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… Down 35 pounds in October 2022, Jamey Bremer was looking forward to his annual wellness visit, which he was sure … valve replacement at an Omaha hospital. But after undergoing a preoperative CT scan in December 2022, Bremer learned that he might require much more than heart surgery.  A nurse … Chrissta Mukherjee said. “And he’s truly passionate about what he does. It’s who he is. And part of being a supportive spouse and family is supporting him in what he does best. …

… Volkmer, MD, views his relationship with each patient as a partnership. He wants them to buy in to the process of making health care decisions – and understand that he’ll “always have their back.” “I don’t ever want to be in a relationship where I tell a patient what to do,” said Dr. Volkmer, a family medicine physician with Methodist Physicians Clinic . “When they come in to see me, we lock arms, explore their health together and make decisions that fit them best.” …

… Methodist Fremont Health for eight years. “I’m pleased by the selection of Bill for this role in Fremont,” Goeser said. “With his prior experience on the leadership team, he’s already very familiar with the operations and the people at Methodist Fremont Health, which is very important. In his most recent role, he’s shown his high-level leadership skills and guided us through …

… Robyn was not his nurse during this particular stay. "But she never missed a day of coming in to say 'hi' to Dad or to us," the daughter wrote.  It was a particularly difficult time. The … respect and dignity." Speaking for the family, the daughter said, "Robyn continued to come in throughout her shift to check on us, to make sure we were all taken care of. She remained … Robyn's care of her patients shines through daily! She makes it look so easy even when she is busy. Thank you, Robyn, for all that you do!" The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that …

… Can the Methodist Health System administer medicine to its 8,000 employees within in a certain time frame? Over a period of a few weeks, the entire Methodist system simulated a … part of its quarterly emergency management practices, starting with Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. In an attempt to test Jennie Edmundson’s ability to do a mass vaccination or medication …

… What is a service animal? Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a service animal is defined … not require certification or a license. They may not always wear harnesses, collars or any official designation that they are service animals. Service animals are not pets , but rather …   Is there a location where the dog is not allowed? Yes. The service animal cannot be allowed in sterile areas (e.g. operating rooms, burn units, MRI machines and certain intensive care …

… It’s the color of the Methodist Mobile 3D Mammography coach , which first hit the streets in September 2018. Since that time, the coach has helped screen more than 1,200 individuals, catching cancer in seven of them. In fact, one survivor, whose last mammogram was in 2012, said that the only … through a partnership between Methodist and Susan G. Komen Great Plains , an organization that is so much more than the color pink. In an effort to better illustrate the mission and vision of …

… institutions met with their Mexican counterparts for the Higher Education Summit March 29-31 in Guadalajara, Mexico. The meeting was organized by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) … and Universia. The summit, “Reaffirming the North American Spirit of Collaboration in Higher Education: Creating Bridges of Communications” emphasized the importance of international exchange in today’s “America First” political climate. As a result of the Summit, participants aimed to …

… met Brian, he was very positive,” Moore said. “He told me his situation and how he came to be in a wheelchair. But he only said it once and then never talked about it again. He was very … independence and livelihood were taken away. While hauling freight from Missouri to Omaha in a 26-foot truck, he experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a temporary blockage of blood … visual abilities. When possible, a behind-the-wheel evaluation follows, and adaptive equipment is available to aid a driver. “I'm not going to be sitting in the passenger seat with a clipboard …

… At this point, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers are allowed to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S., but since these women have not been included in trials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has not formally recommended it. … to have a conversation with their doctor and make a shared decision. Learn more in the interview below. KMTV: Methodist doctor answers questions on pregnancy and the COVID-19 …