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Cases of colorectal cancer (CRC) – the third most common cancer in men and women – have steadily increased over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.The American Cancer Society estimates that between March and June 2020, 1.7 million individuals missed their recommended colonoscopies. And over the nex…

As COVID-19 indicators continue to decline across Nebraska, hospital leaders say things are starting to return somewhat to normal. As of Sunday night, there were 279 COVID-19 patients in Nebraska hospitals, down about 64% from a month ago and the lowest number since mid-August. Brett Richmond, pre…

Why Methodist? Through the Patient-Centered Medical Home program, a multidisciplinary team of experts focuses on compassionate care and state-of-the-art treatment while educating and empowering you. The program, which is made up of more than 85 providers and more than 45 health coaches, is availabl…

The ongoing battle against COVID-19 has been fought valiantly by health care workers across the nation. It’s taken a frightening toll on patients, their families and caregivers who’ve been overwhelmed by the physical and mental exhaustion of material and staff shortages – often enduring the disease …

NOTE: This is a two-part course that meets at the same time for two consecutive evenings, starting on the day you register for.Class DescriptionPrepare for the birth of your baby by exploring comfort techniques for labor, the importance of labor support and learning how to care for your newborn. Thr…

Methodist health care workers are everyday heroes.  Not all of them are doctors and nurses. And none of them are used to being in the spotlight. But no matter their job, they each make a difference. For all the different challenges our health care workers have overcome and all the challenges …

Counselor Julie Lord, MS, LIMHP, LMHP, sees it firsthand – students struggling through the loss, anxiety and isolation of a global pandemic. She’s grateful she can meet them where they are. “Having additional support at school is huge for so many students,” Lord said. She is one of 18 state-li…

Cancer is something he’s lived with for years. A hospital setting is something he’s all too familiar with. But a recent stay in the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit at Methodist Hospital was anything but typical for one patient, who wishes to remain anonymous.We’ll call him Bill. And Bill describes …

Dunklau Gardens administrator Rachel Reiman, left, with Shawn Shanahan, executive director of the Fremont Health Foundation, in the new Dunklau Den game room   Dunklau Gardens prides itself on creating a homey atmosphere for its residents – because for residents in our community, it’s their ho…

Preventive screenings 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 …