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… While it’s something you may not see on your official back-to-school checklist, an annual physical exam may be the most important step in … to the school year. School physicals are a healthy start to school An annual school physical is a good time to touch base with your child’s health care provider. It gives the provider the chance see how your child is growing and developing, and seeing that their health is being taken care of, while giving you the …

… the public throughout the pandemic,” said Shawn Shanahan, executive director of development and community health for the Fremont Health Foundation. “People were calling to express their concern for our staff and asking what they could do to support them.” Inspired by the number of calls, the Foundation … Joey Spellerberg joined in honoring Methodist Fremont Health’s health care heroes with an official proclamation recognizing National Health Care Week in Fremont and thanking employees for …

… The 14th annual Jennie Ed Sports Med MAC Shootout will take place Friday, Jan. 10, and Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs. This special high school basketball event includes 24 regional boys and girls teams. The Shootout is sponsored by Methodist Jennie Edmundson and co-hosted by the four Council Bluffs and Glenwood …

… Looking to enhance health care options for Council Bluffs and western Iowa families, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital broke ground on a … medical office building on Thursday, Sept. 20.  Hospital, Methodist Health System and Methodist Physicians Clinic representatives, along with Council Bluffs Mayor Matt Walsh, were … of Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital , first announced the $18 million project in May. “This is very exciting for our community,” Baumert said. “For more than 130 years, families have …

… Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do for your health, but most Americans don’t follow … Guidelines for Americans are updated to provide evidence-based recommendations on what to eat and drink to meet nutrient needs, promote health and prevent disease.  While the general messages … encouraged to eat fruits, vegetables, whole grains, a variety of protein-rich foods and fat-free or low-fat dairy products. They should also have discussions with their provider about …

… Stuffy noses, croupy coughs, high fevers, falls, tantrums and more. If you’re a parent, the thought of these things likely fills you with dread. Accidents … ensure the healthiest, happiest kiddos possible. How To Keep Them Healthy Even when your kiddo is young, enforce proper handwashing. Sometimes you may have to do it for them. But good hand … spread. How To Master Potty Training I think the key to potty training is keeping it a stress-free, positive experience. If your child feels pressured, they may have difficulty grasping the …

… want to stress with this: Any person can do CPR," Dr. Nester said. "The first point of contact is (usually) not going to be a trained health care professional." He said 70-80% of cardiac …

… like these make the No Tobacco Challenge such an important initiative in Douglas, Sarpy and Cass counties. Thousands of third-graders in 517 classrooms across these communities recently … culminates with an artwork project with each student portraying their commitment to a tobacco-free life. One child’s artwork is chosen from a pool of finalists and this year’s grand prize … winning artwork will be featured on www.motac.org/no-tobacco-challenge and www.bestcaretoday.com . The No Tobacco Challenge was a program first implemented by Methodist Health System. In …

… the  American Cancer Society (ACS) recently awarded a $60,000 transportation ($45,000) and lodging ($15,000) grant to Methodist Health System. The grant is one of 411 grants totaling $8.3 million awarded to health systems nationwide. The funding will … to provide eligible patients an estimated 577,350 rides to treatment and 24,750 nights of free lodging during treatment.  This is the third year that Methodist was selected for the ACS …

… The eighth annual Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out , co-sponsored by Methodist Health System and CHI Health, is a powerful event that promotes awareness of all cancers. Creighton players will wear pink … and jerseys, and the first 16,000 fans to enter the CHI Health Center each will receive a free pink T-shirt to wear.  Fans can also honor someone who is battling or has battled cancer by …