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… much everything was.” He knew why his vision was deteriorating thanks to an annual wellness visit with his Methodist primary care provider, Rachel Stearnes, DO , a month prior.   “That … of seven years. “Gary’s always been a pretty healthy individual – really only coming to see me for annual visits – and here he was with excessive thirst, drinking up to three gallons a day, … can damage insulin receptors – or “doors that open up and let sugars enter the muscles for fuel”– and eventually cause diabetes. But new-onset diabetes is also hitting individuals …

… charges are rarely the price that patients pay. The chargemaster lists the dollar amount set for each service prior to insurance contract/benefit plan discounts or self-pay discounts being … pay tends to be less than the standard charge. Hospital charges differ from patient to patient for the same service depending upon variations in treatment. Patients who are eligible for financial assistance may also receive additional discounts. Items included in a charge vary …

… closer to home, she found herself needing to be admitted to Methodist Women’s Hospital. “For the most part, I have been able to doctor close to home,” Amber wrote in a recent letter to … Encouragement and faith Day after day, Miriah shares her calm confidence with those she cares for. She knows that worry comes with every hospital stay. “A lot of times they are away from … at your facility.” To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital, visit bestcare.org/daisy . Read Amber's letter to Methodist. …

… No two cases are the same. If your health care provider determines you meet the criteria for depression, he or she may prescribe you medication, but not always. It’s perhaps more likely that you’ll be referred to a mental health professional for further evaluation to determine whether medication is needed. If your physician does write a … If you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, it’s imperative that you speak up and ask for help. Your doctor’s job is to help you feel well again. Use the resources available to you. …

… If you or someone you care about is experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Methodist offers … behavioral health programs offer thorough and individualized evaluations and treatment plans for patients 5 years of age and older. Outpatient services may be especially beneficial if you or … education services in and around Council Bluffs. To book a presentation on mental health for your organization or health fair, call (712) 396-7703 . …

… 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline  Call or text 988. 988 provides free and confidential support for people in distress and their loved ones. If you are in need of resources or emotional support for yourself or a loved one, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States. …

… Morris Sandoval arrived at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa. He was there for his semiweekly physical and occupational therapy appointments, meant to help him regain the … earlier, his family wondered if he would even survive. A Life-Changing Illness Life was good for Morris and his wife, Rebeca Ayala, in the spring of 2020. His home renovation business was … team caring for Morris and other COVID-19 patients. They immediately went to work, using the latest treatments, including convalescent plasma from COVID-19 survivors and the antiviral drug …

… birthday approached in September, she had one wish: to go with her mother to MECC again and visit the staff who had become just as attached to Sena as she had to them.    The day Kai got … times when Kai would be coming to the center three days a week, and Sena would come with her for the appointments,” Fink said. “And she was just a ray of sunshine. She’d come in and just … Tiffany Villotta, BSN, RN, got word that the only thing Sena wanted for her birthday was to visit with her mother, there was only one answer: “Absolutely.”  On Sept. 9, Kai brought Sena, …

…   When Mike Cornell walked into his annual wellness visit in December 2023, he had no reason to suspect anything was wrong with his heart. The active … one-size-fits-all approach. In addition to surgical options, they have nonsurgical approaches for patients who may not be good candidates for surgery. For example, the MitraClip , which is … rehabilitation with the hospital’s  cardiopulmonary rehabilitation team . A follow-up visit and echocardiogram with Dr. Higgins in July showed that Cornell’s valve leakage had been …

… Rub your hands together and scrub all surfaces – front and back as well as between fingers – for 10-15 seconds. While this seems like an instant, it feels like an eternity when actually … with clean, running water.  Dry thoroughly with a clean, dry towel. When to wash A big key for children is making sure they know when exactly to wash their hands. After the bathroom is … handwashing? Don’t hesitate to ask your Methodist Physicians Clinic pediatrician at your next visit.   …