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Surviving Cancer Starts With Early Screening

… be prevented. One of the most important steps you can take is to follow recommended guidelines for cancer screenings.   Screening Begins With You Screening gives you the best chance of finding cancer as early as possible – while it’s small and before it has spread. … 45. There are several testing options. Talk with a health care provider about which tests are best for you and how often testing should be done. From ages 76-85, the recommendation for
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The Passion and Dedication of Doctors

… Physicians Clinic - HealthWest "Dr. Meyer has been an incredible source of information for us and a wonderful caregiver and advocate for Henry. She reassures us and encourages us."  … example of the meaning of care. She always makes quality time for her patients and has their best interests in mind. Thank you, Dr. Lange for providing a positive impact to our patients in … and their families, but also to the medical staff. He encourages his colleagues to do their best, solicits their opinions and encourages their professional growth." Jessica Winternheimer, …
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Methodist Nurses Honored With Nurses Week Tributes

… challenge in modern history. COVID was his baptism by fire in the ICU, where he’s responsible for the unit’s training, hiring, safety, qualifying and updating. Omaha World-Herald: Tim Hoarty: … the health care lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic Valerie Siegrist Like many professions, the best of those who have opted to become nurses possess a broad range of professional skills and … Zoucha Alicia Zoucha quotes Mahatma Gandhi when she talks about her role as a nurse: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” If that’s the case, then …
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Making a Big, Rehabilitative Difference in the Lives of Little Patients

… a child without challenges thousands of attempts before they master a skill,” Felderman said. “For a child with challenges? It takes twice as many – if not, more. So how do you keep those … children need more than bright colors and fancy toys. “We’ll do therapy wherever it works best. Sometimes that’s going down the hall to the gift shop. Sometimes that’s in a school gym. … own home. We use our entire environment – including the community – to give these kids the best opportunity to succeed.” Seeing Success Success is all Elizabeth’s mother, Kristen, has seen …
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Radiating Comfort and Hope With a New Wave of Technology

… that’s what it is – reality. That is someone’s mom. That is someone’s family member.” No Room for Error Murphy and his colleagues at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC) agree: There’s no … treatment, which takes about 15 seconds. It sounds like a small thing. But one of our best modes of immobilization is time.” “The time savings makes treatment more precise,” Dr. Huang … Over the years, he’s witnessed Methodist patient outcomes dramatically improve with best-in-class technology and highly individualized care by a multidisciplinary team of experts. …
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The 6 Things You Need To Know To Protect Your Family From the Delta Variant

… caution between shots. It’s expected that more vaccinated people will test positive for COVID-19 because of the Delta variant, but those cases will not result in severe infection … their safety: Unvaccinated kids should be masking in public places. Outdoor activities are best. Indoor activities carry more risk, but if you’re gathering with families who are largely … or medical conditions).  Finally, a reminder: For school-aged children, education is best in person with their teachers and classmates. As a parent, I’d certainly hate to see schools …
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Achieving Breastfeeding Success Through Systemwide Support: ‘It Takes a Team, but That’s Why We’re Here’

… After struggling with fertility issues for years but finally achieving pregnancy in July 2015 with the help of medication, Kalie Holtz … support more accessible for moms.” Far-Reaching Benefits At her core, Kalie believes “fed is best.” “But with supplementing, I’ve seen the difference,” she said. “Leighann doesn’t spit up as … adds value to community wellness as a whole,” Moore said. “I know that by helping moms be the best moms they can be, I’m helping them raise happy, healthy children and, eventually, valued …
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Health Alert: Local E. coli Case Linked to Romaine Lettuce Warnings

For weeks, health officials have been warning the public across the U.S. about eating romaine … after concerns about E. coli contamination. Now, a Douglas County resident has tested positive for the bacteria – and the case is linked to romaine lettuce grown near Yuma, Arizona. The person … signs of E. coli, talk with your Methodist Physicians Clinic primary care provider. Or you can visit us anytime at the Methodist Physicians Clinic Infectious Disease Clinic for more …
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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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Individual Attention ... Outstanding Nursing Care

… Caramel, there was a flavor to match everyone’s individual taste. It was a unique offering for a Methodist Hospital DAISY Award ceremony, and the reason the ice cream was there was just as … as the honoree. Not a lot of time Alyssa Mann, BSN, RN, has been a nurse at Methodist Hospital for three and-a-half years. A nurse in the hospital’s Short Stay unit, she primarily cares for … To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital for the DAISY Award, visit bestcare.org/daisy . …