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Amanda Harvey, BSN, RN, knows what it’s like to worry about lacking food and how she’ll feed her child. As a graduate of Nebraska Methodist College (NMC), she understands the difficult choices some students face. “It is a struggle,” she said. “You need to maintain good grades to keep your scholarsh…

When a life is on the line, every minute counts. That’s why western Iowa residents are fortunate that a highly accredited cardiac care center is only minutes away. The Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital cardiac program stands ready 24/7 for cardiac patients, whether they require emergency care, su…

Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.Hippocrates There is no formal definition for “superfoods.” It’s a marketing buzz word to describe foods believed to provide health benefits beyond their basic nutrient content. Superfoods have been associated with prevention of certain …

We’ve all heard stories of people opting not to fill much-needed prescriptions because they need groceries or have other bills to pay. Since 2014, Methodist Fremont Health has stepped in to eliminate that worry through its Medication Assistance Program. The program initially was designed to enroll…

All three of the Omaha-area health systems say they are seeing younger and younger COVID-19 patients. Methodist Physicians Clinic infectious disease specialist Jessica Jones, MD, was among the local experts to weigh in on the latest trends in the Omaha area. “It takes a lot more to have a young he…

With earlier warm temperatures this year, people are encountering ticks as they head outdoors. There’s a variety of species of ticks, but only black-legged ticks, also called deer ticks, carry the specific bacteria that can transmit Lyme disease. Methodist Physicians Clinic infectious disease spec…

As Methodist continues our fight against COVID-19, this issue focuses on our dedication to providing advanced, compassionate and lifesaving care for critical care patients and growing families. As we continue to improve our services and expand our reach, we're paving the way for more health care pro…

Photo courtesy: Anna Reed, The World-Herald With many more Nebraskans now lining up for first and second shots of COVID-19 vaccines, chatter around who had what side effects — a fever or sore arm versus none at all — have become commonplace. “Everybody is different,” said Dr. Rudolf Kotula, an inf…

For many people, working from home – either full time or part time – is a long-term reality during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. If you’re reading this from your home office, take a look around you. Is your “office” actually a couch? The kitchen table? Whatever space was available for what you t…

Dr. Angela Sukstorf has a warning for the public: COVID-19 cases have been going up. Adults need to be vaccinated. And people need to continue wearing masks, washing their hands and social distancing to protect themselves and others from the deadly virus. “Everyone who caught COVID caught i…