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In her pocket, acute rehabilitation nurse Hayden Kilgore, BSN, RN, carries a pair of medical scissors with little daisies printed all over them. Her hard-to-miss badge reel also has a large plastic daisy on it.“I don’t know,” she said with a laugh. “I’ve just always loved them.”And now that she’s a …

If you follow the news, you’ve probably noticed that cyclospora pops into the headlines every so often. The parasite can cause an intestinal infection that’s no fun for those who come down with it.So how does cyclospora spread, and how can you protect yourself from its nasty symptoms? How does it sp…

Flu season is hereIt’s hard to believe, but the flu season is already officially here. Our Methodist Physicians Clinic providers are already seeing cases of the cold and flu. That’s why I tell my patients – if you are or will be pregnant this flu season, the time to get your vaccine is now.  Pregnan…

So what’s a “dab?”I’ve seen lots of kids doing a “dab” when they’ve conquered an impossible feat or gotten something right. What they may not know, is that it’s also the right way to stay impossibly healthy.In doing a “dab,” a person drops their head towards their elbow while raising their opposite …

  A life cut short “What people noticed first about Jenyi was her beautiful smile and beautiful eyes, but the most beautiful thing about her you couldn’t see. It was Jenyi’s heart.” Sheila Knudsen eyes shine with joy and sorrow when she speaks of her daughter, Jenyi Knudsen-Bergsten. Jenyi was …

  Specially selected and trained “We start as strangers, and the more we talk, the more we connect,” Batoul Rabaa explained. “The time we spend with a patient is unlike any hour of the rest of their day,” Andrew Pryor said. “It’s relaxed, total one-on-one interaction.” Batoul and Andrew are mem…

Teresa Garvin, PhD, MS, RDN, LMNT, LD, is the chief clinical dietitian at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. “I’m inspired each day by my patients,” she said. “Their choices to improve their diets and eating habits have a direct impact on their health.”…

Taking on 2018Every New Year’s, after the balloons fall and the champagne glasses are stored away, we face 2018 with a hopeful look to the year ahead. Many of us will make resolutions to better our bodies, fuel our minds and restore our souls. So what’s on your “to do” list?As we age, some of our pr…

Is it worth it?With your busy schedule and your child’s busy schedule, you may wonder if it is worth it to assign your child household chores. After all, wouldn’t it just be easier and save time if you do it yourself? Is it worth the struggle? Research has shown that there are many benefits to kids …

Steve Beck and Andrea Paseka had dinner and were on their way to join friends to ring in the New Year. But their plans changed when Andrea's water broke.A consult with a friend in the medical field resulted in a trip to Methodist Women's Hospital. Not long after Andrea and Steve were the proud paren…