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Preventive screenings can help detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable and before it has a chance to spread. At Methodist, we understand that early detection is key to survival, and we’re proud to offer this service at no cost. Use this opportunity to meet with an expert provider who can asse…

Susan Bristol has seen health care as a patient and a nurse.  Over the years, she’s worked at hospitals and clinics in Omaha and Chicago. She even came out of retirement and worked for three years in the Methodist Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She also loves to write. She st…

When young adults move away from home for the first time, it’s a big step.Whether it’s a student going to college or a young person entering the workforce, there are almost always adjustments to be made. And it’s not only the newly independent child who may struggle. Becoming an empty nester can als…

Drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, used to treat type 2 diabetes, have been gaining a lot of popularity,with people getting prescribed them to lose weight. But several people with type 2 diabetes here in the metro are struggling to find the injectable for their medical needs. Dr. Avin Pothuloori with…

In February, Pat Hastings was driving to Methodist Hospital from her home in Papillion for a brain scan – something the 69-year-old undergoes every six months. “I was praying to God for good results,” the three-time cancer survivor said. “That’s when I went through a red light and got T-boned. Tota…

Head spins, flares and air chairs aren’t exactly commonly used terms in cancer care.But radiation oncologist Max Chiu, MD, who joined the Methodist family in 2021, considers them vital to his work.“We, as providers, have stressful jobs,” he said. “We’re dealing with complex issues all the time. So i…

She treats all of her patients the same – like family. But geriatric and emergency nurse Jessica Lock, BSN, RN-BC, is especially drawn to the elderly.In high school, she worked for a nursing home doing laundry. She later became a certified nursing assistant and got the opportunity to provide home ca…

Teresa, left, and one of her classmates at the 2023 Nebraska Methodist College commencement   Teresa Cox had a full circle moment while wrapping up nursing school. Last week, the 55-year-old had her clinical rotation at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. In the same building, she received tr…

Throughout her 21-year Methodist career, Tracy Wright has gained valuable skills such as compassion, patience and learning to relate with a variety of people.Wright started as a customer service representative, spent time working in Methodist Physicians Clinic (MPC) administration and returned to th…