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Patient Credits Furry Companions and Knitted Prayers as Part of 'Excellent' Care

… Elders (ACE) Unit at Methodist Hospital was anything but typical for one patient, who wishes to remain anonymous. We’ll call him Bill. And Bill describes the care he received as “excellent.” … and nurses throughout his lifetime, Bill said his care team at Methodist will always stand out to him and his wife. “Methodist Hospital should feel very proud of its staff,” Bill said.  Of the … magazines and crosswords,” Bill’s wife said. “They even arranged for therapy dogs to come visit!” “Oh, and I’m a dog lover,” Bill said. “I can’t tell you what a nice diversion that was.” …
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Methodist Working to Enhance Already-Deep Geriatric Care Efforts

… of an array of resources Methodist Health System offers as part of its strategic initiative to create systemwide solutions for the unique needs of older adults. As the senior population … Hospital’s service executive for patient care administration. “I believe there’s going to be a growing understanding of the special needs of geriatric patients.” Among Methodist’s … It’s been well-publicized that the $25 million project will double the number of patient rooms to 24 and add parking, leading to better access, less waiting and more efficiency. Less …
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The Meaning of Care Awards: 10 Years of Honoring Extraordinary Care, Including ‘a Moment of Perfection and Beauty'

… Unit (ICU), quickly deduced two things: how dire DeDra’s situation was and how much she wanted to see her 17-year-old son graduate from high school. “Sometimes in the ICU, the best critical … family and Methodist staff looking on — tears in their eyes. “Owen was so proud that he got to do this for his mom,” Jeff said. “For almost 10 years, DeDra’s major life goal was to live … when you need them most. To recognize a Methodist employee with The Meaning of Care Award, visit MethodistHospitalFoundation.org/TMOC . …
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Play it Safe for Playground Fun

… Omaha is lucky to have many playgrounds. They're a great way to get fresh air and exercise, but they’re not without danger. More than 200,000 children are … on playgrounds. And almost half of all playground accidents result in an emergency room visit. Here are some guidelines to keep in mind the next time you head to the park. Put your …
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Methodist Physicians Clinic CEO Todd Grages Receives ‘Distinguished Leader’ Honor From Medical Group Management Association

… president and CEO of Methodist Physicians Clinic (MPC), for his important contributions to the health care industry and dedication to medical practice excellence. Grages, who oversees … Grages will receive a lifetime MGMA-ACMPE membership and other benefits. For more information, visit: ​​ https://mgma.com/about/organization/board-of-directors .    About MGMA Founded in 1926, Medical Group …
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The Power of Nutrition in Cancer Prevention

… With the season’s change comes a new variety of seasonal produce, inviting the opportunity to introduce new recipes and flavors into a healthy diet.   Embrace the Plants Eating a primarily … occurrences of colorectal, esophageal, mouth, pharynx, larynx and stomach cancers, according to the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). Get to Know the New American Plate … healthy habits. For more information on nutrition for cancer prevention and survivorship, visit the American Institute for Cancer Research website . And feel free to contact a registered …
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Athletes Can Turn to Free Sports Injury Clinics in Council Bluffs and Fremont

… might not always know the extent of an injury or what treatment is appropriate. But thanks to a partnership between Methodist and OrthoNebraska , they have timely, economical access to evaluations from orthopedic experts at Saturday sports clinics in Council Bluffs and Fremont.  … Edmundson Hospital athletic trainers are assigned to five high schools in Western Iowa and visit several others weekly, evaluating injuries, providing their expertise at practices and …
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The Core of What We Do: Marcia Keith is proud of Jennie Edmundson’s commitment to cardiovascular care in western Iowa

… services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Marcia Keith, MS, BSRT (R) Cardiovascular Service Line Leader … so important?  The cardiovascular service line provides high-quality cardiac and vascular care to meet the needs of the local community. Specifically at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, …