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… but they often gain them right back – and they don’t improve their health or quality of life. In some cases, people gain back more than they lost. As a nutritional therapy practitioner, I … for a more specific reason than simply seeing a lower number on the scale.    A common reason is they desire to spend more time playing with or simply keeping up with their children or … a goal that isn’t likely to change is important because that helps you stick to changes in your habits, which is essential to long-term weight loss.  If you can’t identify a “why,” it …

… are the highest because of the amount of pollen and respiratory viruses circulating – now is a great time to learn the facts and how Methodist plays a vital role in caring for patients with asthma or COPD.    What symptoms do patients with asthma or COPD … to smoking. Asthma is more of an inflammatory condition. We generally think of asthma more in childhood – and that tends to be a more allergy-driven condition – but asthma can develop at …

… In May, 52-year-old Mark Schmidt greeted friends and cheered on his 16-year-old daughter, Sam, at … 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 – … 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 …

…   A few days after turning 10 months old in July, John Bolen McClinton – Buddy for short – returned to the place he was born for the next … 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 … 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 …

… times a day, all the while pumping nearly 2,000 gallons of blood to vital organs and tissues in the body via 60,000 miles of blood vessels. When the heart is functioning in perfect rhythm, the human body is performing at a very high level. But when this muscle, no …

… of Nebraska with the Blue Distinction ® Centers (BDC) for Maternity Care designation, which is part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. The designation highlights a hospital’s … Hospital. “Our clinical leaders have worked incredibly hard to ensure that best practices are in place and that we are continually striving for the optimal outcomes for all those who trust us … program and for a complete listing of the designated facilities, please visit http://www.bcbs.com/bluedistinction . Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska is a community-based, member-owned …

… mother, Sue Dawson, had suffered a stroke caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib) earlier in the month. After being hospitalized and released, she saw some improvement but was still … the Methodist Women’s Hospital Emergency Department , where they learned that her kidneys were in acute distress. After she was transferred to Methodist Hospital , doctors determined that she … for The DAISY Award , which recognizes nurses for extraordinary skill and compassion.  “Amber is humble, level-headed and authentic. It is obvious that her patients are her top priority,” …

… The Eyes of a Survivor In 1995, at the age of 37, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was fairly young. And while I’ve … groups have evolved different guidelines for preventative care based on research they feel is important. And while those are steps in a positive direction, it has become really confusing for many patients to know exactly what to …

… and skill to live The Meaning of Care. Chris Harris, BSN, RN Methodist Hospital Cardiac Unit In the midst of a medical crisis in a cardiac patient’s hospital room, Chris Harris, BSN, RN, is always drawn toward the patient's children.   “It’s probably because I wish someone would have …

… Tracy Nicholls said she was in “terrible shape.” Because of a birth defect, the 48-year-old mother of two has been dealing … strength and endurance during what’s usually a 12-week program. “We believe real strongly in education,” said Kay Waters, BSN, RN, CCRP. “We do a lot of basic education on both the heart … here.” The relationships don’t end when the visits do. “The one thing we always tell everybody is that just because they're done, it doesn't mean that we don't care,” Malcom said. “If they …