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… Dan McCann and his wife, Kelly, have been involved with Team in Training since 2004.   As Methodist Hospital … of people each year through our various areas of focus. The Foundation has a big impact, and we get to tell those stories and see that impact. To me, that’s really fulfilling.” He’s … while celebrating healthy living and impactful giving. Making a positive impact on others is nothing new for McCann. Since 2004, he’s been involved with Team In Training , which raises …

… During Christmastime 2014, Steve Hoden said he noticed a small tremor in his chin and knew right away what was going on: Parkinson’s Disease. “I just kind of observed it, and it … given new hope with his diagnosis through programs at Methodist Fremont Health. Among them is Delay the Disease, a free, weekly program that involves stretching and strengthening exercises for participants. “In …

… a healthy meal in a hurry? Keep it light with this quick recipe that offers plenty of flavor and a little kick. Serves four Ingredients ½ cup light mayonnaise 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Chinese-style chili sauce 2 ½ ounces canned salt-free white meat chicken 8 ounces water chestnuts (drained and chopped) 4 sliced green onions 2 tablespoons unsalted nuts  ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 …

… PLEASE NOTE: THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND IS FREE OF CHARGE. It meets at the noted time for three consecutive …

… A Nebraska group focused on improving care for moms and babies is partnering with an awareness campaign founded in Iowa to encourage mothers to count their … a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Methodist Women’s Hospital, said Count the Kicks is a free, easy tool for a woman to familiarize herself with and be cognizant of her baby’s movements. …

… care clinic that provided assistance to 150 homeless individuals on Saturday, Sept. 22. This is the second year for the partnership and this year a team of three dozen Nebraska Methodist College nursing and occupational therapy … Holds Clinic to Help the Feed of the Less Fortunate  Omaha World-Herald: 150 Homeless Get Free Health Checks Thanks to Nebraska Methodist College, Suburban Rotary and Open Door       …

… The pool is a great place to cool off in the summertime heat. It’s also a great place to get in a workout … instead of sweat! Benefits of exercising in water Swimming is an excellent way to exercise , and it is beneficial to do specific exercises in the water. Water provides resistance while also … 1. Forward walking Yes, simply walking forward in the pool helps strengthen the glutes and core muscles you need for everyday walking. Make sure you are in waist-high water to get the …

… who seemed to have everything together chose to take their own lives. If those who have “fame and fortune” find life impossible to take, what about those who live lives that are “usual and ordinary”? Struggling with Life Every day, there are people around us who struggle with life. It is not always easy to recognize when that struggle is close to being fatal, especially when it …

… A program led by Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital helps people with complex and often chronic diseases who don’t have insurance, are underinsured, have behavioral health … (CFOC) program steps in. Created in 2012, CFOC connects people with community health and behavioral health “coaches” who will help them find appropriate health care, access existing … education and affordable medications, and navigate the health care exchange. CFOC is based at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and is available throughout Western Iowa at no …

… may be linked to a higher risk of cancer in animals. This news has spread confusion, fear and panic among many of my patients. Here’s what I tell them: The ingredients studied have been … Chemical blockers work by absorbing the sun’s rays. Physical blockers – which I prefer and recommend – work by sitting on top of the skin, acting as a barrier or shield from the sun’s … ingredients – like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide – in mineral sunscreen. Mineral sunscreen is generally better tolerated by people with sensitive skin and doesn’t cause coral reef damage …