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… became an afterthought. “It wasn’t exactly healthy how I was treating my body,” said Eric, who is 51. “I wasn’t taking care of myself.” As his body was “breaking down,” he also experienced a … That’s when Eric decided to take a step back. He left his job, put school on hold and moved in with his mother. “Sometimes God has a way of humbling you, even if you’re not ready for it,” … Mobile Diabetes Center during one of its regular visits to Phil's Cash Saver grocery store in north Omaha. The volunteer staff took Eric’s blood pressure. Normal. He weighed in at over 350 …

… though, may feel overwhelmed by new challenges and endeavors when the situation they’re in feels challenging enough. These people like routine and direction. They thrive on … to devote the bulk of their energy. While there are more than two types of people, the point is this: Quarantine is stressful. And different people are handling it differently. There’s no … you see isn’t always reality We all know that people tend to share things that portray them in the best light possible. We don’t always see their flops and fails. In fact, many people tend …

… In “The Core of What We Do,” you’ll learn more about Methodist’s core service lines – primary … .   Beth Belmont, APRN Senior Director, Fremont Clinics Methodist Physicians Clinic     Why is the primary care service line so important? How does this service line contribute to The … patients from birth through the end of life and are your health care partners to assist you in staying safe and healthy by knowing and understanding your health history, wellness goals and …

… to keep them engaged.” Increased Engagement, Individualized Care When Felderman began working in Fremont almost 10 years ago, she made it clear that she wanted the hospital’s existing … expanded to treat children. “I wanted a pediatric program,” she said. “There was such a hole in the Fremont area for something like that.” Over the past nine years, the program she dreamed … congenital disorders But simply treating children wasn’t enough for Felderman. “Engagement is huge,” she said. “Especially in the world of pediatric rehab.” Less than a year ago, her goal …

… MS, DABR, referencing his most humbling moment.   It came years ago, when he was a student in training at the University of Kentucky: “I basically missed an error in the most important safety aspect of a radiation plan.” And it could have resulted in a cancer … your family members.’ Since then, I’ve always maintained that reality. Because that’s what it is – reality. That is someone’s mom. That is someone’s family member.” No Room for Error Murphy …

… After struggling with fertility issues for years but finally achieving pregnancy in July 2015 with the help of medication, Kalie Holtz of Fremont quickly began anticipating a … has been somewhat unnerving, Kalie admits, but she now better understands that breastfeeding is a journey – that growing an adequate milk supply can take time, and patience is part of the process. It’s a mindset she largely credits to ongoing lactation support that started in the hospital and now continues closer to home. Systemwide Support After receiving inpatient …

…   John P. Timperley II hadn’t been to the doctor in years. At 42, he thought was in good enough shape. He hadn’t smoked in five years. He liked to work out and had completed an … were times of shortness of breath. But I was just attributing that to being over 40. This is just what it’s like when you’re 40, you know?” John was convinced he felt fine, but his heart …

… they might find out. Any of this sound familiar, guys? You can come up with all the reasons in the world not to visit a primary care provider regularly. But here are some reasons why you … A visit with a primary care provider goes by many names, and there’s a lot that can happen in a relatively short amount of time. You know the drill: height, weight, blood pressure, … for your long-term health with these screenings. For example, if together we see that obesity is a challenge, we can keep an eye on your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose while …

… In his more than 20 years working in kitchens, Methodist Fremont Health executive chef Jake Warneke has learned a thing or two. … brings people together. Family. Friends. It just comes up in conversation all the time. Food is everywhere, and it makes people happy.” Over the years, Warneke has prepared food for steak …

… BSN, RN, a nurse who also works at the downtown Omaha location, played the part of Kirby.   In a matter of four 15-minute weeks, the Quants experienced multiple hardships, including: … mortgage payment notices, ran out of gas on the way home from work and was forced to walk home in the middle of January. Even though his family was receiving food stamps, he had to visit the … nurse, I saw so many families come in with non-emergent issues,” she said. “You wonder, ‘Why is this parent coming in with a child who appears to have a common-cold fever?’ But you quickly …