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… Eichelberger brought baby Hayden to the Methodist Physicians Clinic Women's Center in Fremont for an appointment with Tracy Moore, RN, IBCLC. The December visit was part reunion, part checkup with Moore, a labor and delivery nurse and lactation … rapport was easy to see. They chatted like old friends as Moore weighed the baby and reported good news: Hayden had gained weight in the past week. The conversation then shifted to a pesky …

…   When Mike Cornell walked into his annual wellness visit in December 2023, he had no reason to suspect anything was wrong with his heart. The active … one-size-fits-all approach. In addition to surgical options, they have nonsurgical approaches for patients who may not be good candidates for surgery. For example, the MitraClip , which is attached to the valve using a …

… contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Willa Brown Lead Sterile Processing Tech Methodist Hospital   Tell us … your time here. I started at Methodist Hospital in 1977 as a laundry attendant. I was looking for a job, and a friend of mine who worked at Methodist said there was a job available. I applied … do and take pride in the craft. This is a job that contributes to society. I’ve met a lot of good people here through the years, and a lot of good people have helped me along the way – from …

… have serious health implications. By getting the flu vaccine – and all vaccinations you’re due for – you’re doing your part to protect yourself and your community from preventable diseases and … know you’re sick. Healthy adults can spread the flu up to a day before symptoms develop and for five to seven days after becoming sick.   An Unpredictable Illness In some years, fewer … Each year, those variables depend on which strains of the flu are spreading, how well the latest flu vaccine matches those strains, the availability of the vaccine and the number of …

… and friends wrestle with what the future holds. Methodist’s critical care units are reserved for seriously ill patients requiring specialized 24-hour care. Our doctors, nurses and staff members are trained in the latest techniques to care for a range of conditions. Among the most frequent are: … for later or simply journaling about your loved one’s stay and how you’re feeling. Don’t visit if you aren’t feeling well. Practice hand hygiene when entering or leaving a patient’s …

… Park Plaza. These blood draws are by appointment only.  Wellness blood profiles, available for $40 per person, include testing for diabetes, lipids, liver function, kidney function, anemia and infection.  The thyroid … important in regulating metabolic activity. The prostate specific antigen (PSA) test checks for disease in the prostate gland. These tests are available for $20 each. A test used for …

… everything – diaper check, bottles, a pacifier, swaddling, walking, bouncing, and even going for a drive. Nothing works. It can be in that moment of exhaustion and frustration – or one of … with the materials, we also have a website, safebaby.org , filled with useful information for parents and educators. During times of crisis, parents nationwide have also taken advantage … calls were from local parents seeking help.  Knowing what to do There’s no debate that caring for an infant – particularly one that won’t stop screaming – is difficult work. But shaking a …

… emerging, many people are following new CDC mask guidelines and trading in their cloth masks for ones that offer better protection – like N95s, KN95s or surgical masks. But if you’re one of the many individuals who recently jumped on the search for a mask upgrade, you likely ran into one universal challenge: how to determine which masks are … say dupes aren’t out there – popping up online and on store shelves. So what should you look for to ensure the best, most protective mask possible? Here’s a guide to help you separate the …

… locally purchased brown sugar-glazed ham. But this can be an especially difficult time of year for those in cancer treatment or in survivorship. Nutrition concerns often take center stage, … are tips and ideas that can help.   Enjoy the food – within reason The American Institute for Cancer Research’s (AICR) nutrition recommendations are consistent for cancer prevention and survivorship. But as we all know, following nutrition guidelines can be …

… With coronavirus disease (COVID-19) dominating our daily lives, it’s hard for parents to know what to do and how the virus will impact their children. It’s normal to feel … change and concern about a pandemic hasn’t been seen in more than 100 years.    Parents, the good news is you don’t need to panic. Instead, it’s best to be alert, arm yourself with facts and … increased risk of severe illness if they’re infected with coronavirus, it’s NOT recommended to visit elderly family members who live outside your home. This might be a tough one to swallow, …