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… Clinic The Methodist Community Health Clinic provides low-cost health care services to adults and adolescents. The clinic sees patients Monday through Friday with a staff of two health care …

… have enough money from my part-time job to buy the clothes I wanted,” she said with a laugh. “And you know, I wanted to look cool.” Being a cashier at Richman Gordman paid her just enough for a small stockpile of shiny gold fabric and shoulder pads. The “very average” Roncalli Catholic high schooler began using her mom’s old … said. Halyard, a nonwoven fabric, traditionally used to keep medical equipment sterile, is plentiful at Methodist. “I knew it was waterproof, and I knew it was reusable,” she said. “So, …

… you’re pregnant. People start offering advice, making predictions about the sex of the baby and sharing personal pregnancy stories.   Myths and Old Wives’ Tales You know what I’m talking about: If you have more hair on your legs than … with pregnancy. Myth No. 1: Heartburn during pregnancy means a hairy baby. The truth is, there’s no association between heartburn and the amount of hair on your newborn. You could …

… Slow thinking, poor concentration, confusion and difficulty remembering things. These troubling cognitive symptoms are often referred to as “brain fog,” which is becoming increasingly common among those who’ve contracted COVID-19. Although new research is … we’re seeing with COVID-19 – as well as some hope for anyone still feeling a little “dazed and confused” following their bout of the virus. Understanding the Fog Brain fog – something …

… in August.  Her arrival kicked off a chain of events that led to their upcoming wedding – and some unforgettable engagement photos.   A Couple That Almost Wasn’t The attraction was instant, and the pair clicked whenever nurses from the floor would get together. “I always had a crush on … has joined the oncology research department at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center.  The couple is planning a Sept. 21 wedding and a lifetime of memories to come. But they’ll never forget how …

… single moms clicked right away. “She kept talking about advancing her career,” Stenwall said. “And it was all because she wanted to provide for her daughter. She was trying so hard to take … care of my kids.” In helping Beck find the path she was meant for, Stenwall asked her: “What is it that you feel you’re good at?” Patient care, Beck answered hesitantly. And Stenwall assured her she was right.   Teacher, friend, role model Beck, now halfway through …

… the tumor. “They got him in that next week,” said his wife, Debra. “What really impresses me and touches me is that they didn’t look at him and say, ‘Here’s a 76-year-old guy with pancreatic cancer. Let’s keep him comfortable. No. They …

… From left: Steve Baumert, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, president and CEO; Meg Kinney; Madi Benson; Lisa Palermo; and Peggy Helget, chief nursing officer and vice president of patient services. Council Bluffs, … $3,500 scholarships from the Iowa Hospital Education and Research Foundation (IHERF), which is supported by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) . They were among 52 outstanding students …

… There’s been widespread concern that the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a mental health crisis. Depression and anxiety tend to be fed by uncertainty, isolation, stressors and loss. All of these factors … about a loved one, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 (TALK). The free, confidential phone line is available 24/7 to connect you with a trained counselor. You can …

… of my patients take an 81 mg baby aspirin daily. When I ask why, I get a variety of answers and often puzzled looks. Some patients reason that it’s over-the-counter and safe. Others say … With new research questioning daily aspirin use, many people are wondering if that aspirin is the right decision for them.  How Does Aspirin Work? Aspirin affects the body in several ways: … reputation, concluding that its use among the elderly made no difference to their disability-free survival (free from dementia or persistent physical disability) while recording a higher …