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While state and local governments work to lessen the spread of the deadly coronavirus, independent and assisted living centers seek to protect elderly residents, who are among the most vulnerable to it.The communities are closed to visitors so staffers have been getting creative to maintain good mor…

Countless choicesIf you’ve been wandering the pharmacy medicine aisle, wondering which of myriad of choices of pain medication is right for you… you’re definitely not alone. So many of my patients ask me, with all of the choices out there, how do they find the right medicine for relief? While every …

It’s been two years in the making, but on Monday, June 8, patients in Council Bluffs and across western Iowa began receiving medical care at the new Methodist Jennie Edmundson Medical Plaza.The 60,000-square-foot, $18 million project was announced in May 2018. Bound by Ridge Street, East Kanesville …

While kids on summer break may be planning their next sleepover or trip to the swimming pool, many parents are already preparing for next school year – which involves more than just stocking up on No. 2 pencils and loose leaf paper.To perform well, children need to feel well. That’s why scheduling a…

A group of cancer survivors found a way to celebrate their success in the spirit of Thanksgiving. The Harper's Hope group at Methodist Estabrook Center collected over 30 blankets and two blow-up beds for the Open Door Mission.For these survivors it's a celebration of life and charity."We are very ex…

A blind date in 1979 sparked a connection between Milo and Shari Mally that family members say exists only in the movies.“It was like ... soul mates,” Milo said. “We laughed and talked all night. She was beautiful. She’s still beautiful. And she’s a heck of a cook. Clearly – just look at me!”Shari M…

Methodist Women's Hospital and Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital have been recognized as LEARN (Lactation Education Across Rural Nebraska) Breastfeeding Hospital Champions by the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. Although Jennie Edmundson Hospital is located in Iowa, it’s the birth…

Whether it’s for a quick lunch or snack, this recipe cuts the calories while letting you get your tuna fix.Serves three IngredientsTuna salad1 6.5 ounce can water-packed tuna, drained¼ cup plain low-fat yogurt2 teaspoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon dried dill¼ cup diced celery¼ cup diced cucumberGrou…

Colds, flu and other illnesses can make for misery at home, school and the workplace.  How can you keep yourself and others safe from what’s going around? Remember to:   Wash Your Hands Washing your hands is the first and best defense to protect yourself from germs. One study found that regular…

It was a jungle, complete with little lions, tigers, bears and … bumble bees? Yes, those could be spotted, too, at the 2018 Methodist Women's Hospital NICU Reunion.The event, which gives NICU graduates and their families a chance to reconnect with their providers, is always emotional for Leslie Yeli…