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… Her marriage had ended earlier this year. She was estranged from her family and had turned to alcohol to cope. Now she was having suicidal thoughts. “She was just very depressed and didn’t feel like … said. “It doesn’t matter what they’re calling for. We will support them, and we will help them get through it.” For example, counselors have: Helped to calm down an arguing couple. Offered …

… we’re sick. But hydration and nutrition play vital roles in your body’s response and recovery to illness, especially when it comes to COVID-19. Many symptoms associated with viral illnesses can deplete your body of water and … and recover. So in order to keep your immune system humming along, it’s imperative that you get adequate nutrition and hydration even when you’re not hungry or thirsty.   Hydration When …

… disease, two terms that can be used interchangeably. Heart disease generally refers to the narrowing or blockage of blood vessels in the heart. There are many things you can do to reduce your risk of heart disease, such as: Eating a healthy diet Getting plenty of exercise … heart diagnoses are congenital, meaning some people are born with heart defects that lead to problems later in life. And everyone’s heart begins to wear out at some point. Think of your …

… The elderly couple was recently moved from assisted living by their family in an effort to prevent getting COVID-19. Chris said only one other group of people entered the home during … personal protective equipment, including gowns, masks and face shields, they exposed Chris to COVID-19. She and her husband, Mark, soon tested positive for COVID-19. While Mark's symptoms …

… interpreter for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs has fought tirelessly to speak on behalf of COVID-19 patients to get the care they need. An immigrant from Peru, Julia Tyson received her interpreter …

… As more vaccines become available, doctors want to make sure your body is in the healthiest state to receive it. So when it comes to alcohol and … is no direct link backed by research to suggest that consuming alcohol around the time you get vaccinated has any impact on how effective the medicine is, but the CDC does say alcohol can … infectious disease specialist Rudolf Kotula, MD, wants to remind patients of all possible side effects, whether they’ll be drinking around the time of their vaccine or not. “Yes, you will …

… Methodist Health System is taking a systemwide approach to efforts to boost HPV vaccination rates in the community with the help of a special designation — and some … Physicians Clinic pediatrician Dr. Matthew Gibson, pictured above. “The more people we can get vaccinated for HPV, the less cancers we’re going to have down the road,” Gibson said. Omaha …

… more thirst quenching than a glass of ice-cold water. But sometimes it can feel like a chore to get the recommended daily intake. Drinking infused water can help. Infused water is simply adding cut fruit, vegetables and/or herbs to your water to add flavor. “The biggest benefit of drinking infused water is to add some …

… microbiome and educating patients on its impact within the body, especially as that relates to conventional and functional medicine. She also has an interest in the prevention and treatment … definitely the small wins,” Tobaben said. “Seeing a patient go from needing nutrition support to getting their nutrition orally and watching their health improve as a result. Or, seeing a … the role that diet plays in their health and see results because of that. I love being able to advocate for patients when it comes to their wants, needs and goals.” In her free time, …

… Methodist Women's Hospital invited NICU grads and their families to another NICU reunion and carnival on Aug. 16.  12 years ago, Bianca Garcia was inside the hospital ready to give birth to not only one baby, but five. “I still get emotional because I wanted it so bad, you know,” Garcia said. “And here they are.” Garcia …