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…   A force of nature By all accounts, Julie Pabian is a force to be reckoned with. Self-described as bubbly, outgoing and happy to be the center of attention, … That’s just not me. We finally realized the medications I was on were affecting my mood.” For six years, Julie’s life was a roller coaster of surgeries, doctor visits and emotional … at me. Now I’m finally fine and I’m always wondering when the cancer is coming back.” One way Julie copes is by giving back. She uses her outgoing nature to help other cancer survivors …

… She was never one of those people who thought it’d never happen to her. “I always thought I’d someday get breast cancer,” said Peg Bartelt, 70. “My grandmother … at other hospitals here locally. And I can say without a doubt that Methodist is the best in Omaha. From the very first phone call, you feel cared for. Everyone – they all exude The … blood test we use as a cancer marker isn’t reliable for everyone. So, until we find a better way of screening patients, pelvic exams are what we’ve got. And I can’t stress enough the …

… A lifelong Harley rider, Dan survived a serious hit-and-run accident with a truck and returned to ride thousands of miles cross-country. A union negotiator during the Bell Telephone System … 4 cancer of the oropharynx, the middle part of the throat. A cancerous tumor had eaten its way through the healthy tissue in Dan’s neck, leaving a deep open wound. Dan’s surgeon, Andrew … a person, and I knew I was someone they truly cared about.” Dan Beult Cancer Survivor Dan’s best chance required a new battle plan and the ongoing collaboration of his Methodist Estabrook …

… has or will need psychiatric treatment. So if it were my family member, how would I want them to be treated?”   Tragedy Drives Her to Help Others Blum’s philosophy springs from experience. … Saint Mary and has been a psychiatric nurse at Jennie Edmundson for 13 years.  “This was the way to feel like you were making a difference,” she said. For the past year, she’s worked as the … psychiatric services.  For the self-described people person, that one-on-one time is the best part of the job. “It’s just me and them for as long as they need, and their family can be …

… my body. And almost immediately I began slurring my words.” Staci and her husband quickly went to their bedroom to have a private conversation. They didn’t want their three children – ages 15, … “Not just for her to read,” Laackmann said, “but for her to read out loud. That’s the only way her speech would improve. These patients need to be able to hear how they sound, and they … for patient care at Methodist. “They see a lot of tough cases, but together, they make the best of them. They are truly the epitome of teamwork.” Despite arriving at Methodist with limited …

… services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Chris Holm, RN-BC  Health Coach Methodist Physicians Clinic     Why … or received a difficult diagnosis. Nursing is making love a reality to mankind.   What’s the best thing about your role at Methodist? I love the rapport and relationships with my patients …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing   The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Britny Rodenburg, BSN, RN, C-EFM, CLC Registered Nurse, Women and … place is special to me. It’s my home away from home. The staff here has seen me through my best and worst days. My coworkers have turned into lifelong friends. I can’t imagine doing …

…   Ask Andre Guindon about his heart attack and he doesn’t have much to say – at first. Nudge him a little and he’ll open up about the experience: How he was rushed …   Katie Leggio Nursing Around the World Katie Leggio, MSN, RN, CMSRN, crossed the globe on her way to Methodist Hospital’s cardiac unit. After finishing school in Canada – her hometown of … and everything for us,” Andre said. “It was just amazing.”   Pete Ray New RN Learns From the Best At the time Andre was admitted to the cardiac unit, Katie was a preceptor for Pete Ray, BSN, …

… Little germ machines Despite any parent’s best intentions, children are pretty dirty creatures. They explore the world, get into … of infections. The simple truth is that handwashing is the single biggest thing one can do to control and prevent the spread of infection. Dr. Matthew Gibson Methodist Physicians Clinic … handwashing? Don’t hesitate to ask your Methodist Physicians Clinic pediatrician at your next visit.   …

… Physicians Clinic in Council Bluffs. He normally pulls in a chair from the front lobby to sit next to Arma Jo as she prepares for her exercises. But on Tuesday, Oct. 11, Paul could … She proceeded to check Paul’s heart rate, breathing and blood pressure. “I didn’t like the way he looked, and I didn’t like how his lungs sounded,” Culjat said. Although Paul wasn’t an … impressive that all of our staff members were able to coordinate and set him up for an office visit,” Dr. Puri said. “Otherwise, he may not have gone to the emergency department himself.” …