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Grief following the loss of a loved one can be a difficult experience. And no matter where you are in the grieving process, your emotions can seem to be amplified during the holiday season. We’re constantly reminded that the holidays are about spending time with family and friends. But if you’re gri…

For patients with aortic stenosis, a tightening or narrowing of the aortic valve, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) offers a less invasive alternative to open-heart surgery. The procedure typically involves threading a replacement valve through a femoral artery in the groin up to the hea…

Cancer patients at Methodist Hospital got a special visit on Monday afternoon. The Omaha Lancers hockey team toured the oncology and acute rehab units. The team is preparing for its Hockey Fights Cancer game on Saturday, and the visit helped players learn about its impact. Saturday's game benefits …

Vicky Kiefer remembers finding the lump. It was the fall of 2014. The Fremont woman went to her doctor and after being diagnosed with breast cancer, began a course of treatment. “Everything went well,” she said. “I had several surgeries. I went through radiation. It wasn’t recommended that I have …

The College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has released its coveted Digital Health Most Wired Survey results for the 2023 data collection period. Methodist Health System is proud to announce a Level 8 achievement for both acute and ambulatory and Level 5 for long-term and po…

Women from throughout the Omaha area will gather on Saturday, Nov. 4, for Women Connect, a program launched by Methodist Hospital Foundation to educate and empower women to prioritize their health. The fall event will focus on three stages of a woman’s life: puberty, reproductive age and menopause …

When Lenni Leaverton arrived early for her mammogram in August at the Methodist Women’s Hospital Medical Office Building, she met a mammographer she’ll never forget.“She was just extra caring,” Lenni said. “And you could tell that she loved what she did. Her heart was every bit in it.”She added: “It…

Methodist Offers Free Lung Cancer Screenings on Nov. 11 Methodist Health System is proud to offer a limited number of lung cancer screening appointments in conjunction with National Lung Cancer Screening Day. Screening Information A limited number of appointments for low-dose computed tomography …

It’s that time of year again when we’re launched into the holiday season.Our schedules seem to fill up with year-end commitments, gatherings with family and friends, and lots of travel. We also anticipate the special foods of the holiday season, like homemade cookies, grandma’s famous mashed potatoe…

A new chapter has begun on pediatric care in Council Bluffs. The Methodist Physicians Clinic Pediatrics recently joined a nationwide program called Reach Out and Read that gives young children a foundation for success by incorporating books into pediatric care and encouraging families to read aloud…