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… On June 23, Paul Eubanks got behind the wheel and drove across town for the first time in over a year. Paul, who has lost feeling in his legs because of neuropathy, … use of such equipment, additional training is available before they write a prescription for the driver to fill through an equipment dealer.  “A lot of people think, ‘I just can’t … making plans. The former church deacon wanted to start attending services in person again, visit friends in area nursing homes, take longer trips to the Black Hills or see family in …

… case is a partnership that’s helping young families in the Fremont community with basic needs for their newborns and toddlers. Fremont Health Foundation and the  Fremont Public Schools … to get their bundle of joy home safely, as well as many of the necessary essentials needed for a newborn. Sixpence was a logical partner for this initiative, knowing the great work they have already been doing in the community.” Since …

… Prior to her of double mastectomy, Tamy Grate had one request for her 63 rd birthday. “The only thing I want this year is to be cancer-free,” she said to James … APRN , ordered a mammogram and ultrasound.   The next day, Tamy and John met with Dr. Reilly for the first time. He delivered the unfortunate news that he suspected it was cancer.  Tamy could hardly believe it; because nine months earlier, …

… you’re over the age of 50, here are a few suggestions of what NOT to add to your list of goals for the New Year. The list you don’t want to make 1. Resolve to stop working. Okay, yes, … a great benefit of volunteering." - Linda Rajcevich Director of Patient and Guest Services for Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital   “Socialization, talking with other people is also very good for brain cells,” said Dr. Rebecca Reilly, medical director of the Methodist Hospital Geriatric …

… surging during the holiday season, the way we celebrate this year is going to be different for most of us. Following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention means limiting gatherings to only those people in our … on the grill. Get creative, and create new traditions.  You have the choice to make the best of the holiday season. Put your focus on what you can control – what you know you’ll be able …

… April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, a great time to remind young men of what to watch for. While men often tend to brush aside the warning signs that something may be wrong, as is the … regularly – weekly or monthly – so you can be aware when something just isn’t right. The best time to examine the testicles is right after a hot bath or shower. The scrotal skin is most … testicular cancer. Swelling of one or both legs or shortness of breath from a blood clot. For some men, developing a blood clot may be the first sign of testicular cancer. Knowing Your …

… talking about keeping that big muscle in your chest pumping hard and strong. It’s important for anyone who has had a heart attack – and even those who have not – to take the steps necessary to prevent a future heart attack.   So What Are Those Steps?  Here are the seven best steps you can take to improve your heart health: 1. Control your blood pressure. Elevated … we are able to keep those pressures, the better off your heart is going to be as far as risk for heart attacks and strokes. 2. Keep diabetes under control. It’s a fact. Adults with diabetes …

… The sun is out, and you’ve swapped out sweaters for short sleeves. But did you remember to put sunscreen on this morning? Are you already tired … part of your morning skin care routine so it becomes a habit. A lot of makeup has SPF for added protection, but it's important to know that moisturizer with SPF 20 and makeup with … tackle a certain percentage of hair during each treatment. Multiple treatments are needed for best results. Tattoo removal A tattoo removal laser delivers high-energy light pulses that break …

… Will our baby survive? If our baby survives, will he be OK? What does a NICU stay mean for our family? How long will our baby be there? How will we afford it?   The Risk of Unplanned … weighing a little over 4 pounds. “I’m diabetic, so I struggled with high blood pressure for pretty much all of my pregnancy,” Ashley said. “But it was really high when I went in for my … Outcomes While it’s not what led Dr. Minderman to this profession, sending babies home is the best part of his job. “I mean, really,” he added. “I chose this job because you get to deal with …

… down time.’” Putting Employees and Patients First That wasn’t the last time Morris filled in for Shostak. Months later, on Halloween, Morris covered another part of Shostak’s shift so she … in health care – especially in emergency medicine. “There is no job too big or too small for anyone,” she said. “We all pitch in during times of crisis.” And even amid the current … worked for several other hospitals, and I can say without any hesitation that she is just the best nurse leader that I’ve ever had,” Shostak said after recently nominating Morris for The …