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…   It would be great if there was no need to write about this topic. But the truth is that many families, at one point or another, find themselves in the office of a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist after hearing the term “high-risk.” … you or someone close to you has a pregnancy requiring careful monitoring.   Potential Factors in a High-Risk Pregnancy When your OB/GYN meets with you to confirm your pregnancy, he or she is …

… Did you know that one in 10 people may experience a kidney stone at some point in their life? Kidney stones, which are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, most commonly occur when there is an excess of calcium in our urine. Small stones that form may pass out of the body easily in …

… OB/GYN visit. And while that visit can be uncomfortable, it’s important. Even more important is a healthy relationship with your provider. It all starts by asking questions. But how many … because you were too embarrassed? Hopefully this list will serve as a starting point. Not only in addressing some of the questions you may have, but also in creating more trust and openness. I’m not here to pass judgement, but rather provide the best …

… Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital is setting its sights on creating a new state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Care Center at the … the region with the most up-to-date cardiovascular care possible. “The care we provide in the new center will be comprehensive, coordinated and streamlined,” said Julie Buckelew, MSN, … Edmundson Foundation Board of Directors is planning to launch a Cardiac Capital Campaign in 2023. “Improvements will represent the next generation of health care in our area and an …

… College , she knew she wanted to care for geriatric patients. So landing her first nursing job in Methodist Hospital’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit in 2015 was a dream. “They have so much wisdom, so many stories,” Harding said of older adults. … matter-of-factly. “Especially because we know our older adults are prone to sores. Their skin is just thinner. So we’re constantly doing skin checks to make sure there’s no breakdown. We …

… When it comes to your care while in the hospital, there’s nothing more important than quality, satisfaction and safety. That last one – safety – is a big one for us. While doctors, nurses and medical staff might be the most visible people … but we first needed the processes in place to make it happen. We needed to: Staff the points of entry with screeners and identify who those people would be  Train screeners and …

… The patient was in a lot of pain, physically and mentally. She had just learned her cancer was spreading. When Stephanie Kozol walked into her room – guitar in hand – the patient almost turned her away. “She said, ‘I’m going to let you try it,’” Kozol … through Harper’s Hope , a comprehensive and ever-expanding cancer survivorship program. “This is an incredible opportunity,” said Kozol who works for Music Speaks LLC . “The fact that …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at …   Tell us more about yourself and your background with Methodist. I started with Methodist in 1988 as a casual stock clerk at Shared Service Systems. I was looking for a job, and a friend … Management. My wife, Kim, and I have been married for 30 years. We have one son, Blake, who is a fourth-year medical student. He graduates in May and will be getting married in July. He was …

… Physicians Clinic, addresses common questions that people have about sun protection.   Is a higher SPF better? Lotion vs. spray? What do I really need to know to keep my family safe? … nearly impossible for fair-skinned people to avoid all sun damage, so focus on the important points.  First, avoid getting sunburns. When the sun causes your skin to turn red and then peel, … to aim for a minimum of SPF 30. Spray sunscreens are acceptable, but they should be rubbed in after being sprayed on. On areas not exposed to the sun, I strongly recommend wearing …

… let go by the wayside. It’s a refresh button people can lean into for goal setting. The key is to remember that resolutions can start anytime. If you struggle to keep one, press refresh and … one before to create your future. Look forward with positive energy and plans to take action in creating a healthy life where you thrive. Use 2025 for goal setting, and look toward the … but on the upside, I believe it has motivated us to understand the importance of self-care in helping us to be holistically healthy and thrive. To be healthy, we need to eat right, …