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… scheduled hernia repair surgery with an Omaha surgeon in February. But in the days leading up to his procedure, he couldn’t shake how anxious he felt.   In search of another provider, the … scared or upset. I assure them that I’ll be advocating for them, making sure they get the best care possible from start to finish.” What he calls “little interactions” actually make a … for surgical services. “It’s a very weird phenomenon, but patients wake up the exact same way they went to sleep under anesthesia. If they’re crying, scared, anxious, that’s how they wake …

… cohort – employees of a nearby meat processing plant who were hospitalized in May – was going to survive. Many of those before him had passed. The young man, who had spent weeks on a … May 17, 2020 – her 50 th birthday – Pioppi got the call. COVID-19 had officially made its way to Fremont. The hospital was quickly filling with patients – the majority of them, Latino. … from many resources. But that experience of actually being in the room provided some of the best information about the problems we needed to solve.” With Hands and Voice Nurse practitioner …

… of much. She prides herself on powering through most things in life with high energy and a “go get ‘em” attitude. So, it came as a shock when she realized that one of her greatest fears is being in a confined space, unable to escape. Tessin, a very calm, gentle soul, used his soothing voice and problem-solving skills … not getting through this?’” Tessin assured Amy that it’s not uncommon for people to feel that way. “But I left feeling like I had just wasted so many people’s time,” Amy said.   Facing her …

… with colleagues on new initiatives. Whatever the task, it’s done with one goal in mind. “We get to help,” McCann said. “We have a role in touching the lives of tens of thousands of people each … me to be a part of Team In Training so I could deal with Sharon’s diagnosis in a positive way.” Since 1988, Team In Training has raised over $1.5 billion for The Leukemia & Lymphoma …

… received two American Heart Association (AHA) Mission: Lifeline ® awards for its commitment to offering rapid, research-based care to people experiencing two specific types of heart … program puts proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis so patients have the best possible chance of survival, and that’s our No. 1 goal.” Each year, about 280,000 people in … a hospital stay,” said James G. Jollis, MD, volunteer for the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines ® - Coronary Artery Disease Systems of Care Advisory Work Group and …

… Meeting people where they live, play and learn. Providing access to free health services. Educating community members about essential resources.  As the director … much health care access to them as possible and connect them with resources in a more holistic way by going to them rather than them coming to us,” Petersmith said. The team’s efforts became a … lead-screening efforts and allow it to have more of a presence at family-oriented events.  “I get excited for the all the possible opportunities that we have with this mobile unit as a tool …

… and physical toll on your body. A person who is stressed makes poor decisions and is unable to concentrate and stay focused on goals. When you are stressed, you feel tired, may have … eating, and eat foods that you feel will help “fix” your mood. Stress hormones can lead to more body fat and extra weight gain, too. We are also more prone to colds and flu when our … day, create beneficial changes in your brain, and increase memory and learning performance.  Get adequate sleep. Sleep is when our body recovers and repairs itself. A good night's rest …

… air is crisp. LeAnna MacDonald takes off on her daily walk. It won’t be the two miles she used to tackle, but after a recent minimally invasive procedure, she’s confident some of her longest … when necessary, we are proactively preventing that.” Not First, but Striving To Be the Best Methodist isn’t the first health system to roll out procedures like TAVR, WATCHMAN™ and … all the things that are going to give us great outcomes,” he added. “Our focus is on being the best.” “Absolutely,” Dr. Latacha said. “More important than who’s first is: Who has the best …

…   Summertime and outdoor picnics seem to go hand-in-hand. Sunny days and beautiful weather are simply built for summer fun. But with … refrigerator, so any juices won’t drip onto and ruin other foods. 3. Thaw meats properly. The best, safest way to thaw frozen meats is by putting them in the refrigerator, which allows the meat to thaw …

… treating the United States’ leading cause of death – heart disease.  Heart disease can refer to several conditions, with the most common being coronary artery disease, which affects blood … And a damaged heart can’t properly pump blood to your brain and the rest of your body. The best thing to do is to call 911 immediately.  Don’t wait out your symptoms. Don’t drive yourself … and cardiothoracic surgeons in Omaha.   Committing to a healthy lifestyle is the best way to prevent a heart attack – reach out to a Methodist primary care provider to learn more – …