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Child Abuse: Renew Your Focus on Prevention

…   Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect The pandemic has created incredibly high amounts of stress for families in so many areas of life. Trauma and stress can interfere with a caregiver’s ability … Caregiver mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence are all risk factors for child abuse and have all been concerns during the pandemic. There are several categories of … or supervisory needs of a child. The signs of abuse and neglect aren’t always easy to look for. As our social circles widen again with COVID-19 vaccinations, you might be able to help a …
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Hepatitis Outbreak: What Parents Need To Know About Uptick in Mysterious Cases

… With recent news of a hepatitis outbreak that has sickened over 100 children and killed at least five across … need liver transplants.   Hepatitis and Vaccination Pediatricians routinely vaccinate children for hepatitis A and B. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. While this hepatitis outbreak hasn’t been associated with known hepatitis …
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Childbirth Education at Methodist Fremont Health

… We help you be the best parent you can with classes designed to help new moms and dads care for their newly born baby. Methodist Fremont offers a variety of free educational opportunities to address your questions about pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, … This class helps educate you to make informed decisions to define your birth experience. Cost: Free Belly Bump to Bassinet (Saturday Course) This course helps you and your partner prepare for
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Hope and Harmony: Innovative Music Therapy Program Helps Cancer Patients Cope

… plays lead guitar – and a lead role – in an innovative music therapy pilot program. It’s the latest layer of support offered through Harper’s Hope , a comprehensive and ever-expanding cancer survivorship program. “This is an incredible opportunity,” said Kozol who works for Music Speaks LLC . “The fact that Methodist wants to do research and measure how music …   How to Help To support Harper’s Hope and help improve cancer survivors’ quality of life, visit SupportMethodist.org . “Maybe it’s $20 or $50. All of that adds up and can really help …
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Methodist Hospital Driver Rehabilitation Program restores man's 'confidence, independence and freedom'

… the wheel. And there are some like Anderson – recovering from a spinal cord injury and looking for a path to drive again with the use of adaptive equipment. “When I first met Brian, he was … 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 … Since then, Anderson has moved to Arizona, but he still drives back to Nebraska to visit family and friends. Next up: more travel, finding a driving job that suits him and being …
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Unsung Heroes of COVID-19: Screeners and Greeters ‘Set the Tone’ as the Faces of Hospitals

… women and babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). “The main thing is that it’s for everyone’s safety,” said Abby Soener, a greeter at Methodist Hospital . “We don’t do it to be … said she had to learn how to deal with various reactions when telling visitors about the latest policies. “A greeter’s job is to find a friendly compromise and explain to them that until … . “You have to have a positive attitude and a smile on your face. You set the tone for the visit.” For Weaver, one of the most rewarding parts of the job is getting to know people who …
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Nagging Aches and Pain Got You Down? Here’s What to Do About Them and When to Seek Help

… from chronic pain , relief may be closer than you think. While there’s not always a cure for chronic pain conditions, recognition and proper treatment can significantly improve your … demanding job or a job that entails a lot of sitting or driving can increase a person’s risk for radicular pain. Other risk factors include increasing age, obesity and diabetes. Peripheral … Follow the RICE acronym (rest, ice, compression and elevation), which offers good guidance for new injuries. Use heat for pain that seems to persist for a few days or is accompanied by …