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While the wait is a year or more for a COVID-19 vaccine, there are many other vaccines given to children for other diseases we've known about for decades. And this pandemic is keeping some kids from getting the shots. “When everyone returns, we could see a resurgence. And then all of a s…

When it’s time for a knee replacement There are many causes of knee pain and if non-surgical treatment options have failed, a knee replacement may be an option for you. This is one of many treatment options that can help alleviate your knee pain.  A knee replacement is a surgical procedure th…

Dan Marburg, 53, spent eight days in Omaha's Methodist Hospital fighting to stay off a respirator. "The charge nurse came in and said I was the sickest patient on the COVID floor and scared the hell out of all of them. But I was able to fight through it and a week later, I walked out the door," he&…

The flu versus the coronavirus argument is still bouncing around based on the simplistic comparison of the death toll between the two viruses. In the coming days across the United States, the number of people who have died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, will pass the annual toll fr…

We've seen and heard lots of stories of health care workers lacking personal protective equipment. That issue motivated one local doctor to take material that was being thrown away and turn it to something beneficial during these times. "I probably at one point even wanted to be a fashion designer,…

After four weeks cooped up indoors because of a deadly pandemic, the people of Omaha wanted to party. During October 1918, Omahans had chafed under restrictions that had closed churches, schools, movie houses, theaters and public gatherings, and had banned parades and large meetings. Already 442 pe…

When Arnold Rathke of Council Bluffs was taken to Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital for hip surgery last weekend, his family was there. Emergency room technician Amber Hopp was also there and met them at the ambulance. But then they had to leave. Jennie, like many other hospitals, currently is n…

Dr. Bill Lydiatt, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs for Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women's Hospital, joined WOWT 6 News on Wednesday, May 6, to discuss COVID-19 preparedness, elective surgeries and more. Following the live interview, he joined WOWT's Brian Mastre for…

David Burd, MHA, FHFMA, an innovative leader with over 20 years of experience in the health care industry, has joined Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital as senior vice president, operations. Burd comes to Jennie Edmundson from Thayer County Health Services in Hebron, Nebraska, where as CEO he led …

Paula Pittman has been named the vice president of human resources for Methodist Health System. She has been with Methodist since 2014 and previously served as the director of employee relations. “Paula’s expertise and drive will be a huge asset to Methodist as she begins her new role with us,” sai…