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… Methodist hospitalist and geriatrician Kilie Donovan, MD , is like many first-time moms: eager to be back with her colleagues but missing those sweet baby snuggles every minute of every work … a beautiful baby boy to their family. His name is just as cute as he is: Fitz Timothy – “the best thing we’ve ever done,” the proud mom shared in a recent social media post. Fitz is a unique … palate, which was really sad for me. Luckily, I’m able to pump and give him breast milk that way.   So, what does feeding look like? Dr. Donovan: Feeding is a big issue for cleft babies. …

… “farm girl” from Defiance, Iowa, taught preschool for 20 years after her children went to college. She loves spending time with her family – especially her grandkids.  Through good … feel good. I don’t have cancer,’” she said. “Of course, it’s always denial, right? I felt the best I had in years.”   Sumit Mukherjee, MD , a pulmonologist with Methodist Physicians Clinic , … watch for a recurrence, and her outlook is a blend of realism and optimism.    “ Cancer has a way of coming back. We all know that. That’s the way it is,” she said. But, she added, you can …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to … Methodist Hospital rehab team, I was attracted to the feeling of culture and encouraged by the way the team treated me and each other. The rehab space was brightly lit, and patients were out … sporting events or last-minute family time. Methodist understands that in order to provide the best care to our patients, we must put our families and our relationships first. The Meaning of …

… away from his small Nebraska community, when record flooding forced his wife and two kids to evacuate. When he got back, he knew what he had to do. "When I was able to return to Nebraska and saw the devastation, I just knew I had to help in the best way I could. And that was fly people in and out of the isolated town of Fremont," Liston, 29, of …

… for Michele Cooper. When her father was battling throat cancer, she relocated from Omaha to Illinois to care for him. When her daughter Emily made the same move to start a new career, … Michele’s diagnosis, the team began performing a cutting-edge procedure.     Pursuing the Best Treatment Options Dr. Schafer said he’s always been drawn to new technologies and techniques … the Omaha area.”     “One of the Lucky Ones” The radiofrequency ablation procedure is just one way Dr. Schafer and Methodist are pushing ahead to bring the latest treatments to patients. …

… but enjoys treating various health issues in patients of all ages. “The variety of things we get to do in family medicine and the big impact we can have on people’s lives from the minute they’re … born until the end of their life is something that I really value,” Dr. Lansman said. The best part of his job? The close relationships he gets to build with patients. “Understanding who …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to … place is special to me. It’s my home away from home. The staff here has seen me through my best and worst days. My coworkers have turned into lifelong friends. I can’t imagine doing …

… a car crash.  Families face challenges like these every day. On top of everything you’re doing to offer support, you may wonder: Is it dangerous for Mom or Dad to drive? It’s a discussion many … dealing with changes that come with aging, we can help start the conversation and decide the best course of action. What a driver evaluation is … and isn’t First, I need to clear up a … and doctors. I don’t want to just give drivers life-changing news and send them on their way. Their safety and independence are my goals, and I want to have an ongoing discussion about …

… from surgery in September 2015 and seeing her mom and fiance in tears. “They gave me a board to write on,” Huberty said. “So, I wrote, ‘Why are you crying?’” Her family knew she didn’t want … concept of bearing down would be beyond challenging  as a neck breather.  “There was just no way, I thought,” Dr. Lindau said. “I thought for sure she would end up needing a C-section. She … Methodist isn’t the only place that Huberty has sought care, but she’s convinced it’s the best, most personalized place to get it. Quality cancer care combined with support services and …

… Jennie Edmundson Hospital.   Like anyone starting a new job, Rachel Reis, MSW, had plenty to learn when she joined the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital team in June. But one thing was … means to their community and the impact they have on their community. For me, that’s been the best part of the job – getting to know everybody and what their ‘why’ is.” For volunteers Connie … “They’re very kind to the patients,” Kutchara said. “I’ve seen them really go out of their way to help people. I think it’s all part of somebody who works in a hospital. That’s what you do …