Search Methodist

For parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, figuring out what to gift the littles on that holiday shopping list can be challenging – especially when buying for kiddos who seem to have everything. Before snatching up whatever’s on their wish list this year, here are some helpful tips to help them b…

Two southwest Iowa brothers and their wives were blessed with baby boys on the same day last month. Dean Dallas Jensen, son of Michael and Emilee Jensen of Council Bluffs, was born at 4:21 p.m. on Nov. 29 at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital. He joined his brother, Mac, who is 19 months old. At …

When it comes to the holidays, it can be daunting to think about all the people who you think you should purchase gifts for. Some people are easy to shop for because they’re easily pleased or you know what they like. Others might be more difficult. When shopping for older adults, consider gifts tha…

Primary Care “My whole family was taken that day, and it’s been a living nightmare ever since.” Although she’s finding things to be grateful for, Becki Coleman still has “breakdown moments” when looking back on Aug. 31. That’s the day she came home from work to discover that her husband, her 18-…

Women's Health Brittney Ruiz, BSN, RN, considers herself a “huge person of faith.” She’s always known that she wanted to help people in some capacity, and as a labor and delivery nurse at Methodist Fremont Health, she believes she has a unique opportunity. “It’s a privilege to be there during…

Natalie Jones, a nurse coordinator at Methodist Hospital, is working to take her career – and the care she’s able to provide – to the next level. She’s currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Nebraska Methodist College (NMC) – the Josie Harper Campus. “Growing up…

Julia Laursen Breast Cancer Survivor Just weeks after her 32nd birthday in 2021, Julia Laursen was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. She underwent chemotherapy, surgery and radiation as she navigated survivorship over the course of the next year. As a young cancer survivor, Julia feare…

Methodist Women’s Hospital’s smallest patients had a special visitor on Wednesday. Santa Claus made his annual stop at the hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Santa visited over 40 babies and even posed for photos with infants and families, capturing their first visit from Santa. Santa …

There are more than 600 muscles in the human body, and it’s impossible to strengthen each and every one. Yet there are plenty whose power you can enhance, and doing so is key to enjoying a healthy, active life. Strong muscles help combat diabetes, boost cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and…

When you’ve left home and are living in a new country, the holidays can bring lots of memories of past celebrations. Elean Hankins grew up in the Philippines in the city of Manila. She came to the U.S. in 1996. She’s been working as a physical therapist at Dunklau Gardens since 2014. Hankins has s…