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… Earlier this year, Methodist Fremont Health selected Shawn Shanahan to serve as director of the Fremont Health Foundation. In this role, Shanahan leads all fund … special project efforts. Shanahan spent the past nine years leading the Fremont Area United Way as executive director. Under her leadership, the Fremont Area United Way moved from a … chance to win a car with a hole-in-one and mega putt. Scholarships are a fundamental resource for students pursuing health care careers. The Fremont Health Foundation has awarded over …

… To alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatment, the  American Cancer Society (ACS) … nights of free lodging during treatment.  This is the third year that Methodist was selected for the ACS grant. This is the largest amount of ACS funding Methodist has received for … In 2021, ACS funding ($15,000) supported 94 Methodist patients and provided 1,581 one-way rides for treatment. In 2022, ACS funding ($30,000) supported 186 Methodist patients and …

… shops have popped up all over town, and there’s the idea that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. The truth is that there’s an awful lot we don’t know about the … e-cigs, up from nearly 21% in 2018 and less than 2% in 2011.  Even more alarming: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed over 1,400 lung injury cases and 33 deaths … but I can say the following with certainty: Don’t start. If you don’t vape, keep it that way. Talk about the risks. You may not be comfortable telling friends and relatives, but this is …

… nurses were honored Oct. 28 at the Iowa Nurses Association Annual Conference. Congratulations to Stacia Olsen, Igor Volk and Kami Houser for receiving the following awards.   Excellence in Nursing Leadership Stacia Olsen Service … to a nurse who championed a collaborative project that shows an interdisciplinary approach to best practices and resulted in improved patient outcomes or cost savings.   Faces of Our Future …

… Increased Access to Breast Health Screenings Methodist takes this lifesaving technology to underserved neighborhoods, community centers and local businesses. Assistance will be … women per day. 24 Nebraskans are Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Each Week Access to mammograms for early detection and treatment of breast cancer has never been more important, yet Nebraska …

… Get the Methodist My Care® app With the Methodist My Care® app, you receive easy access to a variety of useful tools, including your patient portal, bill pay, provider lookup and an…

… Inspired by his older brother, an infectious disease physician, Cam Nguyen, MD, decided to pursue a career in medicine as an undergrad. With an interest in general surgery, he applied … physicians,” he said. “And at Methodist, I think we have a very good team working together for the best outcome of the patient.” When it comes to quality patient care, his approach is anything but …

… by Latinos who pretty much 1 in every 5 Latinos that live in Nebraska do not have access to health insurance, and about 19 percent of African Americans.” Under the state’s expanded … if we can get whole health care going and have so many services in one place, we know that’s best for a lot of our patients who maybe don’t have all of their necessities met,” Methodist Community …

… and family therapy and working with individuals across the lifespan. “I most enjoy being able to have skilled conversations with diverse people from all walks of life,” she said. “My clients … from them as well.” Lewis uses narrative therapy, along with other evidence-based practices, to assist individuals in meeting their goals. Safety, she said, is the most important aspect of … considers herself kind and gentle, but she holds her clients accountable. She’s proud to work for a health system that remains focused on demonstrating The Meaning of Care – or “prioritizing …

… Over a hundred cancer survivors took to the runway to continue kicking off Omaha Fashion Week Tuesday night. It is part of Methodist … one little girl was ready to shine. "It must have the boing because the boing is everything for a curl," said Gianna, as she got her hair done by a stylist at Xenon Academy in Omaha Tuesday … old, but she does not hide her spunk.  "When I heard it was coming up, I was like I want the best outfit, I want to look good for it," she said. Gianna has every reason to celebrate. At age …