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KETV: Glam Squad Brings Beautiful Smiles to Cancer Survivors

… Each week, cosmetology students visit Methodist Hospital. Armed with lotions, polishes, nail files and smiles, these members of … care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. "If you can bring joy to one person's life, even for a moment, to forget about what they're going through and the journey ahead of them," said Lori Fuchs, clinical cosmetologist and director of Inner Beauty, a salon for cancer survivors at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. KETV's Amanda Crawford visited with …
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What Happens When Furry Friends Join Therapy

… Weston make the rounds at  The Methodist Rehabilitation Center  with other pooches from Paws for Friendship, visiting patients and sharing the love. Sharing experiences “She and I get as … dogs, and it is just a neat experience. I really love it.” Weekly visits Trained therapy dogs visit Methodist Hospital every Tuesday and two Sundays a month.  Methodist Jennie Edmundson … work on balance so it works out really well.” A welcome sight At the time of this pet therapy visit, James Traver had been in the hospital for the last few weeks recovering from a stroke. He …
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How You Can Help

… Hospital Foundation benefits the program or project YOU choose. No part of your gift is used for Methodist Hospital Foundation's operating expenses. Methodist Hospital Foundation Methodist … benefits the program or project you choose, and no money goes toward administrative costs. Visit the  Methodist Hospital Foundation page  to learn how you can help. Jennie Edmundson … our employees and students and the communities we serve in Council Bluffs and southwest Iowa. Visit the  Jennie Edmundson Foundation page  to learn how you can help. Fremont Health Foundation …
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COVID-19 Vaccinations

… vaccine is available at most all of our Methodist Physicians Clinic locations . Appointments for the vaccine are recommended and can be made by calling your primary care physician. If you … about community vaccination clinics with the Douglas County Health Department,  visit the Douglas County Health Department website. Residents of Other Nebraska Counties Nebraskans residing outside of Douglas County are strongly encouraged to visit the  state of Nebraska COVID-19 vaccine website , which is now taking registrations. You …
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COVID-19

… your loved ones and our communities. We want to reassure you that it’s never been safer to visit Methodist facilities. If you don’t feel comfortable physically coming to a clinic for an appointment, we understand. Most of our providers are now able to conduct telehealth …
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‘World-Class’ Care in Omaha: How Innovative Procedures at Methodist Are Changing Lives

… Nothing was more important than family for Michele Cooper. When her father was battling throat cancer, she relocated from Omaha to Illinois to care for him. When her daughter Emily made the same move to start a new career, Michele welcomed her … ablation procedure is just one way Dr. Schafer and Methodist are pushing ahead to bring the latest treatments to patients. Another is endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) – using an …
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Cancer Treatment

… with our oncology clinical research team, we actively assess appropriate patients for clinical trial participation and enrollment. We also offer a nationally accredited stem cell treatment program. CAR T Therapy For some lymphoma patients who haven’t responded to previous treatments, CAR T – a specific type … cancer cells to shrink tumors and control the progression of disease. We use some of the latest, most proven technologies for cancer-targeting precision while sparing healthy surrounding …
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Local Resources for Cancer Survivors

Cancer Support Services American Cancer Society The American Cancer Society offers wide-ranging support for patients, families and caregivers,… Physical, Occupational, S…
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‘Leading the way’: Methodist’s $1.3 million Centralized Telemetry Unit benefits patients and staff

… “In the state and maybe regionally, it really is the only space that’s designed specifically for this,” said unit coordinator Tom Riss, CCT, CRAT. “It really is leading the way as far as … became common in the 1980s, Riss said, hospitals didn’t have specially designed spaces for telemetry technicians. Instead, they were often placed on-site wherever there was room – a … ample space for team huddles, training and unit expansion. Technology: The unit employs the latest technology to benefit staff and patients. Gone are the days of printing the record of the …
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Quick tips to establish a healthy weight-loss journey

… If you’re looking to shed a few pounds, you might start searching social media for the latest crash or fad diets. These trendy offerings may help people lose 15-20 pounds fast, but … keep it off.    Identify your ‘why’ More often than not, people are seeking to lose weight for a more specific reason than simply seeing a lower number on the scale.    A common reason is …