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… When Arnold Rathke of Council Bluffs was taken to Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital for hip surgery last weekend, his family was there. Emergency room technician Amber Hopp was also … visitors because of the danger of spreading the novel coronavirus. “I really needed to visit with my dad and let him know that my mom was OK,” Wiggins said. Said Hopp, “I offered to …

… Evelyn Carle said she was done sewing. Needle and thread had been a part of Carle’s life for as long as she could remember. As a girl growing up in Iowa, she helped her mother make braided rugs. During World War II, she and her sister knitted caps and scarves for servicemen. And when her daughter walked the stage at graduation, she was wearing a dress … in bruises. Since 2011, Carle has been stitching and stuffing pink heart-shaped pillows for breast cancer patients in Omaha and Fremont. They’re given out free of charge to patients at …

… last August. Thanks to a very special nurse, Shelly is reminded daily to always “think of the good stuff.” “Sent To Care for Us” On Aug. 16, Sandra went into cardiac arrest at the independent living facility where she … was notified right away. She headed to Jennie Edmundson knowing the prognosis likely wasn’t good. “Cardiac arrest patients just don’t have great outcomes when those events happen outside of …

… excited, overwhelmed, scared or all of the above. Maybe you’re trying to prepare yourself for all the diapers, the feedings, the laundry and even the questions.  As any parent of twins … your care team will be sure to discuss that with you. In the meantime, get moving! It’s good for you, and it’s good for the babies. A good and easy rule of thumb? Rest when you’re tired but move when you can. …

… be seriously suffering. Maybe you attended a regular exercise class. Perhaps you met friends for a morning run or took a long walk at lunch with coworkers. Even if you were the type to go it … as beneficial as one 30-minute walk. Frequency: Set a Goal for the Number of Days Per Week A good goal for beginners is to try exercising at least three days per week. As you’re able, … if you can. Start with a flat walking path, and gradually add in hills. Marching in place is a good substitute if you’re stuck inside.  Dust off those bikes, and pump up those tires. Then take …

… Methodist Women’s Hospital .   At the hospital, she accessed the Heidi Wilke SANE/SART program for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, elder abuse and human trafficking.   “I felt … The process can take several hours, though the nurse can go at the pace most comfortable for the survivor. Treatment may include preventative measures for sexually transmitted diseases or unwanted pregnancy. Forensic nurses offer emotional support …

… March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say now is a good time to start getting those regular screenings. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause … how we're going to beat it'? Or would you rather hear, 'Hey these symptoms you've been having for the last year are because you have a very advanced colon cancer and now we have very limited …

…  form the buttocks area and assist with everyday activities. “Gluteal muscles help give us good support and stability with walking, stair-climbing and going from sitting to standing,” said …

… about themselves or have a breakthrough that allows them to move forward in life and feel good doing so.” Hudson vows to meet each client where they’re at while fostering a relationship … like reading, watching TV, and spending time with friends and family. “It helps set me up for a successful week when I take care of myself.” …