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… Jake Arnold had been making the trip to Methodist Hospital for five years. Every six months, he’d drive from his home in Villisca, Iowa, and then from his … positron emission tomography (PET) machine slowly scanned his body, looking for signs that his melanoma may have returned. The 23-year-old’s skin cancer was in remission, … schedule more scans, giving more people access to this cutting-edge technology.   Bittersweet News Jake had a positive attitude going into his scan last spring. He’d had five years of clean …

… we realized how sick he was,” said Ferry, a physician assistant who has worked at the hospital for 30 years. A CT scan revealed how serious the situation was: Arden had massive bilateral … efficient. Schmid recalled an article about another facility that had implemented a hotline for incoming patients, and he thought, “Why not try it here?”   The “Batphone” Here’s how the … mend since. He’s on blood thinners now, but he’s back to much of his own routine – driving to visit family, heading to church, getting groceries and caring for his dog, Kia. “They saved your …

… evening of May 15, Andy Kendeigh opened his Methodist patient portal account while preparing for his next KETV sports segment.  The results were in from an MRI he received earlier that day … completely focused. And little did he know that that night would be the last one he’d work for the foreseeable future.   Persistent pain Kendeigh, 55, has struggled with back pain for most … event.”   The next day, Dr. Hollis received approval. He and Kelley delivered the good news that Kendeigh could leave for an hour either Saturday for the graduation party or Sunday for …

… your toddler,’” Elise said.  Ryker wouldn’t need any of the newborn clothes Elise had bought for him. But for now, there was a more pressing issue. A few hours after Ryker was born, his blood sugar was … nursing means more to McGuire than Elise may have realized when she nominated her. McGuire’s best friend – also a nurse – passed in 2017.  “I’m sad that I can’t share this with her, but she …

… cause of cancer death among U.S. women. Warning signs, if present, are typically too subtle for early detection and treatment of the disease. Judi’s doctor immediately referred her to Peter … together to create and continually update individualized treatment plans to give patients the best possible outcomes. Unique Commitment to Oncology Research Six days after Judi’s cancer was … results in its initial testing, with the first-round, platinum-based chemotherapy prescribed for Judi. Dr. Morris describes Methodist as “amazingly unique among community hospitals and …

… normal weight gain is: About 5 pounds per year between ages 2 and 5 About 5-10 pounds per year for school-age children More significant weight gain is normal during the preadolescent ages of roughly 9 to 12 and adolescence – as a child matures into a young adult. It’s not unusual for the body to store fat during this time as it prepares for the rapid growth and changes … associated with puberty. So what’s normal and healthy, and what’s not? You know your kids best. And all parents regularly question countless things when it comes to their children: Am I …

… Lumsden “lost it.” After such a hard-fought battle, she was convinced she had nothing to show for it. “To see your nipples just … gone ,” Susan said as she tried to hold back tears. “To see … a lovely experience.” But a routine mammogram in February 2020 resulted in less-than-lovely news.   Faithful and Fearless “They called to tell me that I had some calcifications in my left … every Methodist breast patient. “It’s a team,” Dr. Honz said. “And it’s essentially where the best cancer treatment starts.” Susan’s treatment would start with Dr. Grams and Methodist general …

… For Jill Broekemeier, RN, the death of her grandmother was a turning point in her life. She quit … by Kathleen Misfeldt, 51, of Blair and her 22-year-old twin daughters – Maddy and Avery – for caring for Kathleen as if she were family during a terrifying time in her life.   “Kathleen, … smile on even our pain-ridden mom. It’s incredibly evident that Jill loves her job and is the best nurse we’ve ever had. The way she can talk to you and make you feel truly heard is a skill …

… Foundation and other hospital staff members and departments. She’s worked at Jennie Edmundson for eight years, and she became an ambassador earlier this year. Keysor has been involved with … to the Caring Campaign. Lisa Warneke, an employee ambassador and administrative assistant for Pre-Admissions at the hospital, understands the importance of connecting with employees whose … such a bond. We’re here for our patients, and we want to make sure that we’re providing the best possible care." As an employee ambassador, Keysor takes pride in showcasing what it means to …

… communities. Poor nutrition, lack of resources and “food desert” areas are just a few reasons for the uptick in diagnoses. Methodist continues to work with organizations and programs to … 38-foot recreational vehicle. The current unit features a wheelchair lift and three rooms for nondiagnostic screenings, foot care and full examinations. CDC provides the driver, supplies, maintenance and storage for the unit. NMC is responsible for staffing and scheduling. All services provided through the …