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‘She’s One in a Million’: Methodist Fremont Health Nurse Gave Compassionate Care in Man’s Final Moments

… summoned to the hallway on Methodist Fremont Health Hospital ’s intensive care unit (ICU). “I thought, ‘Gosh dang it. Now what? What happened?” Schmid thought. First she saw a group of … in nursing, and she put the pieces together. “It was a very big surprise,” she said. “I cried pretty quickly.” Then she heard the award’s nomination read aloud. “When I found out the actual story and who nominated me … I’ve never forgotten that patient,” Schmid …
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Caring for Your Skin During Cancer Treatment

… skin cells on the top of your skin, clearing the way for your skincare products to sink in. I always tell my clients to use whatever exfoliator works for them. It’s a personal choice. If … after treatment, using vitamin C serum can help keep it bay and minimize it during treatment. I've had countless clients tell me how this has made them feel more comfortable in their skin … great moisturizers out there. And as this is one of the most important steps in your regimen, I always suggest layering.  Moisturizing for the face If you are oily, choose a hydrating lotion. …
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Cardiac Patient Was Far from Home, but Not from Outstanding Care

… in Omaha, over 1,000 miles from home.  How it happened hours before returning home to Canada. “I probably wouldn’t have been here today if it happened on the plane,” he said. And how his … background and experiences taught her lessons she’d lean on in caring for Andre. “As a nurse I've worked all over the world, and nursing is nursing no matter where you are,” she said. “You … was unforgettable. “Those two were outstanding,” Andre said. “They just blew me away by their service.”   "I Made the Difference" Back home in Canada, Andre is on the mend. He’s been …
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‘Amazing Opportunity’: American Cancer Society Grant Helps Methodist Patients With Transportation Costs

… Andra Anderson couldn’t have imagined the position she’s in now – battling breast cancer. “I was healthy and tough,” Andra, 56, who lives in Broken Bow, Nebraska. “I was really tough, but not so much anymore.” It’s been a journey of highs, lows and important lessons. Among them: “There’s nothing wrong with asking for help.”   “I Want You To Come to Methodist” Andra’s cancer journey began with a simple wellness exam. She …
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‘From Top to Bottom’: Orthopedic Patient Wowed by Care at Jennie Edmundson

… was “doubly unfortunate,” Dr. Cheng said, rupturing both of his quads in mid-September. How? “I sure wish I could tell you a cool story, but it’s the lamest story you’ll ever hear,” said Kevin, who lives … another step, put his foot down and tore his left quad. Then he hit the ground. “The pain that I felt, gosh dang,” he said. “I didn’t know something could be so painful. On top of that, your …
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Parenting Your Parents During COVID-19? Stick it Out. Role Reversal Is Hard but Necessary

… the drop of a hat and live for weekly sales at the nearest outdoor mall. Grandparents or not, I’m talking about the Baby Boomers and their fierce independence, go get ‘em attitudes and … risk for suffering serious complications related to COVID-19 simply because of their age. I can keep the 80- to 90-year-olds home. That’s no problem. But when it comes to stressing the importance of social distancing, I’ve found myself having to parent my Baby Boomer patients. And I can’t imagine it’s much …
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How to Give Your Brain Some TLC During Quarantine

… counselor from the Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program. The free, confidential service can be accessed by dialing  (402) 815-8255 (TALK)  and is available Monday through …
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Omaha Man Gets 2nd Chance After Likely Heart Attack He Didn’t Know He Had

… test was negative, and his breathing problems continued, so he skipped the next soccer match. “I told him to go back to bed,” Linda said. “But when I came home, he was still in bed. I was like, ‘What is going on?’ He wasn’t complaining of chest pain. He was eating normally. …
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Central Nebraska Cancer Survivor ‘Forever Grateful’ for Being Referred to Methodist’s Gynecologic Oncology Specialists

… received a CT scan, and within a couple of hours, she was asked to come back to the clinic.  “I thought, ‘Well, that’s not a good sign,’” Pat said.  The CT scan revealed a football-sized … removed all of the disease. Unfortunately, the cancer recurred. “It was such a shock when I found out that I had it again,” she said.   Essential Connections   Not long after receiving … hours to receive their care.      “We feel great pride in being able to deliver that level of service to all patients across the state and region,” Dr. Ducie said. “We want to make sure that …