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  Growing incidence of peanut allergies It’s not your imagination. More kids today have peanut allergies. One study shows three times more kids have a peanut allergy than they did 20 years ago, and statistics are on the rise. It’s why I get a lot of questions in my Methodist Physicians Clini…

Stuck at home and feeling down? Social distancing, isolation measures or self-quarantine don’t have to curb your physical activity completely.  Perhaps more than ever, we need to remember the power that exercise has to boost physical, mental and emotional health. Additionally, 20 to 30 minut…

In the midst of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, many companies have implemented work-at-home policies. Even if you’ve done it before, being thrown into a work-at-home situation due to COVID-19 is an entirely new thing. The change happened quickly, and we don’t know how long this is goin…

Pediatrician Dr. Matthew Gibson is dedicated to the health and well-being of children. He loves researching the latest health information and passing it on to parents so they can keep their kids happy and healthy. Dr. Gibson shares his knowledge with patients at Methodist Physic…

You are appreciated.   Your work doesn’t go unnoticed. You are a blessing to many.   These are just some of the messages that have recently appeared on the cars of Methodist Hospital employees. The messengers? Two certified nursing assistants who signed up for the Methodist Labor P…

As we’re being asked to practice social distancing and stay inside, many people are taking advantage of this extra time at home. But maybe you’re overwhelmed now that everyone has become an artisan bread maker overnight while you only have the energy to click “Continue watching” on Netflix.   …

In a time of incredible hardship and uncertainty, there are examples of love, compassion, gratitude and hope all around us every day. Whether it's Methodist employees lifting each other up or members of the community going out of their way to say thanks, these acts of kindness below show that The Me…

With all the change that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought, your exercise habits may be seriously suffering.Maybe you attended a regular exercise class. Perhaps you met friends for a morning run or took a long walk at lunch with coworkers. Even if you were the type to go it alone on a treadmill or e…

  Katherine (Kasey) Waring, 87, had made quite the comeback after suffering a broken hip in January 2020. She worked hard to get back to 100% so she could continue doing the things she loves: Tai Chi, yoga, visiting friends for coffee, attending daily mass and checking in with her seven chil…

Workplaces are in uncharted waters as they try to protect the health of their employees and their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many employers have canceled professional conferences and directed employees to work from home when possible while others are requiring employees to return …