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  Andrew Binderup felt a little bit like Santa Claus. The lab technician was decked out in Christmas colors of red and green as he and his co-worker and fellow elf Jordan Thompson loaded his “sleigh” full of toys collected by Methodist Pathology employees. “Our staff was really into it,” he …

Personal trainers. Some people swear by them. Others prefer to go it alone while working out. If you’ve spent any time at a gym or fitness club, you may have wondered: Is a personal trainer worth the cost?It’s a common question, especially when people decide they want to get in shape, lose weig…

We’re all feeling it right now. The nights are long, and the temperatures are low. During these cold winter months, many of us just don’t do a good job of taking care of ourselves. We tend to be less active and spend more time cooped up indoors – and the problem often gets worse as we age.So wh…

The benefits of taking care of yourself – eating healthy, staying active, limiting the number toxins you’re exposed to, etc. – are endless. But taking care of your overall health becomes even more important when you’re trying to start a family.If and when that time comes, I encourage couples – not j…

When the Creighton men’s basketball team takes on Butler on Friday, Jan. 25, fans are encouraged to think pink.The eighth annual Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out, co-sponsored by Methodist Health System and CHI Health, is a powerful event that promotes awareness of all cancers. Creighton players will w…

Given a choice, most people wouldn’t spend any length of time in a hospital. But it’s become the norm for one patient suffering from Crohn’s disease. The patient – who didn’t wish to share her name – has spent nearly 100 days at Methodist Hospital in less than three years.A life-changing stayThe pat…

  Methodist Hospital patient Bob Robinson When Bob Robinson thinks about his recent stay at Methodist Hospital, his mind immediately goes to one of his nurses. “Brian stood out like a beacon of light on a dark night,” Bob wrote in nominating Brian Wilson, BSN, RN, for the DAISY Award.&nbs…

A faint pink line on Jim Holley’s chest proves he’s more than a husband, father, grandfather, woodworker, cyclist and moose whisperer. He’s an open-heart surgery survivor who was given the best care he could have hoped for. His journey to Methodist began at birth. An enlarged aortaJim was born …

For Chaplain Crystall Williams, the best part about working at Methodist Hospital is being who God called her to be. “I am blessed to sit at the bedside of the sick to ease their ‘dis-ease’ – in whatever way it manifests. God called me to take care of His people. For me, this is joy.”…

The Winter 2015 Issue Stories:News BriefsA Face of Hope in the Fight of Her LifeFor Every Tiny Baby, a HeROPalliative Care Makes Life About LivingClick Here to View the Magazine…