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Nebraska Methodist College has welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors. Ronald Banse, Dr. Ann Polich and Leon Thomas will join 12 other board members in leading the college.  “Our new Board members bring expertise in technology with Leon Thomas, in finance and planning with R…

Exercise sessions are one of the special features of Methodist Hospital’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) unit, a 32-bed ward that follows a national model aimed at preventing complications in seniors and helping them maintain independence. For hospitals, balancing the need to keep patients safe f…

In the field of otolaryngology (commonly known as ear, nose and throat), plastic and reconstructive surgery has been used to give back basic functions such as swallowing or speaking.  “There’s been a lot of negativity in regard to plastic surgery, but plastic surgery has tremendous effect…

Staff members on the Methodist Women's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) go above and beyond for newborns and their families. Last year, that support extended to coworkers as NICU staff members welcomed 19 new babies of their own. "Babies are our business," said Cindy Mirfield,…

A volunteer at Methodist Women Hospital is celebrating a milestone. Jean Bailey, who is turning 99, has spent more than a third of her life volunteering with Methodist. Her advice to others? "I don't give advice. People are individuals and no one can do it for you. You have to do it…

Every year, more and more people list getting better sleep as their new year's resolution.3 New Now Anchor Courtney Johns talked to Methodist Sleep Lab Director Dr. William Baumann about what you can do to get a good night's sleep and what some of the signs are that you should see a doctor.3 News No…

Steve Baumert, president and CEO, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital COUNCIL BLUFFS – Wanting to provide moms a safe and comfortable birth experience while further solidifying itself as a leader in women’s services in western Iowa, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital is embarking on a $10.75 mill…

Late this year, moms — and families — delivering babies at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs will see a host of new amenities, including Jacuzzi tubs for pain control and a new infant security system, thanks to a $10.75 million renovation of the hospital's fifth floor. The hospital curren…

As part of its sponsorship of the annual Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out game, Methodist Health System helped spread the word about Hope Lodge Nebraska.Hope Lodge's mission – to provide a free home away from home for cancer patients and caregivers who travel to Omaha – is made possible by support…

The best moment in the college basketball season happens Sunday, Jan. 26, Omaha World-Herald Tom Shatel writes.It will come in the Creighton-Xavier game, during the media timeout with less than 12 minutes to go in the game.It will occur when 17,000, almost all adorned in pink, stand in unison and ho…