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… An eye on eye health Every summer we pay special attention to protect your skin against harmful UV rays and risk of skin cancer. But the summer months are … time for keeping an eye on eye health.  With more time outdoors, there is increased exposure to bright sunlight and the elements. Just like skin, the sensitive tissues of the eyes can burn. … have pain, use an ice pack right away. Any major injury or change in vision should prompt a visit to your eye doctor, primary care provider or emergency room depending on its severity.  4. …

… Driver Rehabilitation Program . What is Driver Rehabilitation? “Sometimes it’s a decision to either seek help or perhaps lose their license,” said Moore, OTD, OTR/L, CDRS . “For others, it’s simply making sure that they are safe and can continue to drive as they age or after recovering from an illness or injury.” The Methodist Driver … safe.” To learn more about the Methodist Driver Rehabilitation Program, call 402-354-4670 or visit www.bestcare.org/driverrehab . …

… a life-changing experience: a high-risk pregnancy and major health scare.  But thanks to the care and compassion of a Methodist nurse, her story has a wonderful outcome. High-risk and … while pregnant. She was transferred from a hospital near her home in Sioux City, Iowa, to Methodist Women’s Hospital. Diagnosed with placenta previa and accreta, she was scheduled for … To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital for the DAISY Award, visit www.bestcare.org/daisy . Read Jenna's letter to Methodist. …

… we change.” It’s this year’s theme for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and a crucial call to action. Addressing and preventing sexual abuse, assault and harassment starts with open conversation. In order to reduce the stigma surrounding these issues and eliminate the shame that many survivors wrongly … can simply walk in and request to see an FNE. However, if they have questions, they can visit  sexualassaulthelp.org .  What can a survivor expect upon arrival?  A trained FNE will meet …

… 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 .   Joy Youngland, MS, MSW, LIMHP, CSW Counselor Best Care Employee …

… Every August, National Breastfeeding Month, marks a renewed effort to celebrate, support and promote breastfeeding. Yet, some of the questions I receive from parents tell me there’s still a lot of awareness to be raised about not only the benefits of breastfeeding, but also the reality of it. Here’s a … safe and nutritionally complete options.  If you have questions or need lactation support, visit  bestcare.org/specialties/lactation .   …

… Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust announced today a multimillion-dollar effort to save the lives of COVID-19 patients and protect the frontline health care workers caring for … them. A total of $4,711,481 in funding will be distributed across five upper-Midwestern states to pay for 367 LUCAS mechanical CPR devices to be deployed to hospitals caring for patients … Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Minnesota, Iowa and Montana. For more information, visit www.helmsleytrust.org .  …

… Methodist hospitalist and geriatrician Kilie Donovan, MD , is like many first-time moms: eager to be back with her colleagues but missing those sweet baby snuggles every minute of every work day. On March 29, Dr. Donovan and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby boy to their family. His name is just as cute as he is: Fitz Timothy – “the best thing we’ve ever … appointment two weeks after Fitz was born for his initial evaluation. We’ll continue to visit the clinic at least yearly until Fitz is at least 21.      What does short- and long-term …

… Symptoms  When looking at potential symptoms of COVID-19, the flu and a cold, there appears to be the most overlap between COVID-19 and the flu. However, some COVID-positive individuals only ever feel mild coldlike symptoms. It’s important to know the symptoms of all three viruses.    Seek medical care immediately if you feel any of … chest or abdomen Sudden confusion or dizziness Severe vomiting Bluish lips or face Inability to wake or stay awake Symptoms that improve but come back with fever and cough   Navigating the …

… experiencing weakness, fatigue and stomach issues.   On Thanksgiving, the family took Sue to the Methodist Women’s Hospital Emergency Department , where they learned that her kidneys were in acute distress. After she was transferred to Methodist Hospital , doctors determined that she faced not only AFib and kidney issues, but … third dangerous health condition: sepsis. “She had a lot of serious issues that were happening to her,” Albertha said. “It was just absolutely a nightmare for us because she was trying to …