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… stone at some point in their life? Kidney stones, which are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys, most commonly occur when there is an excess of calcium in our urine. Small stones that form may pass out of the body easily in urine, but larger ones can get stuck and result in pain and injury to the kidneys. Kidney stones are often harmless if identified …

… Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital is setting its sights on creating a new state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Care Center at the … updated equipment with the most advanced technologies, education spaces, consultation areas and a new waiting room. It’s all designed to help Jennie Edmundson continue providing the region … care possible. “The care we provide in the new center will be comprehensive, coordinated and streamlined,” said Julie Buckelew, MSN, RN, CCRN, campus manager for cardiology and pulmonary …

… so much wisdom, so many stories,” Harding said of older adults. “They have so much to tell us, and we have so much to learn from them. They’ve been through so much, and they deserve good care.” That good care, she said, involves considerable awareness of how her … matter-of-factly. “Especially because we know our older adults are prone to sores. Their skin is just thinner. So we’re constantly doing skin checks to make sure there’s no breakdown. We …

… to your care while in the hospital, there’s nothing more important than quality, satisfaction and safety. That last one – safety – is a big one for us. While doctors, nurses and medical staff might be the most visible people … but we first needed the processes in place to make it happen. We needed to: Staff the points of entry with screeners and identify who those people would be  Train screeners and …

… The patient was in a lot of pain, physically and mentally. She had just learned her cancer was spreading. When Stephanie Kozol walked into her … music therapist, Kozol has been making the rounds at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC) and Methodist Hospital since late September. She plays lead guitar – and a lead role – in an … through Harper’s Hope , a comprehensive and ever-expanding cancer survivorship program. “This is an incredible opportunity,” said Kozol who works for Music Speaks LLC . “The fact that …

… Physicians Clinic, addresses common questions that people have about sun protection.   Is a higher SPF better? Lotion vs. spray? What do I really need to know to keep my family safe? … nearly impossible for fair-skinned people to avoid all sun damage, so focus on the important points.  First, avoid getting sunburns. When the sun causes your skin to turn red and then peel, a significant amount of damage has been done.  Applying an even coating of SPF 30 …

… Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing  The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Jerry Kostal Director of Supply Chain, Procurement and Logistics Methodist Health System   Tell us more about yourself and your background with … Management. My wife, Kim, and I have been married for 30 years. We have one son, Blake, who is a fourth-year medical student. He graduates in May and will be getting married in July. He was …

… trendy offerings may help people lose 15-20 pounds fast, but they often gain them right back – and they don’t improve their health or quality of life. In some cases, people gain back more than … on their journey to better health. Here are a few quick tips if you’re hoping to lose weight and actually keep it off.    Identify your ‘why’ More often than not, people are seeking to lose … for a more specific reason than simply seeing a lower number on the scale.    A common reason is they desire to spend more time playing with or simply keeping up with their children or …

… resolutions? New Year’s resolutions can be very effective! New Year’s symbolizes a new start and time to try something different, and it can motivate us to pick up healthy habits we may have let go by the wayside. It’s a refresh button people can lean into for goal setting. The key is to remember that resolutions can start anytime. If you struggle to keep one, press refresh and …

… Unfortunately, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are both underrecognized and underdiagnosed lung diseases. If they are properly identified, we have many opportunities to … are the highest because of the amount of pollen and respiratory viruses circulating – now is a great time to learn the facts and how Methodist plays a vital role in caring for patients …