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Vaccines are one of medicine’s greatest and safest tools to prevent dangerous and potentially deadly disease. Thanks to immunizations that are now commonplace, some diseases that were once devastating are becoming rare in our country. But in recent years, we’ve also seen the consequences of people c…

Learning how to stay positive in negative situations helps toward living a healthy lifestyle. But even typically positive people are being tested by the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you’re looking for help in focusing on the positive, here are five life hacks for this time of social distancin…

  We all know the feeling: There’s very little that looks or sounds appetizing when we’re sick. But hydration and nutrition play vital roles in your body’s response and recovery to illness, especially when it comes to COVID-19. Many symptoms associated with viral illnesses can deplete your body …

I’ve been feeling a little off the past couple months. A strange feeling of loss snuck up on me, and it seems like there’s more and more to balance in my life. Things just don’t seem right.  It finally dawned on me that I’m experiencing grief. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, people around the w…

In a time of incredible hardship and uncertainty, there are examples of love, compassion, gratitude and hope all around us every day. Whether it's Methodist employees lifting each other up or members of the community going out of their way to say thanks, these acts of kindness below show that The Me…

Dr. Traci Jurrens is a board-certified internal medicine and cardiovascular disease specialist at Methodist Physicians Clinic. She always knew she wanted to be a doctor and credits her passion for evidence-based medicine in choosing her specialty – cardiology. After graduating medical school and co…

    “Do not let my smile and laughter fool you. I am still terrified of this unknown virus.” – Stephanie Butler, RN,Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital Words like that from a frontline worker give the rest of us permission, in a sense, to be scared and fear the unknown. Words like that tell us w…

This week is for you. The one who sacrifices all the things without much thought or thanks. The one who works unending hours, often doing the unimaginable. The one who’s determined to save a life with their own safety on the line. And the one who cries behind a mask in hopes that no one sees. We see…

D-Day is coming Let’s face it. Having a baby can make even the most experienced parents anxious. As a childbirth educator, I’ve met new moms and dads nervous about everything from the labor and delivery to what life will be like after bringing baby home. When it comes to welcoming a new little on…

Why Methodist? We believe The Meaning of Care isn’t only about the unmatched care we provide our patients and their families. It’s the result of a commitment to taking care of our own, whether you’ve been with us for years or are considering joining the Methodist team.We’re proud to offer our full- …