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Megan DeKam, DO, was 9 years old when a car accident nearly took her father’s life. Decades later, she counts the experience as a turning point.“Because his surgeons and medical team didn’t give up on him, my dad survived, and he’s been one of the most important people in my life,” she said. “My fam…

Chuck and Pat Spore Jumping in the car for a drive through central Nebraska. Finding new camping spots. Those are a couple of Pat Spore’s favorite things to do with her husband, Chuck. But a 2 ½-hour journey to Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC) last summer wasn’t a trip they expected to…

Methodist Health System is proud to once again partner with area organizations for the WOWT Stuff the Truck Food and Toy Drive on Thursday, Dec. 7, from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. This annual event aims to fight hunger in our community and ensure that all area children have a joyful holida…

More than 10,000 people in America turn 65 each day, and it’s estimated that patients 65 and older account for over 19% of emergency room visits. At the Methodist Women’s Hospital Emergency Department in 2022, that number was 21% – about 44 people each day.Methodist Women’s Hospital i…

Jeanie Bogenreif Positive. That’s the one word that countless people use to describe Jeanie Bogenreif. More often than not, she’s smiling or engaging in a conversation. Recently retired, Jeanie, 67, enjoys taking care of her flowers, decorating her house for different seasons and holidays…

While lung cancer remains the deadliest form of cancer both in Nebraska and nationally, survival rates are improving among all groups, according to an American Lung Association report released Tuesday.But Nebraska lags when it comes to using a key tool — screening high-risk groups with annual, low-d…

  Jill Ferry, PA-C, is Arden's daughter and a physician assistant in Harlan. Jill Ferry, PA-C, was at home near Portsmouth, Iowa, with her husband one evening last June when the phone rang.Ferry’s father, Arden Hargens, was on the other end of the line. He’d fallen at his home in nearby Earli…

Class DescriptionImprove bone density, strength, flexibility and balance with gentle exercises and activities. This class focuses on the whole body and uses resistance equipment, including bands and free weights for training. Registration is required for all physical wellness classes. New parti…