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… Tuesday, January 13, 6 – 7 p.m. at Barley’s Bar and Grill, 114 W. Broadway in Council Bluffs. Free pizza is available. This Science Café will feature S. Pirzada Sattar, MD, Medical Director for Psychiatric Services for Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. Dr. Sattar will talk about available options for the …

… PLEASE NOTE: THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AND IS FREE OF CHARGE. It meets at the noted time for two consecutive weeks (December 3rd and 10th). These dates are subject to change. Alternative arrangements for grief support can also be made on an as needed basis.   Description Methodist Fremont Health …

… hospitals will postpone and reschedule most nonessential surgeries and medical procedures for the next 90 days in an effort to conserve critical medical supplies, prevent staff burnout and free up beds as more coronavirus cases emerge in Nebraska. The decision, announced March 18 in a joint statement by eight hospital systems and surgical centers, comes as hospitals gear up for a possible surge of patients with COVID-19, the illness caused by the novel coronavirus. …

… against harmful UV rays and risk of skin cancer. But the summer months are also prime time for keeping an eye on eye health.  With more time outdoors, there is increased exposure to bright … have pain, use an ice pack right away. Any major injury or change in vision should prompt a visit to your eye doctor, primary care provider or emergency room depending on its severity.  4. … permanent eye damage.  Take the extra steps to protect your eye health. Have a safe and injury-free summer!   …

… “Together we act, united we change.” It’s this year’s theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a crucial call to action. Addressing and preventing sexual … can simply walk in and request to see an FNE. However, if they have questions, they can visit  sexualassaulthelp.org .  What can a survivor expect upon arrival?  A trained FNE will meet … and emotional recovery without having to retell their story. The initial follow-up exam is free with minimal wait times.  When should a survivor seek help? What if they haven’t been …

… and family members – and I do mean this lovingly – always seem to be full of opinions! But for whatever reason, discussions about finding a pediatrician are often some of the last to come … care begins a few days after bringing your little one home from the hospital. First newborn visit I spend that first visit primarily just looking at baby: What does baby look like? Do I see any jaundice? What is …

… interventions will help prevent the decline,” said Michael Romano, MD, chief medical officer for the Nebraska Health Network. “To maximize the use of data and really impact patient care, we … NHN is developing best practices around the use of data analytics. “Dr. Taylor is a role model for how data should be leveraged to successfully manage the health of a patient population,” Dr. Romano said. “His passion for caring for his patients and maximizing data use made him the clear choice for our first …

… combine two dozen Bell labor contracts into one with AT&T. A recovered alcoholic, Dan broke free from addiction to celebrate his 33rd year of sobriety.   So Dan is not the kind of man who … impairment, neuropathy and a near-lethal gastrointestinal infection that kept him hospitalized for over a month.   Easing the journey “There were times I got downhearted and wanted to give … of Hope” posters on display at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. To see more Faces of Hope, visit HarpersHope.org . Harper’s Hope cancer survivorship services at Methodist Estabrook Cancer …

… of treatment. If you can maintain your weight and stay hydrated, you are setting yourself up for success to handle what doctors are prescribing for you; what is hopefully going to eradicate … resources into doing that versus actually giving some effort to eating more nutritious food. Free nutritional help available If you are undergoing cancer treatment, nutritional help is … for anyone with a cancer diagnosis, no matter where they seek their treatment, and it’s all free of charge as part of Harper’s Hope , a comprehensive cancer survivorship program funded …

… a medication supply from the manufacturer. It quickly became apparent that a need existed for patients on medications not covered by manufacturer programs.   Based on the Medication … at no cost to qualifying patients.   “Patients are able to fill and refill their medications free of charge as a result of the program,” Hummel said. “This allows conditions such as … Hospitalized patients can be screened and enrolled during their stay and leave with their free medications, which decreases their likelihood for readmission and improves their overall …