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Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S. It’s the only disease in the top 10 that cannot be prevented, cured, even slowed down.The sheer number of people, more than five million Americans, are living with Alzheimer's now. And at the current rate, by 2050 more than 16 milli…

Mallory Wescom, MMN, RD, LMNT, is a clinical dietitian in the Cardiac and Ortho/Neuro units at Methodist Hospital. In addition to assessing the nutritional needs of patients and providing intervention when necessary, she also educates patients on heart-healthy nutrition. “My mission is to combine e…

(OMAHA) – A two time winner of the Geriatric Resident of the Year award, earning the honor in 2010 and 2013, Dr. Lauren Nelson has begun seeing patients at the Methodist Physicians Clinic HealthWest location. Dr. Nelson joins the well-established team of internal medicine providers. Her educationa…

OMAHA  -  Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) is pleased to announce its recent receipt of a classification designed to highlight those colleges and universities that have fostered partnerships at the local level. The 2015 Community Engagement Classification hails from the Carnegie Foundati…

Methodist Women’s Hospital and Methodist Fremont Health are proud to each be recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE) with a Blue Distinction® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. To earn this designation,…

As the director of diversity and community engagement at Nebraska Methodist College, Kiley Petersmith is working to bring accessible health care to those in need. A former ER and ICU pediatric nurse, Petersmith said her experience working with patients over the years shifted her mindset from bedside…

Preventive screenings can help detect cancer early, when it’s most treatable and before it has a chance to spread. At Methodist, we understand that early detection is key to survival, and we’re proud to offer this service at no cost.Use this opportunity to meet with an expert provider who can assess…

Run faster. Jump higher. And take your performance to the next level with Methodist Fremont Health’s Youth Speed and Agility Camp. Led by Methodist Fremont Health certified athletic trainers and Fremont High and Middle School coaches, this camp is designed to help young athletes avoid injury with pr…

Do You Have an Advance Directive?National Healthcare Decisions Day, on Thursday, April 16, exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and health care providers about the importance of advance care planning.Methodist Health System is proud to participate in National Healthcare Decisions Day wi…

As the Stroke Program Coordinator for Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital, Alex Stunkard, MSN, RN, oversees and ensures high-quality stroke care is being provided for each patient. She serves as a leader and educator while offering support to patients and their families during challeng…