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… received all of his medical training at the Creighton University School of Medicine. You can visit with Dr. Jenkins at the family medicine clinic at Methodist Physicians Clinic . …

… It’s good — so good that demand has been higher than its maker apparently anticipated. As a result, supplies of … Reports indicate that some pharmacy chains have created waiting lists, particularly for customers who’ve gotten the first recommended dose of the vaccine and are seeking the second. … say they’ve been able to draw on multiple suppliers to keep the vaccine in stock, at least for now. Shingrix, approved last fall, now is the vaccine preferred by the Centers for Disease …

… To the mom, the dad, the sister, the brother, the child – or the couple praying for one: Chances are likely there’s a doctor you admire. Maybe it’s the one who brought your baby … you lost the weight. The one who fixed your broken heart. The one who cried with you when the news was really good – or too difficult to bear. So, how do you thank a doctor who means the world to you? Here’s …

… the school year. School physicals are a healthy start to school An annual school physical is a good time to touch base with your child’s health care provider. It gives the provider the chance … taken care of, while giving you the opportunity to ask questions on how to set your child up for success.  School immunization requirements Nebraska State Law requires school physical exams … an annual basis also sends an important message to kids about protecting and preserving their good health. If they see a physician once a year and have a good relationship with a health care …

… in the health of the placenta. That’s why experts say the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for folate during pregnancy is 600 micrograms/day. Women who have had a baby with a neural tube … side effects. If you don’t mind a pill, you can try a different brand or there’s some really good gummy ones or chewables. Those really aren’t FDA approved, but you’re still getting … but of course, a healthy diet is the best way for you to get your nutrients. What foods are good sources of folic acid? “There are a lot of foods now that have it added,” said Dr. Swim. …

… vegetables, fish, meat or beans, your body is being nourished appropriately and you feel good. You are getting adequate vitamins and nutrients that your body needs. You will have great … the choices of lots of caffeine, sugar or processed foods to get through the day, you may feel good at first, but then you have a buzz and a crash. Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to … better the results. Once you reach your goal, you will have the built habits to stay healthy for life. If you need help with changing your lifestyle to lose weight, speak with your Methodist …

… Thank you for your interest in our Physical Wellness Classes for Cancer Survivors! There is a small fee to participate in these classes and payment is … to secure your spot in the upcoming session. To see a full list of upcoming classes, please visit our calendar of events . …

… to her knees. A Not-So-Routine Exam In August 2015, Peg visited her primary care physician for an annual exam, which included a pelvic exam. He saw something concerning but was limited on … was very easy to treat from the start,” Dr. Nadkarni said. “She put her trust in those caring for her, and she was always honest about how she was feeling and what she thought she could … Wrong Dr. Nadkarni will be the first to admit that the prognosis for ovarian cancer isn’t good. “Especially for those with late-stage cancer,” she said. “There is a very low likelihood …

…   Albertha Schmid and her mother, Sue Dawson Last Thanksgiving was anything but happy for Albertha Schmid and her family. Albertha’s mother, Sue Dawson, had suffered a stroke caused … serious issues that were happening to her,” Albertha said. “It was just absolutely a nightmare for us because she was trying to fight three different things. So having someone like Amber there … on the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit at Methodist Hospital. She quickly found it to be a good match. “With the ACE unit, I like the fact that we’re dealing with individuals that have had …

… the patient receive a new pair of glasses so she could see the world as it should be.   Plans for a New Pair Kathy Vorthmann, RN, noticed that one of her patients, Jodie Feltner, could see … doctor told her that he’d provide a new pair of glasses for $50. After Vorthmann shared the good news, Jodie said that she didn’t have any money with her and needed to make arrangements for her …