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Being overweight reduces chances of pregnancy

… overweight and obese women conceive, they and their babies face a number of increased risks.  For mom: Pregnancy-related diabetes High blood pressure Preeclampsia Preterm delivery Stillbirth Cesarean section Shoulder dystocia For baby: Distress during labor Early neonatal death Neural tube defects (i.e. spina bifida) … testosterone levels, and increased scrotal/testicular temperatures.   Weight management is key For all these reasons, couples hoping to conceive should focus on a weight management program …
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Genetic testing improves IVF success

… testing.  Preimplantation genetic testing comes in two forms:  Preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A)  Preimplantation genetic testing for single gene mutation (PGT-M) IVF and genetic testing With either procedure, a couple goes … Health Specialists , all our patients are offered carrier screening at their first visit. Carrier testing is optional but encouraged to help ensure the best outcome possible for
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A 'Thank You' to Our Patients

… It’s not uncommon for Methodist patients to go out of their way to say “thanks.” Whether it’s through a heartfelt letter, a token of appreciation, an award nomination or a visit to say “thank you” in person, they never cease to amaze us with their kindness, devotion … and every one of you mean to us, but as with anything, we’ll give it our best:   Thank you for your trust … “The fact that our patients seek our help and confide in us at their most …
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Methodist Health System Earns 2021 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Recognition

… organization on a daily basis,” said Kent Sona, vice president and chief information officer for Methodist Health System. “The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to think outside the box, which … organization received a customized benchmarking report, an overall score and scores for individual levels in eight segments: infrastructure, security, business/disaster recovery, … to improve the health and care in the communities they serve. For more information, please visit  chimecentral.org. …
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4 Methodist Supervisors Honored With Patriot Award for Support of Employees’ National Guard Service

… Health System supervisors were recently presented with Department of Defense Patriot Awards for their support of employees who are members of the National Guard. The supervisors were … units.”   Patriot Award Honorees   Chelsea Craig and Jen Tran Chelsea Craig, service leader for the Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital emergency department, and Jen Tran, … United States. For more information about ESGR outreach programs or volunteer opportunities, visit www.esgr.mil . …
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The Core of What We Do: Carmen Heller’s Passion Is Guiding Patients Through Their Cancer Journeys

… and orthopedics/surgical services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Carmen Heller, BSN, RN, OCN RN Oncology Navigator Methodist Fremont … patients time and travel expenses. Cancer research continues to discover the best treatments for our oncology patients. I'm optimistic about the future and the care we’ll be able to provide. …
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Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Partners With Acadia Healthcare to Build New Behavioral Health Hospital in Council Bluffs

… services. This new facility will be a center of excellence, addressing the growing unmet need for accessible, high-quality behavioral health services in the region. Methodist Jennie Edmundson … To learn more about the partnership between Jennie Edmundson and Acadia Healthcare, visit Bluffsbehavioralhealth.com .   Media Coverage Omaha World-Herald: Jennie Edmundson partners to build 96-bed behavioral …
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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: For 40 years, Methodist Hospital has been Dee Dee Leinen’s family away from home

… contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Dee Dee Leinen, BSN, RN Core Coordinator for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Methodist Hospital   Tell us more about yourself and your … staff accomplish their goals.  I love the culture at Methodist.  The Meaning of Care  speaks for itself. I feel our patients do come first. We’re always striving to give them the best care …
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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: Through Community Counseling Program, Roxanne Wayne helps make an immediate impact across the Omaha area

… contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs . Roxanne Wayne, MS, LIMHP  Clinical Supervisor Methodist Hospital … Omaha Public Schools.  Having worked as a licensed independent mental health practitioner for more than 22 years, I’m appreciative of my current position as a clinical supervisor. I … Administration at Nebraska Methodist College in 2023. My husband and I have been married for 24 years, and we have three children. Our children keep us very busy with their sports and …
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One Family's Remarkable Lifetime Connection to Methodist

… unit even though she was full term and healthy. Susan only saw her when she was brought in for feedings or looking through the hall window of the nursery. Come Just for the Pizza Terra and her husband, Greg Beethe, suffered a tragic miscarriage 2009. They thank doctors at  Methodist Women's Center  for the special understanding and care that helped ease the heartbreak. When Terra learned she …