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A new school year often spurs heightened levels of curiosity and apprehension among many parents – especially amid ongoing pandemic uncertainties. Will my child feel anxious? Can we avoid serious illness? How well will we adapt to e-learning if necessary? Although it’s important to acknowledge t…

When Eli Wayman, MD, decided to pursue a career in health care, specializing in family medicine seemed like a no-brainer. “I like to know as much as I can about medicine,” he said. “I didn’t want to choose a specialty that would keep me from experiencing a variety of conditions.” Dr. Wayman sees p…

Glynne Edwards, MD, has a passion for medicine and music because he believes that both allow for “lifelong learning.” Dr. Edwards joins Methodist Physicians Clinic as an interventional cardiologist. He is fascinated by the heart’s ability to control harmony within the body. “I think that’s one of …

Nidhi Madan, MD, knew she wanted to go into medicine after her uncle underwent an open heart surgery when she was young. She visited him at the hospital and witnessed his care team help him make a full recovery. “It was amazing to see how doctors can treat big heart problems and make it all seamles…

After a heartfelt letter arrived at the Methodist Women’s Hospital Emergency Department (ED), team lead Jody Morris, MSN, RN-BC, CEN, knew she had to find a way to recognize one of her team members. “People just don’t take the time to do those kinds of things anymore,” Morris said. “So I know when …

Methodist is proud to welcome Bill Brummel – a Peabody Award winner and five-time Emmy Award nominee – for a special screening of his film “Can You Hear My Voice?” The documentary follows the one-of-a-kind Shout at Cancer choir, which is made up of survivors who’ve had their voice boxes removed. To…

Monkeypox is not a new disease, but it's on the rise in the United States.  Rudolf Kotula, MD, an infectious disease specialist with Methodist Health System, said that infection typically leads to scabs on the skin and spreads by touching infected individuals and/or respiratory secretions. Accordi…

Jenene VandenBurg, MS, BSN, RN, has been named vice president of patient services and chief nursing officer at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. She began her executive duties Sep. 1. VandenBurg joined the Methodist family as a registered nurse in 2010. She succeeds Peggy Helget, MSN, RN, NEA-BC…