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… Earlier this year, Methodist Fremont Health selected Shawn Shanahan to serve as director of the Fremont Health Foundation. In this role, Shanahan leads all fund … special project efforts. Shanahan spent the past nine years leading the Fremont Area United Way as executive director. Under her leadership, the Fremont Area United Way moved from a traditional fundraising organization to a community impact organization focusing …

… shops have popped up all over town, and there’s the idea that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. The truth is that there’s an awful lot we don’t know about the … Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed over 1,400 lung injury cases and 33 deaths linked to e-cigs. Most of those cases involved products containing THC.   Symptoms and unknowns Symptoms … but I can say the following with certainty: Don’t start. If you don’t vape, keep it that way. Talk about the risks. You may not be comfortable telling friends and relatives, but this is …

… brain injury and concussion. “The thing I enjoy most about being a neuropsychologist is that I get to work with people every day, and I get to help them better understand their brain and abilities,” she said.  Dr. Fields sees patients at …

… By now, we’re quite familiar with the benefit of “flattening the curve” in reference to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We’re told if we can engage in simple practices … touch, smell and hear what’s happening around you. By focusing on your environment, you “get out of your head” and appreciate what’s happening in the moment. Try eating a fresh … liking or loving. Color, doodle or paint. Employing the creative process is a wonderful way to practice self-soothing as well as process feelings. Experiment with yoga, tai chi or …

… for three years in the Methodist Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She also loves to write. She studied journalism in college, and her short stories have appeared in publications … said she does this after every hospital stay, no matter where, because she’s been on the other side of care and knows what a difference nursing staff make. She wants to give credit where it’s … members and a volunteer who visited her and brought coffee and cookies. Every step of the way, she found that someone was there to provide The Meaning of Care.   “I hope I’m not leaving …

… getting better sleep as their new year's resolution. 3 New Now Anchor Courtney Johns talked to Methodist Sleep Lab Director Dr. William Baumann about what you can do to get a good night's sleep and what some of the signs are that you should see a doctor. 3 News …

… Support for survivors This Saturday, Jan. 27th, history will repeat itself… but in a very big way. For the seventh straight year, Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center will co-sponsor the … Bluejays “Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out” at Omaha’s CenturyLink Center. It’s a commitment to raising awareness for breast cancer and the importance of early detection.  Choose pink Fans … Click here to purchase tickets for Saturday’s Creighton Bluejays “Pink Out” from Ticketmaster.com.   …

… Connie Jones, LIMHP, CPC, wants clients to know that she’s genuine, not afraid of the “hard stuff” and relates easily to those who may be struggling with mental health issues. “I have much respect and compassion for … more than 20 years. Although she enjoys a diverse client population, she’s particularly drawn to teens and young adults. She’s certified in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) – a type of …

… Methodist Hospital has created a one-of-a-kind way to support patients with their Midwest Speaks Out support group. The group is helping … Friday's meeting eased minds for members, who heard from the Omaha Fire Department on how to provide care and speak to first responders when someone with an artificial larynx needs it. …

… The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began requiring health facilities to conduct SDOH surveys in January 2024. But Methodist Health System has really taken the idea and run with it as far as process and approach goes compared to other health systems in the region. Last year, Methodist added community health workers to … knows about community resources and can connect with patients in a friendly, nonthreatening way. "Being present and being there and being that initial face that cares about them. I think …