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…   With COVID-19 cases surging during the holiday season, the way we celebrate this year is going to be different for most of us. Following the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control … on the grill. Get creative, and create new traditions.  You have the choice to make the best of the holiday season. Put your focus on what you can control – what you know you’ll be able …

… When Melinda Rawlings’ grandfather Cecil Miller was transferred to the Methodist Hospital Progressive Care Unit for COVID-19 treatment in November, Rawlings knew he was in the best hands. She took comfort in him being under the care of the 6 North team – a group that had … The DAISY Team Award – national awards that recognize extraordinary care in nursing. “It was a way to honor my grandpa and a way to honor Kristin and the 6 North team for what they do – …

… couple watched the news before work, Kris Wiser said she wasn’t feeling well and went back to bed. Before long, she called her husband to the bathroom, where she asked for a wet washcloth … began vomiting. “I looked at her and said, ‘I really think you need to go to the hospital and get checked out,’” said Jerry Wiser, a volunteer firefighter and former emergency medical … cardiac arrest like this, where a bystander can immediately offer aid, is rare. “That’s the best-case scenario for us,” Robinson said. “CPR prolongs things, keeping your brain oxygenated …

… a little 24-week-old infant who weighs less than two 2 ½ pounds grow, reach full term and get to go home,” she said. “This is a great job because you get to work with such small patients … of Care . “We all truly work together as a team in the NICU to provide these babies the best care possible,” she said. “Together, we ensure that they’re getting enough calories and …

… – like family. But geriatric and emergency nurse Jessica Lock, BSN, RN-BC, is especially drawn to the elderly. In high school, she worked for a nursing home doing laundry. She later became a … called the ED with questions. Lock offered him comfort during their conversation, trying her best to help him navigate the “What now?” of his wife’s passing. He called again days later, this … Seymour, BSN, RN, nominated Lock for the DAISY Award . “She needs to be recognized for going way above and beyond with not only the patient, but the family as well,” Seymour wrote in her …

… was the day the city became a virtual island – and the day many within the community began to see Methodist Fremont Health as more than just a hospital.  People, organizations, businesses … clinic could use her help.  “Nobody asked me. I just said, ‘I’m coming in.’” Every step of the way, Nielsen never hesitated to step up and help those around her.  “This isn’t just my job,” she … a few of our staff got to enjoy coming to work in a helicopter.”     Flood “Brought Out the Best” in Fremont Internist Dr. Kylee Stanley There were a lot of really sick people at Methodist …

… The best nurse Jim Murphy said he ever had only been one for less than a year. But Methodist Hospital … Care for Elders (ACE) Unit nurse Emily Wood, BSN, RN, made such an impression that he had to tell his daughter – Helen Schlotfeld – about her.   Jim, a U.S. Army veteran and co-captain of … speaking on Jim’s level, prioritizing oral care and arranging pillows in just the right way – all seemingly simple aspects of care. But these small actions added up to make a big …

… on May 18, 2022. Despite Kalie’s previous attempt at breastfeeding, she knew she wanted to try again. Again, she was immediately met with challenges. “Even now, I can only produce about … support more accessible for moms.” Far-Reaching Benefits At her core, Kalie believes “fed is best.” “But with supplementing, I’ve seen the difference,” she said. “Leighann doesn’t spit up as … eventually, valued members of the community.” Continued Outreach Breastfeeding continues to get easier by the day, Kalie said, but she still checks in with Moore occasionally – when she has …

… her college career with a focus on teaching, Katie Pafford, LIMHP, shifted her attention to behavioral health after developing an interest in working with families and their day-to-day concerns. Today, she continues to enjoy working with youths and their families through the Methodist Community Counseling …

… her college career with a focus on teaching, Katie Pafford, LIMHP, shifted her attention to counseling after developing an interest in working with families and their day-to-day concerns. Pafford joined the  Methodist Hospital Community Counseling Program  and continues to enjoy working with youths and their families. She also has experience with a variety of …