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It all began here – at 20th & Harney, when the Methodist Episcopal Hospital and Deaconess Home opened in a three-story house on May 28, 1891.The average daily cost of care was $1 and the average length of stay was 14 days. The mission at that time was simple - serve the people of Omaha regardles…

After a challenging journey toward pregnancy, Melissa and Mitchell Johnson were surprised times two in February when they learned – on 2/2/2022 – that they were expecting identical twins.“Yeah, so that was crazy,” Melissa said.Even more fortuitous would be the boy names that she and her husband even…

… makes the transition to hospice and reflects on the support and care she’s received from her physicians, nurses and the staff at MECC.   “I don’t know how to thank them,” she said.   From …

After putting off waves of lower abdomen pain for months, Curtis Moreno had finally scheduled hernia repair surgery with an Omaha surgeon in February. But in the days leading up to his procedure, he couldn’t shake how anxious he felt. Dr. Brad Winterstein visits with patient C…

On June 23, Paul Eubanks got behind the wheel and drove across town for the first time in over a year.Paul, who has lost feeling in his legs because of neuropathy, had recently purchased a van equipped with hand controls to help him drive and plenty of space to stow his mobility scooter. His first o…

In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing The Meaning of Care. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs.  RyAnne ElsesserChief Operating …

John Hynes was always helping others. “If you needed something and he had it, it was yours,” said Carrie Hynes, his wife of over 20 years. “If he could help you, he would.” Family members recall the time that John, a Navy veteran, saved a man from drowning at Big Lake, Missouri. The man had been m…

If you’re one of many individuals who made it through the last flu season unscathed, you may be tempted to forego a flu shot this time around.Don’t.Mask requirements helped protect many of us from becoming ill with influenza and other respiratory infections last winter, but here’s what experts are p…

Why Methodist?A cancer diagnosis can be life altering and impact many aspects of your life – including nutrition. But you’re not alone. Our registered oncology dietitians will walk you through a comprehensive, individualized plan designed to promote healing, improve your quality of life and minimize…

“There’s no substitute,” said Nancy Strong, MS, MT(ASCP) BBCM. “We rely heavily on people donating whenever they’re able.”As a technical coordinator of the Methodist Blood Bank at the Methodist Pathology Center-Schenken Pavilion, Strong knows the importance of having the necessary amount of blood pr…