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… OMAHA -  Honoring nurses for their extraordinary contributions to patients, their families, the nursing profession and the … purpose behind the inaugural Omaha Magazine Excellence in Nursing Awards. The awards, designed to honor the region’s outstanding nursing professionals, will take place April 23 at the Omaha …

… Thanks to a partnership between Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Iowa Western Community College, employees at Jennie Edmundson have had the opportunity to take English as a second language courses. “This is just the starting point,” said Jenene … other departments and patients.” The program launched in August and started with 11 employees for the first session, the second session began in October and added three new students in …

… both Spanish and English, Dr. Andrade knows the importance of being multilingual when it comes to patient care. It’s a benefit for both he and his patients. “When people are sick they are looking for someone who understands them in their first language,” Dr. Andrade said. “I am here to understand them and provide care for them as well.” His medical experience in Venezuela is …

… “Life sometimes beats you up,” Lee Debolt said matter-of-factly. The arborist is used to working hard, caring for trees and running his own lawn care business. Even after selling his … and praying that I’d be working until I was 75,” he said, “but it isn’t working out that way.” Edward began collecting Social Security and moved into an affordable housing complex for … his diabetes under control. But his time with Reitz has proven just as valuable. “Even the best of people who are on a high most of the time still go through a cycle where they go down,” …

… Diagnostic Radiology, P.C.  Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital has added a cutting-edge tool to help patients in their fight against cancer. Beginning July 27, southwest Iowa’s only digital … patients. “Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital is committed to providing patients with the best possible chance at survivorship,” Imaging Manager Sheri Holub said. “This tool complements … senior vice president, operations, for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. “This is another way we’re living out our commitment to providing the best care to the people of southwest Iowa.” …

… hepatitis causing liver damage and failure. The cases have affected children ages 1 month to 16 years in the U.S. – including Nebraska – and over a dozen other countries. While … serious and there are many unknowns, hepatitis infections in children aren’t common. And the best way to guard against hepatitis and adenovirus infections is to continue to take commonsense …

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… Think back to your childhood. What was your favorite book? Why was it your favorite book? When you hear the … on young minds.   At Methodist, we believe every baby deserves the benefits of being read to, even during an extended hospital stay. Through the generosity of many of our neonatal … – who attended this year’s Methodist Women’s Hospital NICU Reunion and Book Drive. Thank you for taking the opportunity to reconnect with the doctors and nurses you trusted and leaned on …

… high-risk pregnancy even riskier.   Weekly Ultrasounds, Weekly Anxiety Amber, already a mother to 4-year-old son Skylor, wasn’t expecting to get pregnant – hence the birth control. And when … able to spend time with her grandmother in the last two weeks before her passing. And then at 26 weeks, she began bed rest at Methodist Women’s Hospital.  “I had a great view of the parking … adore their 9-year-old brother Skylor, or “Bubba” as they call him. And Amber says he’s “the best big brother.”  “They all have their own special bond,” Amber said. “It’s just amazing to see …

… couple watched the news before work, Kris Wiser said she wasn’t feeling well and went back to bed. Before long, she called her husband to the bathroom, where she asked for a wet washcloth to cover her chest and then began vomiting. “I looked at her and said, ‘I … cardiac arrest like this, where a bystander can immediately offer aid, is rare. “That’s the best-case scenario for us,” Robinson said. “CPR prolongs things, keeping your brain oxygenated …