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The battle over cosmetic surgery is almost as old as the surgery itself. The argument gets louder when the conversation changes to breast implants.A reason many doctors say women choose to have this type of surgery is to improve their look and their confidenceDr. Katie Honz, plastic surgeon with Met…

"I like how welcoming this place is – their philosophy – you need to greet the people you meet in the hallway, whether they’re an employee or not.” Jill Killion of Council Bluffs became volunteer coordinator at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital on Nov. 4. Previously, she worked part-time at th…

 Larry and Annabelle AndersonHad Annabelle Anderson known her husband was having a heart attack, she would have called an ambulance.Larry had recently been treated for a blood clot in his lungs, and now he wasn’t feeling well again. Thinking he might have pneumonia, Annabelle drove Larry from their …

From birth to threeFrom the moment your child is born, your baby begins a steady climb of growth and development. And now new research shows the first 1,000 days of life are vital when it comes to that development.A better brainThe American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Committee on Nutrition recently…

Christmas is for CaringAt Methodist Health System, “The Meaning of Care” is more than a tag line or motto. Every employee, from doctors and nurses to account specialists and food technicians, embodies a special kind of spirit that truly exemplifies these simple words. It’s in the friendly smiles, wa…

Something Not RightI knew something was wrong, but I didn’t dream it was cancer.Judi CarterOvarian Cancer Patient  Six years ago, Judi Carter of Falls City was stunned to learn she had advanced ovarian cancer.Her symptoms were mild: heartburn, vague abdominal discomfort, a feeling of fullness. Judi’…

Alisha Laver's pregnancy is so rare, it is the first her doctor at Methodist Women's Hospital has ever seen.But since Alisha was just two-years-old, she has been a fighter. And now, she is a mom.When I was 2 years old is when I was diagnosed with CP," said Alisha.Cerebral Palsy.She never let life in…

Methodist Estabrook Cancer CenterThe Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) has granted its 2019 Outstanding Achievement Award to a select group of 49 accredited cancer programs throughout the United States.  For the third consecutive survey cycle, Methodist Hospital, …

For students who are the first in their family to attend college or with tough financial circumstances, the odds are against them. But Nebraska Methodist College has found its humble food pantry has opened the door to academic success. When it comes to food insecurity and empty cupboards, Dr. Lisa …

American Girl dolls have been treasured play toys for kids since the mid-1980s, but their higher price point can make them inaccessible for some. A trio of Council Bluffs Girl Scouts are doing their part to help local library users have some fun with American Girl dolls. Sophia Danker and Faith Li…