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… 22-year-old. This mother of one, pregnant with her second child, loved to dance and was a good friend to anyone she met.   What happened on February 8 changed her life and the lives of those who cared for Karla at Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital. A brain bleed took Karla Perez’s … in the United States, since 1999, to be kept on somatic support and her pregnancy maintained – for 54 days –  at Methodist Women’s Hospital. “Our team took a giant leap of faith,” said Sue …

… that you educate your children early on, typically before the changes even start. Don’t wait for your child to come to you asking about puberty. In a lot of children, especially ones who are shy, that day will never come! Preparing your child for what is to come can make the changes they see in their own bodies easier to deal with. For … as early as 8. Girls typically start puberty before boys, but every body is different. A good way to start talking about puberty at these earlier ages is to read an illustrated …

… it’s too late—they show up with strokes, heart attacks, or organ failure.  The stakes are high for treatment of blood pressure, and doctors, pharmacists and researchers have spent decades … and the American College of Cardiology established new treatment goals and definitions for high blood pressure. As a primary care physician, I have had many patients wondering what … to check your blood pressure. If you are checking your blood pressure at home, it’s always a good idea to write down these numbers and share them with your doctor.  What are the new …

… and Girl Scouts, not leaving much free time. Schools have also reduced the amount of time for free play. Approximately 30 percent of kindergartens have no recess.  Time to learn and … Play peek-a-boo or pat-a-cake with your baby. 1-3 years If choosing a daycare, look for unstructured play time with various play centers through the classroom. Give your child empty … your child time and space to act out imaginary scenes, roles and activities. Schedule time for your child to interact with friends to practice socializing and building friendships. Allow …

… the urinary tract. UTIs are extremely common, with over 8 million doctor’s visits annually for the condition. They’re also often easily treated with antibiotics. Still, they can cause … because their urethras are shorter and closer to the rectum – factors that can make it easier for bacteria to infect the urinary tract. Young children and older adults are also more at risk for UTIs. Other risk factors for a UTI are: A previous UTI Blockages in the urinary tract, such …

… and support staff at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital have gone above and beyond to care for patients and each other. At Jennie Edmundson, there’s a battalion of employee ambassadors who … of our employees and the community we serve,” said Tara Slevin, chief philanthropy officer for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Foundation. “These ambassadors answer questions for … about how you can support the COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund, email jefoundation@nmhs.org or visit jehfoundation.org . …

… or struggle with health-related social needs such as housing, food or transportation. Caring for Our Communities (CFOC) connects these individuals with community health coaches and/or appropriate nonprofit organizations or agencies, all with the goal of setting them up for success and improving their quality of life. Funded by generous donations to the Jennie … for Our Communities and help provide necessary resources to high-risk, low-income individuals, visit jehfoundation.org .   CFOC Community Stakeholders Connections Area Agency on Aging Council …

… contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs . Scott Jensen, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN  Physical Therapist and Outpatient …   Tell us more about yourself.  I’m a physical therapist and outpatient clinic manager for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital PT East/Sports Medicine . I’ve been a physical therapist … Council Bluffs, Glenwood and western Iowa. In addition, I maintain a full caseload of patients for our outpatient physical therapy schedule. I’m also certified by the American Physical Therapy …

… 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 .   Pam Haschke, MSN, MBA, RN, NE-BC Interim Service Executive for Surgical Services Methodist Hospital   Why is this service line so important? How does this …

… contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Madonna Klein, PT, MPT Physical Therapist/Manager of Methodist … Outpatient Therapy Services Tell us more about yourself and your background. I’ve been married for 18 years and have three children – two in high school, one in elementary school. I’m a huge … numerous nieces and nephews. I grew up on a farm in northeast Nebraska but moved to Bellevue for middle school and high school. I graduated with my master’s degree in physical therapy from …