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… a face back at you. There’s turn taking that takes place in those interactions, so it's just really, really important for them to see their face," said Sheri Kimmey, a NICU clinical nurse educator …

… Stearnes said of her patient of seven years. “Gary’s always been a pretty healthy individual – really only coming to see me for annual visits – and here he was with excessive thirst, drinking … books, newspapers – anything real fine became impossible to see,” Gary said. “And I developed really bad floaters in my left eye.” Testing confirmed that Gary’s blood sugar levels were nearly … the result of a solid patient-provider partnership, “75% of his success was because he really cared ,” Dr. Stearnes said. “I didn’t think much of it at the time,” Gary said of his …

… the nurses and physicians provided and how they could improve the lives of patients in these really dire, horrific circumstances really solidified my interest in medicine,” he said.  Dr. Gao, a vascular surgeon with Methodist …

… and over,” said Dr. Boyle, who sees patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic . “The ability to really connect with someone, to help them make some of the most important decisions of their … It’s all possible thanks to a team he believes is the best in the area. “Methodist is really at the forefront of cardiovascular care,” Dr. Boyle said. “We have exceptional facilities, …

… Clinic and in the Methodist Hospital Critical Care Unit. “In that intensive care setting, it really is a team atmosphere. And as a goalie, I was in a position where I needed to stay calm, cool and collected. Caring for patients, especially in the Critical Care Unit, that’s really important. Patients and staff need someone who’s in charge and confident, but can also …

… Without Borders, caring for people in countries throughout Latin America, Asia and Africa. “I really try to understand the patient’s background since I have a lot of experience working in … “Unfortunately, many conditions are silent, so you don’t feel anything until the disease is really advanced,” he said. He also believes that being a part of the Methodist network allows him …

… medicine provider at Methodist Physicians Clinic - Valley is getting to know her patients. “I really treasure the relationships I build with my patients,” she said. “It’s incredibly rewarding … is why she goes on daily walks with her husband. “I think getting up and moving every day is really critical to keeping your longevity in life,” she said.   …

… the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Methodist Women's Hospital . “The nurses have really helped us get through the process,” Victoria said as she tried to hold back tears until … “That they allow me to see their delicate little ones. I pray for every single one of them. I really do.” The magic of Christmas, The Meaning of Care Victoria and her husband, Adam, consider … able to still have this experience – an experience that maybe a full-term baby would get – is really special.” “It’s great that the NICU does this,” Adam said. “Seeing Santa is something we …

… enjoy it. You see how patients react to the therapy dogs, and it is just a neat experience. I really love it.” Weekly visits Trained therapy dogs visit Methodist Hospital every Tuesday and … I’ve even had patients who were nonverbal that would talk when they saw the dog. It’s just really amazing. It just makes everybody happier and more relaxed.” Staff gets excited too … “We get just as much out of this as the patients. We love when the dogs come and they’ve been really generous.” More than emotional healing In some cases, pet therapy plays a larger role in a …

… instead of just sending them up on their own to go sit in a diagnostic waiting room full of really pregnant women, I’ll actually walk them up a back way, and guide them directly into a room … said, in the blanket of support that Methodist aims to provide grief-stricken families. “It really takes the support of the entire clinic,” she said. “There’s a large team of individuals … with the same mindset. “For patients reading this, I want them to know that their providers really are affected by their losses,” she said. “We have amazing providers who really care about …