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… of society, and it has especially complicated a typically joyful rite of passage – heading off to college. Some parents who were already anxious about their children leaving home for the first time now have to worry about COVID-19 risks. And other parents are dealing with an … child may be sad and disappointed to be at home. They also might be relieved. It goes a long way if you can talk through your feelings in a nonjudgmental way. But if communication becomes …

… Jayma Brown Director of Nursing When it comes to working for Dunklau Gardens, Director of Nursing Jayma Brown, BSN, RN, MHA, NE-BC, said her satisfaction … among “very special individuals.” “The staff continues to amaze me daily with the kind, caring way they go about their work,” she said. “They are everyday heroes.” …

… For students who are the first in their family to attend college or with tough financial … them. But  Nebraska Methodist College  has found its humble food pantry has opened the door to academic success. When it comes to food insecurity and empty cupboards, Dr. Lisa Johnson says … something that people shouldn’t feel open to seek out...or as an afterthought, that’s not the way of handling this.” WOWT: Omaha College Pantry Fights Student Hunger …

… Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen signed a bill into law paving the way for $1 billion in new federal funds for Nebraska hospitals. LB 1087 is being called a "game changer" to stabilize facilities, especially in rural areas, by increasing the reimbursement rates for …

… Thousands of volunteers rolled up their sleeve to brush up the city of Omaha. Residents primed and painted their way into the hearts of homeowners across the metro who needed that extra hand to tackle … projects.  Homes across the area got a makeover thanks to a team of more than 2,000 people for this year’s Paint-A-Thon. Volunteers from Methodist and Omaha Outward Bound gave back to …

… only as far as their feet or a horse-drawn carriage could take them. Today, patients travel to Methodist Health System facilities from around the world, drawn to three hospitals and 21 clinics by the specialists, physicians and caregivers recognized as … bariatrics, neurology, orthopedics, women’s health and the care of older adults. That’s a long way to come in 125 years. Omaha World-Herald: Methodist Health System Celebrating 125 years of …

… time she sat with a woman who had been raped, Anne Boatright said, she lacked the training to support her in the worst moment of her life. That experience,” she told the audience, … of my life.” Omaha World-Herald Mike Kelly column: Omaha nurse's program is transforming the way care is provided for victims of sexual assault   …

… happened in front of her on westbound I-80 near 72nd Street. She got out of her car and tended to a 60-year-old man whose car was wedged between a semitrailer and a concrete median. He forced his way out of his car, which was totaled, and wasn’t physically hurt. ”I will never be able to drive up on an accident,” Joe said, “and not think of how I might be of help to someone else — …

… private and confidential relationships with her clients and enjoys being in a position to help them improve the quality of their lives and overcome life’s challenges. “Some of my favorite moments in my career are when I see, read about or talk to some of my former clients making a positive impact in the community,” she said. Describing …