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Methodist Awarded Grant by American Cancer Society With Goal of Improving HPV Vaccination Rates

… and improving colorectal cancer screening rates. Methodist is one of six HPV vaccination COP sites, and its participation is funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through 2023. In total, 21 health systems have been selected … trials . To learn more about the American Cancer Society’s efforts to eliminate cancer, visit cancer.org .       …
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Methodist and Acadia Healthcare break ground on behavioral health hospital in Council Bluffs

… Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare Company held a groundbreaking ceremony today for a state-of-the-art behavioral health hospital serving western Iowa and eastern Nebraska … more about the partnership between Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and Acadia Healthcare, visit Bluffsbehavioralhealth.com .     Media coverage Omaha World-Herald: To help with 'urgent' need, officials break ground …
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Methodist Fremont Health Awarded Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification From The Joint Commission

… Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® and the American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Acute Stroke Ready Hospital Certification. Methodist Fremont Health underwent a rigorous on-site review on Feb. 7. During the visit, a Joint Commission reviewer evaluated compliance with related certification standards, … patients in the Emergency Department and inpatient units to ensure the hospital is following best practices identified in clinical practice guidelines for the care of stroke patients. …
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Methodist hosts hands-on surgical experience truck in celebration of 1,000th Ion bronchoscopy case

… Surgical’s Thoracic Oncology Mobile Experience (TOME) truck and “test drive” some of the latest lung cancer care technology when it made its first stop in Nebraska on June 27.  … view/maneuver the same robotic systems that have led to improved outcomes and quality of life for countless Methodist patients.  The truck’s visit was in celebration of Methodist Hospital’s 1,000 th Ion robotic bronchoscopy case and its …
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Clinical Nurse Specialist Program Addresses Health Care Needs

… the needs of an entire population,” said Dr. Alice Kindschuh, director of Doctoral Studies for Nebraska Methodist College . “The new Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist track will … utmost importance that we’re able to fill leadership roles with qualified nurses who have the best interests of their patients at heart,” said Dr. Dennis Joslin, president and CEO of Nebraska … profession as a whole.” Online courses will begin this fall. Interested individuals can visit the Nebraska Methodist College website to learn more. The doctorate degree requires a …
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What You Need To Know About the Cancer-Preventing HPV Vaccine

… anal or oropharyngeal cancer   Preventing an Infection Abstaining from sexual activity is the best way to prevent an HPV infection. But you can lower the risk of infection by: Getting the HPV … anyone older needs three doses. Most insurance plans completely cover the cost of the vaccine for ages 9 to 26. If you are 27 to 45 years old, be aware that you will likely need to pay for the vaccine out …
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Methodist Launches Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline, Screening Protocol

… is (402) 815-SICK (7425).  Methodist has also launched a webpage with COVID-19 information for the community . The Methodist Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hotline launched on Monday and has … and sent to a designated site for further testing.   OTHER UPDATES Employee status We have 26 employees who are still on self-quarantine. Results of COVID-19 testing of five Methodist … vulnerable patients. Furthermore, all visitors should carefully examine the need to physically visit as opposed to alternatives, such as FaceTime or phone calls.  Visitors to Methodist …
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Methodist Awarded FACT Accreditation

… Cancer Center has received internationally-recognized accreditation by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. By demonstrating compliance with the FACT-JACIE International Standards for Cellular Therapy Product Collection, Processing and Administration , Methodist has earned … therapy treatment programs.” FACT-JACIE Standards are defined by leading experts based on the latest knowledge of the field of cellular therapy transplantation. Methodist has been found to be …
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Mammography

… step of your mammogram experience. Additionally, 3D mammography is offered at all Methodist sites that perform mammograms. We use the latest technology available to screen patients who are due for their annual mammograms or in need of diagnostic mammograms due to the following experiences: …
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Lung and Thoracic Oncology

… oncology, thoracic radiology and thoracic surgery – will gather weekly to discuss the best course of action in beating your cancer. Early Detection Using the Latest Techniques At Methodist, we know that early detection is key to survival. Studies have … when it’s most treatable – dramatically improve survival rates. If you have risk factors for lung cancer – such as a history of smoking – talk with your doctor about whether a lung …