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Screenings are not intended as a substitute for regular medical exams.$40 Wellness Blood ProfilesIncludes testing for diabetes, lipids, kidney function, liver function, anemia, infection and more.$20 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) TestA test that measures the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone in the bl…

Do you suffer from chronic gastrointestinal pain or cramping? Do you have frequent diarrhea, constipation, urgency to go or all of the above? You may have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that affects up to 15% of Americans and tends to be more common in women than in men.If you’re one of…

It’s OK … we all do it. Look before you flush. Believe it or not, the color and consistency of your urine can say a lot about your health. Health Clues From Color The most optimal color for your urine is a pale yellow. If it is a darker yellow or orange, it can mean you are becoming dehydrated. …

The state of Iowa approved a certificate of need (CON) today for a planned 96-bed behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs – an important next step for the joint venture partnership between Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare.The CON hearing took place before the State Heal…

*Note: The Patient Estimate Self-Service tool is not compatible with Internet Explorer. Please use Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox or Safari to access the tool.At Methodist Health System, we agree that transparency about the cost of health care is important. Listed below are several r…

Pregnancy can make you wobblyWhen the winter brings ice and snow, being surefooted isn’t always so easy. Couple the snow with a pregnant belly (and barely being able to see your feet) and the risk for falls grows even greater.Many women fall while pregnant, and it’s not always due to slippery condit…

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Methodist Health System hospitals and clinics have continued to see and treat patients on-site and through telehealth virtual visits. Our hospital and clinic locations are open and fully operational, and we continue to provide exceptional care while protecting you, …

Today there are over 52 million older adults in the U.S., and that number is expected to soar to 95 million by 2060. These individuals’ time, experience and talents benefit their family members, peers and neighbors every day. Unfortunately, this population is also on our minds and in the news becaus…

National reports say some women are rushing to get contraceptives — particularly the long-acting kind — in the wake of the presidential election, but local doctors and health officials say they haven’t seen the same sort of urgency.As the nation waits to see what health care will look like under a n…

Note: This is a one-time course. Children must be 3 years old to attend.Class DescriptionHelp your children (ages 3-10) get ready to welcome their new brother or sister. Activities geared to each child’s age will help your child take an active role in his or her new sibling’s care.Parents attend cla…