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 Jill Ferry, PA-C, is Arden's daughter and a physician assistant in Harlan.Jill Ferry, PA-C, was at home near Portsmouth, Iowa, with her husband one evening last June when the phone rang.Ferry’s father, Arden Hargens, was on the other end of the line. He’d fallen at his home in nearby Earling and ne…

Georgene Schaben believes every day is a blessing.The lifelong “farm girl” from Defiance, Iowa, taught preschool for 20 years after her children went to college. She loves spending time with her family – especially her grandkids. Through good times and bad – the loss of a son and grandson, and her o…

This issue explores how Methodist Health System is using the latest medical technology, providing care to more people with innovative strategies and preparing the next generation of health care providers.   Stories in This Issue Expanding Valves and Modern Care With Tried and True Technology Ad…

After Norma Jean Krahmer was hospitalized for a fall this summer, she needed some additional care at a skilled nursing facility in Omaha.She was in luck. Her primary care physician, Dr. John Lohrberg, was able to follow her there, like doctors routinely did in the past.More than a decade ago, Lohrbe…

NICU Nurses at Methodist Women's Hospital not only help care for premature babies around the clock but they also help families capture milestones through creative scrapbook pages and more.KMTV: Making Memories in the NICU: National Prematurity Awareness Month…

Lee Debolt“Life sometimes beats you up,” Lee Debolt said matter-of-factly.The arborist is used to working hard, caring for trees and running his own lawn care business. Even after selling his company, he hasn’t had a problem finding work during the warmer months. Getting health insurance as a season…

Mikayla Linakis, PLMHPFor Mikayla Linakis, PLMHP, being a counselor isn’t just a job. It’s an extension of how she believes people should be treated.“The clients I work with are human beings who need care and support just like anyone else,” she said. “I’m committed to meeting them where they are, re…

Nebraska Methodist Hospital designated as a Magnet organization in 2004, 2008, 2013, 2018 by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In January 2024, Nebraska Methodist Hospital is applying for redesignation.•    Patients, family …

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, has named Methodist Women’s Hospital as a 2024 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy). This is the highest award a hospital can earn for U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hos…