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The final month of pregnancy is filled with excitement and anticipation. So many preparations have been made for the big arrival: Showers have been given, nurseries painted, cribs assembled and diapers purchased.Then you wait.You wait for some type of sign. Is that a contraction? Did I feel a trickl…

With the season’s change comes a new variety of seasonal produce, inviting the opportunity to introduce new recipes and flavors into a healthy diet.   Embrace the Plants Eating a primarily plant-based diet that’s rich in variety can benefit your health. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nut…

To alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society (ACS) recently awarded a $60,000 transportation ($45,000) and lodging ($15,000) grant to Methodist Health System. The grant is one of 411 grants totaling $8.3 million awarded to health systems nationwide. The fun…

… in the wake of this pandemic. In fact, chalk and window art have been popping up at several clinic locations and in various hospital departments. Alessandra Marchitelli, a phlebotomist at …

Alicia Whitehill, RN, a nurse in the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital critical care unit, was awarded a $3,500 scholarship from the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), which is supported by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA).Whitehill, who is enrolled in the RN to MSN progra…

Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) recently received $60,000 from multiple donors for its Caring Cupboard campus food pantry to help alleviate food insecurity among college students. “Food insecurity while in college can have many negative consequences, including lower academic performance, lower rat…

If you’ve ever had pneumonia or know someone who has, you know how awful it is. The simple definition of pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, but there’s much more to know.  Causes and symptoms Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungus. It can be a complication of a viral i…

Foundations There are three foundations supporting Methodist Health System’s hospitals. The foundations raise money to enhance and expand… Fremont Hea…

… And if you’re not comfortable asking your provider about testing, use this tool to find a clinic in your area.   Treat It’s important to get treated right away if you test positive for …

The options for treating cancer can be overwhelming. Typically, cancer treatments are delivered in two ways. The first is locally, meaning at the site of the tumor and surrounding tissues, using surgery or radiation therapy. The second is systemically using chemotherapy. Many patients feel some t…