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… A doctor from South Sudan who visited Omaha for two months appealed for help to expand a clinic he runs in his country. Jackson Lodiong Dumo, who returned Friday to the clinic he runs in Kajo Keji, emphasized the need to raise $500,000 to expand the facility, the only one in a region of roughly 500,000 people. He …

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… Blue Cross dropped CHI Health from its network last September, saying CHI’s prices needed to come down toward those of Nebraska Medicine and the Methodist Health System. Neither side has relented, but talks continue. “I know that it has to sting both of them,” said Kim Lobato, senior vice president with Aon Risk Solutions in Omaha, …

… left foot in June became septic over the summer, and by mid-September, his lower left leg had to be amputated. Further, he had suffered several minor strokes before coming to Methodist Hospital. Now, nearly three weeks since his amputation, John was adjusting to his … fans of a bar in John’s hometown of Memphis, Nebraska, that’s known for its fish fries. The visit lasted about 10 minutes, but afterward John said meeting Roberts meant the world to him. …

… of surgery and short-term rehabilitation. But that wasn’t her biggest worry while talking to Emergency Department (ED) staff. As the primary caregiver for her husband, who has Alzheimer’s … when they heard about a program at Northwestern Medicine in Illinois using dedicated nurses to identify and address non-emergent issues. “We knew we needed to look at this at Methodist,” … nurse’s initial patient assessment. The screening involves a series of questions: Before this visit, did you need help regularly? In the last 24 hours, have you needed more help than usual? …

… chaplain Scott Jensen   Methodist Hospital chaplain Mike McMahon will never forget his first visit with a COVID-19 patient in the spring of 2020. Methodist Health System was still adjusting to the worldwide crisis, and uncertainty was everywhere – in how to treat COVID-19, how exactly it was spread and how long the pandemic might last. “There was a …

… at Kansas State University with hopes of becoming a child psychologist but eventually decided to study social work. Her goals became even more focused while she took a class on death and dying. “It just was definite to me that I needed to go into health care in some form,” she said. “I felt like it was one of … Methodist Fremont Health Hospice , she’s traveled 45 miles in every direction from Fremont to visit people in their homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and other …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Emily Lara Cafe Station Cook  Methodist Women’s Hospital   Tell us …

… the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge . Families with children and community members are encouraged to attend the event.  Everyone is encouraged to wear royal blue to raise awareness and arrive around 10:30 am. The ceremony will begin at both … Healthy snacks, family crafts, games, prizes, face painting and balloon animals along with a visit from the Council Bluffs Fire Department from 10 am – 1 pm. This family fun activity will be …

… Methodist Physicians Clinic Women's Center in Fremont offers wide-ranging health services to keep women healthy throughout every stage of their lives. Located north of Methodist Fremont …