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… Her eyes lit up as she answered the question: What made you want to become a medical assistant? “I used to love going to the doctor,” said Tess Petersen, CMA. “I had the best nurse. But it wasn’t the … aware of how important her role is. She’s one of the first people a patient sees during a visit. She’s also one of the last. And she firmly believes she’s a big part of patient …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Jen Anderson, MHA, RHIA Chief Compliance Officer Methodist Health …

…   Mary and Eric Teply knew their son was going to be a fighter even before he was born. Experiencing complications in her pregnancy, Mary was admitted to Methodist Women’s Hospital at 24 weeks. During an ultrasound with Brendan Connealy, MD , the … in the NICU. Passing their due date. When a snowstorm kept Mary from seeing Nathan – the only visit she missed in 307 days – nurses sent her photos of him wearing a onesie that read: “I love …

… couple watched the news before work, Kris Wiser said she wasn’t feeling well and went back to bed. Before long, she called her husband to the bathroom, where she asked for a wet washcloth to cover her chest and then began vomiting. “I looked at her and said, ‘I really think you need …

… Within a few weeks, concerns about personal protective equipment and other supplies began to surface. That’s when Shawn Shanahan, executive director of development and community health for Fremont Health Foundation , began to circle the wagons. Juice Stop “Having worked with United Way for 10 years and having recently … on how to donate, contact Fremont Health Foundation at (402) 727-3566. To learn more, visit fremonthealthfoundation.org . Pictured above: Diers Ford-Lincoln in Fremont donated items …

… The decision to become an organ and tissue donor, for many, is very personal. Here at Methodist, we are proud to partner with our local organ and tissue recovery agencies to help families give and receive … license. You can also register online at in Nebraska at liveonnebraska.org , or in Iowa, visit the Iowa Organ Donor Network at www.iowadonornetwork.org . …

… specialty clinic nurse manager at Myrtue Medical Center in Harlan, Iowa.  “I expect our staff to really treat patients well, like we want to be treated ourselves,” said Linda, who has been a manager for 44 of her 45 years as a nurse. … kind of stuff, to me, I expect,” Linda said. “But when it all goes together like it did for my visit, it was impressive.”   Doctor Blends Humor and Confidence While Linda had compliments to go …

… Over Matter It all starts with being mindful – being aware of your needs and desires in order to be your best self. It’s not necessarily about sitting on the floor, your back stretched tall, … balance between a career and being a mother and wife is hard even for doctors who are supposed to have healthy living all figured out. It takes effort. I have to actively make choices to take care of myself so I can provide for my patients and family. It’s …

… technologies, education spaces, consultation areas and a new waiting room. It’s all designed to help Jennie Edmundson continue providing the region with the most up-to-date cardiovascular care possible. “The care we provide in the new center will be … or to learn about giving opportunities, contact the Foundation at (712) 396-6040 or visit our website at jehfoundation.org . …

… Hospital Emergency Department (ED), team lead Jody Morris, MSN, RN-BC, CEN, knew she had to find a way to recognize one of her team members. “People just don’t take the time to do those kinds of things anymore,” Morris said. “So I know when they do, it’s pretty …