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Considering the COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy? Here's What You Need to Know

… As if being pregnant during a pandemic isn’t challenging enough, you’re now faced with trying to decide whether the COVID-19 vaccine is right for you. Is it safe? Will my baby receive some … pockets of low vaccination numbers or a lack of community measures to prevent spread. So the best way for a pregnant woman to protect herself is to consider getting vaccinated after discussing it …
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Methodist Cardiology Team Welcomes Dr. William Nester

… Clinic . “He had been very sick, and seeing him with his family, living his life how he wanted to, made all the many long days and nights worthwhile. It was a truly special moment.” Dr. Nester … relationship,” he said. “ The Meaning of Care is working together as a team to make a plan to get you healthier and provide the best, most compassionate care for you and your family.” The results are special for patients and …
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Dr. Andrew Simms Joins the Methodist Physicians Clinic Infectious Disease Team

… bacterial and fungal infections at Methodist Physicians Clinic . “The day that a patient gets to stop treatment and gets a clean bill of health – that’s rewarding.” Dr. Simms is trained to … job, he said, is communication – asking the right questions and actively listening to really get to know each patient. “Getting a good history and really understanding the story of where … key in understanding what’s going on with them, what they could be infected with and how best to help them.” He’s continuously inspired by Methodist’s patient-centered philosophy – …
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Unsung Heroes of COVID-19: Methodist’s Laboratory Staff Members Fill Crucial Roles

… care plans doctors and staff create. And while many staff members may never see a patient face-to-face, their work is guided by that mantra. “We treat every sample like it could be from a … with an entire team of people in the lab who receive and process the specimens to give the best results.”     Behind-the-Scenes Experts Hiding in plain sight on the Methodist Hospital … patients. “There are incredibly smart techs in the lab,” Whisler said. “This is really their way to help without having that face-to-face patient care. We care just as much as a physician …
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Monique Kellogg joins Methodist's Community Counseling team

… having compassion and empathy for each individual, regardless of their background. “You need to see things in their eyes and understand that just giving them a shoulder to lean on helps in so many ways,” she said. Kellogg says that building rapport and establishing … and no one can take anything away from you as long as you have the dedication and drive to get to where you want to be,” Kellogg said. “In my role, I can provide that extra support and …
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Methodist's Cardiac Team Showcases Collaboration To Meet Patients' Needs

… bike ride and completed only three miles instead of his normal five.   Kerry, 66, went to tell his wife about the pain. But as he tried to find his words to explain what he felt, he … they’re there in an instant. It’s just a nice setup, and it gives the patient the best chance at a positive outcome, even in extreme situations.” “You have to give him the best … Kerry said. “Because I wouldn’t be talking right now if they wouldn’t have acted the way that they did.” …
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The Core of What We Do: Pam Haschke Is Always Learning in Methodist Hospital’s Community-Leading Surgical Services Department

… services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Pam Haschke, MSN, MBA, … a decade, we’ve been the leader in surgical volume in our community. We truly want to be the best for our patients, physicians and staff. We contribute to The Meaning of Care by treating … that we care about them as a person.   What’s the best thing about your role? I always get to learn something new. It could be my involvement in a new procedure physicians want to
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'One Tough Cookie': Not Even 1 Pound at Birth, Nathan Teply Is Still Fighting 4 Years Later

…   Mary and Eric Teply knew their son was going to be a fighter even before he was born. Experiencing complications in her pregnancy, Mary was … 10 years ago. He’s been fighting and overcoming the odds ever since.   “I Knew He Was in the Best Place” Mary and Eric were married in June 2015 and knew they wanted kids. They didn’t have … being that he was born that early, we got to experience something that a lot of parents don’t get to, and that was him actually opening his eyes.” The Methodist staff, especially the NICU …
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The Basics of Starting a Walking Program

… and in shape can seem like an endless battle. But sometimes we make it harder than it needs to be, planning ambitious workouts and holding ourselves to unreasonable standards. For many … weight  It can improve your mood and memory Parts of a successful walking program Before you get started, consider your plan for: Warming up: It’s important to prepare the body and mind … in vigorous exercise, which calls for more intense preparation , walking itself can be a great way to warm up. If you’re just beginning a walking program, you may benefit from walking at a …