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Taught by a registered dietitian nutritionist, this class is for women who are overweight and pregnant or planning a pregnancy. You’ll receive a nutrition plan to help you make healthy food choices and gain the appropriate amount of weight during pregnancy. Group classes and individual appointments …

This introductory class, taught by certified diabetes care and education specialists (CDCES), provides you with a new blood glucose meter and education on the MyPlate method and carbohydrate foods. At this class, you’ll choose from four additional classes and plan your diabetes education schedule to…

Taught by our diabetes experts, this class is for patients interested in learning more about diabetes technology that better controls blood sugars, such as continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps. Patients will receive a refresher on carbohydrate counting, insulin-to-carbohydrate calculations,…

It’s a proven fact: Physical exercise has tremendous benefits to both body and mind. Exercise has the power to reduce fatigue, increase energy levels and improve mood.With proper instruction and pacing, people healing from cancer can enjoy many of the same health benefits. Research shows that exerci…

I am a longtime proponent of eating real food – avoiding processed, prepackaged food as best as we can. A balanced diet that includes whole grains, dairy and fresh fruits, vegetables and meats leads to a healthful lifestyle.But beyond the benefits of eating natural foods, there may be some real risk…

Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts on Wednesday announced that the state is extending a directed health measure that limits elective surgeries and procedures. It postpones inpatient surgeries that can wait four weeks or more without substantially changing a patient’s outcome. The measure has been in place…

For the first time since August, patient numbers have been in the single digits in the ICU at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Right now, there are seven patients with COVID-19. While Dr. Sumit Mukherjee, the medical director of the ICU, clings onto hope, he still sees people …

In partnership with the American Cancer Society, our team of HPV experts has compiled valuable information and resources to help you make informed decisions about your health or the health of your child. If you have additional questions about the HPV virus or the HPV vaccine, or if you would like …

A scary but very rare condition is back in the news and close to home.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 182 cases of acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in 39 states this year. There have been three confirmed cases in Nebraska, according to the stat…

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.Scott Jensen, PT, DPT, OCS, Cert. DN Physical Therapis…