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… Have an Advance Directive? National Healthcare Decisions Day, on Thursday, April 16, exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and health care providers about the importance of advance care planning. Methodist Health System is proud to participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day with free events at Methodist HealthWest and … advance directives while they are in good health, before they are ill or hospitalized. In this way, health care providers and facilities will be better equipped to address advance health care …

… in the hottest fashion trends can be a bit unnerving. But when you’ve beaten cancer or on your way to doing so – it’s a piece of cake! On Wednesday, March 11, nearly 100 models – all at varying stages in their cancer journey – will take to the runway as part of the annual Cancer Survivor Style Show held in conjunction with Omaha …

… the honor by a patient's daughter, a Methodist nursing leader, who described what it was like to be on the other side of the bedrails: "I had to put my nurse hat away, be a daughter and trust that the nurses were going to take care of my …

… father passed away at the age of 46. The experience shaped his future. “My Dad didn’t go to the doctor because he was afraid they would tell him something was wrong,” Dr. Stephenson said. “As a physician myself, I certainly don’t want my patients to feel that way. We are there for prevention and wellness. Yes, I may find something wrong, but we will find …

… vaccine, lymphedema therapist Wendy Buchholz is advising cancer survivors where they may want to consider getting the shot - and it's not always the arm. KMTV: March Marks Lymphedema …

… For many teens, it can demonstrate empowerment and autonomy. In 2010, 38 percent of 18 to 29 year olds had at least one tattoo, and nearly a quarter of them had piercings in locations … piercings as early as 2000 B.C. Tattoos and piercings were largely used as a form of art or to identify group membership. Your teenager wants a tattoo What should you do if your teenager … requires that a person under the age of 18 has written parental consent before a person may get body art/tattoo. Discuss the permanence of a tattoo. Discuss where the tattoo may be, it may …

… According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , cases of influenza are starting to ramp up throughout much of the country – and, unfortunately, that’s not exactly translating to … those under 4 months of age, who are at greatest risk for hospitalization or death. Adults can get RSV, too, but unless they have underlying health issues, their illness usually is relatively …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit …

… the participants will begin their final year of nursing school in the fall, with most expected to graduate in May 2026. Many of the students applied for positions within the health system after the program or will plan to apply when they graduate and transition to their nursing careers.  Nine postsecondary … I liked making connections with other nursing students who I could lean on for support and get advice from for the future.” - Audrey   “My favorite day was getting to follow the patient …

… Helping get a mom, baby and family through a difficult pregnancy with a healthy outcome was one of many … at Duke the board-certified OB/GYN served as an assistant professor and assistant director to labor and delivery. At Methodist she is looking forward to being a part of a team of medical providers who offer outstanding care to patients. “As a …