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… National reports say some women are rushing to get contraceptives — particularly the long-acting kind — in the wake of the presidential … and health officials say they haven’t seen the same sort of urgency. As the nation waits to see what health care will look like under a new president, the fate of reproductive health …

… with brain cancer in April of 2008 and from that day forward she never let her diagnosis get her down. In July of that same year, Heather and her family launched Leap-for-a-Cure, a non-profit organization determined to raise awareness and funds for brain cancer as well as research dollars. Through partnerships … Physicians Clinic HealthWest. Omaha World-Herald: Therapy pool at HealthWest pays tribute to Omaha woman who died of brain cancer …

… world started spinning. He walked into the living room and told his daughter that he needed to sit down. He still didn’t feel well, so he decided to go lie down in a bedroom. The next thing he knew, he was lying on the floor, his wife telling him not to get up. Emergency responders checked him out, and his wife took him to Jennie Edmundson Hospital …

… the moment she was diagnosed with breast cancer. "Your immediate thought is, 'I'm going to die. I don't want to die. I have a 4-year-old. I have a husband,'" Elliot said. Elliott decided to have a double mastectomy, but the removal of her breasts left a void. "Once you get through everything, am I still me? Am I still whole? Can I resume the life I had?" Elliot …

… surgery and getting the medications they need, but several area hospitals say they are having to make some adjustments in how drugs are administered in the face of a national shortage of … plants in Puerto Rico. Methodist Hospital, too, has made some small changes in order to conserve supplies, said Paula Danekas, the hospital’s service executive for pharmacy. Omaha …

… his room, her professionalism shined,” Jan said. Jan praised Nachreiner for always being there to explain her father’s condition to each and every family member as they arrived at the hospital. “She cared enough to not make … . It’s their family, it’s where they live, who they see, things that matter to them. And so to best take care of someone, it’s so important that you broaden your scope.” Moved by the …

… seven this year was beyond an achievement. Kristine underwent a craniotomy – a major operation to remove a brain tumor – at Methodist Hospital in September. Prior to the surgery, she suffered … this could end with maybe not a good outcome, and they were unsure of the unknown on the other side.” Quinn was brought to tears when he witnessed Griffin embrace his mother and assure her … that they weren’t No. 1 in the room for us,” Griffin said. “That’s my job – to provide the best possible care with all my heart.” And just as Griffin brought tears to their eyes on the day …

… and others have “DO.” In simple terms, MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO translates to Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. But what are the differences between a doctor who is MD and … MD – family medicine physicians with Methodist Physicians Clinic – provided answers to those and other questions in hopes of clearing up confusion surrounding the two types of … offers the treatment prior to scheduling. Dr. Stephenson: Honestly, I think they will get the same excellent care from a passionate, caring and knowledgeable physician regardless of …

… the acute phase of COVID-19 illness. Read more long COVID patient stories: ‘This Story Needs To Be Told’: Omaha Woman Opens Up About Long COVID Struggles in Hopes of Helping Others Her Port … Leans on Methodist Doctor Through Unknowns of Long COVID ‘Such a Fighter’: Iowa Mom Determined To Regain Her ‘Normal’ Life After COVID-19   Faith is a fundamental part of Larry Baideme’s life. … I end up sleeping every day for at least one to two hours during the afternoon just to try to get some energy back. It’s been really tough.” Larry is most frustrated by how his symptoms, …

… When he thinks back to his childhood, Dusten Olds, 46, admits: “I basically lived outside.” He has fond memories of … outdoors and occasional boating trips. He even recalls a few sunburns, because when it came to sunscreen, “I remember having it and wearing it, but I don’t know how much it was really … probably the fact that I have moles all over my body,” Dusten said. “I just figured I should get them checked.” His first full-body skin exam was in 2006. He returned the following year for …