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Mary Palafox, left, an Upward Bound tutor and counselor, assists Burke High School sophomore Lisa D’Souza during a dissection lab at Nebraska Methodist College’s Upward Bound Summer Academy program.   Dalliya ConwayDalliya Conway, ASRT, RRT, always knew she wanted to go to college. She got that dr…

Think back to your childhood. What was your favorite book? Why was it your favorite book? When you hear the title and see the illustrations now, what memories are conjured up? Whether you loved the story, the pictures inside or maybe the bonding with a parent or sibling that took place, readin…

In an effort to meet a growing demand for individualized dementia care in the earliest stages of disease and maximize quality of life for patients and caregivers, Methodist Hospital has established the Specialized Dementia and Memory Support Program. “We understand how scary and overwhelming a deme…

To alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatment, the American Cancer Society (ACS) recently awarded a $60,000 transportation ($45,000) and lodging ($15,000) grant to Methodist Health System. The grant is one of 411 grants totaling $8.3 million awarded to health systems nationwide. The funding …

Despite the decision of Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird’s to halt longstanding state payments for emergency contraceptives and abortions for sexual assault victims, health systems, including the Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, have pledged these medications will continue to be free fo…

When it comes to providing the best care, communication between a patient and health care provider is absolutely essential. And when it comes to receiving the care you’d want if you’re unable to speak for yourself, it’s crucial to have your loved ones know your wishes.   A Way to Express Your Desi…

With every fall sports season comes new friendships, memories and, unfortunately, injuries.Athletes and parents might not always know the extent of an injury or what treatment is appropriate. But thanks to a partnership between Methodist and OrthoNebraska, they have timely, economical access to eval…

Austen Neill is shown with his son Carter and Ashtynn Neill, a registered nurse at Methodist Fremont Health.   After her out-of-state sister-in-law’s death during childbirth because of a rare complication, Methodist Fremont Health labor and delivery nurse Ashtynn Neill worked toward introducing ed…

The International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners® (IBLCE) and International Lactation Consultant Association® (ILCA) have recognized Methodist Women’s Hospital for excellence in lactation care. Methodist Women’s Hospital has received the IBCLC Care Award in recognition for staffing profess…