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… seen an unusual rise in the warmer months. As we head into the more traditional time of year for colds, flu and RSV – and the COVID-19 situation remains unpredictable and unsettling – … be the number of children now being exposed to RSV. To be clear, having fewer RSV cases is good news. But it also means that we now have a larger-than-usual population of young children who are …

… that’s what it is – reality. That is someone’s mom. That is someone’s family member.” No Room for Error Murphy and his colleagues at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC) agree: There’s no room for error in radiation oncology . Creating treatment plans requires an immeasurable level of … while still allowing them the freedom to tweak and perfect each plan. “It gives us a really good starting point,” Murphy said. “And for the patient, this means higher-quality treatments …

… For the first few months that followed her son’s birth, Ashley Erwin, MSN, RN, a high-risk OB … “I wouldn’t say I was traumatized because of it,” Erwin said. “But I’ve never wanted that for my mamas. I’ve never wanted them sitting there in the middle of the night, questioning why we … where normally I’d just let the providers take over,” Kara said. “It’s just not something I’m good at. It’s hard for me to speak up for myself in that kind of setting, but she made me feel …

… Susan Hultgren, holding her baby, Taylor Dahl, in the NICU “My mom was able to hold me for about two to three minutes,” Taylor said, “and that’s when they took me away.” Taylor was … my mom. She just looked at the nurse. The nurse looked at her. They both knew things weren’t good.” Taylor was rushed to Omaha’s University Hospital, which was operated by the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He was taken by a special ambulance equipped for inclement weather. “With my mom having a C-section and the bad weather, she couldn’t make it …

… Infertility can be devastating for couples who have long dreamed of building a family of their own. Despite a handful of treatment options available, donor eggs are sometimes needed for women with diminished egg number or quality. Donor eggs are also used by same-sex male … of an egg donor typically include: Approximately 30 years old or younger A nonsmoker In good health Exercising no more than three hours a week Responsible and trustworthy (showing up …

… Food is everywhere, and it makes people happy.” Over the years, Warneke has prepared food for steak houses, catering companies, country clubs and an orthopedic hospital. Different … you win,” he said. “When you create a great dish and get a compliment, that’s what’s rewarding for me.”   Raising the Bar Warneke got his introduction to cooking at a steakhouse in Tilden, … to try it. “He definitely cares about what he’s doing,” he said. “I ask him about what’s good today, and he’s going to tell me and go into detail about what went into making that …

… anxiety, especially among those with underlying health conditions – or those at greater risk for contracting the disease and suffering related complications. But what about pregnancy? Does … women should follow the same precautions as everyone else. They should: Wash hands often for at least 20 seconds, or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol when soap and water … TestIowa . For more information and a list of frequently asked questions, please visit the Methodist community information page . Thank you for helping us keep you and our …

… you’ve heard over and over that the coronavirus attacks the lungs. As you monitor your body for symptoms, you’ve been on the lookout for dry cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. But are you also looking for signs of stroke? As coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the world, …

… She raised her hand.   Michelle Vanek, CMA, a certified medical assistant for Methodist Physicians Clinic , didn’t know exactly what she was volunteering for in March, but she knew she had to. Her supervisor, Joshua Harper, a Methodist Physicians … know there are still a lot of disbelievers, but I’ve seen it firsthand,” she said. “It’s not good. There are people I’ve tested who have not made it – people who’ve lost their battle with …

… Health pharmacy technician JP De La Cruz (pictured above) also felt that care and concern for patients he never met, becoming anxious as some of them reached their final dose of the … – health care workers saving lives behind the scenes. While preparing medications and IV bags for entire hospitals, pharmacy technicians saw their workload surge as COVID-19 hospitalizations … regular workload. And in the end, they helped vaccinate over 6,500 coworkers. “It felt very good knowing I was able to help others,” Hempel said. Throughout the pandemic, Freeman and Hempel …