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… This issue explores how Methodist Health System is using the latest medical technology, providing care to more people with innovative strategies and preparing …

… Congratulations to interventional and structural cardiologist Dr. Jai Parekh and team for being the first in Nebraska and Iowa to successfully repair a patient’s leaky tricuspid valve with the minimally invasive, latest-generation Abbott TriClip G5 transcatheter edge-to-edge repair (TEER) system. The team … atrial fibrillation, heart failure and even death. Traditionally, the only treatment options for TR have been medical therapy and open-heart surgery (which is rarely performed due to the …

… and nearly 200 youths start smoking regularly each day in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . In 2019, over 12% of middle school students and over … The program culminates with an art project in which each student portrays what a tobacco-free life looks like to them. One student is chosen as a grand prize winner from a pool of … from a program sponsored by Scholastic. To learn more about the “No Tobacco Challenge,” visit motac.org/no-tobacco-challenge . …

… Methodist Health System (MHS) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization guided by a commitment to its mission and core values through … poverty level, and with limited assets, will be eligible for MHS financial assistance. (Visit  http://aspe.hhs.gov/  website of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation of … Type of assistance  Family income and assets will be used to determine whether you receive free or discounted care. Free care is available to patients with limited assets and family income …

… Prevent Child Abuse Pottawattamie County and the Shaken Baby Task Force present the Pinwheels for Prevention featuring Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh and Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert on … Join us before or after the pinwheel planting at Play Land Park in Council Bluffs for a free Family Fun Resource Fair! Healthy snacks, family crafts, games, prizes, face painting and balloon animals along with a visit from the Council Bluffs Fire Department from 10 am – 1 pm. This family fun activity will be …

… make a mistake,” she said. “I’m going to help you and work with you to get it right.” Working for Methodist gives her a strong sense of pride, she said, and a lot of it has to do with the … University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Clarkson Family Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys getting outdoors and experiencing the beauty of every season with her … and traveling with them. A Connecticut native, she cherishes every trip back to New England to visit family and friends. …

… in medicine. But it was her own “phenomenal” pediatrician who sparked her interest in caring for young people. “It’s the long-term care that I get to provide my patients,” said Dr. Mayhan, … She has particular interests in female adolescent and newborn care, and she’s a big advocate for get-to-know-you-visits – especially for first-time parents. “It’s so important that I … notes. I think it showed me that it wasn’t just the patient I was taking care of.” In her free time, Dr. Mayhan enjoys hiking, skiing and traveling. …

… you live your best life before we develop any diseases,” she said. Regardless of the reason for a visit, she’s committed to providing the best care to all of her patients. “When patients come to … or another loved one,” she said. “I truly care how you do and what your outcome is.” In her free time, Dr. Dudgeon likes spending time outdoors and traveling with her husband and two …

… Vegetarian Soups Jamaican Black Bean Portion Size: 6 oz ladleCalories: 107Total Fat (gm): 0Sodium (mg): 386Total Carbohydrates…

… meets with you to confirm your pregnancy, he or she is also reviewing your history – looking for factors that change the common risks associated with pregnancy. For many women, no additional … a multiple gestation (twins, triplets, ect.)   Visiting a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist A visit to the MFM office is unlike most routine OB visits. At the Methodist Perinatal Center, … the “all clear,” allowing you to return to your routine obstetrical care (those high-fives are free). More often, though, your perinatal team will still need to balance your treatment with …