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It’s OK … we all do it. Look before you flush. Believe it or not, the color and consistency of your urine can say a lot about your health. Health Clues From Color The most optimal color for your urine is a pale yellow. If it is a darker yellow or orange, it can mean you are becoming dehydrated. …

Steve Baumert, who began his career at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in 1981 as assistant director of physical therapy, will retire as president and CEO effective June 30, 2021. Steve Goeser, president and CEO of Methodist Health System, made the announcement on Feb. 24. “Steve has been an i…

Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one  American dies every 36 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Stroke, a disorder of the blood supply to the brain, is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading…

Meghan Rush, MD, will never forget the moment she cried such happy tears. It was the moment she learned there wasn’t one heartbeat inside her – there were two. “A little boy and a little girl,” she said with a smile. “My husband, Tim, and I were over the moon.” Her first trimester was “fine,” she …

When Jim Hegarty thinks about his brother Dan Hegarty’s time in the Methodist Hospital Critical Care Unit, a wave of emotions comes flooding back. The sorrow of losing a sibling was compounded by the family’s inability to be by Dan’s side as his battle with COVID-19 drew to a close. But there was a…

Methodist Fremont Health is changing the way patients schedule their COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Instead of attempting to schedule appointments over the phone, the hospital has transitioned to sending emails. After individuals sign up to receive the vaccine through the state’s registration w…

Most children love summer: long, hot days spent splashing in the pool, evenings at the baseball diamond or in the backyard, and perhaps most importantly, a break from school and homework. Summer also brings the Fourth of July and with it the noise, colors and dangers of fireworks.   …

Part joker, part handyman, Barry Wilkins is well known to many Methodist Physicians Clinic employees. As a maintenance mechanic, he’s part of a team that does the little things to keep Methodist’s clinics running safely and smoothly. When there’s a snowstorm, he’s clearing snow from the walks and a…