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When Wounds Won't Heal, There's Help

… types of wounds. Some have relatively new wounds, while other have been battling their wounds for weeks, months and sometimes years with no success. It can be overwhelming and painful for patients dealing with these types of injuries. We treat many types of wounds including:  … we’re very proud of, as they show how our staff exhibits The Meaning of Care with each visit. We really become a second family. But even more important than numbers are the smiles and …
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5 Ways to Enhance Your Natural Fertility

… pregnancy. That means 80 percent of the time, attempts at pregnancy are unsuccessful for that particular cycle. Top 5 ways So if you are trying to achieve pregnancy and begin … delayed childbearing. Women are born with a finite number of eggs and as we age, so do they. For women, the chance of successful pregnancy decreases significantly after age 35. … If you have any questions regarding your fertility, talk to your Methodist OB/GYN , or come visit the Reproductive Health Specialists at Methodist Women’s Hospital. …
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Josie Abboud Recognized as One of Modern Healthcare’s Top Women Leaders

… Women’s Hospital, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the Top Women Leaders for 2023.  Abboud was the only health care leader from Nebraska to be named and was joined on the … program acknowledges and honors women executives from all sectors of the health care industry for their contributions to care delivery improvement, health equity, policy and gender equity in … in the Feb. 20, 2023, issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and online at ModernHealthcare.com/topwomenexecs . …
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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: Christine Tracy is grateful to work with a ‘dedicated and compassionate team’ at Methodist Women's Hospital

… contribute to providing The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Christine Tracy, BSN, RNC-MNN, IBCLC Certified Lactation Consultant Methodist Women’s Hospital   Tell us about yourself. I’ve been a nurse for 30 years, with most of my career in maternal-child health, pediatrics and mother-baby … such a dedicated and compassionate team. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart for 30 years, and thanks to his 24-year career in the Air Force, we’ve had the chance to live all …
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‘Heart and Soul’: Innovative, Patient-Centered Care Leads to Cardiac Clinical Trial Excellence

… postoperative appointment in May, but it suddenly ceased when trying to explain his gratitude for a clinical trial he’s currently enrolled in. He pressed his lips together and nodded as the … to its WiSE™ CRT (cardiac resynchronization therapy) System, which provides leadless pacing for heart failure patients. Methodist electrophysiologist Matthew Latacha, MD, has spent years … said. “Just like a regular lead would.” Despite the traditional pacemaker that Pat’s had for years and the various medications he’s tried, his heart was still beating out of sync, …
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Pregnant and Positive: Addressing Fear and Complications When COVID-19 Strikes

… “He’s a FOMO baby, for sure,” Justin Comstock said of his son, Casey. “He’s up at about 5 a.m. and ready to party. … awake, he likes to be held, and he really likes noise – anything loud and obnoxious, he’s here for it.” Dad might be onto something with Casey’s “fear of missing out.” During a recent visit with maternal-fetal medicine specialist Andrew Robertson, MD, the 2-month-old couldn’t tear …
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‘Respect and Honor’: Firefighter’s Final Days at Methodist Hospital Marked by Special Moments

… Lee Hulbert, left, and his family nominated the Methodist Hospital Progressive Care Unit for the DAISY Team Award for their care of his brother, Mark.    When Lee Hulbert, MSN, RN, thinks about his brother, … Lee and his family put out the call for Mark’s friends and firefighting colleagues to visit him one last time. When Mark was wheeled outside on an unusually warm February day, he was …
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Hand Hygiene: When to Wash, When to Use Sanitizer and How to Do Each Correctly

… your hands with soap and water is your best defense against germs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . But there are some exceptions. Knowing when and how to … apply soap. Create a lather by rubbing your hands together. Scrub all surfaces of your hands for 20 seconds. This includes your palms, the backs of your hands, fingers, between your fingers … Wash Your Hands Before, during and after preparing food Before eating Before and after caring for someone who is sick Before and after treating a cut or wound Before touching your face After …
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World Health Day is about All of Us

… April 7 is for everyone No one should have to choose between good health and the other necessities of life. … into extreme poverty, forced to survive on $1.90 or less a day, because they have to pay for health services. More than 800 million people (almost 12 percent of the world’s population) spend at least 10 percent of their household budgets on health expenses for themselves, a sick child or other family member. They incur so-called “catastrophic …
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Nurse Eases the Pain of Goodbye

… imminent death,” read Linda. With Daniel by her side, she was finally able to say ‘thank you’ for the care and compassion he provided during the final days of her husband’s illness. Enjoying … and they wanted to talk and enjoy what time they had left together.” Beyond the bedside Caring for patients and their families is a part of The Meaning of Care for Daniel. For him, as it is … for the DAISY Award. To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital, visit www.bestcare.org/daisy .   …