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… We get it.   We, too, share your grief. Just when you thought this time might be your time, you’re asked to wait. Again. Egg retrievals, embryo transfers, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other … our mission to fight alongside you on your journey to parenthood. And when we’re on the other side of this pandemic, we’ll be ready and waiting to empower you and help you build the family …

… Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes occurs when your body's cells don't respond as they should to the insulin you produce to deal with blood sugar. In response, your pancreas produces more … Download and print this handy portion size guide to help determine the right amount to eat.   Get moving! Current recommendations suggest you need to exercise 150 minutes per week, which is …

… Heather Roberts – the inspiration and driving force behind the therapy pool – lost her life to brain cancer. “I know she's here with us, looking down and smiling,” said RyAnne Elsesser, … Story Heather was diagnosed in April 2008, and she knew from the beginning that she wanted to raise awareness, funds and research dollars to fight the disease. Together, Heather and her … medicine and rehabilitation specialist with Methodist Physicians Clinic HealthWest. “You can get on the surface and it will descend up to six feet. It has a treadmill that will go up to …

… from eating disorders. This month — Eating Disorders Screening Program Month — we reach out to them and proclaim that all bodies are worth loving. What are eating disorders? Eating disorders are marked by an unhealthy approach to eating, exercise, and weight. They include anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. While … and purging behaviors risk dehydration, tears in the esophagus, and stomach rupture. How do I get help? If you suspect you or a loved one has an eating disorder, reach out to your primary …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit …

… Associate of Science degree for cardiovascular sonography, as an associate degree is required to practice as a sonographer. This program has seen great success with a 100% pass rate for 2019 … 100% job placement rate for graduates.  As the role of a sonographer has evolved, NMC decided to offer a bachelor’s degree option to keep up with the educational demands of several … algebra and anatomy and physiology will be taken during the first year before students get into ultrasound-specific courses. Having a strong base in math and science is extremely …

… Alright, ladies. We’re going to have the talk that most of us want to have, but simply doesn’t happen. (Much like the topic itself.) Yes, we’re talking … cheese and other dairy products, processed foods and meat. They can make constipation worse. Get more exercise. The vibrations and contractions that come with exercise help your GI tract to …

… The infant formula shortage that’s worsened over the past several months due to recalls and supply chain disruptions is enough to daunt most parents. But perhaps no one feels this terrifying reality more than those who are … descriptions of store brand infant formulas (such as Parent’s Choice, Up&Up, Kirkland, Earth’s Best, etc.) are usually similar to other formulas in each category. U.S. store brand infant …

… Tyler Kahle’s Legacy Extends to Protocol Changes, TAD Coalition, Ritter Rules and Beyond In 2002, after the death of 19-year-old Tyler Kahle to undiagnosed aortic dissection, the leadership of Methodist Health System made a promise to … tests. Dr. Piskac explained, “At Methodist, we learned this lesson in the hardest, most tragic way by failing to listen to and act upon a family history of aortic dissection in a 19-year-old …

… Dr. Herbek, a former president of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), was dedicated to laboratory excellence and demonstrated an unfailing kindness that has inspired pathologists around the world. His passion for pathology was matched by his commitment to caring for patients. Together with his wife, Jean, Dr. Herbek founded the See, Test & Treat … through the CAP Foundation. See, Test & Treat brings cervical and breast cancer screenings to women in underserved communities, with exams, tests and results provided on the same day. …