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… who are both orthopedic surgeons and his mom being a nurse, medicine was the perfect choice for Dr. Jon Uggen. Dr. Uggen also has a great understanding for caregivers, as his oldest brother is mentally handicapped, and was a caregiver at a very … great being at dinners with our family and having people stop by to share their appreciation for the care they had received from my father,” Dr. Uggen said. “I have always been very …

… In response to the growing need for mental health services in north Omaha, Methodist Health System is partnering with several … effort aimed at improving community health. Omaha was one of 18 communities chosen this year for The BUILD Health Challenge® , a unique national program focusing on bold, upstream, … Name Housing Corporation.  Why focus on the 68111 area? It has: A median household income of $26,284 – compared with the citywide median of $56,406 – with 54% of children living under the …

… and provide education to our nursing staff and families to help ensure safe environments for our newborns,” said Ashley Nihsen, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, CLS, clinical nurse educator at the … but there’s more work to be done,” said Hillary Kolar, MSN, RNC-MNN, a staff development nurse for the Mother/Baby and OB/GYN units at Methodist Women’s Hospital and project leader for the … a five-step plan aimed at getting its AHT/SBS prevention message to the parents of more than 26,500 newborns across the state each year. “Nebraska hospitals play a key role in this …

… has been granted a three-year accreditation designation by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program administered by the American College of Surgeons.  … endorsement back in 2009 and to successfully maintain those standards in 2012, 2015 and 2018 for re-accreditation speaks to dedication, outstanding care and level of expertise we provide at … survey process, the center must demonstrate compliance with standards established by the NAPBC for treating women who are diagnosed with the full spectrum of breast disease.  The standards …

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… contribute to providing The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs . Cindy Knickerbocker Senior operations analyst Methodist Information … and your background with Methodist. I have worked in information technology (IT) at Methodist for over 30 years in some capacity. I started by doing data entry and now work in the IT Operations Center. I celebrated my 50th year work anniversary at Methodist on May 26. I’ve been married to my husband, John, for over 30 years. We are members of El Bethel …

… morning last October started out like any other. But as the Council Bluffs couple watched the news before work, Kris Wiser said she wasn’t feeling well and went back to bed. Before long, she called her husband to the bathroom, where she asked for a wet washcloth to cover her chest and then began vomiting. “I looked at her and said, ‘I … midst of a $6 million capital campaign to support a new cardiac catheterization suite with the latest imaging and diagnostic equipment.  The 5,700-square-foot suite opened in April and …

… have fun.    Safe Summer Strategies A lot of parents are wondering what’s safe and what’s not for their kids this summer. It’s important to remember that our best tools to slow the spread of … home without outside contact isn’t feasible or good for our mental health. There is some good news. In many cases, families and friends can still get together. It may just look a little … hot spot be replaced with a road trip to a less crowded state park? As much as you’d love to visit Grandma or get all the cousins together, is the risk worth it? Everyone’s circumstances are …

… — and people simply living longer — kidney disease is on the rise. So, too, is the demand for nephrology, a clinical specialty that focuses on the kidneys and urinary tract. In response … need for nephrology services, Methodist Health System recently acquired Omaha Nephrology PC, which is now known as Methodist Physicians Clinic – Nephrology . That’s where I, along with … in-home dialysis. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bast or another Methodist provider, visit  bestcare.org/providers . …

… herself regularly. Especially when it comes to something she’s so passionate about: caring for others.   A confirmed suspicion While she currently works on the intensive care unit (ICU) at Methodist Hospital, Sheehy began her nursing career caring for oncology patients on 6 South. It was during this time that she not only went “above and beyond” for one of her patients but also may have saved his life. Prior to this particular stay, the …