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… people celebrate them every year. They represent new life being brought into the world. But for some women, birthdays may also mark their entrance to the world of high-risk pregnancy. One … that risk increases as a mother ages. If you’re considered of advanced maternal age, it’s a good idea to sit down with a genetics counselor early in pregnancy – typically between 11 and 13 … will follow up to determine what next steps are needed. If your results are normal, your next visit is usually around 20 weeks. If the opposite is true, rest assured that your health care …

… With today’s busy schedules, it can be hard for people to get to classes. But both CHI Health and Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital can bring good heart sense to employers, churches and other organizations. Daily Nonpareil reporter Tim …

… – An estimated 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day. Nationally, patients 65 and older account for about 15 percent of emergency room visits. At Methodist Hospital’s Emergency Department in … at nearly 40 percent, averaging about 31 people a day. Continuing a commitment to caring for the community's older adults, Methodist Hospital became the first and only hospital in … standards of care for the aging population in our communities. We want the older adults who visit our Emergency Department to know they will be cared for and treated with respect and …

… area will dress in teal, paint their fingernails in the color and celebrate all that it stands for. Teal represents ovarian cancer. But to ovarian cancer survivors, it represents a journey … her friend Nancy Profit. Both are ovarian cancer survivors. They met through a support group for survivors at Omaha's Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. KETV: Know the signs of ovarian …

… 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  Call or text 988. 988 provides free and confidential support for people in distress and their loved ones. If you are in need of resources or emotional support for yourself or a loved one, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. …

…   As a member of the Methodist Hospital Nutrition Services staff, Merl was known for rarely missing work, making countless friends while on the job and greeting anyone and … past 45 years.” After retiring, Merl plans to move in with a sister in Kearney. He hopes to visit Methodist Hospital when he’s back in Omaha to visit family. Otherwise, he doesn’t have a whole lot planned. “I’m just going to enjoy it,” he …

… The desire to care for others began early, at the age of 10, and while in high school at Bryan High School in … University of Nebraska Medical Center. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do at first, which was good,” Dr. Swim said. “It kept my eyes open to other aspects of medicine. I always came around to … I see my patients as friends and family and I want to get them through those times – both good and bad.” In building that doctor-patient relationship, Dr. Swim says the care process …

… Families everywhere, it seems, are eager to resume some fun in the sun while making up for last year’s COVID-tainted summer. While vaccinations have certainly changed the course of … spotted fever Avoid standing water, wear loose long-sleeved shirts and pants, and invest in a good insect repellant that contains one or more of the following ingredients: DEET IR3535 Oil of … a highly contagious delta variant is making its rounds  – even here, locally. The good news? If you’re fully vaccinated, you’re largely protected from severe illness caused by the …

… Teri Roberts is a quadruple amputee who volunteers to visit patients at the Methodist Acute Rehabilitation Center. Her incredible story serves to … caregivers and everyone she meets. “We’ve earned days where we can feel a little sorry for ourselves," she said. "But it’s very important not to stay down. You’ve got to pick yourself …

… come up with more than 54 million results. But what is the keto diet, and is it actually good for you?   What Is the Keto Diet?  The keto diet is extremely low in carbohydrates and very high … the advice of a registered dietitian to ensure you’re getting all the nutrients needed for good health. And finally, it’s important to have good common sense when eating and to be …