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While wearing a mask has become more common during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s not universal. A lifesaving public health tool has become a political flash point, with people arguing for personal freedom over government-mandated requirements. Misinformation is rampant, and even those who’ve been mask…

You’ve been admitted to the hospital. You’re overwhelmed and scared. You may not know why you’re having that symptom or feeling that pain. You feel vulnerable and have to quickly learn to trust your care team. The last thing on your mind is whether you’ll need a safety bar in your shower or who’s go…

With the arrival of summer, people are spending more time outside – taking walks, going to parks and exploring hobbies like gardening and bike riding.And as the sunshine beckons us outdoors, the combination of heat and humidity during these summer months can pose risks for those indoors and out. Her…

For weeks, health officials have been warning the public across the U.S. about eating romaine lettuce after concerns about E. coli contamination. Now, a Douglas County resident has tested positive for the bacteria – and the case is linked to romaine lettuce grown near Yuma, Arizona.The person became…

It’s back-to-school time, but this year’s return to the classroom will be unlike any we’ve experienced. As COVID-19 concerns continue, some schools are adjusting to make in-person instruction as safe as possible. Others are planning hybrid models with remote and in-person learning, and some have opt…

Viral hepatitis affects more than 325 million people around the world, and 290 million of those people are living with it unaware. Most recently in the U.S., we’ve been facing widespread person-to-person outbreaks of hepatitis A – an infectious disease that could be eradicated if everyone got the va…

Ezinne and Andrew Jones’ journey to parenthood began with heartbreak.   After suffering three miscarriages, Ezinne became pregnant with triplets under the care of reproductive endocrinologist Carolyn Maud Doherty, MD, with Methodist Reproductive Health Specialists. But at 20 weeks, one of the babi…

We’ve heard the phrases over and over: Unprecedented events. Uncertain and difficult times. The new normal.  Any way you put it, our lives today are stressful. On top of the normal stress and anxiety our daily lives bring, now we’re forced to navigate with COVID-19 constantly in mind. Stress affe…

In stroke readiness, we have a saying: Time is brain.Every minute that passes following a stroke could mean the loss of precious brain cells, and can mean the difference between a positive and negative outcome. That’s why when it comes to detecting a stroke, we urge everyone to BE FAST.BE FASTEach l…

If you suffer a stroke, receiving the proper treatment and rehabilitation as quickly as possible is absolutely key. Recovery begins immediately following a stroke. Being Stroke-ReadyMethodist Hospital, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital are certified by the Joint Comm…