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Preventive screening can help detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable and before it has a chance to spread. At Methodist, we understand that early detection is key to survival, and we’re proud to offer this service at no cost.  Our head and neck surgical oncologists will perform free head and…

Nursing students have snapped up only $1.1 million of a $5 million scholarship program, and some are wondering if the program needs to be changed to help more students. A year ago, the Nebraska Legislature allocated $5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for the scholarships in hopes …

Omaha native Tomas Huerta, MD, said it was always his dream to serve the community he grew up in. Dr. Huerta, a dermatologist with Methodist Physicians Clinic, is trained in Mohs micrographic surgery reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He believes in the importance of building relationships with …

If you’re anything like me, knowing the weather conditions before stepping outside is essential. Popular weather apps will tell you the current conditions, give you the projected high and low temperature for the day, and provide an hourly forecast. With a simple scroll, you’re able to find the 10-…

Earlier this week, 18 area middle-schoolers participated in a special camp at Nebraska Methodist College that explored health care professions.For the first time, the college opened its health care camp to kids in middle school; it's usually been reserved for high school students.Kids in the camp ho…

Missy Overholt and Kate Kuester could have become friends — years ago —when they worked at Providence Medical Center in Wayne. Overholt was a dishwasher and Kuester worked in the housekeeping department. They were high school teenagers who knew many of the same people. But their lives didn’t inter…

Inspired by her mother – a nurse – Mariah Davis, MD, knew at a young age that she wanted to take care of others. Taking care of children is something she fell in love with during medical school. Dr. Davis is dedicated to educating families and including them in the care she provides.…

Erika Felt completed her final chemotherapy treatment at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC) on Jan. 12. Despite a rocky start to her cancer journey, she left MECC that day with a deep appreciation for everyone who’s impacted her. “They all deserve to hear that they’re amazing,” Erika said. “T…

For the past 20 years, Richard Peterson, 91, has volunteered with the American Baptist Churches of Nebraska. He spends about eight hours each week in the offices talking on the phone or visiting with other staff members. On the weekends, he attends worship services at Baptist churches in the area an…

Methodist Health System is proud to announce that Josie Abboud, president and CEO of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top Women Leaders for 2023.  Abboud was the only health care leader from Nebraska to be named and was joine…