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Head spins, flares and air chairs aren’t exactly commonly used terms in cancer care.But radiation oncologist Max Chiu, MD, who joined the Methodist family in 2021, considers them vital to his work.“We, as providers, have stressful jobs,” he said. “We’re dealing with complex issues all the time. So i…

Throughout her 21-year Methodist career, Tracy Wright has gained valuable skills such as compassion, patience and learning to relate with a variety of people.Wright started as a customer service representative, spent time working in Methodist Physicians Clinic (MPC) administration and returned to th…

Even after 23 years of work at Methodist, desktop support engineer Kevin Rush never really has a typical day.His team of four, which serves the 825 Building and several Methodist Physicians Clinic locations, has a variety of tasks, including keeping employees’ computers, laptops, printers and other …

Dan McCann and his wife, Kelly, have been involved with Team in Training since 2004. As Methodist Hospital Foundation’s director of communications, Dan McCann has a variety of duties. You might find him writing articles or grants, updating the Foundation’s website, or collaborating with colleagues o…

On April 30, via emergency cesarean section, Maria and Joseph Sawaged welcomed Luca, Julianna, Barrett and Tychus – the first set of quadruplets born at Methodist Women's Hospital since 2017 and the fourth since the hospital opened in 2010. The four bundles of joy arrived two months before their Jun…

OMAHA - In an effort to prepare healthcare workers to cope with the changing face of patient care, Nebraska Methodist College will launch a Master in Occupational Therapy (MOT) program in 2016 with recruitment for the exclusive program beginning immediately. This move by Nebraska Methodist College…

The Eyes of a SurvivorIn 1995, at the age of 37, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was fairly young. And while I’ve had many patients who dealt with a breast cancer diagnosis, it was during my own cancer journey that I learned what it meant to be a cancer survivor. It’s through those eyes – as b…

It’s a proven fact: Physical exercise has tremendous benefits to both body and mind. Exercise has the power to reduce fatigue, increase energy levels and improve mood.With proper instruction and pacing, people healing from cancer can enjoy many of the same health benefits. Research shows that exerci…

A Holistic Approach to Cancer TreatmentWhen Mary Robinson, age 38 and mother of four, was given a 50/50 chance of surviving her acute myeloid leukemia she chose Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center for specialized treatment and a holistic approach to her recovery. “If we had done nothing, Mary would ha…

Blood pressure: The silent killerKnown as the “silent killer,” high blood pressure causes or contributes to 1,100 deaths every day in the United States. Unfortunately, many people don’t have symptoms from their high blood pressure until it’s too late—they show up with strokes, heart attacks, or orga…