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Staying Safe From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

… spike in such deaths as the weather turns colder. What is carbon monoxide? It’s often referred to as the silent killer, and for good reason. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas … charcoal). When it’s inhaled, it’s absorbed into the bloodstream. Because CO molecules stick to hemoglobin in red blood cells better than oxygen, it replaces oxygen within those cells. When … them appropriately. If a CO detector alarm goes off or you believe you have CO poisoning, get out of the house immediately and call 911. Don’t try to treat CO poisoning yourself, and …
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Probiotics: Benefits of Good Bacteria

… Bacteria often get a bad rap as harbingers of disease in humans, so many people are surprised to hear that there … the safety of probiotics. For most healthy adults, probiotics are tolerated well with minimal side effects. However, for those with serious illnesses or weak immune systems, probiotics might …
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Nurse Provides Calm in the Storm

… week of a high-risk pregnancy, in the hospital was the last place Amber Schechinger wanted to be. Usually more comfortable closer to home, she found herself needing to be admitted to Methodist Women’s Hospital. “For the most … was going to be fine and that our doctors and nurses had things well in hand right from the get go.” Amber Vonnahme Methodist Women's Hospital patient Award-winning care For the excellent …
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New Medical Office Building Coming to Council Bluffs

… families more health care options, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital has announced plans to build a 60,000 square foot medical office building on their campus. The new building will become home to primary care physicians, women’s services, and urgent care services. Cost of the three-story … Board of Directors. “This new, state-of-the art facility will allow for more residents to get the health care they need in a timely fashion. As a unified board, we could not be more …
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New Medical Office Building Coming to Council Bluffs

… families more health care options, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital has announced plans to build a 60,000 square foot medical office building on their campus. The new building will become home to primary care physicians, women’s services, and urgent care services. Cost of the three-story … Board of Directors. “This new, state-of-the art facility will allow for more residents to get the health care they need in a timely fashion. As a unified board, we could not be more …
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Two OB/GYNs Join the Team, Expand Practice at MPC Women's Center Council Bluffs

… Dr. Erik Schulte were inspired by their fathers – both obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYN) – to pursue careers centered on caring for women. Both providers now join existing Methodist OB/GYNs – Dr. Maureen Boyle-Manganaro , Dr. Emily Lange and Dr. Lori Platt – to expand services at Methodist Physicians Clinic Women’s Center Council Bluffs. Also joining the … but being able to individualize care for each person.” Dr. Schulte makes it a point to get to know his patients on a personal level and address all aspects of their health – mental and …
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Connect Your Health Management Apps

… STEPS OR UPDATES. Connected Applications The applications listed below are already connected to our health record. Check back here as applications will be regularly added as they are … for yourself and your family members. If you're already using MyChart, you can now connect it to your Methodist record to pull in additional information by going to the "Link My Accounts" … Methodist Health System’s Cerner Millennium Electronic Health Record, visit https://www.oracle.com/health/developer/ and click on “Explore Developer Resources.” …
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Unsung Heroes of COVID-19: Methodist Chaplains Support Patients, Hospital Staff Through Ups and Downs

… with a COVID-19 patient in the spring of 2020. Methodist Health System was still adjusting to the worldwide crisis, and uncertainty was everywhere – in how to treat COVID-19, how exactly it was spread and how long the pandemic might last. “There was a … has proven difficult in noisy rooms with critically ill patients. “It’s really hard to get that kind of intimate connection,” McMahon said. “Maybe the patient wasn’t conscious or was …
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The Buddy System for Better Health

… are greatly affected by your choice of friends? It’s suggested that the five people closest to you shape your success.  So if you find someone with qualities you admire and would like to have, hang out with them. Keep them close. It will have a positive impact on you. You’ll … when you are discouraged, help by watching your kids while you exercise, or encourage you to get your exercise in when you really don’t want to. It can be someone you can learn new workouts …