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… Easier Said Than Done Look, we all know by now that smoking is bad for our health and the health of those around us.  Smoking is the No. 1 cause of preventable death and disease in the U.S.  But stomping out a cigarette habit for good isn’t as easy as some may think. It’s been said that nicotine is the most addictive … gum Behavioral therapy and personal support You want to choose a product or program that will best suit you. If one method fails, that doesn’t mean they all will. Work closely with your …

… and shouted, “Why?!”     Her coworkers laughed and clapped, knowing such humility is typical for the Methodist Hospital cardiac nurse.   The DAISY Nomination In nominating Nachreiner, Jan Stangl expressed deep appreciation for Nachreiner’s care and compassion toward her 95-year-old father, who was placed in hospice … . It’s their family, it’s where they live, who they see, things that matter to them. And so to best take care of someone, it’s so important that you broaden your scope.” Moved by the …

… you respond? If extreme tightness and pressure followed by grabbing your chest and gasping for air come to mind, you’re not necessarily out of touch with reality. But you may not be … as important as recognizing the symptoms of a heart attack is understanding the risk factors for heart disease. For women, those risk factors include: High blood pressure High blood … call 911 immediately. While many women might try to avoid taking an ambulance, it’s a person’s best shot at survival. Quite possibly the difference between life and death. …

… birth, but it can also happen up to 12 weeks after delivery. Some women are at higher risk for PPH than others. That doesn’t mean it will absolutely occur, but all pregnant women should be … and Treatment While women who’ve given birth are still in the hospital, we closely monitor for PPH and use sponges to precisely weigh blood loss. The goal is to catch PPH early and stop … possible.    Listen to Your Body, Share Your Concerns I believe that every woman deserves the best care during childbirth, and I’m proud of the safeguards we have in place at Methodist to …

… 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 distancing.    Keep It Positive Surrounding yourself with positive people … your friends and family will be encouraged to follow your lead.    What Are You Grateful for?  Even in the worst of times, most of us realize that we still have things in our lives for …

… Hosting Thanksgiving is never a small feat. But for Kristine Scahill, doing the honors for her family of seven this year was beyond an achievement. Kristine underwent a craniotomy – a … that they weren’t No. 1 in the room for us,” Griffin said. “That’s my job – to provide the best possible care with all my heart.” And just as Griffin brought tears to their eyes on the day …

… anxiety and questions: Can it be cured? How will this affect my relationship with my spouse? For young women, there can be added worry: Will I be able to have children? It’s often an … to learn that with fertility-sparing options, they may not have to sacrifice having children for a good cancer outcome.   A team approach Gynecologic oncologists treat cancers of the female … always easy. Some patients aren’t good candidates for fertility-sparing options. Sometimes our best efforts can’t spare the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries.  Ultimately, I want patients to …

… It was 1998 when Sandy Krupka and a group of her friends road-tripped to Norfolk for a country western dance. That’s where Sandy had planned on meeting a guy she was interested … CMF, Inner Beauty’s coordinator. “We’re restoring their confidence by helping them put their best face forward. And sometimes that simply means helping them become another face in the … Dr. Nadkarni said of Sandy, her patient of almost 10 years. “She’s very receptive and has the best attitude. She accepts what’s going on, and she’s always ready to take the next steps. When …

… “I’m just lucky to be alive,” said Rose, a retired nurse. “I have nothing but high praises for every staff member in that facility that took care of me. I got top-notch care.” The staff’s … at admission help ensure a safe hospital stay, the work at discharge prepares patients for the best outcomes after they leave. “I’m getting a good handoff, and it’s a big deal to me and the … and including the physician. We’re all working together to make sure that our patients get the best care they can get.”  Photos by Nick Bohan …

… to surface. That’s when Shawn Shanahan, executive director of development and community health for Fremont Health Foundation , began to circle the wagons. Juice Stop “Having worked with United Way for 10 years and having recently led community efforts related to the 2019 flooding, it was an … on how to donate, contact Fremont Health Foundation at (402) 727-3566. To learn more, visit fremonthealthfoundation.org . Pictured above: Diers Ford-Lincoln in Fremont donated items …