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Emily Patel, MD, a Methodist maternal-fetal medicine specialist, recently joined KETV's Sarah Fili for a Chronicle segment focusing on Women's History Month and inspirational women in the Omaha metro area who are paving the way for progress. "I think that one of the biggest things that we can do as…

Did you know that one in 10 people may experience a kidney stone at some point in their life? Kidney stones, which are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, most commonly occur when there is an excess of calcium in our urine. Small stones that form may pass out o…

Kara Markin, MD, had an unusual path to becoming an internal medicine physician. After completing her undergraduate degree, she worked for an expedition company in Chilean Patagonia. Markin became interested in search and rescue, so she returned to the U.S. and earned her emergency medical technic…

Jeff and Debbie Borden have been in and out of area hospitals since 2006. That’s when Jeff suffered the first of several strokes. The most recent came on July 6. Jeff woke up from a nap and couldn’t move his entire left side. What followed at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, his wife of 41 year…

It was a question many were proud to answer at the 2018 Komen Nebraska Race for the Cure®. And just as loved ones showcased their pink attire in honor of their mothers, sisters, daughters and best friends, a number of survivors offered up words of encouragement to those currently battling breast …

The disparities in health care across the country, and in the state of Nebraska, are substantial. “Almost 30% of American Indians that live in Nebraska do not have health insurance,” University of Nebraska Omaha Public Policy and Social Equity Assistant Professor Dr. Barbara Gomez said. “They are f…

Why Methodist?Our care teams are dedicated to surrounding patients and their loved ones with help and encouragement by offering a number of disease-specific and general support groups.Most of our support groups are hosted at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center in partnership with the Harper’s Hope can…

Why Methodist?A cancer diagnosis can be life altering and impact many aspects of your life – including nutrition. But you’re not alone. Our registered oncology dietitians will walk you through a comprehensive, individualized plan designed to promote healing, improve your quality of life and minimize…

Health care workers are in trouble and fighting their own war against the coronavirus. Their mental health is declining and they need help. "Recent research indicates that statistically, 16% of health care workers were experiencing symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), that's g…

Why Methodist? Our in-person and virtual physical wellness classes are taught by a team of licensed physical therapists, recreational therapists and certified yoga instructors. Classes are tailored specifically for cancer survivors. There is a small fee to participate in physical wellness classes.…