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… Carbon monoxide is known to a lot of people as the silent killer. There are no warning signs," said Dr. Brian Gartrell, a family medicine doctor at Methodist Physicians Clinic in Council Bluffs. It's impossible to see it or smell it. You're banking on an alarm to tell you when something is wrong. "It can have consequences when we're exposed to it," Dr. …

… Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC), followed a protocol that would help her avoid opioids.  Thanks to a presurgical drug cocktail of acetaminophen, gabapentin and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory … Methodist is changing patient care for the better and potentially saving lives.   A Better Way to Treat Pain Even before the opioid crisis was declared a national health emergency in 2017, … Physicians Clinic HealthWest . Dr. Reade said that Methodist Physicians Clinic uses the best evidence and safest practices to treat patients with acute opioid needs from surgery or …

… – and right away, she said, ‘You look jaundiced.’” It was the final straw for Tim, who decided to make an appointment with his doctor after also suffering from sporadic stomach pain for most … chemotherapy and a combination of 30 radiation treatments with oral chemotherapy to ensure the best chance of wiping out any cancerous cells that might still be present.   “It was rough,” he … of cancer – like colon or breast – we have so far to go in terms of survival rates. The only way to improve that is by discovering new and better treatments.” Thomas Millsap, 46, agrees. He …

… become the norm for one patient suffering from Crohn’s disease. The patient – who didn’t wish to share her name – has spent nearly 100 days at Methodist Hospital in less than three years. A … she came in my room, I knew I was in good care,” the patient wrote in a letter. “She went way beyond the usual duties of a nurse. She took charge and helped me with anything I needed. Her smile and positive attitude were the best medicine ever.” Kim didn’t need a name to know which patient wrote the letter. She knew as …

… When it comes to your care while in the hospital, there’s nothing more important than quality, satisfaction and … constantly are our minds were: How do we keep everyone safe? And how do we provide the best care we possibility can during such a fluid and uncertain time? Ultimately, when a problem … who are the experts in your care and know what’s possible to make that care even better. That way, when you come through our door, you won’t even notice all the work that went into making …

… services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Kristin Johnson, CSW … to help meet their needs – such as mental health services, transportation resources, United Way and the Fremont Family Coalition. It’s all about setting them up to be successful parents. I … each person I encounter has the same positive attitude toward helping others.    What’s the best thing about your role at Methodist? The best thing about my role is being able to assist …

… troopers heard the 64-year-old was being transferred in an ambulance from Methodist Hospital to the hospice house Wednesday, they provided an escort. "If you talk to any trooper in Omaha, they would say this is the least we can do for her. We hold her up on a whole different pedestal. She's very special to us," said a trooper. WOWT: NSP tributes former dispatcher by organizing an escort to hospice …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to … Methodist College to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing. It was a bit of a roundabout way of doing things, but it all worked out because I think this is my true calling. I graduated … communicate with physicians in order to care for the patient and make sure they’re getting the best care possible. A lot of vascular patients coming out of surgery are at a high risk for …

… OMAHA  - For her, it’s all about the relationships. It’s something Dr. Melissa Hernandez brings to the internal medicine physician group at Methodist Physicians Clinic Regency . The Wayne State … felt like I could really see myself doing each one. General internal medicine seemed like the best way for me to take care of the whole person and incorporate each of those into my medical …

… tissue intact. What is radiation oncology? Radiation therapy employs high-energy X-rays to kill tumor cells. To put it into perspective, diagnostic X-rays and CT scans are generated … the tumor used to be, and other nearby tissues at highest risk for tumor recurrence. In this way, the radiation “mops up” any residual microscopic tumor that surgery may have left behind. … College of Radiology. With this accreditation, patients can rest assured they’re in the best hands possible. …