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… When Minnesota native JoAnn Jensen moved to Iowa with her husband, Tim, she was looking for a “one-stop shop” for health care – a place … Lucas was delivered stillborn in September 2012.   “That was such a hard thing that doesn’t get talked about,” JoAnn said. It was hard for Dr. Platt, too, who was on maternity leave at the … Beau a blessing. But she wouldn’t have made it through cancer without Dr. Platt by her side. The two friends agree: The past several months have solidified their bond and brought their …

… According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all Americans should immediately begin socially distancing measures in order to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). But what does social distancing mean, and … phone or online whenever you can. You CAN go outside. In fact, you should. Weather permitting, get outside every day that you can. With so many people working from home, it’s essential to get …

… Hospital Words like that from a frontline worker give the rest of us permission, in a sense, to be scared and fear the unknown. Words like that tell us we’re not alone – that this is indeed … who obsess over their hygiene and recount their every step. There are others who stay late to cry their tears at work to avoid worrying the ones they love. They’re not thinking about … But my team is tough. We’re a family. We always have been and always will be. Together, we’ll get through this.” – Kalie Holtz, BSN, RN, BC, Methodist Hospital And as nurses across the …

… lab technician Alexis Sofio, is busy assisting providers and nutritionists as they strive to set up babies for success. It’s no coincidence that the Sofios all work at Women’s Hospital. … own life-changing patient experience.   A mother’s influence Lori Sofio has always wanted to serve others. She enrolled in nursing school at age 18, “but life took me on a different … careers. “Her health in the past few years has not been well, so that's been my inspiration to get through nursing school,” Ashley Sofio said. “I mean, there are times where it's really hard, …

… Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs will be among the first in the region to have access to the latest technology available in the ongoing fight against lung cancer. Methodist Hospital … lung cancers than ever before. But with this new technology, we can more quickly and safely get a diagnosis for our patients with the goal of quickly identifying, and curing, early stage …

… RN, carries a pair of medical scissors with little daisies printed all over them. Her hard-to-miss badge reel also has a large plastic daisy on it. “I don’t know,” she said with a laugh. …   Making days a little brighter Daisies represent cheerfulness – something Kilgore provides to all of her patients. “I just always try to do whatever I can to hopefully make their days a … a lot of anxiety with the news, and Hayden went right to work coordinating with doctors to get permission to give her something to help,” the daughter wrote. “I observed Hayden interacting …

… said they're reaching a crisis point because of a delay in inpatient discharges. According to a survey, there have been more than 220 patients waiting more than a week to be transferred for five months in a row. In January, 104 patients waited more than 30 days. … Kentfield went on to say the nursing shortage is adding to the problem — she believes it'll get worse over the next year. KETV:  Nebraska Hospital Association Warns of Delay in Patient …

… behaviors. Dr. Deb Carlson, president and CEO of Nebraska Methodist College, was present to accept the award on Monday, Sept. 19. “Nebraska Methodist College has been active in workplace … wellness for over 25 years,” Dr. Carlson said. “We were the first college in the country to get the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) platinum-level Well Workplace Award. To influence …

… competing in volleyball, tennis, soccer or track and field events, more and more athletes seem to be turning to the colorful tape to get an edge. Perhaps you’ve even seen it on people at your local gym.  So what is Kinesio tape? …