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… Methodist’s referral-based sleep centers are designed to offer a personalized approach to each and every patient and their unique sleep-related issues. Our team specializes in: … your overall sense of well-being and improves your quality of life. If you’re struggling to get a restful night’s sleep, talk to your primary care provider about a referral to one of our …

… beginning: the creation of a mother. With compassion, dedication and knowledge, our providers get to walk alongside her on her journey as she navigates what it means to be a mom. This Mother's Day, we wanted to share a video produced by Bosley …

… The December opening of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital ’s new floor dedicated to women and newborns is getting closer. And our team of OB/GYN providers and specialists is incredibly eager to care for you and your baby in this state-of-the-art, 18,000-square-foot space.    The upgraded … the premier destination for women’s health care in southwest Iowa.    “Patients are going to be very excited to see all the changes that we’ve made,” said OB/GYN Lori Platt, MD . “These …

… a former sun worshipper and frequent tanning bed user. At 24, Jessica was not overly concerned to discover an odd mole on her arm, but she was shocked by the diagnosis. Melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer, had spread to Jessica’s lymph nodes. Several surgical procedures, lymphedema treatment and a year of … lymphedema therapists. An oncology social worker tackled financial issues, enabling Jessica to focus on getting better, not on billing. "I have a happy ending because I’ve had great care …

… and media figures. In honor of National Influenza Vaccination Week, which runs from Dec. 5 to Dec. 12, officials with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, sent a reminder press release to the public: It is not too late to get the flu vaccine. In Fremont, Luke Lansman, MD , a family medicine physician with Methodist …

… Everyone knows that smoking cigarettes can lead to lung cancer, but tobacco is far from the only cause — 20% of people who die from lung cancer each year have never smoked or used tobacco in any form, according to the American Cancer Society. So what is causing lung cancer, aside from smoking? A lot of … of organic dust and occupational related exposure, and organic dusts really have been linked to lung cancer and can work synergistically with tobacco use,” Mukherjee added. Farmers and …

… skill and compassion. Over 5,400 organizations worldwide work with The DAISY Foundation to recognize deserving nurses. Learn more about The DAISY Award here . Congratulations to Sara Medeiros, a registered nurse in the personnel pool at Methodist Jennie Edmundson … that would’ve stressed me out. I react to things like that. She really wants to help people get better. We need nurses like that: compassionate. Thank you for giving me hope again.” Do you …

… first cigarette and nearly 200 youths start smoking regularly each day in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . In 2019, over 12% of middle school … initiative in Douglas, Sarpy and Cass Counties. The “No Tobacco Challenge” is a creative way to engage students and have discussions about the dangers of tobacco and vaping, as well as the …

… In this companion video to the Spring 2018 issue of The Meaning of Care Magazine, learn how Methodist Jennie Edmundson is leading the way in reducing readmission rates by working with community partners.  Transcript: Asit Goswami, … rate were things out of our control. Who could go into the home check on the patient begin to assess that component? We also recognize that some of our partners were better at it than we …

… so much more than that. “It can be a scary time for those in the ICU,” said Cortney. “You have to just be there. It’s such an intimate time, and it’s really just about caring for the patient and family in any way possible.” Facing the fear One recent patient of Cortney’s is a prime example of the fear and … four in the ICU, after doctors discovered a large brain tumor. The sister of the patient wrote to Methodist about how Cortney addressed the concerns of the patient and uncertainty the entire …