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The Core of What We Do: Nurse practitioner Lacy Vogtman loves caring for patients at team-oriented Papillion clinic

… and orthopedics/surgical services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Lacy Vogtman, MSN, APRN Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner Methodist … concerns and talk through options. I also enjoy learning, and I believe the basis of being a good provider is to continue learning, growing and seeking new information.   What does The …
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Planning for Pregnancy: Why Preconception Health Is Important for Women and Men

… start a family. If and when that time comes, I encourage couples – not just women – to strive for good preconception health. What Is Preconception Care? The goals of preconception care are to … Care Checkup Consist Of? During a preconception care checkup, we’ll spend most of the visit talking about your medical history and how that will affect pregnancy. Additionally, we’ll …
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Stay the Course as COVID-19 Restrictions are Relaxed

… with more than 10 people present. Restaurant parking lots are full of cars that aren’t there for takeout. And in some of these cases, you may have seen less people wearing face masks and … participates, everyone reaps the benefits. Wash Your Hands Do it often. Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you. Wash … as easily on surfaces as once thought. But that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. It’s still a good idea to disinfect high-touch areas, such as door handles, keyboards, cell phones and purses. …
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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: Jerry Kostal Came for a Job in 1988. What He Found Was a Career

… contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Jerry Kostal Director of Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics … with Methodist in 1988 as a casual stock clerk at Shared Service Systems. I was looking for a job, and a friend of mine who worked at Shared said they had some casual positions open. So … know about Methodist? In my 35 years here, I’ve had the privilege to work with so many really good hardworking and caring people. The thing that makes me get out of bed in the morning is …
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Emergency Room Program Tackles Older Patients' Unique Needs

… her biggest worry while talking to Emergency Department (ED) staff. As the primary caregiver for her husband, who has Alzheimer’s disease, she wondered who would care for him. For Janet and … nurse’s initial patient assessment. The screening involves a series of questions: Before this visit, did you need help regularly? In the last 24 hours, have you needed more help than usual? … strongest generations,” Perry said. “I get to meet a lot of neat people.” Added Lock: “It’s a good blend of my skills, of loving the older population and loving the ED.” For patients and …
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Car Seat Safety: Nebraska's New Law

… One of the most confusing but important things for any parent to keep up on is the ever-changing recommendations on car seats and automobile safety for kids. In honor of  Nebraska's new car seat law and a recent 15-hour road trip with two kids under age 5, I thought a refresher on car seat recommendations would be great for everyone.  Car seats save lives Motor vehicle crashes cause a quarter of all unintentional …
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March for Babies (Minus One)

… Ellen Osborne has the world’s best reason for missing this year’s March of Dimes March for Babies. She hasn’t missed the walk for the past five years, but this time she has a very special delivery in mind – the birth of her …
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Care Navigators Go the Extra Mile for Heart Failure, COPD Patients

… is Kathy Sindelar, BSN, RN. As a care navigator, Sindelar is essentially an on-call partner for patients as they face the challenges of managing their conditions and navigating the complex … Jean, about his upcoming cardiology appointment. But later that day, during a home health visit, a nurse noticed Don was more short of breath than usual and had rapidly gained weight, a … She’s very concerned. And I always tell her I appreciate everything she does.” It was the latest meeting in a relationship that dates to the beginning of the program. Don called Swartz …
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Fremont Health, Methodist Health System Reach Affiliation Agreement

… from Fremont Community Health Resources, formerly Fremont Health. The span of the lease is for 50 years, with the option to purchase after 20 years. The affiliation agreement will become … will address the media prior to the document signing. “This is certainly an exciting time for us,” said Patrick Booth, president and CEO of Fremont Health . “Leadership from both … affiliation between Methodist and Fremont Health will enhance access to care, services and the latest technologies for patients in the region.” The discussions solidified the belief of …
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Dunklau Gardens Visitor Policy

… Visitation Policy Revised 10/11/2022 Visitation is allowed in the facility for all residents. Visitors are to self-screen upon entry to the facility. There will be signage … room unless this poses an undue risk to the roommate. *Visitors who have a positive test for COVID-19, symptoms of COVID-19, or currently meet the criteria for quarantine (meaning they have had a direct exposure to someone with COVID-19) SHOULD NOT …