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So you’ve been diagnosed with head or neck cancer and will likely need surgery. A quick internet search is sure to fill you with all kinds of fear and anxiety, as well as more questions than you can keep track of.One of the most common questions I hear from new patients is: “How much pain will I be …

Methodist Fremont Health is proud to announce that Linda Emanuel, BSN, RN, is the newest member of its board of directors. “We’re very excited to have Linda join our board,” said Brett Richmond, president and CEO of Methodist Fremont Health. “Her clinical experience as a nurse is a wonderful tr…

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. Rhonnie BermanOperations Administrator, Information T…

As a clinical dietitian at Methodist Hospital, Alexandra Tobaben, MS, RD, LMNT, typically works with adults dealing with acute or chronic medical conditions.Tobaben is especially passionate about studying the gut microbiome and educating patients on its impact within the body, especially as that rel…

A balanced diet can improve several aspects of your life, including your mental and emotional health.One theory that supports the link between a balanced diet and decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression is the gut-brain connection. Your gastrointestinal tract – sometimes referred to as you…

RSV. Those three letters can trigger fear and worry in parents – especially those with babies. Nearly every child will get an RSV – or respiratory syncytial virus – infection by age 2, and it usually causes a mild illness similar to a cold. What’s all the fuss about, then? In some cases, RSV can …

In order to have more time with my family, I work fewer, longer days.The struggle in doing so is ensuring that my time away from home is well-spent.At the end, or even in the middle of a long day, I often tell myself:Just keep going.Head down, get it done.Don’t stop now.Stopping seems like the exact…

You may not know what it’s called, but you’ve probably seen Kinesio tape if you’ve spent much time watching the Olympics or other sporting events.   Whether they’re competing in volleyball, tennis, soccer or track and field events, more and more athletes seem to be turning to the colorful tap…

 Romeo and JulietIn the course of 68 years, there’s little Joan and Russell Lange haven’t done together. A love story that began in their teens has spanned nearly seven decades. “We went to different high schools and mingled with different friends,” said Joan. “It just happened.”It was a l…

For those seeking natural pain relief treatments, dry needling might be the answer. Growing in popularity among physical therapists and consumers, dry needling has been found to relieve chronic and acute muscle pain and help normalize the way the brain and muscles communicate with each other. It’s a…