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Colorectal cancer screening is an essential tool in cancer prevention, and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends routine colorectal cancer screening for adults starting at age 45.The goal of screening is to find and identify polyps – abnormal tissue growths – in the colon. Polyps are th…

Methodist Health System officials and oncologists at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs — long a leader in the early detection of lung cancer — are hoping new federal guidelines will result in earlier detection and the increased probability of positive treatment outcomes for lung cancer pat…

Celebrate Doctors’ Day by Saying ThanksEvery year on March 30, we celebrate National Doctors’ Day – a day to recognize and thank the physicians who touch and save lives on a daily basis. Over the past year, doctors everywhere have been challenged in unprecedented ways. Whether they were on the front…

Jayma Brown Director of Nursing When it comes to working for Dunklau Gardens, Director of Nursing Jayma Brown, BSN, RN, MHA, NE-BC, said her satisfaction comes largely from the people she serves. “The rewarding experiences I’ve had since joining Dunklau Gardens are simply unbelievable because of …

Ashley Fisher, CSWMedical Social WorkerAshley Fisher, CSW, grew up in rural Iowa with a love for animals – caring for cats, dogs, turkeys, rabbits and a potbellied pig, among others. At 15, she channeled that care into helping other people and became a certified nursing assistant. Today she is a med…

Kathryn Sissel Long-Term Care Social Worker Kathryn Sissel’s devotion to Dunklau Gardens and the Methodist family is deeply personal.  “I work here because I love the company culture and values they follow,” she said. Sissel knows the kind of people who work for Methodist because they were …

Lisa Long, RNUnit LeaderNot many people can say they began their health care career at age 14, but for Lisa Long, RN, geriatric care has been a nearly lifelong commitment. “I love geriatrics,” said Long, a unit leader at Dunklau Gardens who has over 35 years of health care experience. “It’s the…

Keyra RobergUnit LeaderKeyra Roberg has spent nearly 40 years in nursing across the country – first in Galveston, Texas, then in Chicago and finally, in Fremont. She joined the Dunklau Gardens family in 2019.Roberg has extensive experience in cardiovascular intensive care and dialysis. She began wor…

Jan Walraven, BSN, RN, RAC-CT Unit Leader For Jan Walraven, BSN, RN, RAC-CT, long-term care “has always been my passion.”  She began her health care journey at age 16, working as a nursing assistant. Now a registered nurse and certified assessment coordinator, Walraven, a unit leader at Dunk…

An eye on eye healthEvery summer we pay special attention to protect your skin against harmful UV rays and risk of skin cancer. But the summer months are also prime time for keeping an eye on eye health. With more time outdoors, there is increased exposure to bright sunlight and the elements. J…