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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: Cindy Knickerbocker, who started at Jennie Edmundson during high school, recently celebrated 50 years at Methodist

… contribute to providing The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs . Cindy Knickerbocker Senior operations analyst Methodist Information … and your background with Methodist. I have worked in information technology (IT) at Methodist for over 30 years in some capacity. I started by doing data entry and now work in the IT Operations Center. I celebrated my 50th year work anniversary at Methodist on May 26. I’ve been married to my husband, John, for over 30 years. We are members of El Bethel …
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Mary Seger Barker, RNC-OB, MSN, C-EFM, CIMI

… and teaching others. In her role in the Outreach program, Mary strives to keep abreast of the latest education and practices. In addition to providing education for Methodist employees, she tailors standards to rural community nursing staffs.  “I love when … Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses and is involved in its annual conferences. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, eating, sewing, skiing, walking, running, trail riding …
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‘Another chance at life’: Husband’s CPR training, Jennie Edmundson’s expert care help save woman after heart attack

… morning last October started out like any other. But as the Council Bluffs 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 … midst of a $6 million capital campaign to support a new cardiac catheterization suite with the latest imaging and diagnostic equipment.  The 5,700-square-foot suite opened in April and …
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Balancing COVID-19 Safety With Summer Fun for the Kids

… have fun.    Safe Summer Strategies A lot of parents are wondering what’s safe and what’s not for their kids this summer. It’s important to remember that our best tools to slow the spread of … home without outside contact isn’t feasible or good for our mental health. There is some good news. In many cases, families and friends can still get together. It may just look a little … hot spot be replaced with a road trip to a less crowded state park? As much as you’d love to visit Grandma or get all the cousins together, is the risk worth it? Everyone’s circumstances are …
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Methodist Nurse Suspected Blood Clot in Patient and 'Saved His Life'

… herself regularly. Especially when it comes to something she’s so passionate about: caring for others.   A confirmed suspicion While she currently works on the intensive care unit (ICU) at Methodist Hospital, Sheehy began her nursing career caring for oncology patients on 6 South. It was during this time that she not only went “above and beyond” for one of her patients but also may have saved his life. Prior to this particular stay, the …
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6 Small Lifestyle Changes That Can Lead to Big Results

… than they can chew. Some people get rid of all the processed foods in their houses and sign up for daily exercise classes. They’re committed! That enthusiasm is admirable, but those kinds of … we aim too high too fast and don’t reach our goals, leaving us feeling defeated. The case for small changes You may be familiar with the “butterfly effect” – small changes over time … your daily schedule. Just think: If you were to lose a half-pound per week, you’d be down 26 pounds in a year! Slow and steady Remember, you didn’t wake up and suddenly have this …
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Dr. Lancaster Among Medicaid Provider Award Recipients The inaugural honorees of the Nebraska Medicaid Provider Awards are:

… Thank you to Dr. Henry ‘Hank’ Sakowski, Dr. Sharon Hammer, and Dr. Rebecca Lancaster for their dedication and service to the people of Nebraska through our Medicaid program.” Gov. … Creighton University School of Medicine, Dr. Lancaster has served patients in the Omaha area for 11 years.  She is the 2018 recipient of the Centene/Nebraska Total Care Physician Summit … of psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).  In practice for more than 26 years, Dr. Hammer joined UNMC in 2005 with the goal of establishing a specialized psychiatric …
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Wheels of Courage car show benefits Jennie Edmundson's Cancer Center Charitable Patient Care Fund

… The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube in Council Bluffs.  Admission is free for spectators. Registration is $20 per car, and the event also includes raffles, a silent … are McMullen Ford and Top of the Line Steel Buildings.  To see the full list of sponsors, visit our Wheels of Courage sponsorship page . To become a sponsor, complete this sponsorship …
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Gestational Diabetes and You

… too surprised by the results. With a family history of diabetes, she was almost prepared for the news she tested positive for gestational diabetes. “I remember thinking, ‘Well, this is not … to regulate blood sugars. “Gestational diabetes develops in pregnancy approximately around 26 to 28 weeks gestation,” said Dr. Pothuloori. “It’s a little bit different than what we …