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In May, 52-year-old Mark Schmidt greeted friends and cheered on his 16-year-old daughter, Sam, at a softball tournament at La Vista City Park. It was a return to the same fields where, two years earlier, the Hastings, Nebraska, man watched Sam play for the first time after he completed seven weeks …

Last fall at Methodist Hospital, 39-year-old Nate Ostrand underwent a two-part combination treatment known as Convergent that involves creating scar tissue both inside and outside the heart to treat persistent AFib. Not only has his heart stayed in rhythm, but he also has been able to stop taking a …

Zucchini bread, banana bread, cookies and more. Baking is Anna Boldra’s therapy.“When I can’t control what’s going on around me, I bake,” she said, “because that’s something I can control.”And a few of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurses on the third floor at Methodist Women’s Hospital ha…

What is West Nile virus?West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people through the bites of mosquitoes that have fed on infected birds. There are no vaccines to prevent or treat West Nile. The most effective way to avoid the disease is to prevent mosquito bites. Preventing mosquito bitesApply an …

Picture day, date night, the morning of a job interview or prior to a big presentation. It seems to happen when you least want it to – an all over breakout or a single, glaring zit. Acne can be frustrating. Even more so, if it’s chronic.   But you’re not alone. According to the American Academy …

  We’re all busy. Between jobs, families and other commitments, it can be hard to find the time and resolve to take care of ourselves. We know what we should do to get on track. We know we would feel better and have more energy by working out and eating right. Buckling down and doing it, however…

With more Nebraskans getting vaccinated against COVID-19, this summer is shaping up to be much more normal than last. But some people might need to dust off their social skills before heading to summer barbecues and other gatherings. Marie Gotthardt, a counselor with the Best Care Employee Assistan…

Your new baby is almost here and it’s time to pack your hospital bag. You may have a long checklist, but a few little things can make a big difference during your stay. Making the list There are only a few things you must bring to the hospital. Other items may make labor and delivery and your tim…

Garnet Blatchford, MD, a 30-plus year member of Methodist Hospital’s medical staff, has been named vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer for the hospital. She will begin her duties on June 1. Dr. Blatchford, who began her medical career in the 1980s, was born and raised in Oma…

We help you be the best parent you can with classes designed to help new moms and dads care for their newly born baby. Methodist Fremont offers a variety of free educational opportunities to address your questions about pregnancy, childbirth, parenting, taking care of your baby and more. We are com…