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Dan McFarlin isn’t shy about striking up a conversation with a stranger. And when he does, the colon cancer survivor usually brings up the importance of colonoscopies.“I’ll talk to anybody,” he said. “In the grocery store, in the hospital, in H&R Block, wherever. Nobody is insulted that I would …

We've worked alongside you and seen your Meaning of Care. You know your patients' worries. Their joy, you truly share. You treat them like family long after the appointment is through. This is what health care should feel like, and we – your colleagues – wanted in on it, too. …

In her pocket, acute rehabilitation nurse Hayden Kilgore, BSN, 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. “I’ve just always loved them.”And now that she’s a …

If you follow the news, you’ve probably noticed that cyclospora pops into the headlines every so often. The parasite can cause an intestinal infection that’s no fun for those who come down with it.So how does cyclospora spread, and how can you protect yourself from its nasty symptoms? How …

When Lisa Smith arrived at Methodist Hospital for surgery on July 2, she had a pretty good idea of what to expect. It was a routine procedure for Lisa, who has multiple sclerosis. She planned to put up with the discomfort of getting an IV, get her pain pump replaced, spend some time in a recovery …

Carlton Jones measures his journey back home in hard-fought steps – 703 this particular day, a new record during his time in the Methodist Acute Rehabilitation Center. “I’m like a workhorse around here,” he said. “I want to do everything.” Carlton’s focus is regaining mobility and, in the meantime…

Many people who arrive at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital with chronic health issues may find it difficult to navigate their care. The challenges can be even greater if they don’t have a primary care provider, are underinsured or have no insurance at all, or struggle with health-related social n…

The Fremont Health Foundation hosted its annual gala event on Feb. 11. The elegant 1920s Speakeasy Experience – which was filled with fun, food and philanthropy – raised over $175,000. Nearly 500 guests attended the event at Christensen Field to support the Foundation and honor Terry and Linda McCl…

Certified car seat technicians will inspect your car seats and teach you how to properly install them. Car Seat Check Protocols and Pointers:Plan on spending 30 minutes per car seat.Bring the vehicle owner’s and car seat manuals.Children must be present to receive a discounted c…

April is Donate Life Month. It's a time to raise awareness about organ and tissue donation.The Iowa Donor Network recognized someone who's made a difference in Council Bluffs.The organization presented Kyle Kreger, the ICU manager at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital the "Nurse Champion Award."par…