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… she added, she wouldn’t have been given the opportunity to be the wife and mother she is today. Her six children wouldn’t exist. “If you really stop to think about everything that’s … care. So from personal and professional experience, she knows firsthand how precious blood is. “We just had an emergency case at Methodist Hospital in which we needed 50 blood products for … who ensures that “the right patient receives the right blood products at the right time” and is often called upon to make tough decisions amid a “perpetual shortage.” “When you have a …

… has changed in our world in the past few months, but some things remain the same.  Among them is Methodist Physicians Clinic’s commitment to providing outstanding care to every member of the family, including children. Another is parents’ instinct to protect their kids. You may have canceled or postponed preventative care for your kids as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. Keeping your children safe and healthy is your priority. For that same reason, you should schedule and attend those appointments to keep …

… Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that some people develop after witnessing or living through a … experience symptoms nine months later. For many, those symptoms won’t lessen over time. PTSD is more common among survivors who feel that their lives are in danger during the assault. Their … they can’t do either. They may dissociate their minds from their body until the assault is over. There are strong links between disassociation and PTSD.  PTSD symptoms may include: …

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… Weight loss for life Weight loss is hard. After working so diligently to lose the pounds on a restrictive diet, the large majority … kind of diet guarantees weight loss for life?  The key to losing weight and keeping it off is best achieved by changing your lifestyle. Healthy habits don’t require you to throw everything … and deal with the stress in your life. Get adequate sleep and relaxation. Lack of sleep is linked to obesity and many other health problems.  Be proud of your progress every step of the …

… the annual PRC Excellence in Healthcare Conference held May 31-June 2. The President’s Award is the highest award, honoring an organization that pushes the healthcare industry to innovate … to provide better experiences for employees, physicians and patients. “Methodist Health System is incredibly deserving of the President’s Award,” said Joe M. Inguanzo, Ph.D., President and CEO of PRC. “Methodist is committed to driving improved scores and making their hospital a better place to work, a …

… non-surgical treatment options have failed, a knee replacement may be an option for you. This is one of many treatment options that can help alleviate your knee pain.  A knee replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces the worn out or damaged surfaces of the knee joint with artificial parts. If you are having knee pain that is affecting the quality of your life, I am always happy to talk about options we have to relieve …

… As Libby Kamrowski, 26, cast another line on an unusually warm September morning, she couldn’t help but liken her … of, ‘Are you sexually active?’ comes up even if you have the flu,” Piper said. “Like, ‘Is there a chance you’re pregnant?’ You say no. They ask why. You tell them why. And then you get … love for each other into the next generation, I think having firm, foundational health care is a big part of that.” Feeling Safe and Heard Libby, who established care with Dr. Boerner at …

… Methodist Hospital, has taken on a few additional duties. The one that’s kept her the busiest is organizing communication – primarily phone calls – between patients and their loved ones. When … beyond grateful to Gruhn for making it happen. “It was like she recognized how hard this all is,” Mary Ellen said. “We all recognize it,” Gruhn said. “And I think we all hope that if it were …

… about her journey and encourages others to use Pilates to help them manage grief. “This is another place that I have the opportunity to honor my son's memory,” she wrote. “Brian was an … fraction – which measures how well the heart’s left ventricle pumps blood – was 15-20% (50-70% is normal). But she had several factors working in her favor, according to Brian Choquette, BSN, … It built up my endurance.” Doctors still don’t know why she developed heart failure, but JoAnn is focused on what she can control: honoring her son by sharing the importance of exercise and …