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… Summertime farmer’s markets give you the opportunity to choose from a larger variety of fresh fruits and vegetables grown close to home. Farm fresh - … what you buy within a few days after purchase to avoid spoilage and waste. Shop early to get the best selection. Choose fruits and vegetables free of bruises, which may cause them to spoil more …

… Jennie Edmundson received the following awards for ensuring that stroke patients receive the best, most appropriate research-based treatment: Get With The Guidelines - Stroke Methodist Fremont Health (Rural Bronze) Methodist Jennie … also received a  Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Award , which signifies the most up-to-date, evidence-based care for patients with type 2 diabetes when hospitalized for a stroke.  …

… Are you battling high cholesterol? If so, it's time to follow the advice I give so many of my patients: Get it under control for the sake of your healthy heart. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined. What Is Cholesterol? …

… The American Cancer Society (ACS) has awarded a grant to Methodist Hospital to address the transportation needs of cancer patients in the region. These … vice president of regional cancer control. “Transportation programs are vital to help patients get the treatments they need and deserve.”  The oncology social workers at Methodist Estabrook … transportation needs. “It’s the job of our social workers to make sure nothing stands in the way of our patients receiving the cancer care/treatment they need,” said Chandy Lockman Hoke, …

… It’s that time of year again…  If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to get your flu shot! I’m seeing a lot more cases of the flu in my Methodist Physicians Clinic … the “stomach flu.” The phrase “stomach flu” actually refers to gastroenteritis and is in no way associated with influenza, a viral respiratory illness. The flu shot does not offer any …

… a daunting task. If you have a limited budget, it can be even more intimidating. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), many individuals and families don’t meet daily … are just as nutritious as fresh produce. Frozen vegetables need minimal prep and are a great way to get extra vegetables into a meal, and frozen fruits make a tasty treat on hot summer days. … stores. This allows you to compare prices between places you frequently shop to find the best deal. When you’re on a budget, planning meals for your family that are inexpensive but …

… my body. And almost immediately I began slurring my words.” Staci and her husband quickly went to their bedroom to have a private conversation. They didn’t want their three children – ages 15, … “Not just for her to read,” Laackmann said, “but for her to read out loud. That’s the only way her speech would improve. These patients need to be able to hear how they sound, and they … for patient care at Methodist. “They see a lot of tough cases, but together, they make the best of them. They are truly the epitome of teamwork.” Despite arriving at Methodist with limited …

… 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 … to come back, I was elated. I was surrounded by a health care team that trusted me to be the best provider I could be and gave me all the resources I needed to accomplish my job at a high …

… Growing up, Carli Holz, BSN, RN, wanted to be a labor and delivery nurse. But her time as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) on the … that I didn’t know that I was looking for. Being able to help people who are really sick to get better or to be that person of support for them is kind of what drove me to where I am now.” … that meant so much to me, she handled with respect and special care. She went out of her way to ask me personal questions about my son during his passing. She understood my anger and my …

… has always felt a special connection between the two of them. She appreciated the time he took to get to know her as a person. Continuing In the Family  Dr. Martin delivered Julie’s first … there for her as she faced some complications to the pregnancy. “Knowing that you are in the best hands possible took the edge off,” said Julie. In December of 2013, Danielle and her husband …