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He listened to his gut in making the decision to move back to Nebraska from Oregon to take care of his elderly parents. Once back in Omaha, he listened to his brother in making the decision to take care of himself. “I had a sore throat for about three years,” Ron Sindelar said. “But I had no inco…

It’s a startling statistic: More than 400 Americans die each year from unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. And there’s often a spike in such deaths as the weather turns colder.What is carbon monoxide?It’s often referred to as the silent killer, and for good reason. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a col…

Creighton’s Pink Out game against Butler on Friday night was a win-win. Not only did the Bluejays beat Butler 75-61 at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, but 18,089 fans – many dressed in pink – came together to take a stand against cancer.The annual Coaches vs. Cancer Pink Out game, co-sponsored …

After being eradicated in the United States in 2000, measles is making a comeback with more than 60 cases in over a dozen states.The number of cases has already surpassed the U.S. total for 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There's also a common thread in these…

So you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). You’re not alone.COPD is a lung disease that affects roughly 11 million people in the U.S. Over time, it causes a breakdown of the airways that can cause:Shortness of breathFrequent coughingIncreased phlegm or sputum product…

Shelley Hultman, BSN, RN, knows all about Methodist’s commitment to providing outstanding care.As a nurse in the Methodist Hospital Emergency Department, she often sees patients and their families during stressful and emotional moments.But she experienced The Meaning of Care in a whole new way after…

Pulmonologist Sumit Mukherjee, MDMarilynn Fidler has never met her pulmonologist in person, but she credits him with dramatically improving her life.Marilynn, who has end-stage COPD, had been traveling from her home in Glenwood, Iowa, to Council Bluffs for treatment. When Sumit Mukherjee, MD, of Met…

If you’ve had a baby or are expecting, you’ve likely heard about the importance of skin-to-skin care, which is often referred to as kangaroo care. It’s a concept that was developed in the 1970s and was thought to promote bonding and breastfeeding by holding Baby skin-to-skin against your bare ches…

Note: The Cancer Caregiver Community Support Group meets virtually the second Wednesday of every month from 5 to 6:30 p.m.A cancer diagnosis affects not just the patient, but also family members, friends and designated caregivers. This communitywide support group brings caregivers together to offer …

 Inocenta Barrera, a mobile 3D mammography patientWhen 41-year-old Inocenta Barrera stepped onto the bright pink motorized coach last fall, she was a little nervous. She didn’t know what to expect. Friends told her it was painful, but she knew there would be more pain and fear with the unknown.…