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The 2014-15 flu season produced whopping numbers of cases in Nebraska, Iowa and elsewhere, and hit the elderly especially hard.Two strains of flu infected people, one early in the season and the other late. The vaccine made for the 2014-15 season failed to present an outstanding defense, especially …

In vitro fertilization has helped many desiring couples achieve pregnancy, but successful outcomes aren’t always guaranteed. It’s important to know that most failed IVF cycles are due to random genetic abnormalities in the embryo(s).Inefficiencies in reproductionUnfortunately, human reproduction is …

The Methodist Fremont Health campus includes Methodist Fremont Health Hospital, Dunklau Gardens and physician and specialty clinics. Use the campus map below to find:Building entrancesPatient and visitor parking areasDownload the Methodist Fremont Health Campus Map ›…

Let’s get serious about skin health.Register today for the latest Women Connect event, “Skin Health Simplified.” Join Methodist skin health experts Tomas Huerta, MD, and Susan Caniglia, MSN, APRN, for a multilayered Q&A on cancer prevention and care essentials, acne, cosmetic procedures, and mor…

In what's billed as a first-of-its-kind partnership, four local health systems – including Methodist – have joined with Heartland Family Services and other organizations to help residents in north Omaha address behavioral health challenges in the community.  Omaha is one of 18 cities across the cou…

The first time Allison Warren was introduced to pediatrician Emily Bendlin, MD, was at her son Wade’s 2-month well-child visit – shortly after his initial pediatrician had moved out of state.“I laid him down on the exam table, and Dr. Bendlin started looking closely at his forehead,” Allison said. “…

When it comes to cancer, the ability to pinpoint, isolate, destroy or remove dangerous cells is critical. It’s why our highly skilled teams of surgeons, radiologists, pathologists, oncologists and staff at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center work tirelessly to find and implement the latest cancer-figh…

Doctors say the first few months, and even weeks, of a baby's life are critical in their development."There’s a lot of learning that happens with the human face. Babies take cues from their parents in situations, and there’s a lot of social interaction that happens. If you think about when you’re ho…

If you’re like most people, you want to lose weight.Maybe it’s a few pounds, or maybe you’ve got bigger goals in mind.But you want to drop the weight now and keep it off long-term. Join the club.Frustrating … and dangerousThe truth is, there are no quick fixes. Deep down, you probably knew that.If y…

Most children love summer: long, hot days spent splashing in the pool, evenings at the baseball diamond or in the backyard, and perhaps most importantly, a break from school and homework. Summer also brings the Fourth of July and with it the noise, colors and dangers of fireworks.    Explosive Fi…