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Deb Carlson, president of Nebraska Methodist College, said the pandemic could have scared people away from the field, but it hasn't.  "People are saying they want to go into health care because they want to make a difference, they want to make an impact," she said, acknowledging that publicity abou…

Patients have fond memories of Dr. Karen Lauer-Silva, an OBGYN doctor known for her compassion, deep faith in God and commitment to family, patients, colleagues and staff. Dr. Lauer-Silva joined the medical staff at Methodist Fremont Health in 2005 and practiced in the community for 17 years. She d…

The National Cancer Institute estimates that more than 65,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a head and neck cancer in 2022 alone. As with any cancer, early diagnosis is key. Methodist Fremont Health is hosting free oral head and neck cancer screenings on Aug. 18 from 10 to 11:45 a.m. to potenti…

Every day, hundreds of patients and visitors arrive at Methodist Health System’s hospitals. Some may have trouble navigating from the parking lot or garage to the building’s entrance. Others may need a wheelchair. They’re in good hands thanks to valet services, which are available at Methodist H…

Each year more than 200 viruses cause what we refer to as the common cold. They are surprisingly active and extremely resilient. But one single action can help prevent you from getting sick: properly washing your hands. The most common way for germs to spread is via the hands. Up to 80 percent of…

For the first time, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline regional STEMI achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid research-based care to people across the region experiencing an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), th…

After struggling with fertility issues for years but finally achieving pregnancy in July 2015 with the help of medication, Kalie Holtz of Fremont quickly began anticipating a beautiful breastfeeding experience. “It lasted about two weeks,” she said. “There were a lot of tears, a lot of feelings of …

For the first time, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline regional STEMI achievement award for its commitment to offering rapid research-based care to people across the region experiencing an ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), th…

Photo courtesy: Omaha World-Herald   Lana Brodersen was just about to crawl into bed in her camper around 11 p.m. June 11 when she broke out in hives from head to toe. Her husband, Brodie Brodersen, drove her the roughly 10 minutes from their campsite west of Fremont to Methodist Fremont Health. …