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… it. The communities are closed to visitors so staffers have been getting creative to maintain good morale. They’re using electronic means like FaceTime, which allows residents and families to …

… I tend to catch many of my patients off-guard when I ask to test them for hepatitis C.   Many ask if it’s actually necessary – they say they have never done anything … hepatitis C and have no idea how they got it! If I Have Hepatitis C, What Can Be Done? The good news is that the past few years have been an exciting time to care for and treat hepatitis C. …

… Methodist infectious disease specialist Dr. Jessica Jones says the latest data is promising: For the first time this year, we begin a traditional work week with …

… This issue explores how Methodist Health System is using the latest medical technology, providing care to more people with innovative strategies and preparing …

… So it’s important to have things we enjoy doing outside of work to be our best at work.”   For him, that’s break dancing, which helps to clear his mind and connect with patients. “I had a … like that – it tells me they read my bio or they looked me up on the internet, and that’s a good thing. In this case, it led to a conversation about one of their children being in a hip-hop … is still going strong. “They have quite a few members now, they perform regularly, so it’s in good hands,” he said. “And I’m really happy to see that.” “It’s Important to Make the Time”   …

… Congratulations to interventional and structural cardiologist Dr. Jai Parekh and team for being the first in Nebraska and Iowa to successfully repair a patient’s leaky tricuspid valve with the minimally invasive, latest-generation Abbott TriClip G5 transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system. The team … atrial fibrillation, heart failure and even death. Traditionally, the only treatment options for TR have been medical therapy and open-heart surgery (which is rarely performed due to the …

… They had a few special deliveries to make. “One of the girls cut out a bunch of Valentines for our team to decorate,” said Jessie Fechner, BSN, RN, service leader for Methodist Hospital 8 … week. Each nurse decorated colored construction paper hearts and added a little chocolate for good measure. Altogether, about 60 Valentine cards were created. “We just really enjoy giving … our entire team that was out there. It brought smiles to everyone’s faces and it was a good way to give back.”   …

… with infected skin or mucous membranes during sexual activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 85% of people will develop an HPV infection at some point in life. For more information on HPV, please review our fact sheet . HPV Vaccine The HPV vaccine is proven … by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the CDC for individuals 9-26 years old. More than 135 million doses have been administered to date with little to no side …

… a fork (about 45 minutes). Cool, peel and dice the beet into cubes. Sear salmon on both sides for 2-3 minutes. Finish in 375-degree oven (about 10-12 minutes). Combine all vinaigrette … cubes. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of vinaigrette and enjoy! Nutrition information 469 calories 26 grams protein 184 milligrams sodium 29 grams fat 5 grams sugar 9.8 grams fiber …

… OMAHA - Nebraska Methodist College nursing students are gearing up for the Third Annual Community Health Fair at Minne Lusa Elementary Tuesday, April 26 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. Nursing students from the college will again host this important community … education and engage families in healthy activities.  Children will receive vital testing for Body Mass Index, blood pressure, lead presence and more.  Attendees will also have the …