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… Hanscom Park United Methodist Church has held a quarterly event called the All People’s Pantry to provide culturally appropriate foods to Omaha’s immigrant and refugee communities. Maxwell Morgan, a volunteer and an immigrant from South Sudan, said the pantry is integral to combating food insecurity in communities that aren’t fully served by traditional pantries. At …

… mannequins used in simulation are becoming ever more realistic, which adds a level of realism to the practice, said Colleen Steinhauser, coordinator of the simulation lab at Nebraska …

… 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 Susannah Black, BSN, RN, OCN, CDP, a nurse coordinator in the Methodist Hospital Oncology … her nomination, Consbruck wrote:  “There was a patient waiting for insurance authorization to get moved to hospice at Dunklau Gardens. The family was rightfully upset that this was going to …

… Kaitlin Hehnke, MD, knew she wanted to pursue a career in medicine because of the stories her grandmother shared from being a labor … are the same. “I enjoy the fast pace of labor and delivery, the complexity of GYN, and getting to know your patients and their support system in clinic,” she said. She believes that the most … built through open communication and patient-centered care,” Dr. Hehnke said. “My goal is to always provide patients with a space where they can share their previous experiences, make …

… Just weeks after finding out she was pregnant, an Omaha mom is in a fight to save the life of both her and her baby. Amanda Gallo, 37, found out she was pregnant earlier this fall. "We were very excited," she said. "But we didn't get to tell our family how we wanted to." That's because, just days after finding out she was early …

… sister while in medical school. “I trained in India, where you learned in English but spoke to people in two or three different languages,” she said. “We were talking one day, and she told me, ‘Don’t talk to me in medicine. Tell me in English.’ That was a very defining moment.” That moment led to Dr. … to what they're trying to tell you so you can help them. If you don't listen, you can't get to the next step.” For Dr. Deshmukh, caring for nephrology patients is rewarding on several …

… Center in Kansas City, Kansas. With a love for math, science and people, she was called to the field of medicine. But it wasn’t until her OB/GYN rotation in medical school that she discovered a passion for caring for women. “It was just perfect,” she said. “I wanted to come in early and stay late. I loved delivering babies, the operating room and talking to patients in clinic.” What Dr. Perry loves most about her job is getting “the chance to …

… Holly Barstow, her husband, Bruce, and neighbor Patricia Longacre are spearheading an effort to sew 10,000 face masks for medical personnel at Methodist Health System. And maybe for other hospitals, too. These special masks are larger and made to go over the hard-to-get N95 masks that staff need, allowing them to be used more than once. Instead of throwing away …

… registered nurses and registered dietitians will help you review gestational diabetes and how to manage your blood sugar during pregnancy. We’ll develop an individualized nutrition plan to fit your specific health needs, lifestyle and preferences. Group classes and individual …

… Taught by a registered nurse, this class teaches you how to reduce your risk of diabetes complications, such as heart disease, kidney disease and eye, … types of diabetes medications, how they improve blood glucose levels and their common side effects. A registered dietitian will discuss heart-healthy foods. A provider referral is …