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… might swear that you’ve settled into a new norm and routine – that this whole pandemic thing is hardly an issue anymore. But yet remembering things, keeping track of responsibilities and … your brain a break from having to do or remember something later. Keep a running grocery list in your phone. The second you notice you’re running low on toothpaste, add it to the list. Don’t … for yourself? The same nighttime rituals your children have can do wonders for you, too. Bonus points for adding relaxing aromas and low light. Pick up a book. Read an uplifting devotional or …

… eating disorder are the most common eating disorders. Of the three, binge eating disorder is the most common in the United States. Each disorder is different, but all affect health, emotions and … of fear of weight gain. Sufferers see themselves as fat even though they’re underweight. In addition to restricting food, they may exercise too much or use laxatives, diuretics or …

… Many nights in the Methodist Women’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), certified nursing … variety of duties. During the day, her daughter Ashley Sofio, CNA, a student nurse technician in the NICU, is busy feeding babies, checking their blood sugar or changing their diapers. And in the …

… “Ruby was conceived the day I proposed. We know that for a fact,” Rodney Bender said. “We were in Vegas.” His fiancée, Jen Schellen, covered her mouth in embarrassment as she laughed. “Yeah, I mean, he’s right,” she said. Ruby, now 3, is loud, bossy and full of personality, but when it comes to photos?   “She always hides,” said …

… therapists. But we’re often referred to as the other therapists.” “When we meet patients in the hospital, they’re usually very confused by our title,” said Alli Greene, OTL/R, CLT-LANA, … Health . “They’ll say, ‘Occupation? I don’t need a job.’ Or, ‘I’m good. I haven’t had a job in years.’” “Yeah, fortunately, we don’t give people career counseling in the hospital,” joked KC … we can help you do the jobs you need to do on a daily basis. And for some people, that job is simply to get on and off the toilet.” But helping patients regain their normal function and …

… A blind date in 1979 sparked a connection between Milo and Shari Mally that family members say exists only in the movies. “It was like ... soul mates,” Milo said. “We laughed and talked all night. She was … Mexican heritage to cook Milo some of his favorites, like sopa and tacos. But she, herself, is now tube-fed and largely communicates with a dry erase board after stage 3 laryngeal cancer …

… Tom Lowndes Tom Lowndes is fighting heart failure, but he’s quick to tell you about the team in his corner. It includes … step of the way, Sindelar has been a constant for Tom: from his diagnosis at the hospital in January to every follow-up cardiology appointment at Methodist Physicians Clinic Council …

… to feel anxious and scared. This level of change and concern about a pandemic hasn’t been seen in more than 100 years.    Parents, the good news is you don’t need to panic. Instead, it’s best to be alert, arm yourself with facts and be … is no specific medical treatment for COVID-19, and most children will get better on their own in one to two weeks. The best action is to treat them as if they’re contagious (as you would for …

… Still basking in the high of newlywed bliss in May 2015, Elyse DeTurk said it happened “in a snap of a finger.” “My left breast just got really hard,” the 34-year-old said. “The whole thing. I was like, ‘What is going on?’” Although imaging suggested nothing more than fibrous tissue, the strange and …

… and actions. According to Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment, one of his top characteristics is empathy. Patrick “PJ” Erwin, a U.S. Air Force veteran, certainly has a sensitive side, but … program, a partnership between the hospital and college, began on the Progressive Care Unit in 2015.  Dr. Marla Kniewel, EdD, MSN, RN , a professor at Nebraska Methodist College, drafted a … time.  You’re  caring for these patients.’ The staff instructor is there to offer guidance in providing that care,” Dr. Kniewel said. This hands-on model exposes students to a typical …