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… make in patients’ lives. “I love seeing people get better,” said Dr. Van De Graaff, who cares for patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Westroads Office Park and Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest . “It’s most rewarding for me to see my patients recover from a critical illness and get back to their normal, healthy self. … of Care means selfless service,” she said. “It means helping improve others’ lives in any way, shape or form. To care is to be deeply human, and I want patients to know that I’m here to …

… Having completed two tours overseas, Joe Poore, director of surgical services for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, has tried to forget a lot about his time as an infantry soldier with the U.S. Army. One thing he will never … thing he needs. “That diagnosis was a tough pill to swallow,” he said. “I thought, ‘There’s no way I’m having a hard time adjusting to life back home. I was only gone for one year. There’s no …

… In a world that’s more connected than ever, Americans are lonelier than ever. According to Cigna’s 2020 Loneliness Index measuring loneliness and social isolation, 61% of Americans … because they’re surrounded by people.    An Isolated World Technology is a frequent scapegoat for society’s ills, but it’s safe to say that technology has made it easier to avoid social and … seems pointless. In psychological terms, this is an example of learned helplessness . In this way, loneliness – whether it’s perceived or not – can lead to social isolation as a person begins …

… it's Methodist employees lifting each other up or members of the community going out of their way to say thanks, the acts of kindness below show that The Meaning of Care is in all of us.   Just … assistant Ashley Jensen thought she was just meeting her boyfriend, Jason Heimes, BSN, RN, for a normal lunch break. They met in their typical spot – the sixth-floor breezeway. But their …

… If you can’t get your teen to wake up in the morning, they might have stayed up too late using Snapchat and TikTok.   The … first, and then help them tackle physical activity. Get moving as a family, even if it’s just for a 15-minute walk. Every bit counts.   Make a Family Media Agreement Not all social media use … to their friends. Some limits might be healthy, but they won’t necessarily see it that way.  Many families create media agreements , which include rules for social media use. Coming up …

… and Sunday televised games now that the COVID-19 pandemic has left many of us with little to do and few places to go. But now is the time to be aware: Football season can trigger much … alone, doesn’t make someone violent. A tough loss, however, can present a prime opportunity for a violent culmination of certain patterns of behavior. Patterns that should serve as red … anxiety, you can be their safe haven. Because while staying home to watch football may be one way people are helping curb the spread of COVID-19, it's likely anything but safe for those in an …

… in 1985. In her previous role as the Executive Vice President, she provided direction for the college's strategic planning, operations, accreditation, institutional effectiveness, … professor in Arts and Sciences teaching psychology and statistics. In 2008, she moved to the position of Director of Institutional Research and in 2011 became the Vice President for … Light of Wellness Award for leadership. Outside of her profession, Carlson is married to the “best husband ever”, mother of four amazing children and three grandchildren. Her interest …

… According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hearing loss is one of the most common birth defects in … “This means Methodist is keeping our practices up to date, ensuring that we are doing what’s best for our newborns.” To become hearing hospital champions, the teams at Jennie Edmundson, …

… competitions. Methodist projects and campaigns from 2023 were judged against some of the best in the health care industry. We're excited to announce that Methodist earned nine awards from the Healthcare Marketing Report’s  Healthcare … Awards , nine from the  Healthcare Digital Marketing Awards  and three from the  Aster Awards for excellence in health care advertising.    The Meaning of Care Magazine Among the Marketing …

… Dayana Patera, MD, was inspired at an early age to pursue a career in medicine after watching her sister enter medical school. Years later, when … Medicine and a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. She’s passionate about advocating for all her patients and dedicated to removing barriers to quality, comprehensive and compassionate care. She is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to connect with and best serve her Spanish-speaking patients. “What I enjoy most comes down to the relationship and …