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… According to the Parkinson’s Foundation , 89% of people with Parkinson’s disease experience difficulty … speech in varying levels of difficulty. These sessions usually take place three times a week for about a month. The Parkinson Voice Project provides program participants with free workbooks … speech-language pathologist at Methodist Hospital. “So I get to connect with the patients in a way that I don’t always have time to do with my other therapy.” The SPEAK OUT! program is fairly …

… Are the dynamics and expectations not quite right? You may be experiencing challenges due to enmeshed or rigid boundaries. Boundary basics Boundaries are unique to each of us, formed through factors such as beliefs, attitudes, social learning, past … to insulate ourselves from emotional or physical harm, and they help us set rules and limits for ourselves. Boundaries are often divided into three categories:  Physical boundaries dictate …

… time was exactly the self-care he needed. “Fatigue and burnout are real things, but we’ve got to find a way to keep doing it – keep doing it every day.” Pandemic-Related Challenges Fatigue and burnout … among emergency nurses at health systems nationwide – including Methodist. “Some have left for things like outpatient surgery or other clinic-related work,” Carrie Stom, BSN, RN, said of …

… Mike Baxter’s 22-day hospital stay started out with a trip to Methodist Hospital’s emergency department for diverticulitis – inflammation of the intestines. “Initially, I thought he was faking it,” … talk and a firm stance Rogers could see that Mike was frustrated. “That’s probably the nicest way I can describe it,” Rogers said. “I knew the biggest thing I could do, right then and there, …

… By now, we’re quite familiar with the benefit of “flattening the curve” in reference to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. We’re told if we can engage in simple practices … people are experiencing increased anxiety . Much like how together we can flatten the curve for COVID-19, we can individually flatten the curve for anxiety by better understanding how it … liking or loving. Color, doodle or paint. Employing the creative process is a wonderful way to practice self-soothing as well as process feelings. Experiment with yoga, tai chi or …

… While staying up to date on immunizations is critically important for children to remain healthy and thrive, there are a handful of vaccinations older adults … vaccine, Zostavax, years ago. Why do I need the new vaccine, Shingrix? A. Zostavax was the best option available at the time. But like so many other things, advances over time have given …

… Eight years ago, Hannah Badeer and her husband, Preston, arrived at an Omaha hospital to welcome their first child into the world. An epidural helped make for a fairly painless delivery until things quickly took a drastic turn. Baby Emerson suffered a … place where people can act so quickly.” A few years later, after being asked to photograph her best friend’s natural childbirth experience, Hannah also grew to appreciate something else: “Just …

… Some people may be physically returning to work after weeks away because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean things will … feelings of disbelief, fear and even anger – much like after a disaster. This is new territory for all of us, and we need to have patience with ourselves and others as we navigate the process. … us – even our leaders – are dealing with unknowns right now. All any of us can do is make the best decisions we can with the information we have. And we all know how quickly information …

… as a “connector.” The pastor at Kingdom Encounters, a small church in Omaha, loves getting to know people and connecting his friends to others so they can thrive. He’s also not shy about … year, he has handed out coffee gift cards to thank staff members, bought a dessert platter for a nursing unit and nominated a handful of nurses for The DAISY Award , which honors … the challenges before her. “We’ve seen what I would describe as little miracles along the way,” Jay said. “We believe God is working through medicine and providing answers and solutions.” …

… They save lives, but they work outside the spotlight, using their training and skill to eliminate pathogens and protect patients and staff from infectious outbreaks. They’re … exceptional patient care.    New Risks and a Learning Process EVS technicians are responsible for cleaning every part of health care facilities.  “They’re doing the grunt work that prevents … after a patient has left before they can safely begin their work. They start by mopping their way into a room, wiping every surface and mopping the walls – all while wearing additional PPE …