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Nursing students have snapped up only $1.1 million of a $5 million scholarship program, and some are wondering if the program needs to be changed to help more students. A year ago, the Nebraska Legislature allocated $5 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds for the scholarships in hopes …

A rendering of the planned behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs.  According to American Hospital Directory data, there is a shortfall of more than 300 inpatient behavioral health beds in Iowa and Nebraska.To address this need, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and…

Omaha native Tomas Huerta, MD, said it was always his dream to serve the community he grew up in. Dr. Huerta, a dermatologist with Methodist Physicians Clinic, is trained in Mohs micrographic surgery reconstructive facial plastic surgery. He believes in the importance of building rela…

If you’re anything like me, knowing the weather conditions before stepping outside is essential. Popular weather apps will tell you the current conditions, give you the projected high and low temperature for the day, and provide an hourly forecast. With a simple scroll, you’re able to find the 10-…

Note: Meets Every MONDAY Unless A Holiday Description This free, interactive class allows you and your baby to bond and share experiences with other moms while gaining tips and reassurance from a certified Methodist lactation consultant who leads the hour-long sessions. …

Earlier this week, 18 area middle-schoolers participated in a special camp at Nebraska Methodist College that explored health care professions.For the first time, the college opened its health care camp to kids in middle school; it's usually been reserved for high school students.Kids in the camp ho…

He hears it every day.“People will come in and say, ‘I’m a little nervous. I’m a little claustrophobic,’” said magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technologist Ben Tessin, R.T. (R) (MR) (ARRT).But Amy Brown had no idea she was. In fact, the 44-year-old mother of three isn’t scared of much. She prides h…

Missy Overholt and Kate Kuester could have become friends — years ago —when they worked at Providence Medical Center in Wayne. Overholt was a dishwasher and Kuester worked in the housekeeping department. They were high school teenagers who knew many of the same people. But their lives didn’t inter…

Inspired by her mother – a nurse – Mariah Davis, MD, knew at a young age that she wanted to take care of others. Taking care of children is something she fell in love with during medical school. Dr. Davis is dedicated to educating families and including them in the care she provides.…

Preparing for the school year is an exciting but often hectic time. Of all the things to check off your list, ensuring your child’s wellness ought to be near the top. This might include scheduling a sports physical, wellness visit or immunizations. It may even include getting a head start on a regul…