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… to our frontline nursing innovators,” said Crystal Smith, DNP, RN, NE-BC, service executive for Patient Care Administration at Methodist Hospital. “And with Nursing Workforce Solutions’ … after the program ends.” Methodist’s cohort is the first in Nebraska and Iowa to be selected for Nursing Workforce Solutions. It was chosen based on an application that included proposed … ways to decrease their day-to-day burden, increase their job satisfaction and keep the very best talent here at Methodist,” Smith said. …

… went to work there in medical records.  Kaufman continued at Jennie Edmundson while in school for radiation therapy, progressing to a position in the X-ray Department and moving to radiation … graduation. She’s spent her entire career at the hospital and now serves as service executive for radiation oncology.  “I love what I do,” she says. “Oncology is a very rewarding and humbling … time. We’ve always had this sense of purpose and desire to move forward, providing the best care possible for our community.”  David Burd, president and CEO of Methodist Jennie …

… J. David Guo, MD, DDS, considers it a privilege to care for patients throughout their cancer journeys. “Our patients deal with disease processes that … surgeries with the opportunity to make a profound difference in their lives. Being present for them in their most vulnerable moments – and playing a role in their healing – is deeply … he’s fluent in Mandarin Chinese. “I love being in the operating room,” he said. “But the best part of my job is seeing patients in that first or second post-operative appointment – when …

… The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses honors caregivers for their extraordinary skill and compassion. Over 5,400 organizations worldwide work with The … him. They said his name. She and her coworkers came to his funeral, and it was the best surprise that day, given our pain. She’s an extraordinary nurse who deserves this award so …

… upbringing stressed the importance of service and led her to an early interest in medicine. “For as long as I can remember I have had an interest in medicine,” Dr. Peper said. “I wanted to … I was young. Medicine allowed me to combine that with my love of challenges and constant need for learning. The medical field is a lot of fun and it’s an honor to belong to the profession.” … you to care for them or their loved one. They are trusting that you are performing at your best and will put their needs above yours. They trust that you will ultimately do the right …

… disease (COVID-19) pandemic affects nearly everyone – and all facets of life –  the need for mental and emotional support is becoming more apparent. Recognizing that need in the … emotional and mental toll on people,” said Jean Faber, MA, corporate director of Methodist’s Best Care EAP and Community Counseling Program services. “This service is a way for people to reach out and connect with someone who can help find solutions for managing stress, …

… really learning from my patients before we proceed with whatever health care plan is really best for them.” Dr. Maliszewski earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical … looking forward to starting the journey with a number of families,” he said. “This is my job for the next 30 years, and I’m looking forward to getting started.” Dr. Maliszewski is now seeing …

… Morris Sandoval arrived at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. He was there for his semiweekly physical and occupational therapy appointments, meant to help him regain the … earlier, his family wondered if he would even survive. A Life-Changing Illness Life was good for Morris and his wife, Rebeca Ayala, in the spring of 2020. His home renovation business was … team caring for Morris and other COVID-19 patients. They immediately went to work, using the latest treatments, including convalescent plasma from COVID-19 survivors and the antiviral drug …

… monitoring three nodules in her thyroid, Mary Kay McCarthy, 62, of Omaha was told it was time for a thyroidectomy.   She had never had surgery and had never taken an opioid for pain. She was … Physicians Clinic HealthWest . Dr. Reade said that Methodist Physicians Clinic uses the best evidence and safest practices to treat patients with acute opioid needs from surgery or injury and those who need opioids for chronic pain.  “The big picture is doing what’s best for patients,” he said.  In addition to preventing first contact with opioids and reducing …

… types of wounds. Some have relatively new wounds, while other have been battling their wounds for weeks, months and sometimes years with no success. It can be overwhelming and painful for patients dealing with these types of injuries. We treat many types of wounds including:  … we’re very proud of, as they show how our staff exhibits The Meaning of Care with each visit. We really become a second family. But even more important than numbers are the smiles and …