Hospital. “For the most part, I have been able to doctor close to home,” Amber wrote in a recent letter to … Encouragement and faith Day after day, Miriah shares her calm confidence with those she cares for. She knows that worry comes with every hospital stay. “A lot of times they are away from … at your facility.” To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital, visit bestcare.org/daisy . Read Amber's letter to Methodist. …

… No two cases are the same. If your health care provider determines you meet the criteria for depression, he or she may prescribe you medication, but not always. It’s perhaps more likely that you’ll be referred to a mental health professional for further evaluation to determine whether medication is needed. If your physician does write a … If you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, it’s imperative that you speak up and ask for help. Your doctor’s job is to help you feel well again. Use the resources available to you. …

… 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  Call or text 988. 988 provides free and confidential support for people in distress and their loved ones. If you are in need of resources or emotional support for yourself or a loved one, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. …

…   When Mike Cornell walked into his annual wellness visit in December 2023, he had no reason to suspect anything was wrong with his heart. The active … one-size-fits-all approach. In addition to surgical options, they have nonsurgical approaches for patients who may not be good candidates for surgery. For example, the MitraClip , which is … rehabilitation with the hospital’s  cardiopulmonary rehabilitation team . A follow-up visit and echocardiogram with Dr. Higgins in July showed that Cornell’s valve leakage had been …