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… region and most of the country are out of control, with no possibility of decreasing enough for us to have risk-free traditional holiday celebrations. Thanksgiving is coinciding with … a spike in cases that’s directly tied to its Oct. 12 Thanksgiving celebrations.    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that the lowest risk Thanksgiving celebrations … returning home.  If you’re traveling somewhere a few hours away or less, consider making the visit a day trip rather than an overnight stay. Communicate with each other. You need to know if …

… said. “She told me she wanted to kill herself. I said, ‘Oh, no, no.’ I hugged her and called for security.” Ward assisted Methodist security officer Matt Sahlfeld in getting the woman into a … started her cleaning shift, quickly switched gears. She began clearing the area to make room for response teams while taking direction from the two infusion nurses working. “She definitely … future is Methodist. I’m not going anywhere.” Do you want to be part of The Meaning of Care? Visit bestcare.org/jobs and take the first step toward finding your purpose through a meaningful …

… than normal due to delayed growth inside the womb. “They told us it meant that going full-term for twins was completely out the window,” Valerie said. “And they prepared us for all the other … and support from her family and friends. She reassured Valerie that her babies were in the best hands possible. “I needed that,” Valerie said. “She always knew what we needed. And in my … Gavin and Liam are doing great. There’s a nine-pound difference between them, but they’re the best of buddies. Liam is running and climbing – he wants to do it all. Gavin’s been off oxygen …

… They leisurely cruised the park, enjoyed the playground and took in the early fall breeze. But for the Krofts, those simple joys were unimaginable 13 months before. That’s when Tammy, who had … back pain and increasing weight limited her mobility, only compounding her challenges. The best efforts of her primary care provider and a diabetes specialist didn’t seem to be helping. By … are so successful losing weight with Hunter’s help that they opt to forego surgery – the best possible outcome. “If we can get somebody through without surgery, that’s what we would …

… thought the pandemic might actually give her more time at home to play. She was only so lucky for a little while. Because toward the end of May, her time was needed on the front lines. Faced … of June, Pioppi took on the mentally, emotionally and physically exhausting task of caring for COVID-positive patients overnight. “These people were young and gravely ill,” she said. “It … death at 2 a.m. – that’s hard.” Aside from the constant burden of trying to figure out how to best improve every patient’s chance of survival, Pioppi saw another major challenge: She had to …

… can you help keep your kids safe from these summer invaders and what symptoms should you look for in the event that your child has an insect bite?    Bugs and Their Bites Mosquitoes: … treatment. If you find a tick on your child, you need to remove it as soon as possible. The best ways to remove a tick are applying a soapy cotton ball to the tick or removing with … recover the spider, make sure to save it and bring it with you.   How To Prevent Bites Check for nests before letting your child play outside or in an unused area of the house. In the event …

… Ellen Osborne has the world’s best reason for missing this year’s March of Dimes March for Babies. She hasn’t missed the walk for the past five years, but this time she has a very …

… It was an anonymous nomination, but it didn’t take long for nurse coordinator Christina Queen, BSN, RN-BC, to figure out who it was from. She’s been with Methodist Hospital’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit on 7 South for nearly eight years, and she fondly remembers the woman who … with dignity and respect. The nurses displayed compassion and patience. We received the best care possible. The nurses that cared for my husband also showed me kindness and care, which …

… support network – a family member, a friend or even a mental health professional. Finding hope for the future is always possible.    So how does one set goals and resolutions for 2021 when we still face so much uncertainty? Flexibility and focusing on what you can control … your control. Focusing on what you can control can help you set more realistic goals. Do your best to make sure the results depend on you. Try the SMART method when setting goals: Specific: …

… on a treadmill, or doing jumping jacks are great warm-up activities.  Here are some tips for exercises you can participate in, regardless of the temperature outside:  Find an indoor … a new goal. Sign up to do a fundraising 5K walk or run. This will give you an event to train for and you will be more likely to keep working hard knowing that is in the future. Find an … with like-minded, motivated people to keep you motivated and push each other to do your best. If you need more support, join a Facebook or social media group with others who will …