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Omaha golf instructor benefits from Methodist’s team approach, expertise in robotic cardiothoracic surgery

…   When Mike Cornell walked into his annual wellness visit in December 2023, he had no reason to suspect anything was wrong with his heart. The active … “I didn’t have one symptom,” said Cornell, PGA director of golf instruction at Champions Run in Omaha. “I had no problem walking up and down steps. I didn’t feel tired. I didn’t have any of … a murmur, if you feel reasonably fine, it’s hard to know what’s going on and how serious it is,” Dr. Higgins said. So he ordered a more invasive and thorough echocardiogram that included …
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Medication Reconciliation Enhances Patient Safety in Hospital and After Discharge

… Patient care pharmacist Paula Chicoine checks in with a patient at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital.   Rose Pangburn doesn’t remember the first few days of her stay at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in December. But she’ll never forget the result of her care – and how it extended past her … ambulance ride to Council Bluffs, her blood pressure took a dive. The last thing she remembers is talking to a hospital nurse about her living will, then praying. When she woke up several days …
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Addressing the Formula Shortage: What To Do and Avoid in Ensuring Proper Nutrition for Baby

… that’s worsened over the past several months due to recalls and supply chain disruptions is enough to daunt most parents. But perhaps no one feels this terrifying reality more than those … – these stores have. Ask friends and family members to help you do the same. There’s strength in numbers when finding what you need. Look online. Search the sites of reputable U.S. distributors and try ordering online. Some retailers may even point you to the in-stock locations in your area. Scour social media for tips, alerts and information on formula …
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The Core of What We Do: Kristin Markel is passionate about making a difference for cancer patients

In “The Core of What We Do,” you’ll learn more about Methodist’s core service lines – primary … AOCNP  Nurse Practitioner  Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center Breast Care Center     Why is the oncology service line so important to Methodist and our community? How does it contribute … to know each individual and ending each appointment with patient education on the important points of our visit. On Thursday mornings specifically, we have our breast tumor conference where …
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Methodist Postpartum OT Program helps ‘get moms back to themselves’

… her first child at 39 weeks.  Anticipating the vaginal delivery that she resolutely included in her birth plan, Mendlik arrived at Methodist Women’s Hospital only to soon find herself in the … patients with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or greater. “The infection rate at Women’s is extremely low,” said Sarah Cockle, DPT, Methodist Hospital’s service leader for therapy … Patients are asked the same questions prior to meeting with an OT and after. “It’s out of 10 points,” Roeber said. “If I see someone the first time, and they give me all tens, great. I …
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Nebraska's First COVID-19 Patient: The Day Methodist Entered the Fight

… Women’s Hospital Emergency Department (ED) seeking migraine treatment for the third time in a week, it’s hard to disagree. The staff at Methodist Health System hadn’t seen a … just seemed like there was something more there,” Opitz said. “All the news about COVID-19 was in the back of my mind.”  He called infection preventionist Amanda Wyant, MSN, RN, who wanted to … or the nurses and physicians caring for Emma,” Dr. Lydiatt said. “No one stood back.” Ralph is grateful to those who acted on their instincts and knowledge of an unfamiliar threat to get …
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EksoNR Robotic Exoskeleton: A New Tool for Patients on the Path to Independence

… cord issues, the former industrial maintenance technician was left with weakness and spasms in his legs that made taking even a few steps impossible without a walker – and even then with … physical therapists trained to use EksoNR. “Walking out of acute rehab when they go home is one of the most important things to them. There’s such a heavy emotional tie to that … patient stand and walk, they can focus on real-time data and guide a patient through the finer points of balance and gait. If a patient needs more of a challenge or more assistance, the system …
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Methodist Fremont Health Programs Blanket New Moms With Support

… of the team supporting Emma Eichelberger and her daughter, Hayden, after the baby’s birth in October.   Nine weeks after her daughter was born, Emma Eichelberger brought baby Hayden to the Methodist Physicians Clinic Women's Center in Fremont for an appointment with Tracy Moore, RN, IBCLC. The December visit was part reunion, … at home. Through those efforts and the Mom & Baby Home Care program , Methodist Fremont Health is blanketing families with prenatal and postpartum support to improve outcomes for mothers and …
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A Mother’s Gift: Remembering Karla Perez, Honoring the Life and Legacy She Left Behind

… her complain. Not once.” Karla brought joy to those who knew her, and because she lives on in so many ways, she still brings heartache to those who loved her. “It’s crazy,” Methodist … everyone’s day. Simply put, she was a light. She had a fondness for children. She worked in a day-care center and had hopes of being a pediatric nurse. Her 2-year-old daughter, Genesis, … brain bleed and herniation,” Dr. Somer-Shely said. “I don’t even know if overwhelming is a strong enough word. But I immediately felt this overwhelming sense of loss.” Dr. Somer-Shely …