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 (GRETNA) – A physician, with a long-history of providing patient care in the Omaha and Lincoln area, will complete the medical team at the new Methodist Physician Clinic in Gretna. Dr. Ryan Isherwood, who specializes in family medicine, brings the physician total to four at the new clinic.Meth…

The newest business in the Gretna community received a warm welcome from the Chamber of Commerce, when ribbon cutting ceremonies were held July 1 at the Methodist Physicians Clinic Gretna location.Community leaders, Methodist Health System leadership and members of the clinics' medical team were all…

A Council Bluffs baby is dealing with a rare genetic disorder that causes benign tumors to grow in major organs throughout her body. Maya Vincent has tuberous sclerosis. The disorder affects one out of every 6,000 newborns. Doctors say it is caused by a gene mutation resulting in overgrown tissues…

OMAHA - In an effort to emphasize the growing importance of attaining a bachelor of science in nursing, Nebraska Methodist College has announced an unprecedented tuition reduction for registered nurses. The Omaha-based nursing and allied health college has announced a tuition reduction of nearl…

Victim advocates said domestic violence numbers are on the rise. One hospital alone documents about 40 cases in one month. Experts also said the abuse is getting more violent, violence that one family said nearly took the life of another woman just last week. Police said their suspect is still out…

NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum award recognizes high standards OMAHA – Methodist Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2015. Methodist is one of only 319 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.The a…

Linda Stafford, BSN, RN, a nurse coordinator for the Methodist Hospital Cardiac Unit, was honored at a recognition ceremony on Monday, July 20, as the July DAISY Award winner for Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women's Hospital. She was nominated for the honor by a fellow nurse on the unit, who c…

In the summer, we talk a lot about the bugs that bite. But have you thought much about the bugs inside your favorite summer feasts?Outdoor picnics and grilling can mean prime time for dangerous food-borne bacteria. The most common ones we see include salmonella, norovirus, E. coli, listeria, campylo…

Eugene Fisher remembers feeling down when he had to give up driving for six months because of a foot infection. Suddenly the 83-year old retired Omaha physician couldn’t just hop in the car and meet friends for early morning coffee or zip to the hardware store by himself.Giving up the car keys is to…

Nebraska Methodist College is dropping its tuition for an online program to guide registered nurses into earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing credential. The Omaha-based college is reducing the cost for instruction by nearly half for all RNs who sign up for the BSN bridge program. Nebras…