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…   A focus on choice and comfort “We get one shot to make a bad situation as good as it can be, so the earlier we start and the better we get to know people, the more we can help,” said Eileen Heitman, BSN, RN, CHPN. “The illness is just a …

… was a young, vibrant 22-year-old. This mother of one, pregnant with her second child, loved to dance and was a good friend to anyone she met.   What happened on February 8 changed her life and the lives of those who … was monitored but no issues arose. “Women with juvenile arthritis are usually counseled not to get pregnant,” said Dr. Tifany Somer-Shely, Karla’s OB physician at Methodist Physician’s Clinic …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit …

… popular dessert.” Big, thick and ooey gooey, staff members, patients and guests can’t seem to get enough. The culinary staff makes multiple batches of Rice Krispies treats, selling around 380 … buying them for the department … but who knows.” The “secret sauce” So what’s the secret to this savory snack? It’s not really a secret … but it’s probably not what you expect from a …

… and preventable. World TB Day World TB Day is every year on March 24 , and it’s a great time to look at the prevention and control of this horrible disease. In 2019, there were 8,916 cases … Is TB? TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It's spread from person to person through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes or spits. A person only needs … can lead to a delay in care and potentially spreading the TB bacteria to others.  When to Get Tested You should get tested for TB if: You work in a health care environment or in a place …

… Omaha - Students of Minne Lusa Elementary are invited to take part in the 2 nd Annual Community Health Fair on Tuesday, April 21 from 5-7 P.M. Hosted by Nebraska Methodist College , this event is designed to act as an educational resource for families and provide attendees with games, food and an … from Hy-Vee, Walmart, Rotella’s Bakery, Garden Café and more Raffle prizes and free giveaways Get to know the Omaha Fire and Police Departments Meet the stars of the Creighton Basketball team …

… undergoing so many changes, and combined with the demands of the holiday season, it’s easy to find yourself mentally and physically overloaded. From traveling and shopping to nutrition and exercise, being pregnant this time of the year can be a lot to manage. 7 tips to … If possible, take your records with you. Whether driving or flying, it’s important that you get up and move around every couple of hours. If you’re driving, allow time in your schedule to …

… Health Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Diabetes and Nutritional Health Diabetes continues to be a major health challenge within our communities. Poor nutrition, lack of resources and … “food desert” areas are just a few reasons for the uptick in diagnoses. Methodist continues to work with organizations and programs to increase early detection of diabetes. We aim to educate and assist those communities with …

… of relying on pain medication alone, the 62-year-old Council Bluffs man trusted a nurse to complete a Healing Touch treatment – a nonpharmacological approach to pain management that Methodist offers. The gentle, nurturing, compassionate form of energy … chair, to move forward with pursuing Healing Touch as an additional nonpharmacological way of treating discomfort in patients. “We use a lot of medicines in order to help our patients, …

… With COVID-19 cases rising during the weekend, it’s now more important than ever for businesses to keep their employees and customers safe, Three Rivers Public Health Department Executive Director Terra Uhing said. “I would tell you as we look at this and as we try to move forward, we need everybody to do their part,” she said. “Because if they don’t, we’re not going to be able to get through these next two months.” Uhing was one of the speakers for the Fremont Area Chamber of …