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With more Nebraskans getting vaccinated against COVID-19, this summer is shaping up to be much more normal than last. But some people might need to dust off their social skills before heading to summer barbecues and other gatherings. Marie Gotthardt, a counselor with the Best Care Employee Assistan…

Your new baby is almost here and it’s time to pack your hospital bag. You may have a long checklist, but a few little things can make a big difference during your stay. Making the list There are only a few things you must bring to the hospital. Other items may make labor and delivery and your tim…

Garnet Blatchford, MD, a 30-plus year member of Methodist Hospital’s medical staff, has been named vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer for the hospital. She will begin her duties on June 1. Dr. Blatchford, who began her medical career in the 1980s, was born and raised in Oma…

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, taking care of your baby and more. We ar…

In conjunction with Methodist Hospital Foundation and Nebraska Methodist College, Methodist Hospital has created a Student Nursing Assistant Program to train the next generation of certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Interested parties can learn more about the program and apply at methodistcollege.…

Methodist Health System has noticed the need for more health care workers and is now offering free training to people who want to get involved in becoming certified nursing assistants (CNA). Interest in Methodist's Student Nursing Assistant Program, which also includes employment at Methodist …

During the week of May 17, Methodist Physicians Clinic infectious disease specialist Jessica Jones, MD, took part in KETV's "Get the Facts on the Vax" series, joining local doctors and experts to answer viewer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.  KETV: Get the Facts on the Vax: Anything…

Methodist maternal-fetal medicine specialist Dr. Emily Patel and reproductive endocrinologist Dr. Abigail Delaney joined a panel of experts on May 19 to dispel vaccine misinformation surrounding fertility and menstruation.  “There’s actually no data on the vaccine causing irregular menstruatio…

Plastic surgeon Amanda Dawson, MD, is now seeing patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic. Dawson, who knew she wanted to become a doctor when she was 10 years old, recalls many dinner-table discussions of science and medicine with her mother, a retired pediatric dentist, and her stepfather, a pract…

Even as they seek new ways to reach people who haven’t yet received their COVID-19 vaccine shots, health officials are also trying to determine what’s stopping those who still haven’t rolled up their sleeves. Part of that climb may include countering some of the myths and misconceptions that ha…