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… the long-acting kind — in the wake of the presidential election, but local doctors and health officials say they haven’t seen the same sort of urgency. As the nation waits to see … what health care will look like under a new president, the fate of reproductive health care is one area some are watching. The Affordable Care Act, which President-elect Donald Trump has … co-payments. Dr. Maureen Boyle, OB/GYN at Methodist Physicians Clinic in Council Bluffs , is hopeful access to birth control will remain a part of the nation's health care plan. Omaha …

… The original Fremont Hospital was built in 1897 and was located at the corner of Fourth and Broad. It moved to multiple locations before calling … in the new North Wing 1960:  The long-term care unit, known as the Chronic Disease Annex, is opened (now known as Dunklau Gardens) 1964:  The hospital achieves Joint Commission … offer robotic-assisted technology in surgery2007:  The Medical Center and campus goes tobacco free 2008:  The Imaging Center opens 2009:  The East Campus is renovated and a medical office …

… centers that have earned accreditation in mammography, breast MRI, stereotactic breast biopsy and breast ultrasound (including ultrasound-guided breast biopsy). “Mammograms and our other diagnostic tools are the best systems we have available to women in western Iowa,” … such a high level of care to our patients and quality tools to our providers, our imaging team is a critical component of the diagnostic and treatment process.” The Daily Nonpareil: Methodist …

… Jennie Edmundson Hospital’s new $10.75 million birthing center offers more space, comfort and technology. The new center opened Dec. 15 on the hospital’s fifth floor, replacing the birthing area on the second floor. It is part of Jennie Edmundson’s upgrade of its women’s services. The labor and delivery unit was moved to fifth floor because there wasn’t enough space available on second …

… local headlines last week by passing the city’s first tax on vaping products, the council is far from the only group putting heat on electronic cigarettes. Across the country and Nebraska, a growing number of discussions — and actions — have been focused on putting electronic devices on par with traditional cigarettes …

… Iowa, thought she was just having another hot flash. But soon she was kneeling on the floor and couldn’t breathe.    “I really honest to God thought I was going to die right then and there,” Raquel said.    Suspecting a heart attack, her husband, Tom, called 911. The … calm as well.  “That was honestly the hardest part, but one of the great things about my job is being able to keep people calm and do the right thing,” she said. “I think we acted …

… Every day, hundreds of patients and visitors arrive at Methodist Health System’s hospitals. Some may have trouble navigating from … services, which are available at Methodist Hospital , Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC) and Methodist Fremont Health . “Valet services allow us to provide The Meaning of Care the moment … from working in a hospitality setting to health care. One main difference between the two is that things are much slower paced at the hospital, she said. Instead of being focused on …

… School is out, kids are getting restless, and warm weather is beckoning us to get out of the house. How … sound right now?   With COVID-19 still very much a concern, many camps, pools, splash pads and attractions remain closed. Other parts of our communities are reopening, but we’re urged to …

… Cancer has an ugly way of leaving its mental or emotional mark on patients. And when it comes to treatment, radiation therapy – which uses intense beams of energy to destroy … or permanent marker-drawn X’s covered by clear stickers have allowed radiation oncologists and therapists to accurately target a tumor’s location during treatment sessions. Because those … some variation,” said Methodist radiation oncologist Ming-yang Hung, MD . “Maybe the patient is breathing differently that day, maybe their positioning is slightly off, or they have more gas …

… OMAHA —   John Fraser, president and CEO of Methodist Health System , has announced four new vice presidents in the areas of clinical services, integrated service, strategy and quality/performance improvement. Steve Goeser, who has served as president and chief … in Bellevue, Washington. Appointed to the role of vice president of integrated service is Don Matson, a 13-year veteran with Methodist Health System. Previously Matson was director of …