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… Nearly 600 golf balls were dropped from a helicopter to raise funds for the Fremont Health Foundation’s COVID-19 efforts Friday afternoon. The Fremont Health … “You’re going to help us meet the needs of all of our individuals who are part of our staff to buy supplies and medical equipment,” Fremont Health Foundation Director Shawn Shanahan said. …

… a significant decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. One analysis looked at data from March to November 2020 and saw that reported incidents decreased 18% nationally. What does this mean? I … sadder and scarier: There’s an untold number of children in need of help, and we’re failing to reach them.   Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect The pandemic has created incredibly high amounts of stress for families in so many areas of life. Trauma and stress can interfere with a caregiver’s ability …

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… into her room – guitar in hand – the patient almost turned her away. “She said, ‘I’m going to let you try it,’” Kozol recalled. A board-certified music therapist, Kozol has been making the … cancer survivorship program. “This is an incredible opportunity,” said Kozol who works for Music Speaks LLC . “The fact that Methodist wants to do research and measure how music …   How to Help To support Harper’s Hope and help improve cancer survivors’ quality of life, visit SupportMethodist.org . “Maybe it’s $20 or $50. All of that adds up and can really help …

… 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 …

… heat and cold. It's also affected by medications we take. Chemotherapy drugs are designed to attack all fast-growing cells. Unfortunately, while their goal is to stop cancer cells from … Proper exfoliation removes some of the dead skin cells on the top of your skin, clearing the way for your skincare products to sink in. I always tell my clients to use whatever exfoliator … for many things, it can coat and suffocate the skin.  If you have any questions about how to best hydrate or care for your skin during cancer treatment, feel free to contact one of our …

… With the arrival of summer, people are spending more time outside – taking walks, going to parks and exploring hobbies like gardening and bike riding. And as the sunshine beckons us outdoors, the combination of heat and humidity during these summer months can pose risks for those indoors and out. Here’s what you should know about heat stroke, heat exhaustion and … heat-related illness: Avoid, spot, treat. Taking steps to prevent these health problems is the best thing you can do to keep yourself and others safe, but you should also take the time to …

… services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Jessica McCool, MD … or get you to the correct person to address it. This is the provider who likely knows you the best and can see when a change occurs. Primary care is unique because we often get the privilege … first. But it was amazing to see people from every department step up and offer to help in any way they could. The teamwork was fantastic, even in one of the hardest times in our careers.   …

… on the list of priorities. Some feel healthy enough, so what’s the point? Others are too busy to make an appointment, worry what it might cost or are even afraid of what they might find out. … find that something is wrong when you visit, but I’m committed to working with you to find the best solution for your situation.   Vaccinations Aren’t Just for Kids Your well check is a good … top of mind for adults, but there are few to keep in mind. Flu: Getting immunized is the best way to avoid influenza. Flu viruses mutate each season, so everyone 6 months of age and older …

… and stronger. Every ultrasound and doctor’s appointment brought the triplets one step closer to being born healthy despite a high-risk pregnancy. Now, 31 weeks pregnant and “pretty darn … babies, that was pretty terrifying to think, ‘We’re here. We’re so close. I’ve been trying my best to keep them in.’” Moments later, a doctor tried again and found the heartbeat. The Tetens … these babies being on breathing machines, or, gosh, they’re going to come out at 24 weeks, 26 weeks, 28 weeks – just making it this far, they’re going to be OK,” Lindsey said. “We felt so …