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… A common sentiment of Methodist employees is that their coworkers feel like family. For some employees, that's a reality because their spouse, sibling, child or other relative also … this feature, you'll learn more about Ron and Kim Ware, who believe Methodist is a great place to grow in your career.   How long have you been married? Tell us more about your lives outside … that include a Lab, Dodge; and a Havanese, Lucy. We also have 11 grandchildren with one on the way! One of our daughters graduated with her nursing degree from Nebraska Methodist College and …

… When it’s time for a knee replacement There are many causes of knee pain and if non-surgical treatment options … If you are having knee pain that is affecting the quality of your life, I am always happy to talk about options we have to relieve your pain and get you back to the activities you enjoy.  … blocks, still not walking a mile, still not playing 18 holes of golf, but certainly on their way to doing that. Probably within three months, patients are able to play a full 18-hole round …

… Ellen Osborne has the world’s best reason for missing this year’s March of Dimes March for Babies. She hasn’t missed the walk for the past … 34 weeks, an early delivery, weighing in at 4 lbs, 6 oz, but this pregnancy felt a lot longer to Ellen. Two serious pregnancy-related complications meant doctors needed to keep Ellen under …

… “I was always his excuse for sweets,” Olivia Micheel, 17, said of her late grandfather Lanny Heyden. “He was diabetic, so … But with him, it was always, ‘Well, Livi said we needed ice cream!’ Or the store we’d stop at to get feed for his cows always had fresh donuts. If I was with him, he figured he could have … had time for Olivia. She was the apple of his eye.” And he was Olivia’s sidekick, mentor and best friend – all thanks to a lifesaving procedure 19 years ago. A Doctor, Friend and Namesake …

… turned lives upside down, Zoom and other video chat services have become a part of daily life for many people. But despite the convenience, there are drawbacks.  The explosion in use of Zoom, … turned away, if they’re fidgeting while you talk, or if they inhale quickly as they prepare to interrupt. These cues help paint a picture of what’s being conveyed and what’s expected in response. Since we’re social creatures, perceiving these cues comes naturally to most of us. They take little conscious effort to perceive and can lay the groundwork for …

… OMAHA –  In 2015, Methodist Women’s Hospital will care for well over 600 babies in their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and with 28 private beds currently … the unit has been beyond capacity nearly 93 percent of the year. The demand and the desire to offer high-quality neonatal care to more families in the region ignited an effort several … for each baby which is vital. Research clearly shows that the smallest NICU babies do the best when they are in private rooms.” At a cost of $19.3 million, the NICU expansion was launched …

… It’s that time of year again…  If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to get your flu shot! I’m seeing a lot more cases of the flu in my Methodist Physicians Clinic … pass the virus on to others with weakened immune systems or who can’t be vaccinated themselves for other medical reasons. The concept of herd immunity is to vaccinate as many members of our … the “stomach flu.” The phrase “stomach flu” actually refers to gastroenteritis and is in no way associated with influenza, a viral respiratory illness. The flu shot does not offer any …

… Don Johnson was out for his daily bike ride on Oct. 18 when the unexpected happened. He remembers enjoying a … He remembers the wind at his back. He remembers seeing skateboarders on the trail and steering to avoid them. He doesn’t remember the crash. “Either I hit somebody, or somebody hit me. I … Don said. “She was funny, really helpful and competent. She did it all in a very pleasant way. She stood out.”   “What Really Matters” Don was so impressed with Howe that he nominated her …

… did become such a patient. Not long after, she nominated fellow OR nurse Heidi Jacob, BSN, RN, for the national DAISY Award , which is given to nurses who demonstrate extraordinary care. While Knigge believes Jacob shows unrivaled … told them she’d be working late. “It’s always my family first,” Jacob said. “If there’s any way I can rearrange my work schedule to make sure my kids are the priority, I’ll do it. But in …

… cafeteria, was working a typical day last month when Brea Nelson and her father-in-law came in for lunch. The Nelsons had gotten some tough medical news about a loved one. Brea Nelson’s … hands were shaking so much that he hit his plate, spilling fried rice all over. When they went to the register to pay, Prystai urged them to get some more rice. Nelson’s father-in-law … at that time,” Brea Nelson said. “He didn’t have to do that, and he went completely out of his way. It was just so needed in that moment.” Prystai’s Gesture Is No Surprise Compassionate. …