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Tim Buresh, PT, MPT, a physical therapist at Methodist Physicians Clinic, is committed to living the Methodist motto as he works with patients. “The Meaning of Care means that I am giving my all with every patient I treat,” he said. “I’m truly listening to their struggles and concerns, being compas…

In August 2018, Tim Echternach and his wife, Keri, took a trip out of town. Keri was on break from nursing school at Nebraska Methodist College, so the couple planned a short getaway. Tim remembers showering in the hotel bathroom and being somewhat alarmed by what he saw.“I was looking at myself in …

In a world that’s more connected than ever, Americans are lonelier than ever. According to Cigna’s 2020 Loneliness Index measuring loneliness and social isolation, 61% of Americans reported that they sometimes or always feel lonely – up 7 percentage points from last year. The numbers were even highe…

Always a fighter Dan Buelt is not a man who quits when the going gets tough.  A lifelong Harley rider, Dan survived a serious hit-and-run accident with a truck and returned to ride thousands of miles cross-country. A union negotiator during the Bell Telephone System breakup, Dan fought hard to suc…

Like many health care workers, Lacy Beaver has been putting in extra hours as 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 few weeks, she’s taken on extra…

In honor of National Doctors’ Day, hear why physicians from across Methodist Health System love their jobs. From forming treasured patient relationships to the joys of caring for unpredictable children, our physicians reveal why they’re committed to bringing you The Meaning of Care.   On Doctors’ …

A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about why social isolation and loneliness are on the rise in the United States and how harmful they both can be. Then within days, an era of social distancing began in our country. Those sick with coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or exposed to the virus are in isola…

You’ve likely stumbled upon it in the grocery store. And you’ve likely seen a few different brands touting to be the best. It promises glowing skin, longer hair, stronger nails and more. Best yet? It’s tasteless and offers about 10 grams of protein per serving.Do collagen powders sound too good to b…

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 such as frequent handwashing, maintaining a social distance of at least 6 feet and staying home as much as possible, …

  Growing incidence of peanut allergies It’s not your imagination. More kids today have peanut allergies. One study shows three times more kids have a peanut allergy than they did 20 years ago, and statistics are on the rise. It’s why I get a lot of questions in my Methodist Physicians Clinic Haw…