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… A doctor from South Sudan who visited Omaha for two months appealed for help to expand a clinic he runs in his country. Jackson Lodiong Dumo, who returned Friday to … one in a region of roughly 500,000 people. He also encouraged nursing students to volunteer for a March trip to South Sudan, and shadowed Methodist Health System doctors. Dr. Joseph Dumba …

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… For better or worse, working from home has become the new normal for many of us. And as the … you may find it’s tough to stay on task, get your work done and feel productive. The good news is it’s never too late to get on track. Try these strategies to stay motivated and make … night. Establish a firm time to begin and end work, with breaks built in, then stick to it as best you can.   Establish a Dedicated Workspace You might be tempted to work in bed. After all, …

…   Stories in This Issue Families Are Families, No Matter How They're Made The Primary Care Visit That Saved His Life Methodist's Mobile 3D Mammography Coach Breaks Down Barriers Methodist …

… to her knees. A Not-So-Routine Exam In August 2015, Peg visited her primary care physician for an annual exam, which included a pelvic exam. He saw something concerning but was limited on … was very easy to treat from the start,” Dr. Nadkarni said. “She put her trust in those caring for her, and she was always honest about how she was feeling and what she thought she could … at other hospitals here locally. And I can say without a doubt that Methodist is the best in Omaha. From the very first phone call, you feel cared for. Everyone – they all exude The …

… When Emily Kahm went into labor two weeks before her due date, she wasn’t prepared for her trip to the hospital. Neither she nor her husband took a tour of the facility, and plans for their families coming to visit didn’t align with the early surprise. In addition to it not fitting her timeline, Emily … decade into her professional career, Wright continues to love being a nurse and finds that the best part of her job is the relationships she’s able to develop with her patients. She even …

… by coworkers; his wife, Kris; and family members of Lois Brix, a patient he had cared for months before. They were there to surprise him with The DAISY Award , which honors nurses for their extraordinary skill and compassion. “When he got there, somebody said they could hear … Jennie was really on it and working diligently and expediently in order to help Lois have the best outcome,” Deb said. And one person especially stood out. In a DAISY nomination from the …

… in a sense,” Megan added. “Celebrating Charlotte. Finding a way to honor her.”   There for the highs and lows When Megan and Andy became pregnant with their second child, they knew … brought her mother, her father and their nurse turned friend the joy they all had yearned for after the heartbreaking birth of Charlotte. And three years later, baby Norah joined the … that landed her the award, but also the fact that “she has been with us for the absolute best and absolute worst moments of our lives,” Megan wrote. It’s something Lynch Nunn considers …

… a person, and I knew I was someone they truly cared about.” Dan Beult Cancer Survivor Dan’s best chance required a new battle plan and the ongoing collaboration of his Methodist Estabrook … impairment, neuropathy and a near-lethal gastrointestinal infection that kept him hospitalized for over a month.   Easing the journey “There were times I got downhearted and wanted to give … of Hope” posters on display at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. To see more Faces of Hope, visit HarpersHope.org . Harper’s Hope cancer survivorship services at Methodist Estabrook Cancer …