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… about those medications, and just why we here at Methodist recommend that you consider them for your child. The first is a Vitamin K injection. All babies are born with very low levels of … and can cause brain damage or even death.  A Vitamin K injection at birth will prevent VKDB for six months – when they are old enough to eat foods which can provide enough daily Vitamin K … more than one dose. Talk with the hospital and your child’s health care provider about options for oral vitamin K. The next medication is also an injection. It’s the Hepatitis B Vaccine. The …

… labs," said Dr. William Lydiatt, vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer for Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women's Hospital. He added: “The health systems of Omaha and Lincoln are committed to caring for all Nebraskans and Iowans, whether it’s COVID or not. We can manage a significant surge in … hospitalizations increase Omaha World-Herald: Nebraska had second straight record week for coronavirus deaths KMTV: Omaha area hospitals cutting back on elective surgeries to maintain …

… Palvannanathan Ganesan, MD, considers it a privilege to care for others, regardless of their background. “I’m kind of a common man,” Dr. Ganesan said. “That’s … patients who are farmers and patients who are homeless. They’re all exactly the same person for me.” Dr. Ganesan is board certified in sleep medicine, pulmonary medicine, internal medicine … care medicine. He sees pulmonology patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic while caring for critical care patients and offering sleep medicine services at Methodist Jennie Edmundson …

… been coming to Methodist Hospital since October 2017. Due to the pandemic, Dude wasn’t able to visit starting in April 2020. However, they resumed their visits recently, meeting with cancer patients in their rooms every week.  Even if his visit is only for a few minutes, it can make a big difference in how the patient is feeling emotionally. And, …

… funds and research dollars to fight the disease. Together, Heather and her family founded Leap-for-a-Cure , and through partnerships with UNO Hockey, Lancer Hockey and other initiatives, … Leap for a Cure Aquatic therapy – which was critical during Heather’s cancer journey – is the latest initiative partly funded by Leap for a Cure. The new Hydroworx 2000 hydrotherapy pool … and thousands of patients that come next and beyond. This is a legacy for Heather.”   In the News: Omaha World-Herald: Therapy Pool at Methodist HealthWest Pays Tribute to Omaha Woman who …

… a medical assistant? “I used to love going to the doctor,” said Tess Petersen, CMA. “I had the best nurse. But it wasn’t the nurse I wanted to be – it was the check-in lady!” Petersen laughed as she told that story and revealed that nursing never interested her. “For one, it requires longer schooling,” she explained. “I wanted to get in, get done and get out. … aware of how important her role is. She’s one of the first people a patient sees during a visit. She’s also one of the last. And she firmly believes she’s a big part of patient …

… with more than 10 people present. Restaurant parking lots are full of cars that aren’t there for takeout. And in some of these cases, you may have seen less people wearing face masks and … participates, everyone reaps the benefits. Wash Your Hands Do it often. Washing your hands for at least 20 seconds is one of the best ways to protect yourself and those around you. Wash them after touching anything in public …

… contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Jerry Kostal Director of Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics … with Methodist in 1988 as a casual stock clerk at Shared Service Systems. I was looking for a job, and a friend of mine who worked at Shared said they had some casual positions open. So … for a year in between his undergrad and getting into medical school. He said it was the best experience he could have ever had going into medicine. My wife is a clinical coder for …

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… and how to become leaders. Staff members also stress responsibility and accountability. For Josh, those valuable lessons also apply to his health.   Taking Ownership of His Health Josh, … is necessary. Some patients, he said, have sent him photos of symptoms and asked if an office visit was appropriate, or if a health situation while overseas required immediate attention. … with patients. Their busy schedules. Our busy schedules,” she said. “The portal has been the best thing ever for us to be able to communicate.” Holm explained how a patient can send a secure …