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… cancer: “It’s OK to cry. It’s OK to be anxious. It’s OK to be depressed. What you cannot do is let those emotions control your life.” His advice comes from his own experience dealing with … fallout of a cancer diagnosis. Brian, 30, struggled with unexplained health issues for months in 2017. There was pain in his hips and stomach. He experienced fevers and sudden weight loss. He’d visit the doctor, but …

… An aerial view of flooding near Fremont. Phone calls began pouring in as floodwaters surrounded Fremont on Friday, March 15. That was the day the city became a … stories represent the kind of planned precision and patient-centered approach that Methodist is known for. They illustrate compassion, dedication and the true Meaning of Care during a time … ‘a lifetime full of devastating memories and heroic stories,’” Brown said. “There were some points in time that you were just devastated with some of the things you were hearing and …

… ball, there are a few simple things you can do to keep healthy, prevent injury and stay in the game well into the dog days of summer. The importance of flexibility Flexibility is an often overlooked component of exercise and recreational activity. Adequate tissue length is … Stretch Reach across your body and gently pull on your elbow until a stretch is felt in the back of your shoulder. Standing Trunk Rotation Holding your golf club across the back of …

… Whether he’s working in the clinic or hospital, internist Josh Edgar, MD , values the relationships he’s able to build with each patient. “In primary care, the relationship between the patient and the doctor is incredibly important,” said Dr. Edgar, who is now caring for patients at Methodist Physicians …

… a recent example of Linda's commitment to excellence and willingness to go above and beyond in the care of patients and family members. This was a time when the nurses on the unit were … will be forever remembered by that family for being compassionate, empathetic and holistic in one of the most difficult periods of their lives," wrote the nominator. "She would say she was … more at peace with the situation -- and she helped the staff remain calm and focused."  "Linda is compassionate, considerate, kindhearted, patient-centered and genuine all at the same time! …

… Like many health care workers, Lacy Beaver has been putting in extra hours as the threat of coronavirus disease intensifies. The Methodist Hospital registration specialist is often the first person a patient or visitor sees after entering the hospital. Over the past … Our patients need us.” Armed with that sense of purpose, Beaver was leaving her parent’s house in Valley on Sunday when she got a surprise she just had to share.   George, Caryl and Lacy …

… shingles vaccine, Shingrix , was approved by the FDA and marked the first major development in the prevention of this devastating disease in over 10 years. The excitement about this new … a lot of questions among my patients here at Methodist Physicians Clinic Indian Hills .  What is shingles? Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by the varicella zoster virus. This is … flu-like symptoms and another nine percent reported mild pain, redness, and swelling at the site of the injection. These symptoms are more likely to occur after the second dose and …

… The struggle is real Many of my older patients struggle with foot pain. And it’s no wonder why. Through the … walked school and hospital hallways, exercised our bodies, and helped us stand tall in our finest hour. But as the years go by, we experience changes to the 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 120 muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves in our feet. And …

…     His love of baseball and softball runs deep. But even deeper is the pride he has for his family. Mark Schmidt, 50, talks about his children often. He’s quick … being away from them was the worst part of cancer. From Earache to Cancer Mark’s journey began in November 2018 with a persistent earache. He had noticed a lump in his neck, but he assumed it … a wait and see,” he said. “Wait for three months to see whether the treatment worked.” On July 26, 2019, a PET scan revealed the answer. “I remember everything about that appointment,” Mark …

… patients and protect the frontline health care workers caring for them. A total of $4,711,481 in funding will be distributed across five upper-Midwestern states to pay for 367 LUCAS … to hospitals caring for patients during the pandemic and beyond. The Helmsley Charitable Trust is partnering with medical facilities in Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming to ensure the devices are in place …