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Feeling Alive After Thyroid Cancer: Referral Saves and Changes Patient's Life

… Aaron said. “I was always run down.” Despite his lack of energy, Aaron knew it was important to stay active. During a forced trip to the gym in July 2019, Aaron recalls looking up at a TV … hard for Aaron to explain the feeling that came over him at that appointment, but he tried his best to document the moment with a selfie on Instagram. Tagging Methodist Health System , Aaron … me or break me. And I was never going to let it break me.” He’s focused more on living in a way he never has before. “I was the person who always said, ‘Oh, it’d be nice to do or see that …
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Loretta Pierce Receives LEGACI Award from Iowa Donor Network

… by the Iowa Donor Network with a LEGACI Award. The LEGACI Award is given in six categories to hospitals or agencies which go above and beyond to collaborate with Iowa Donor Network and ensure its mission of "Working together to transform … across the state which demonstrated leadership in eliminating barriers and implementing best practices in facilitating organ donation practices. Loretta met the criteria in several ways …
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Methodist Nurse Suspected Blood Clot in Patient and 'Saved His Life'

… With such a decorated name badge, it’s easy to see that critical care nurse, Danielle Sheehy, BSN, RN-BC, OCN, is an achiever. In her eight … by shiny pins. “How can I be better?” Sheehy asks herself regularly. Especially when it comes to something she’s so passionate about: caring for others.   A confirmed suspicion While she … only went “above and beyond” for one of her patients but also may have saved his life. Prior to this particular stay, the patient was no stranger to Methodist. He had been in and out of the …
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The Screams of the Season

… Avoiding temper tantrums The best that I can, I try to avoid taking my children with me holiday shopping.  It never fails, that my children’s wants do not match up with my to-do list. I try to avoid tantrums to the best of my ability, especially with the stresses of the holidays.  Now that my children are …
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The Core of What We Do: Jennie Edmundson’s Amber Williams has been on the giving and receiving end of The Meaning of Care

… services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Amber Williams, BSN, … Meaning of Care ?   I feel like we are the very definition of The Meaning of Care because we get to advocate for our patients before they’re even born. Although the pregnant mother is the … – whether that be a patient, a family member or someone I meet in the halls. We give the best care by always putting the patient first.     What’s the best thing about your role at …
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4 Reasons to Focus on Men's Health

… It may come as no surprise. Men are much less likely than women to have preventative health care exams. But maybe they should… Risky behavior According to the … over the age of 40 or have risk factors for heart disease, including being overweight, then get your blood pressure checked every year. Check a fasting cholesterol. This should be done at … ultrasound if are you between the ages of 65 and 75 and have ever smoked. This can be an easy way to identify an often fatal cause of internal bleeding. 2. Protect Yourself against Cancer …
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Palliative Care Aims To Improve Quality Life of Those With Life-Limiting Illness

… A doctor can tell a patient that their cancer or other life-limiting illness will allow them to live for years or even decades, but they may still face fear or anxiety about how the end of … management. Doctors can ask for our help in managing symptoms to give their patients the best quality of life and the level of comfort they’re looking for. We can answer the “Where are … care is all about improving quality of life and comfort, and helping people live the best life they can for as long as they can. It’s not about giving up or stopping anything; it’s …
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Dr. Lancaster Among Medicaid Provider Award Recipients The inaugural honorees of the Nebraska Medicaid Provider Awards are:

… winners of the Nebraska Medicaid Provider Awards provide outstanding customer service to our clients,” said Governor Ricketts.  “They exemplify our mission to create opportunity through more effective, more efficient, and customer-focused state … of psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC).  In practice for more than 26 years, Dr. Hammer joined UNMC in 2005 with the goal of establishing a specialized psychiatric …
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Fremont Health Foundation Focuses on Cutting-Edge Cancer Care

… with the devastating news: She had stage 4 cervical cancer. The young mother of two turned to the team at Methodist Fremont Health Cancer Center for months of treatment and individualized … Shawn Shanahan, executive director of Fremont Health Foundation . “But in order to provide the best outcomes possible, that team needs best-in-class technology.” With that goal in mind, Fremont Health Foundation has launched a …
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Low-Dose Computed Tomography (CT) Scan

… Why Methodist? At Methodist, we know that early detection is key to survival. Our team of experts performs more than 2,000 low-dose CT scans annually and has … a number of resources – including Methodist’s Smoking Cessation Program – to give patients the best chance at successful outcomes. With notable designations from the American College of … and the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer, patients can rest assured that they’re getting the best care possible close to home. Methodist Health System was the first in the region to offer …