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"All we talked about was our children," Sue Roberts said.For Roberts, it was a visit she will never forget. It was a chance to meet with former Vice President Joe Biden."We thought we were going to meet him for like five minutes," Roberts said. "Instead he took us into a room and we met with him for…

Hernan Hernandez, MD, was in sixth grade when he met the care team that healed his ill father and navigated his family through one of the scariest times in their lives. “It was just amazing what they were able to do,” Dr. Hernandez said. “When he went from his sickest back to himself almost, I thoug…

When young adults move away from home for the first time, it’s a big step.Whether it’s a student going to college or a young person entering the workforce, there are almost always adjustments to be made. And it’s not only the newly independent child who may struggle. Becoming an empty nester can als…

Dr. Andy Welstead has joined the internal medicine team at Methodist Physicians Clinic Regency. He received his Bachelor of Science in biology from Midland Lutheran College (now Midland University) in Fremont. He completed his medical training at the Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Med…

It's a miracle birth for a Papillion couple. Their baby is one of the smallest ever born in the country.In his short life, Nathan Ray Teply has already been through a lot. His parents say, he just keeps on fighting."Truly blessed. I thank God everyday that he's here," said Mary Teply, Nathan's mom.K…

Dr. Lauren Shoemaker has joined the internal medicine staff at Methodist Physicians Clinic HealthWest. She completed her undergraduate degree and medical training at Creighton University, and she was an internal medicine resident at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.Her medical interests inc…

Pulmonologist Sumit Mukherjee, MDMarilynn Fidler has never met her pulmonologist in person, but she credits him with dramatically improving her life.Marilynn, who has end-stage COPD, had been traveling from her home in Glenwood, Iowa, to Council Bluffs for treatment. When Sumit Mukherjee, MD, of Met…

Social media has led many of us to believe that most cases of human trafficking begin with the abduction of an innocent child at a crowded venue or large-scale event when Mom and Dad turn away. Sure, this could happen. But what’s more typical is a situation where there’s grooming of a child or an …

Dr. Brianne Kling is more familiar than most with the ins and outs of pregnancy. Not only does she deliver about 30 babies every month, she is pregnant with twins. "We were elated," Kling said. "So it's always very exciting to show people their baby's heartbeat on the first day and I do it every…

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 executive officer of Methodist Hospital s…