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Should I Go to the Emergency Room or an Urgent Care Clinic?

… to their after-hours needs. Common Illnesses Mean Urgent Care An urgent care clinic is perfect for common ailments such as colds, flu and strains. One study found that almost half of the ER … Urgent care is often less expensive when it comes to out-of-pocket costs. It's always a good idea to choose an urgent care location that's in your health insurance network to lower costs even more. Life-Threating Ailments Mean Emergency Room The emergency room is for life-threatening episodes. Reasons to go to the emergency room include any sign of a stroke, …
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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: Michael Johnson Enjoys Opportunity to Impact Health System Without Direct Patient Care

… contribute to providing The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Michael Johnson Director of Warehouse and Transportation Shared … career at Methodist in May 2014 as a warehouse worker on the night shift. It didn’t take long for me to realize this was where I wanted to retire. After eight months, I moved into the … endless opportunities when you're in the health system, and you just have to find what you're good at. And hopefully you’ll find people who believe in you to help you achieve your goals. I'm …
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Early Detection, Positive Attitude Are Key to Iowa Woman’s Lung Cancer Battle

… every day is a blessing. The lifelong “farm girl” from Defiance, Iowa, taught preschool for 20 years after her children went to college. She loves spending time with her family – especially her grandkids.  Through good times and bad – the loss of a son and grandson, and her own battle with lung cancer – the … The cough returned in 2022, but sometimes it was worse than others. During a wellness visit in July that year, Georgene’s doctor in Harlan, Iowa, planned an X-ray of her hip after she …
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Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Uggen, Joins Methodist Clinics

… who are both orthopedic surgeons and his mom being a nurse, medicine was the perfect choice for Dr. Jon Uggen. Dr. Uggen also has a great understanding for caregivers, as his oldest brother is mentally handicapped, and was a caregiver at a very … great being at dinners with our family and having people stop by to share their appreciation for the care they had received from my father,” Dr. Uggen said. “I have always been very …
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‘The care I needed’: KETV’s Andy Kendeigh credits Methodist for helping him return to action

… evening of May 15, Andy Kendeigh opened his Methodist patient portal account while preparing for his next KETV sports segment.  The results were in from an MRI he received earlier that day … told him that he needed to see a neurosurgeon as soon as possible because things didn’t look good. Within a couple of hours, Kendeigh and his wife met with Stephen Doran, MD , at MD West ONE … event.”   The next day, Dr. Hollis received approval. He and Kelley delivered the good news that Kendeigh could leave for an hour either Saturday for the graduation party or Sunday for
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Know Your Numbers: High Blood Pressure Risks

… Taking your blood pressure seems like one of those routine things that just happens when you visit your doctor. But there’s a good reason we take it seriously … and why you should, too. What Is High Blood Pressure? High … high blood pressure can hurt your health? Long-term high blood pressure puts you at risk for:   Heart attack Heart failure Stroke Vision problems Kidney disease/failure Sexual …
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Meaningful Connection Through Compassionate Care

… old, Richard Fellman still has a lot of spunk and energy. He also has a deep appreciation for culture and connection. In fact, he and his wife, who passed away in 2015, once lived in … told my wife that I was headed to Ukraine to teach, she said, ‘I’m not living there. I’ll come visit you.’” Luba got a good chuckle out of that. “Laughter is good medicine for everyone,” she said. “I really believe …
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Focus on Brain Health to Keep Your Mind Sharp

… healthy diet, managing health conditions and engaging in physical activity are often a good start when thinking about how to keep your brain healthy. Research suggests that staying physically active is one of the best things you can do for brain health. Physical activity helps transfer blood, oxygen and nutrients to the brain. … notice such changes. If you or a family member bring up a cognitive concern during a doctor’s visit, your primary care physician (PCP) may ask you some questions and have you complete a brief …