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… Jamey and Alicia Bremer have been looking forward to a nice, quiet Christmas this year. That alone would be a gift, after the last one. In October … Jamey Bremer, then 48, went from expecting a pat on the back from his primary care doctor for losing 30 pounds to finding out he needed heart surgery to replace his aortic valve. On the way home from a Dec. 15, 2022, appointment to plan that surgery, he got a call telling him a CT …

… have recognized  Methodist Women’s Hospital  and  Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital  for excellence in lactation care. The hospitals have received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition … Providing a lactation program for breastfeeding families Demonstrating their commitment to help protect, promote and support breastfeeding This marks the fourth time that Women’s … consecutive awards illustrate our ongoing commitment to support families every step of the way.” “This kind of recognition signifies the gold standard of lactation care,” said Rachel …

… that caring physicians could make even when a disease isn’t curable, and I realized I wanted to work with patients as they cope with and overcome health challenges,” said Dr. Kollars, who … substance use disorders. The bilingual physician also enjoys providing gender-affirming care for the LGBTQ+ community as well as adolescent and reproductive care. “My favorite thing about my … journey toward better health and well-being, and it’s so rewarding to support them along the way.” A relationship that’s open and honest is key to better health, she said, and she wants her …

… Omaha, Nebraska - For 125 years, Nebraska Methodist College has been teaching the meaning of care, and this week, … college will host a variety of activities that will acknowledge that heritage while looking to the future. The week-long event starts today, with NMC hosting a 125-Hour Week of Service … Sajko, vice president of enrollment and student success at NMC. “But there’s really no better way to kick off the celebration of our 125-Year anniversary. For more than a century, Nebraska …

… OMAHA  - The desire to see a patient all the way through their health care journey was one reason Stephen Tetrault, … year. “I want to be at the front lines of medicine,” Dr. Tetrault said. “I want to be there for my patients at the first sign of illness and streamline what’s going on with them so they …

… Methodist Fremont Health is partnering with the state of Nebraska to become a testing location for the statewide TestNebraska initiative. Beginning Monday, July 6, free COVID-19 testing will … eligible for testing. The drive-thru TestNebraska site will be located at 2540 North Healthy Way in Fremont. Methodist Fremont Health has served as one of three testing locations operated by …

… Growing up, Carli Holz, BSN, RN, wanted to be a labor and delivery nurse. But her time as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) on the … “It changed my perspective to a different side of nursing that I didn’t know I had a passion for,” said Holz, a Nebraska Methodist College graduate. “With the higher acuity – getting to see … that meant so much to me, she handled with respect and special care. She went out of her way to ask me personal questions about my son during his passing. She understood my anger and my …

… respiratory syncytial virus – infection by age 2, and it usually causes a mild illness similar to a cold. What’s all the fuss about, then? In some cases, RSV can pose significant health … Here’s what else you need to know.   A Common Viral Infection The winter months are prime time for RSV, which is often spread from one person to another after droplets from a cough or sneeze … know that battling congestion can be especially challenging – and taming it can go a long way toward improving their breathing and comfort. Saline drops in the nose can help thin mucus, …

… they’re taught at an early age. That’s a good thing! Bravo, Mom and Dad. But as kids go back to school, it’s important we teach them what not to share.   What are lice? Easily transferable, lice are tiny insects that attach themselves to human hair and feed off blood. An infestation can cause intense itching on the scalp and a …

… The cardiologist was running errands when a former patient approached him. “He thanked me for saving his life,” said Dr. Nester, who has joined the staff at Methodist Physicians Clinic . “He had been very sick, and seeing him with his family, living his life how he wanted to, made all the many long days and nights worthwhile. It was a truly special moment.” Dr. Nester … of Care is working together as a team to make a plan to get you healthier and provide the best, most compassionate care for you and your family.” The results are special for patients and …