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… COVID-19 variants continue emerging, many people are following new CDC mask guidelines and trading in their cloth masks for ones that offer better protection – like N95s, KN95s or … of fake masks since 2020, but that’s not to say dupes aren’t out there – popping up online and on store shelves. So what should you look for to ensure the best, most protective mask … Health (NIOSH) , and they have special markings on them. The biggest red flag to look out for is an N95 with no NIOSH-approved markings or label. Keep in mind: NIOSH approves all N95s – the …

… Hospital critical care unit, was awarded a $3,500 scholarship from the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), which is supported by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). Whitehill, who is enrolled in the RN to MSN … were judged on grade-point average, a written personal statement, letters of reference and extracurricular, community and health care-related activities. “I am so fortunate and …

… Approximately 500,000 men undergo vasectomies every year in the United States. And at some point, a significant number of them change their minds and want another child. Regret often occurs with a change in marital status – such as divorce or … are reconnected. In vitro fertilization (IVF) with testicular/epididymal biopsy: Sperm is removed and used to fertilize the woman’s eggs. There are pros and cons to both procedures, …

… health hospital in Council Bluffs.     According to American Hospital Directory data, there is a shortfall of more than 300 inpatient behavioral health beds in Iowa and Nebraska. To address this need, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare are … the partnership between Jennie Edmundson and Acadia Healthcare, visit Bluffsbehavioralhealth.com .   Media Coverage Omaha World-Herald: Jennie Edmundson partners to build 96-bed behavioral …

… You may know that using alcohol and tobacco are major risk factors for head and neck cancers. But did you know that it’s … tonsils and base of the tongue – in the U.S. are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV)? HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the U.S., with about 85% of people exposed to … Side effects, if any, are usually mild and can include soreness or redness at the injection site, dizziness, fainting, nausea, headache and allergic reactions. HPV is a general health issue …

… Plastic surgeon Amanda Dawson, MD, is now seeing patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic . Dawson, who knew she wanted to become a doctor when she was 10 years old, recalls many dinner-table discussions of science and medicine with her mother, a retired pediatric dentist, and her stepfather, a practicing … girl at heart, Dr. Dawson enjoys hunting and fishing. She and her husband love spending their free time outdoors and even named their son, Hunter, after one of their favorite pastimes …

… Travis Rosenkranz, MD, credits a number of injuries as a young athlete and some early encounters with sports medicine physicians for initially piquing his interest in … surgery and found his calling. “I’m still in awe when you get in there, see a heart that is sick or ill, do work on it and then see the heart rebound to what it was supposed to look like … going through.” Dr. Rosenkranz, who’s married to his high school sweetheart, stays busy in his free time keeping up with three young children. Together, they enjoy exploring Omaha and …

… Ashley Shea, MD, declared her future profession when she was just in preschool. And she never once changed her mind.  “I would always come home with papers that said, ‘I want to … in perinatology. “Being present during some of the most vulnerable moments in a person’s life is an honor and something I get to do every day as an MFM,” said Dr. Shea, who sees patients at … underserved care. As a busy mother of three, “my hobbies are my kids.” But when she does find free time, she enjoys playing and watching a variety of sports. …

… The DAISY Team Award is designed to honor extraordinary collaboration and teamwork that makes a difference in the … thanks to Kim making a deal with him, he agreed. Staff covered for one another that night to free up two nursing assistants to assist with the shower. The patient was so grateful for his …

… As the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic affects nearly everyone – and all facets of life –  the need for mental and emotional support is becoming more apparent. Recognizing that need in the community, Methodist Health System has launched the Methodist Emotional Support Line. The free, confidential service can be accessed by dialing (402) 815-8255 (TALK) and is available …