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Whatever it was that led to your cut, gash, sore or burn, chances are likely that it wasn't fun. But a wound that continues to bleed, ooze, itch or ache can be even more distressing. Don't brush it off! No matter how minor a wound may seem, specialized care like that offered by Methodist’s wound ca…

Growing up, Core Nurse Coordinator Maia Poutre, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, would sometimes accompany her mother to work at Methodist Hospital. “I used to take her to Take Your Daughter to Work Day,” said Pat Hoidal, a retired nurse who spent time in nurse administration at Methodist Hospital. “Maia used …

Dr. Stephen Tetrault, a family medicine physician at Methodist Physicians Clinic, sees the importance in creating strong relationships and believes it’s key to providing quality care. He also values preventive medicine, wanting to see patients when they’re sick and when they’re well.…

So you’ve been diagnosed with head or neck cancer and will likely need surgery. A quick internet search is sure to fill you with all kinds of fear and anxiety, as well as more questions than you can keep track of. One of the most common questions I hear from new patients is: “How much pain will I…

You may not know what it’s called, but you’ve probably seen Kinesio tape if you’ve spent much time watching the Olympics or other sporting events.   Whether they’re competing in volleyball, tennis, soccer or track and field events, more and more athletes seem to be turning to the colorful tape to …

For those seeking natural pain relief treatments, dry needling might be the answer. Growing in popularity among physical therapists and consumers, dry needling has been found to relieve chronic and acute muscle pain and help normalize the way the brain and muscles communicate with each other. It’s a…

So, you started an exercise program this year. Congratulations! You set goals. You challenged yourself to start. And, most importantly, you pushed yourself to stay with a plan. As the winter wears on, though, you may experience something else that tests your resolve. I call it “Midwestern Winter …

Dr. Brent Tierney, a gynecologic oncologist at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center, is driven by the interactions he has with patients. “Patients come in at a very delicate time,” he said. “To be able to give them comfort and empathy – and the gratitude that they give me – that makes it worth it ever…

Jocelyn Bailey, MD, managed Randy Lang's care at Methodist Hospital.Something wasn’t right.Randy Lang had just gotten off of work, and he was having trouble breathing.“It was like my stomach was in my throat, cutting off my airway,” said Randy, who has heart failure.Making the long drive from work i…

Working in the behavioral health unit at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Mallorie Blum, RN, sees people at what are often the lowest points of their lives. “Be nice. That’s my whole philosophy,” said Blum, the unit’s clinical assessment coordinator. “Every single person in this world has some…