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One western Iowa couple rang in the new year with the birth of their baby boy at 12:02 a.m. Saturday, making him the first baby born in 2022 across the Omaha metro area. Silas Paul Williams was born at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs to parents Chelsea and Elijah Williams of A…

Internal medicine physician Shannon Boerner, MD, describes her job as cognitively demanding but emotionally fulfilling.One moment she may be assessing a complicated medical situation; the next she could be chatting with a patient about their family or hobbies. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.…

For Jeremy Stone, MD, the ability to help improve a patient’s quality of life is exciting and humbling. “It’s simply the greatest feeling to see your patient overcome obstacles and achieve their goals,” said Dr. Stone, a noninvasive cardiologist who has joined the staff at Methodist Physicians Clin…

A new year brings another COVID-19 surge and renewed concern about getting out of this pandemic. "An increase in fear of the unknown, concern on when is this going to end? Wondering if the vaccine is enough or if wearing masks are enough?" said manager of Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Pro…

Becky Leslie, CNA, has been a nursing assistant for over two decades, but she’ll never forget her first day on the job. Only hours before her first shift at a nursing home, one of her patients passed away. It was “a sink or swim moment,” she said. But she had support from her coworkers, and as she …

Nebraska hospital leaders warned Monday that the state's health systems are getting hammered by rising COVID-19 numbers and staffing shortages. Jeremy Nordquist, president of the Nebraska Hospital Association, said during a Monday press conference that based on projections, the state could see a do…

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 Omicron variant has made its way into our community. Early research – and perhaps personal experience – indicate that it’s more contagious than previous variants, leading to a record number of COVID cases and more breakthrough infections than we’ve seen all pandemic.…

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 symptomsPneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungus. It can be a complication of a viral infection…

Have you ever reached for something or picked something up only to find yourself nearly crippled with sharp, shooting back pain? What about that same kind of pain in your legs after a long day on your feet? If so, you may have experienced a muscle spasm – and it probably wasn’t caused by the reachin…

Growing up, Jeremy Gallant, MD, always wanted to make an impact in people’s lives. He initially wanted to be an NFL player, but his sixth grade teacher encouraged him to instead look for a career where he could improve people’s quality of life. Her advice resonated with Dr. Gallant, and he instead d…