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… Her eyes lit up as she answered the question: What made you want to become a medical assistant? “I used to love going to the doctor,” said Tess Petersen, CMA. “I had the best nurse. But it wasn’t the nurse I wanted to be – it was the check-in lady!” Petersen laughed … she added. She treats every patient as if they were her grandmother. “I always think that way,” she said. “If my grandma was in a clinic like this, I hope she would have a medical …

… at Methodist Women’s Hospital . There’s nothing more she’d rather be doing.  “When I come to work I know that for somebody that's the best day of their life or their worst day,” said Catherine. “I know what I do has an impact on … two scared, first time parents could have hoped for. You guided us every step of the way, kept us calm when we felt like freaking out and assured us that we were going to be fine.” …

… baby, for sure,” Justin Comstock said of his son, Casey. “He’s up at about 5 a.m. and ready to party. He likes to be awake, he likes to be held, and he really likes noise – anything loud … positive for COVID-19 the following day. “I started crying,” she said. “I thought, ‘There’s no way! We’ve been so careful.’ It felt like we failed again. We failed to protect our baby.” A … of the outcome,” Dr. Robertson said of a stressful pregnancy with “many complicated layers.” “Best Care Team in Our Corner” Nicole went home on blood pressure medication and continued seeing …

… survivor Steve Jensen with his wife, Catherine. "My wife has been with me every step of the way on my cancer journey," Steve said.   Steve Jensen was in a familiar place when he parked … Cancer Support Group meeting – where patients, survivors and loved ones gather monthly to share experiences and offer each other support and guidance. Steve’s cancer journey began in … said. “I was not in control. I had to trust these doctors and specialists to say, ‘This is the best plan for you.’” That plan included a prostatectomy, 33 rounds of radiation and medication …

… care of yourself – eating healthy, staying active, limiting the number toxins you’re exposed to, etc. – are endless. But taking care of your overall health becomes even more important when … your health prior to pregnancy and discuss how we will monitor the pregnancy to ensure the best outcome for mother and child. We’ll discuss: • Your overall health • Any medications you're … Physicians Clinic Women's Center has a number of services to help you every step of the way. …

… Jennifer Diamond, DO, originally wanted to be a veterinarian, but in high school she shifted her focus to caring for people after her … medical history to ensure that she’s providing an individualized health plan. “The only way that you’re going to get to the bottom of their history is being able to sit down and talk to … has happened previously,” she said. “It can’t be a rushed experience. It can’t be a two-minute visit. You really have to sit down and listen.” She believes the most rewarding part of her job …

… children made up 3% of cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. a year ago. That figure had increased to 22% at the beginning of May. The increase, he said, likely is due to the fact that children … variant that appears to be more contagious in children. Vaccinating kids is seen as another way to disrupt transmission of the virus. “The best way to stop variants and stop the pandemic is to get as many people in our community …

… blossomed into leading and teaching others. In her role in the Outreach program, Mary strives to keep abreast of the latest education and practices. In addition to providing education for Methodist employees, she tailors standards to rural community nursing staffs.  “I love when …

… have about sun protection.   Is a higher SPF better? Lotion vs. spray? What do I really need to know to keep my family safe? When it comes to sun safety, it’s important to do the best you can. It's nearly impossible for fair-skinned people to avoid all sun damage, so focus on … protection than regular clothing.   What do people need to know about the UV index? The best way to think about the UV index is that it's a measure of how "strong" the sun is that day. It's …

… Weight loss for life Weight loss is hard. After working so diligently to lose the pounds on a restrictive diet, the large majority of people gain it right back and … 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 … of your life."   Brenda Herrod MSN, APRN-BC Creating healthy habits Healthy habits are the way to go. You must change your way of thinking about food and activity, your entire mindset. You …