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… than they can chew. Some people get rid of all the processed foods in their houses and sign up for daily exercise classes. They’re committed! That enthusiasm is admirable, but those kinds of … we aim too high too fast and don’t reach our goals, leaving us feeling defeated. The case for small changes You may be familiar with the “butterfly effect” – small changes over time … your daily schedule. Just think: If you were to lose a half-pound per week, you’d be down 26 pounds in a year! Slow and steady Remember, you didn’t wake up and suddenly have this …

… Thank you to Dr. Henry ‘Hank’ Sakowski, Dr. Sharon Hammer, and Dr. Rebecca Lancaster for their dedication and service to the people of Nebraska through our Medicaid program.” Gov. … Creighton University School of Medicine, Dr. Lancaster has served patients in the Omaha area for 11 years.  She is the 2018 recipient of the Centene/Nebraska Total Care Physician Summit … of psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).  In practice for more than 26 years, Dr. Hammer joined UNMC in 2005 with the goal of establishing a specialized psychiatric …

… doesn’t mean they're missing out on seeing Jolly ol’ Saint Nick! Santa made a special NICU visit Friday, and as he made his rounds, a common theme emerged as he asked each child what they wanted for Christmas: To be home in time for the new year, of course! Santa handed out ornaments, books … this possible. KETV: Santa Spreads Holiday Cheer at Methodist's NICU WOWT: Santa Makes Special Visit to Methodist's NICU KMTV: St. Nick Becomes St. NICU for Spirited Visit to the Methodist …

… Differences  If you’re questioning what your symptoms mean and whether you should get tested for COVID-19, call your provider. Here’s other helpful advice as you navigate your next steps: … isolate from others – even in your home. Wear a mask, socially distance and practice good hand hygiene. COVID-positive individuals are contagious longer than people with the flu.   … 6 feet, and aerosolized COVID-19 particles can remain in the air for some time.  Practicing good hand hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water often for at least 20 seconds, and avoid …

… that’s a huge deal,” she said. “I’ve never been able to do that with anybody else. Jeff was in good hands. That’s a huge relief off of someone’s heart.” The moment made a lasting impact on … few days, the Bordens got to know Hug better and marveled at his care, especially his knack for calming Jeff during difficult moments.  “He has such a wonderful way with people, and he’s so … years old, and he acts like he’s been a nurse for 20 years.” Hug is just as surprised by how good a fit nursing is. He describes himself as stumbling into medicine after considering trade …

… he had to cancel my surgery,” said Dan. “The new scans showed surgery would do more harm than good.” Grim prognosis, new battle plan In just days, the fast-growing tumor had formed an … impairment, neuropathy and a near-lethal gastrointestinal infection that kept him hospitalized for over a month.   Easing the journey “There were times I got downhearted and wanted to give … of Hope” posters on display at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. To see more Faces of Hope, visit HarpersHope.org . Harper’s Hope cancer survivorship services at Methodist Estabrook Cancer …

… contribute to providing The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Trevor Mayberry Director of Facility Operations Methodist Jennie … the director of facility operations at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital . I’m responsible for all grounds, maintenance and plant operations, and I diligently work to ensure compliance … wasn’t expecting anything and didn’t think that what I had done was anything special. It was a good feeling to know that regardless of what role you’re in, you can make a difference, and …

… Staci Raddish – a 42-year-old special education coordinator who considers herself “in pretty good shape” – went in for her annual eye exam. Her optometrist took her blood pressure, and it was unusually high.   “I … facial drooping, Staci is now “back to 100%” and walking a mile every day. “I shared the news on my Facebook page – you know, of the group receiving the award,” Staci said. “And I …

… and Eric met with the hospital’s maternal-fetal medicine specialists, including Dr. Connealy. For her health and Nathan’s, the plan was to keep her at the hospital until her April 8 due … in the NICU. Passing their due date. When a snowstorm kept Mary from seeing Nathan – the only visit she missed in 307 days – nurses sent her photos of him wearing a onesie that read: “I love … being that sick to hardly having to see those people that saved your life? It’s crazy.” His latest milestones are walking and eating on his own. A spine surgery in January 2019 improved his …

… the wheel. And there are some like Anderson – recovering from a spinal cord injury and looking for a path to drive again with the use of adaptive equipment. “When I first met Brian, he was … independence and livelihood were taken away. While hauling freight from Missouri to Omaha in a 26-foot truck, he experienced a transient ischemic attack (TIA), a temporary blockage of blood … Since then, Anderson has moved to Arizona, but he still drives back to Nebraska to visit family and friends. Next up: more travel, finding a driving job that suits him and being …