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… Heim, BSN, RN, met one recent patient, however, it wasn’t a challenge at all.  “I just try to connect with my patients,” said Marcy. “She and I just had a connection.” Taking the time  … unit. She takes care of patients who won’t be in the hospital for long.  “My philosophy is to just be compassionate and understanding. I listen to their needs. I enjoy providing care for … or their peers. To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital, visit http://www.bestcare.org/daisy . …

… the acute phase of COVID-19 illness. Read more long COVID patient stories: ‘This Story Needs To Be Told’: Omaha Woman Opens Up About Long COVID Struggles in Hopes of Helping Others Long … COVID After fighting for her life last winter, Sarah Drummond spent the spring learning how to live again. Sarah, 36, was one of the millions of Americans who developed COVID-19. After she … on a Friday and was coughing up blood clots the following Monday, she said. She was taken to Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital’s Critical Care Unit, where she was intubated and in a …

… To learn more about the Methodist My Care patient portal, click here . To access Methodist My Care, click here . As the director of admissions at Creighton Preparatory … 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. …

… experience a ruptured quadriceps tendon – when the tissue connecting the quadriceps muscles to the kneecap is completely torn. Kevin Rothermund was “doubly unfortunate,” Dr. Cheng said, … happened so fast. As his right leg came down hard, his quad tore from the kneecap. As he tried to catch himself with left leg, he missed another step, put his foot down and tore his left quad. … On top of that, your legs don’t work anymore. It was awful.” Kevin was taken by ambulance to the hospital in Missouri Valley, where he learned that the nearest facility able to properly …

… According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), all Americans should immediately begin socially distancing measures in order to slow the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). But what does social distancing mean, and … have will put someone at risk – your grandmother, your boyfriend, your yoga class.  Q: Can I visit other family members and friends?  A: Unfortunately, no. We’ve seen how easily COVID-19 can …

… partners will host four community clinics beginning in February in an unprecedented effort to provide Douglas County residents 80 years of age and older with the COVID-19 vaccine. The four … begins Feb. 2. CHI Immanuel Medical Center at 72nd Street and Sorensen Parkway from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays beginning Feb. 3 until further notice. The Nebraska Medicine … will continue until further notice. Douglas County residents will have an opportunity to visit the clinic that is closest to them. This is the beginning of Phase 1-B of the vaccination …

… first cigarette and nearly 200 youths start smoking regularly each day in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . In 2019, over 12% of middle school … initiative in Douglas, Sarpy and Cass Counties. The “No Tobacco Challenge” is a creative way to engage students and have discussions about the dangers of tobacco and vaping, as well as the … from a program sponsored by Scholastic. To learn more about the “No Tobacco Challenge,” visit motac.org/no-tobacco-challenge . …

… cardiovascular health. And ideally, it’s the same age as you or younger, which translates to a lower risk of heart disease. So how do you know the real age of your heart? The American … Your Heart’s Age Most Americans have a heart age older than they are, which correlates to an increased 10-year cardiovascular risk – the risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke … and family history – here are some ways you can actively lower your heart’s age: Aim for seven to nine hours of quality sleep each night. Stay up to date on annual screenings and preventive …

… spotlighted the top North American hospitals and health systems based on their proven ability to improve operational performance while driving down costs through supply chain automation. … Summit 22 on May 11. The full list of 2021 winners and past winners can be found at www.ghx.com/awards/best-50/ .   About GHX Building on decades of collaboration among providers, … spend. For more information on GHX’s suite of world-class, cloud-based supply chain solutions, visit  www.ghx.com  and  The Healthcare Hub . …

… that ensure cardiovascular patients receive efficient and coordinated care, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer returns to the hospital. Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have experienced some form of … College of Cardiology Foundation clinical treatment guidelines. For more information, visit heart.org .   …