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It was a more than a year ago that Michael Ortmeier, Methodist’s senior director of clinic operations, moved to Omaha with his wife and two sons.“We hadn’t yet established care anywhere when I got the call that every parent just loves,” he said.His son had a fever and needed to be picked up from day…

Most people associate osteoporosis with postmenopausal women (age 65 and older), but the truth is: No matter your age or gender, you may be at risk and not even realize it. Because osteoporosis generally doesn’t cause symptoms, your first sign of brittle bones could be a bad break. Risk Factors T…

Chuck and Laura BairWhen Laura Bair thinks about her late husband of 42 years, Charles, she remembers how much he cared for those around him.As a service manager at an auto repair business, “Chuck” enjoyed guiding younger mechanics as they learned the ropes of the job. He loved his two dogs – “He di…

Alysha Merksick and her fiance weren’t planning on having any more children. “Huge surprise,” said Alysha, whose other children are 20, 17 and 12. And having a child later in life was only the beginning of her worries in the middle of a pandemic. “I had to go to every visit alone,” she said. “I u…

An organization in South Omaha is partnering with Methodist Health System and other organizations to ensure the community in that area can move forward. Helping resources connect: that's the goal of the South Omaha Community Care Council (SOCC). "It's a collection of wide-ranging businesses, organi…

The best nurse Jim Murphy said he ever had only been one for less than a year. But Methodist Hospital Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit nurse Emily Wood, BSN, RN, made such an impression that he had to tell his daughter – Helen Schlotfeld – about her.U.S. Army veteran Jim Murphy being honored at Memo…

Why Methodist? No matter how long your rehabilitative experience is, we’re committed to helping you reach your goals. Our rehabilitative experts offer specialized care strategies and treatment options aimed at helping you build strength, restore confidence and reach your highest level of independen…

Why Long-Term Care at Methodist?Our goal is simple: providing unwavering compassion while meeting residents’ every need. We strive to provide long-term care services for residents in a comfortable, supportive living environment while helping them achieve maximum independence.Our residents enjoy larg…

With her 45th birthday just a couple days away, Stephanie Flansburg was looking forward to a night out with her girlfriends – something she doesn’t often find time for as a single working mother of two. Stephanie FlansburgAnd for someone who often has difficulty finding the right words, she’s able …