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The pool is a great place to cool off in the summertime heat. It’s also a great place to get in a workout – getting drenched with cool water instead of sweat!Benefits of exercising in waterSwimming is an excellent way to exercise, and it is beneficial to do specific exercises in the water. Water pro…

He woke up to a bright, nearly blinding white light. A number of people were scurrying around him – all of them working swiftly and purposefully. Zach Wimer compared the moment to waking up from a deep sleep, unsure of where he was.“Startled at first, maybe a little dazed and confused,” the 44-year-…

As COVID-19 vaccines become available to more groups, questions have emerged surrounding recommendations for cancer patients and those undergoing cancer screenings. We went to Methodist’s experts for answers on vaccine safety, what’s going on with mammograms, what lymphedema patients need to know an…

Event Description Gene Herbek, MD, FCAP, was a respected pathologist at Methodist Hospital for nearly 20 years as well as a beloved husband, father and friend. His passing in 2020 was a tremendous loss for his loved ones, patients and colleagues. Dr. Herbek, a former president of the College of Am…

Today, with widely available COVID-19 testing and a vaccination rollout that’s making its way through the population, it can be hard to remember the anxiety, fear and lack of resources in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. By the time Nebraska’s first confirmed COVID-positive patient was being…

As COVID-19 vaccine distribution ramps up, so might the likelihood of Americans actually getting to choose which vaccine they receive when eligible. While all three vaccines cleared for emergency use perform extremely well against hospitalizations and deaths, there are some key differences.   …

If you asked Carey Petersen five years ago how much energy he spent on his own preventative health, he’d tell you it wasn’t at the top of the list. “I was one of those guys who wasn’t best at seeing their primary doctor on a regular basis,” he said. These days, he doesn’t hesitate to see a doctor.…

To the mom, the dad, the sister, the brother, the child – or the couple praying for one: Chances are likely there’s a doctor you admire.Maybe it’s the one who brought your baby safely into the world after a roller coaster of a pregnancy. The one who caught your cancer early and held your hand throug…

Right now, our country is seeing epidemic levels of type 2 diabetes. More people are diagnosed every day, and it’s mostly because of obesity. What Is Diabetes?Diabetes is a condition where your body is no longer able to properly manage the sugars in your bloodstream. It can cause serious compli…