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… For those seeking natural pain relief treatments, dry needling might be the answer. Growing in … of Dry Needling Dry needling is most effective when used as part of a broader treatment plan – for example, adding dry needling to a stretching and strengthening program. The combination can … in treating: Headaches and migraines Disk problems Back, shoulder, neck, knee and hip pain Sports injuries Carpal tunnel syndrome Spinal problems Fibromyalgia   Dry Needling Side Effects …

… and family members – and I do mean this lovingly – always seem to be full of opinions! But for whatever reason, discussions about finding a pediatrician are often some of the last to come … care begins a few days after bringing your little one home from the hospital. First newborn visit I spend that first visit primarily just looking at baby: What does baby look like? Do I see any jaundice? What is …

… interventions will help prevent the decline,” said Michael Romano, MD, chief medical officer for the Nebraska Health Network. “To maximize the use of data and really impact patient care, we … NHN is developing best practices around the use of data analytics. “Dr. Taylor is a role model for how data should be leveraged to successfully manage the health of a patient population,” Dr. Romano said. “His passion for caring for his patients and maximizing data use made him the clear choice for our first …

… Each week, cosmetology students visit Methodist Hospital. Armed with lotions, polishes, nail files and smiles, these members of … care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. "If you can bring joy to one person's life, even for a moment, to forget about what they're going through and the journey ahead of them," said Lori Fuchs, clinical cosmetologist and director of Inner Beauty, a salon for cancer survivors at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. KETV's Amanda Crawford visited with …

… shifts as the hospital’s policies evolve and other needs arise. “It’s a lot of working, but for good reason,” she said. “Patient care. Our patients need us.” Armed with that sense of … Then she read the sign. “Thank you Lacy and all the health care workers on the front line for your devotion. Love, Mom & Dad.” “I started reading it, and I had the biggest smile on my … best feeling you can ever have, knowing you have a supportive family and people looking out for you, trying to show their appreciation in whatever way is most helpful to get you through …

… varicella zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes chickenpox and can last in the body for a lifetime. The virus can reawaken later in adulthood and cause shingles. Nearly everyone has … cause shingles increases as we grow older.  The shingles rash lasts about a week or two. But for an unfortunate 10-13 percent of people, the sharp, burning, or shooting nerve pain from the rash takes months to resolve. For some, the pain may never go away.  This lasting pain is called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) …

… helped us stand tall in our finest hour. But as the years go by, we experience changes to the 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 120 muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves in our feet. And … You will need an operation to realign the bones so they are straight. Typical recovery for that surgery takes about two months. Hammer Toes. Hammer toes are caused by a tendon … of tendons and ligaments holding your foot together, and tendonitis is a catch-all phrase for injury or pain associated with any one of them. Ice, anti-inflammatory medications, …

… When young adults move away from home for the first time, it’s a big step. Whether it’s a student going to college or a young person … Whatever you’re feeling, know that it’s normal and there are ways to work through it. Tips for Young Adults No matter how well you prepare, leaving home can lead to anxiety and other … in touch, but don’t make them your focus. Be proactive about making friends: Join a club or sports team to meet new people. Create a routine: Keep doing some of the things you did while at …

… Weston make the rounds at  The Methodist Rehabilitation Center  with other pooches from Paws for Friendship, visiting patients and sharing the love. Sharing experiences “She and I get as … dogs, and it is just a neat experience. I really love it.” Weekly visits Trained therapy dogs visit Methodist Hospital every Tuesday and two Sundays a month.  Methodist Jennie Edmundson … work on balance so it works out really well.” A welcome sight At the time of this pet therapy visit, James Traver had been in the hospital for the last few weeks recovering from a stroke. He …

… Hospital Foundation benefits the program or project YOU choose. No part of your gift is used for Methodist Hospital Foundation's operating expenses. Methodist Hospital Foundation Methodist … benefits the program or project you choose, and no money goes toward administrative costs. Visit the  Methodist Hospital Foundation page  to learn how you can help. Jennie Edmundson … our employees and students and the communities we serve in Council Bluffs and southwest Iowa. Visit the  Jennie Edmundson Foundation page  to learn how you can help. Fremont Health Foundation …