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… Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. The mRNA is like a set of instructions for your cells to create a piece of the “spike protein” that is unique to COVID-19. This spike protein stimulates the creation of antibodies that protect you … and/or fever Fatigue Headache Muscle aches Nausea Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site By now, you’re likely aware that experiencing side effects is a good thing! It’s a sign that …

… only herself, but my nana, as well. … Thomas deserves so much more than a DAISY Award, but it is a good place to start.” Gruis was surprised with the award last month but quickly deflected the praise. “Honestly, doing what I did is part of my job, and I would do it again,” he said. “It’s not something that I need an award … thinking of doing that.” It was the least they could do, Erin said. Gruis’ compassionate care is something they’ll never forget. “If I could honor him 100 times, I would,” she said. …

… The choices you have are about as personal as they are different. So how can you decide which is best for you? It starts with a conversation with your Methodist Physicians Clinic OB/GYN. … can also have a number of other side effects. While it’s hard to predict how each woman's body is going to react, most women do really well with hormonal birth control.  The majority of women … on your medical history, your preferences and where you are in your life.  For someone who is done having kids but doesn’t quite want something permanent, a long-acting option (such as the …

… the importance of building personal relationships with the families of his patients. “That is something I have also placed an emphasis on because I’ve seen the importance downstream,” he … their situation. “I think that the human aspect of ‘I understand what you’re going through’ is important,” he said. “For them to understand that, as physicians, we may be doing this every …

… are fraternal twins or in medical speak, dizygotic twins. Some twins occur after a single egg is fertilized, grows a bit and then separates into two embryos. These are identical twins or … twins. Worse complications are possible with monozygotic (identical) twins because the embryo is dividing. This event produces three possible combinations in terms of number of placentas and … These numbers vary based on when a single fertilized egg divides into two embryos. This is the most important piece of information when caring for a twin pregnancy, and the best time to …

… while celebrating healthy living and impactful giving. Making a positive impact on others is nothing new for McCann. Since 2004, he’s been involved with Team In Training , which raises … of Kelly’s mother and McCann’s sister-in-law, both of whom they lost to breast cancer. “Cancer is relentless, and we have to be equally relentless in fighting cancer,” McCann said. “We’re constantly reminded of how important this work is, and not only us. I don’t think there’s anyone who hasn’t been touched by that spider web that …

… now. They each received their first dose within two weeks of his diagnosis. The HPV vaccine is approved for everyone ages 9 to 45 and is especially recommended for children ages 11 to 12 – … Society (ACS). In November, the ACS designated Methodist a Communities of Practice (COP) site – the only health system in Nebraska and Iowa and one of only six COP sites across the … 14 need two doses, spaced six to 12 months apart. A third dose is need for people ages 15 to 26. Adults ages 27 to 45 should consider the vaccine and talk to their provider. The HPV vaccine …

… him the resources to live a normal life.”     Helping thousands of children TIPS, which is coordinated by the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute , is funded … TIPS appointment was as much of a homecoming as it was an assessment. With a TIPS clinic on-site for a child’s first assessment, Methodist Women’s Hospital is a familiar and comfortable … a long way since his birth and discharge, weighing in at 14 pounds, 9 ounces and measuring 26 inches long as his appointment began. Now he’d take a variety of standardized development …

… Feb. 3 at Open Door Mission , vaccinating 71 eligible residents and staff members. Petersmith is proud that Open Door Mission was one of the first homeless shelters in the country to receive … as diabetes and other comorbidities didn’t disappear with the pandemic. But for now, the goal is to get the vaccine to as many community partners as possible. She said there’s value in being … all starts outside the hospital, and that’s really what I love about nursing.” Unita Kham, RN, is one of several volunteers at the clinics from Methodist Hospital’s Acute Care for Elders Unit …

… trying. After six or nine months, we started to get a little nervous. It was like, “Uh, is this ever going to happen?’ We found out in early December that we were pregnant. And you … these babies being on breathing machines, or, gosh, they’re going to come out at 24 weeks, 26 weeks, 28 weeks – just making it this far, they’re going to be OK,” Lindsey said. “We felt so … No fear. Super adventurous. Willing to do whatever her sisters tell her to do.”  “And Marian is kind of boss baby, definitely the most stubborn of the three.” They’ll take those big …