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… the threat of coronavirus disease intensifies. The Methodist Hospital registration specialist is often the first person a patient or visitor sees after entering the hospital. Over the past … family and people looking out for you, trying to show their appreciation in whatever way is most helpful to get you through these harder times.” Caryl got the idea for the sign after … Surprised and motivated, Beaver showed her coworkers a photo of the sign.  “I told them, ‘This is for all of us.’ I wanted them to know that they’re thought about and appreciated.” She shared …

… a lot of questions among my patients here at Methodist Physicians Clinic Indian Hills .  What is shingles? Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. This is the same virus that … flu-like symptoms and another nine percent reported mild pain, redness, and swelling at the site of the injection. These symptoms are more likely to occur after the second dose and …

… The struggle is real Many of my older patients struggle with foot pain. And it’s no wonder why. Through the … helped us stand tall in our finest hour. But as the years go by, we experience changes to the 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 120 muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves in our feet. And … We used to think foot problems were caused by improper or poor fitting shoes, but that is rarely the case. In most cases, it's either regular wear and tear or genetic. Here are the …

…     His love of baseball and softball runs deep. But even deeper is the pride he has for his family. Mark Schmidt, 50, talks about his children often. He’s quick … played softball, and his youngest daughter still does. There’s no question. He’s their No. 1 fan. “They’re the best part about me,” Mark said. But being away from them was the worst part … a wait and see,” he said. “Wait for three months to see whether the treatment worked.” On July 26, 2019, a PET scan revealed the answer. “I remember everything about that appointment,” Mark …

… to hospitals caring for patients during the pandemic and beyond. The Helmsley Charitable Trust is partnering with medical facilities in Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and … and deploy at the respective sites next week. “Keeping our front line health care workers safe is essential, and we are beyond grateful for this collaboration and support from the Helmsley …

… arranged by the agency. The Shelter, which Catholic Charities runs for victims of abuse, is down to two families. It has a capacity of eight. Methodist Health System’s emergency response … of sexual assault and domestic violence also has seen its numbers fall off. All of this is occurring more than a month into the coronavirus shutdown — a time when victims’ advocates, … are predicted to be contributors to escalating domestic tensions. The fact that the agencies’ official numbers show a drop belies what advocates believe is happening behind closed doors. …

… so, leaders opted to gather items for a time capsule, which was buried on the 36 th & Cuming site in 1906. Fast forward 111 years, and that piece of Methodist history was recently uncovered during the demolition of the Salvation Army site, which purchased the property from Methodist for $1 back in 1990. Workers found the copper box, presented it to Salvation Army officials, who …

… has to showing cardiac patients The Meaning of Care.” The Mission: Lifeline program’s goal is to reduce system barriers to prompt treatment for heart attacks, including the 911 call, EMS … evidence. According to the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association, stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the United States. On … 795,000 people suffer a new or recurrent stroke each year. “We know how critical every moment is when someone is having a stroke, and we’re dedicated to continually improving the quality of …

… Is it time? “How do I know when my child is ready to stay home alone?” It’s a question I hear time to time from parents and one that can … them build confidence and life skills. While the ability for a child to stay home on their own is ultimately a judgment call from the parents, here are some general tips to not only help with …

…   Kiley Petersmith, MSN, RN, CPEN, CPN , the college’s Childhood Lead Program director, is one of 30 fellows from across the United States chosen by the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy … in vulnerable child populations. With the help of NMC students, the partnership screened over 1,100 children in 2018 and is on track to screen over 1,500 this year. In the long term, Petersmith wants the program to reach more children and become …