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Federal law dictates that law enforcement agencies in Nebraska and other states cover the cost for forensic sexual assault examinations.But the law doesn’t always prevent billing documents from showing up in the victim’s mailbox.Fees exceeding $1,000 have even appeared on insurance statements seen b…

A steep drop in the death rate from heart disease and heart attacks is a success story of medicine and technology, with more episodes to come.Heart disease soon may drop behind cancer as the nation’s leading killer. Heart specialists credit drugs to lower cholesterol and blood pressure, the decline …

Lennon Kiihne wasn't scheduled to arrive until March 3. But on Sunday, Feb. 28 she had other plans in mind.At 12:09 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 29, Lennon became the Metro's first Leap Day Baby, as mom and dad celebrated with the delivery staff at Methodist Women's Hospital.Lennon would be one of 14 Leap D…

OMAHA  –   Papillion-La Vista native Amanda Buskevicius, MD, is returning to the Omaha community after a stint as an OB/GYN in Lincoln.Dr. Buskevicius will be providing OB/GYN care at Methodist Physicians Clinic Women’s Center and will also see patients at the Methodist Physicians Cli…

Pediatrician Dr. Emily Bendlin has always had a passion for working with kids and parents. Not one to steer clear of difficult cases, she wakes up every morning ready to take on new challenges that await her at Methodist Physicians Clinic.…

A bill that would allow terminally ill patients to end their own lives with a doctor present stalled 4-4 in the Nebraska judiciary committee. Nebraska could join 5 other states where this is legal, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Vermont and California. But the sponsor Senator Ernie Chambers said h…

If you’re wearing blue today, you’re in sync with National Dress in Blue Day. The purpose of it is to raise awareness and educate people about colon cancer and how they can reduce their risk of developing it. Gov. Terry Branstad will sign a proclamation today designating March as Colon Cancer Awar…

Eat this. Not that.Add more activity to your daily life.Farro, bulgur — I’m supposed to eat those?With all the messages out there regarding health and nutrition, it’s hard to know what direction to take.And let’s face it — life is busy and sometimes adding more activity or trying new foods isn’t at …

OMAHA—Dr. Michael Romano, Chief Medical Officer for Nebraska Health Network, has been awarded the 2015 Robert Raszkowski ACCME Hero Award from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®). The award honors Dr. Romano’s leadership in the ACCME’s mission to promote quality sta…

OMAHA —  A veteran senior executive with an extensive background in health care finance has been named vice president of finance – chief financial officer for Methodist Health System. Jeffrey Francis comes to Methodist with 25 years of financial management experience obtained through a variet…