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…   Jumping in the car for a drive through central Nebraska. Finding new camping spots.  Those are a couple of Pat … Unexpected News During the spring of 2022, Pat, 69, wasn’t feeling like herself and decided to visit her primary care provider in Hastings, Nebraska. She received a CT scan, and within a couple of hours, she was asked to come back to the clinic.  “I thought, ‘Well, that’s not a good sign,’” Pat said.  The CT scan revealed a football-sized tumor in her abdomen.   The word …

… Alexis Sofio, is busy assisting providers and nutritionists as they strive to set up babies for success. It’s no coincidence that the Sofios all work at Women’s Hospital. The trio share a … but it also made me realize I want for sure to do nursing. Up until that point, it sounded good in my head to want to help people. That was my eye opener that, yes, I have to do this.” For … brings her a new level of joy. “We are that face the minute they get off the elevator to come visit Baby,” said Lori Sofio, who also plans complete Healing Touch training. “I love to be that …

… pregnant, you are eager to find out all the information you can about what is and isn't safe for your growing baby. But sometimes that information can be confusing - especially when it comes … iron and zinc. Some fish have large amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids, which are not only good for your own heart health, but also the development of your unborn baby's brain. "The biggest …

… He may not have climbed down the chimney but for families spending the holidays in the neonatal intensive care unit at Methodist Women's … is just fine. "We have been looking forward to Santa coming," Ramanda Bruce said.  Bruce cares for her month-old daughter in the NICU. "I don't think it's an exaggeration to say this can be a traumatizing experience and so to brighten the spirits and for them just to be mindful and thoughtful this time of year and have Santa come is awesome," she …

… this issue focuses on our dedication to providing advanced, compassionate and lifesaving care for critical care patients and growing families. As we continue to improve our services and expand our reach, we're paving the way for more health care professionals to join us in our mission of improving the health of our … communities by the way we care, educate and innovate. Stories in This Issue When an Emergency Visit Means a ‘Second Chance to Live’ Innovative Program at Nebraska Methodist College Opens Door …

… Top doctors in Omaha said news of a fully approved COVID-19 vaccine marked a milestone in the course of the pandemic. The … infectious diseases, said a small number of her COVID-19 patients told her they were waiting for the FDA to fully approve a vaccine. Jones said she reminded them the vaccine was designed to prevent their visit in the first place, by minimizing symptoms that lead severe cases and hospitalizations. …

… twin boys at 29 weeks. At the time, she and her husband didn't know what the future would hold for the boys. "We didn't know at first, you know, what his life was going to look like," Ally … to the care during his 10-weeks in the NICU. KETV: From caregiver to coach: Man who cared for NICU baby becomes his baseball coach 13 years later   …

… event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quaker Steak & Lube in Council Bluffs.  Admission is free for spectators. Registration is $20 per car, and the event also includes raffles, a silent … Wheels of Courage includes free blood pressure readings and A1C and blood glucose tests for adult attendees. Free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests are also available for men age … are McMullen Ford and Top of the Line Steel Buildings.  To see the full list of sponsors, visit our Wheels of Courage sponsorship page . To become a sponsor, complete this sponsorship …