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… learning from my patients before we proceed with whatever health care plan is really best for them.” Dr. Maliszewski earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska Medical … looking forward to starting the journey with a number of families,” he said. “This is my job for the next 30 years, and I’m looking forward to getting started.” Dr. Maliszewski is now seeing …

…   As a member of the Methodist Hospital Nutrition Services staff, Merl was known for rarely missing work, making countless friends while on the job and greeting anyone and … past 45 years.” After retiring, Merl plans to move in with a sister in Kearney. He hopes to visit Methodist Hospital when he’s back in Omaha to visit family. Otherwise, he doesn’t have a whole lot planned. “I’m just going to enjoy it,” he …

… – An estimated 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day. Nationally, patients 65 and older account for about 15 percent of emergency room visits. At Methodist Hospital’s Emergency Department in … at nearly 40 percent, averaging about 31 people a day. Continuing a commitment to caring for the community's older adults, Methodist Hospital became the first and only hospital in … standards of care for the aging population in our communities. We want the older adults who visit our Emergency Department to know they will be cared for and treated with respect and …

… area will dress in teal, paint their fingernails in the color and celebrate all that it stands for. Teal represents ovarian cancer. But to ovarian cancer survivors, it represents a journey … her friend Nancy Profit. Both are ovarian cancer survivors. They met through a support group for survivors at Omaha's Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. KETV: Know the signs of ovarian …

… us outdoors, the combination of heat and humidity during these summer months can pose risks for those indoors and out. Here’s what you should know about heat stroke, heat exhaustion and … come so easy, and your body works even harder to keep things cool. That can be a formula for trouble. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a simple slogan when it … probably heard the following tips, but they’re worth a reminder. Stay informed. Check the latest weather forecast so you can plan accordingly. Stay inside. Limit your time outdoors as …

… he wrote. That message set off a chain of events that culminated with a nurse being honored for her role in caring for Dan and his family when they needed it most.   “He Was Not Alone” Dan was “bigger than life,” … his family from being by his side, and instead they relied on calls with staff to learn the latest.  “For 28 days, we met with him on Zoom at night. Every night,” Jim said. “He was …

… Teri Roberts is a quadruple amputee who volunteers to visit patients at the Methodist Acute Rehabilitation Center. Her incredible story serves to … caregivers and everyone she meets. “We’ve earned days where we can feel a little sorry for ourselves," she said. "But it’s very important not to stay down. You’ve got to pick yourself …

… Kelli Shidler, MD, largely credits her aunt, a former nurse, for fostering her early interest in medicine. “But having always loved, loved, loved babies, it … Shidler said. And during medical school, she gravitated toward the pediatric subspecialties. “For example, on my ortho rotation, I chose pediatric ortho. On my ENT rotation, I chose pediatric … major life change. As her own kids have grown, she’s also developed a “special love” of caring for adolescents, finding them easily relatable thanks to her own life experiences. The most …

… of the center putting patients first to ensure success.    “Many patients have their wounds for years before we have the chance to treat them,” said Dr. Stanislav, medical director of the … to express their gratitude and wonder out loud as to why they didn’t come here to begin with.” For more information about the Methodist Jennie Edmundson Advanced Wound Center, visit www.bestcare.org/jennie-edmundson/services/wound-care/ . …