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… information or come up with words. Even some aspects of memory may change. So, what can you do to help your brain stay as healthy as possible as you age? And when are cognitive changes just a sign of aging – and when are they something more significant?   Ways to Help Your Brain Health   Make your physical health a priority. General health tips regarding … notice such changes. If you or a family member bring up a cognitive concern during a doctor’s visit, your primary care physician (PCP) may ask you some questions and have you complete a brief …

… Joseph Bast, MD, a nephrologist with Methodist Physicians Clinic – Nephrology   Thanks largely to escalating rates of diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity — and people simply living … nephrology, a clinical specialty that focuses on the kidneys and urinary tract. In response to the growing need for nephrology services, Methodist Health System recently acquired Omaha … in-home dialysis. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bast or another Methodist provider, visit  bestcare.org/providers . …

… the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation to the cancer program at Methodist Hospital’s Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center . Three-Year Accreditation with Commendation is only awarded to a facility that exceeds standard requirements at the time of its triennial survey. Methodist … Its membership includes Fellows of the American College of Surgeons.  For more information, visit: www.facs.org/cancer     …

… A Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) faculty member has been selected to take part in a first-of-its-kind Environmental Health Nurse Fellowship program.   Kiley … Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) for the yearlong fellowship. ANHE designed the program to train nurses to work with communities in tackling serious environmental health threats, … learn more about the ANHE Environmental Health Nurse Fellowship and the program participants, visit https://envirn.org/anhe-fellowship/ . …

… of clinical care and performance improvement. In 2017, Methodist provided care and treatment to 524 stroke patients . “We are pleased to receive advanced re-certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart … of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country.  About Nebraska Methodist Hospital …

… HOW MEDICAL INFORMATION ABOUT YOU MAY BE USED AND DISCLOSED AND HOW YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THIS INFORMATION. PLEASE REVIEW IT CAREFULLY. Nebraska Methodist Health System (MHS) respects your privacy. We are also legally required to maintain the privacy of your protected health information (PHI) under the Health Insurance … describes: Our legal duties and privacy practices regarding your PHI, including our duty to notify you following a data breach of your unsecured PHI; Our permitted uses and disclosures …

… second son was born two years after their first, their plan was taking shape. After struggling to achieve a third pregnancy, Bianca was prescribed fertility medication, which she took regularly for nine months. It didn’t seem to be working – or so she and her doctor thought. Pregnant With Three  Five In January 2013, … every day, until they came home. That was, until Dr. Lovgren stepped in. “He stopped by to visit us in the NICU on what was probably the hardest day,” Bianca said. “I had tears running …

… should have a pretty good idea of how important regularly and properly cleaning your hands is to keeping yourself and others around you healthy. But are you doing it enough? Are you doing it correctly? And when it comes to killing germs, how does washing with soap or water compare with using hand sanitizer? Hand … rule, washing your hands with soap and water is your best defense against germs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . But there are some exceptions. Knowing …

… a car crash.  Families face challenges like these every day. On top of everything you’re doing to offer support, you may wonder: Is it dangerous for Mom or Dad to drive? It’s a discussion many of us need to have sooner or later, but it doesn’t have to be … enjoy. To learn more about the Methodist Driver Rehabilitation Program, call 402-354-4670 or visit www.bestcare.org/driverrehab . …

… Shelley Hultman, BSN, RN, knows all about Methodist’s commitment to providing outstanding care. As a nurse in the Methodist Hospital Emergency Department, she … new way after her mother was diagnosed with a rare colon cancer. She was so moved that she had to recognize the team responsible. Patty Burke and daughter Shelley Hultman, RN, BSN “Just One of … floor – an experience Shelley remembered fondly because of the “wonderful” staff.  But after a visit to the emergency room nearly a year later, doctors had bad news: The cancer had spread. …