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… With respiratory illnesses on the rise, vaccination rates low and the holiday season about to hit full stride, health officials are urging Nebraskans who are eligible to get shots for COVID-19, influenza and RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus. Dr. Ashley LeGrand, … first for guidance on the appropriate place to seek care, she said. Clinics are doing their best to get patients in, but urgent cares are available for those who have symptoms that need to …

… is anything but dull when explaining why he loves his job. Why did the science geek choose to study medicine? “Going to medical school was like being told that you can eat your favorite food every day for the next four years. You get to do science all the time,” he said. Why join Methodist Physicians Clinic family medicine ? … cheeseburger in a lot of places. But there’s different elements of Methodist that make it the best cheeseburger.” Dr. Ramig earned his medical degree from Creighton University School of …

… 717 N. 190th Plaza in Omaha, Nebraska.  As far back he can remember, Dr. Carlson always wanted to be a physician. Growing up in Cozad, Nebraska, his family frequently saw a doctor that made a … the University of Kansas. Today, he is an OB-GYN at Methodist Physicians Clinic. "The single best thing I get to do is I get to be the first person to touch a baby in its new life and give that baby to a …

… Five- to 11-year-olds mark the last in many households to be vaccinated against COVID-19 – and that’s a … things. Vaccinating 5- to 11-Year-Olds If you haven’t yet taken your child who’s 5 or older to get their first Pfizer-BioNTech shot, here are a few reminders of why you should consider it … and others against COVID-19. Life After Full Vaccination Simply put, vaccination is our best defense against COVID-19 infection. And according to the CDC, anyone who’s been fully …

… Two more celebrities who seemed to have everything together chose to take their own lives. If those who have “fame and fortune” … will be a burden to those around them.  If someone you know has ever talked about feeling that way, there is reason to be concerned. More importantly, if they have talked that way one day and … it is a friend, family member, or perhaps if you have thoughts of suicide, there are ways to get help. If the company you work for has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), that is a great …

… he gravitated toward cardiothoracic surgery and found his calling. “I’m still in awe when you get in there, see a heart that is sick or ill, do work on it and then see the heart rebound to what it was supposed to look like prior to having issues,” said Dr. Rosenkranz, who sees … well-established cardiothoracic surgical program and grateful to be learning from some of the best in the field. But The Meaning of Care , he said, is what really drew him to Methodist. “It’s …

… in the clinic or hospital, internist Josh Edgar, MD , values the relationships he’s able to build with each patient. “In primary care, the relationship between the patient and the doctor … for patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic and Methodist Fremont Health . “I want my patients to truly trust that I’ve got their best interests in mind, and I want to be able to trust that they’re also working toward a similar …

… Eric Villanueva, MD, points to his pediatrician as a major influence on his health and eventual career in medicine. Facing … Dr. Villanueva lost 80 pounds with the help of his provider. “He really encouraged me to get better and feel better about myself,” Dr. Villanueva said. “He was also very encouraging … with his patients and colleagues, and he believes those bonds are essential to achieving the best outcomes. “What I love is getting to know people on a personal level, and patients in …

… In Nebraska and Iowa, ticks are an annual warm-weather nuisance.  The pesky bugs pose a threat to humans and animals by spreading Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Lyme disease, Babesiosis and … and Prevention shows the general distribution of lone star ticks. Tick bite prevention The best way to prevent alpha-gal syndrome – or any tickborne disease – is to prevent tick bites . Ticks …

… Safety for patients and guests Nobody wants to be in the hospital. I’ve seen how a visit from family or friends can really lift the spirits … Methodist hospitals and clinics to be aware of is good hand hygiene. Having clean hands is the best way to protect yourself and your family from getting ill. Clean hands can stop germs from …