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… Down 35 pounds in October 2022, Jamey Bremer was looking forward to his annual wellness visit, which he was sure would come with a pat on the back from his Methodist primary care … “He looked at me after listening to my chest and said, ‘Jamey, you’ve got a heart murmur.’”   For someone who’d never felt healthier, the news was beyond baffling. But looking back, Bremer … her husband to that scan. “I just knew that none of those words together ever mean anything good.” Not even home yet from that imaging appointment, Jamey Bremer and his wife changed course …

… chaplain Scott Jensen   Methodist Hospital chaplain Mike McMahon will never forget his first visit with a COVID-19 patient in the spring of 2020. Methodist Health System was still adjusting … but “I’ll always remember that first visit,” he said. “The loneliness of it. You just felt sad for her. We were just trying to make real contact, to have some human sense of caring.”   “A … patients died. “I simultaneously encouraged them that their tears were beautiful, appropriate, good and helpful for themselves and the families they were caring for,” he said. “Even in the …

… occupational therapists relied on much smaller and outdated kitchen and laundry spaces for their patients' therapy work. " The larger, more modern space allows for a more realistic simulation of home tasks such as cooking, cleaning and laundry," said … experience and recovery in the future,” Cockle said. With his shirt damp with sweat after his latest therapy session, Carlton said he knows he has a way to go. But his mindset and support …

… But he quickly realized that what he found fascinating could be confusing or frightening for patients. “Hearing that you have kidney problems of any type can be a terrifying thing to … the time to listen to someone’s concerns and build that rapport, which leads to trust and a good relationship. Without that, it’s really difficult to take care of somebody or do a good job … goal in any patient encounter is to have them leave thinking, ‘I know more than I did. That visit went as well as it could have. This person cares about what happens.’” Outside of work, Dr. …

… is proud to welcome Bill Brummel – a Peabody Award winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee – for a special screening of his film “Can You Hear My Voice?” The documentary follows the … London's Tabernacle theater. Laryngectomy patients and their loved ones are invited to join us for a special complimentary screening of “Can You Hear My Voice?” as well as a panel discussion … are available. Guests may go online to the MavPARK website and purchase a daily visitor permit for $4.00.  This will allow you to park in any faculty or student surface lot or garage on campus …

… As more adults age 65 and older get vaccinated for COVID-19, their lives can begin to open up again. Those steps forward will still need to be … Headlines about vaccine effectiveness get confusing. What do I need to know? The great news is that all currently available vaccines have been proven to be effective in preventing … mask? Even after being vaccinated, you still need to practice masking, social distancing and good hand hygiene. There are many unknowns regarding variants and whether a vaccinated person can …

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… and worthlessness when personal goals aren’t made or met. Maybe it’s your friend’s latest Instagram story highlighting her perfect gluten-free vegan chocolate chip muffins. Or … to one at a time. Multitasking is harder on your brain that you think, and frankly, no one is good at it. Routine is important While you might consider your daily 7 a.m. walk and the oatmeal … thing! Routines – no matter how simple they may seem – provide a sense of comfort and normalcy for many people. Without that, you may feel lost, wondering what you should be doing or if you …

… Have you ever had that dream where you forgot to study for a final exam? Even worse – for a class you rarely attended? Your heart starts racing, you … cessation Some families prefer to have every member – mom, dad, brother, sister and baby – visit the same physician. Your doctor’s familiarity with your family dynamic may be important … only to have a PCP, but to build a relationship with that provider. This goes for children: “A good relationship can help pediatricians determine which treatment options may be the best choice …