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… path to receiving a life-changing robotic surgery started with an unusual cough. As West cared for his terminally ill wife in 2020, he developed his own health issues. Near the end of his … cough up. It felt like something was blocking the airway.” West lived with his symptoms for years, but things came to a head last summer after he chased his son’s loose dog. “I was … Trujillo said, ‘I think if we do this robotically, it would be the best outcome.’ She was very good at explaining the surgery, and I felt confident.”     'Impressive technology' In early …

… destinations in Florida.  In fall 2021, Kevin Richardson, who had been battling lung cancer for over a year, traveled to Pensacola without concerns of feeling out of breath after walking or … Jennie Edmundson Hospital .  "We trusted him from the moment we met him, which isn't that easy for me to do,” Penny Richardson said. Over the next few months, Kevin Richardson underwent … is typically offered to lung cancer patients who have received other treatments and aren’t good candidates for surgery or wouldn’t benefit from it. PDT can be presented as a curative …

… In the spring of 2023, Jim McCoy went to Methodist Hospital for what he thought would be a routine back surgery. By time he left, he’d learned he had a rare … MD, an anesthesiologist with Anesthesia West, was inserting a breathing tube to prepare McCoy for the procedure, he paused. The base of McCoy’s tongue caught his attention. “Managing the … at nearby Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center , quickly arrived, examined the “relatively good-sized tumor” and opted for a biopsy. McCoy’s back surgery proceeded as planned. Meanwhile, …

… on your mind is whether you’ll need a safety bar in your shower or who’s going to grocery shop for you once you get home.    What might surprise you is that there’s a team of people thinking … discharge planners have of your baseline and whether your recovery needs are too extensive for home.  Caregivers, be honest about what you’re able to handle. Maybe you have an employment … is no different. Depending on a facility’s visitor policy, caregivers may not be allowed to visit, or their hours may be limited. Care teams and discharge planners have had to rely more on …

… Sahulka blushed and tried to decline the money, but Corky insisted. He had to repay the nurse for a small gesture that made a big difference during his hospital stay.   Corky and Eva Grimes. … Knehans, BSN, RN, after he and Eva delivered pies to the oncology floor staff.  The Right Team for a Complex Procedure This wasn’t Corky’s first battle with cancer. Over a decade ago beat … in his final week of orientation as a registered nurse when Corky and Eva made their surprise visit. Reading Corky’s letter, seeing him return to deliver pies, getting a few bucks back for …

… When Emily Kahm went into labor two weeks before her due date, she wasn’t prepared for her trip to the hospital. Neither she nor her husband took a tour of the facility, and plans for their families coming to visit didn’t align with the early surprise. In addition to it not fitting her timeline, Emily …

… by coworkers; his wife, Kris; and family members of Lois Brix, a patient he had cared for months before. They were there to surprise him with The DAISY Award , which honors nurses for their extraordinary skill and compassion. “When he got there, somebody said they could hear … Lois, 82, was moved to the Critical Care Unit and met Sandbothe – who’s worked in the unit for 20 years. The Brix family was immediately struck by his calmness and compassion – qualities …

… at hospitals and clinics in Omaha and Chicago. She even came out of retirement and worked for three years in the Methodist Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She also loves to … have appeared in publications including the AAP’s Pediatrics journal and three “Chicken Soup for the Soul” books. So it’s no surprise that after a recent surgery at Methodist Hospital, Susan … an amazing staff you have.”   Care From the Start Susan was admitted to the hospital in June for a hernia repair and other abdominal surgery. The outstanding care began the moment she …

… 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 .   Ashlee Murphy, RT(R)(M) Mobile Mammography Coordinator     Why is … coach to sites throughout the region, we’re knocking down barriers and providing easy access for patients to have their mammograms. In fact, patients tell us daily that they wouldn’t be …

… 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 .   Lauren Shapcott, RT (R) Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology … to receive high-quality care in a timely manner. The service line provides important care for a range of conditions, such as heart disease, heart attacks and arrhythmias. The CVSL …