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… When it comes to medical procedures, less is sometimes better for patients — and, in some cases, for health care costs. At a time of growing concern about rising health care costs, any savings … that come by avoiding scans, tests and treatments that don’t help patients are considered a good thing. To be sure, a hospital stay still can be expensive. That’s why efforts are underway …

… opioid prescriptions by 32%. Local experts are calling the decline between 2013 and 2018 a good start. Hospitals are listening and paying attention,” said Margaret Woeppel, the Nebraska Hospital Association’s vice president for quality initiatives. Locally, individual health systems are also reporting signs of progress. …

… Richard O’Neill is happy his doctor recommended he get his lungs screened for cancer. O’Neill, 73, of Council Bluffs, said he’s thankful he caught his lung cancer early. The Council Bluffs man was a smoker for more than 50 years, and earlier this year decided to get tested for lung cancer. We caught it way early, so it was good,” he said. Dr. Sumit Mukherjee with the Methodist Physicians Clinic at Jennie Edmundson …

… wear and tear of continued social distancing and discontinued routines. It can be difficult for them to understand why all their play dates and soccer games were taken away last March and … provider. And don’t be alarmed if you’re asked to leave the room during your child’s next visit. This is an important opportunity for the provider to establish trust with your child and … and why we haven’t visited Grandma and Grandpa in a really long time. But images from the news may be too intense for young children. Instead, messages from programs like “Sesame Street” …

… Happy. Rambunctious. Full of love for big sister Stella. That’s how Kim Cappellano describes her 2-year-old son, Emerson.  “He … cameras also would have helped with sibling bonding. She recalls how Stella, then 3, couldn’t visit the NICU due to COVID-19 restrictions. “I could have shown Stella, ‘This is your little … the For All Women campaign and help strengthen health care for all women in the region, please visit MethodistHospitalFoundation.org/ForAllWomen . …

… and Methodist Women’s Hospital attained Magnet recognition, the highest national honor for nursing care, for the fifth consecutive time in March – a testament to the hospitals’ … process includes an electronic application, written patient-care documentation, an on-site visit and a thorough review by the Commission on Magnet Recognition. Health care organizations … over the four-year period since the organization received its most recent recognition.  U.S. News & World Report’s annual showcase of “America’s Best Hospitals” includes Magnet recognition …

… Eating a variety of foods diet ensures we get the nutrients needed for good health. However, there may be foods you thought were unhealthy, but surprisingly are good for you. A healthy eating plan  Check out this list of surprisingly healthy foods that are …

… turns colder. What is carbon monoxide? It’s often referred to as the silent killer, and for good reason. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas that comes from burning fuel … once a year to ensure they’re working properly. Keep in mind: While prevention is important, a good carbon monoxide detector can be lifesaving.   What to look for in a carbon monoxide detector …

… When it comes to feeding your good health, one of the most powerful tools at your disposal is all around you: the great … colorful foliage. And while the thought of winter might be a turn-off, any time of the year is good to be outside as long as you wear appropriate clothing!  Why you should head outdoors … exposed to nature have lower rates of obesity. That makes sense, as being outside allows for more activity and movement during the day. But being out in nature also lowers cortisol and …