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… in 2014 as a patient care tech. After graduating from nursing school in 2015, she was hired to work in acute care. Kyle followed her to Fremont Health in 2015 as a PRN nurse. He eventually took a full-time nursing position.    … her nursing career at Methodist and has always felt supported and worked with some of her best friends. We both love the flexibility of our jobs and feeling like we’re a part of a big …

… RALSTON, NE – After five straight road games the Omaha Lancers return home to Ralston Arena for a great cause this Saturday night to play the Des Moines Buccaneers at 7:35 … at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. Be sure to wear pink. Show your support by wearing your best pink attire.  Pink apparel from Lawlor’s will also be available on game night. A portion of … game begins at 7:15PM with the Valpak Pregame Show on The Mighty 1290 KOIL, www.mighty1290koil.com, and www.fasthockey.com .     Stay current with the latest team news by visiting …

… it is. The simple definition of pneumonia is an infection of the lungs, but there’s much more to know.  Causes and symptoms Pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses or fungus. It can be a … syncytial virus or rhinoviruses. Young children and adults over 65 also are more susceptible to streptococcus pneumoniae , which can cause a serious form of bacterial pneumonia. Your body’s … you still feel able to perform your usual tasks. You should still take it seriously and get evaluated. Is pneumonia contagious? Bacterial pneumonia and viral pneumonia are contagious. …

… It’s probably not something you’ve thought much about – how to prevent a fall. But with each passing year, knowing how to stop a fall or prevent one from … in a fall. Your chances of falling Like it or not, your chances of falling increase as you get older. About half the falls older people have are due to accidents, while others are health … and vision decline, and there is less coordination and muscle strength. Add to that the side effects caused by multiple medications, trip hazards in the home and weakened bones due to …

… at Methodist, is infusing a renewed outlook into many patients who previously saw little to no success with other treatment modalities.  How it works CAR T-cell therapy involves the … T cells back into the patient’s bloodstream is where the magic happens, as those CAR T cells get to work on targeting only the cancer cells – not healthy cells.     Methodist Hospital, the … system to get excellent oncology care,” Dr. Michalski said. “And I think that’s one of the best kept secrets about Methodist and our partnership with them. Not only are our patients able …

… “It was hard to know that I was going to have another patient not make it,” said Methodist Hospital Critical … patients – getting to know him through his family’s stories, learning he was stubborn by the way his body responded to different positions, and playing his favorite music from country greats … Woebke. But Jim still wouldn’t wake up. Kristin recalled talks with Franey about what was best for her father and what quality of life he would have wanted. “Kayla constantly advocated …

… Nebraska. Finding new camping spots.  Those are a couple of Pat Spore’s favorite things to do with her husband, Chuck. But a 2 ½-hour journey to Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC) … gets the standard of care that they should be getting, regardless of where they live.” One way that Methodist breaks barriers for patients who travel to Omaha for their care is through its … “She knew it wasn’t ideal, but she trusted her team,” Dr. Nadkarni said. “And we tried our best to help her.” Although their first trip to MECC last year seemed daunting, the Spores …

… This pandemic has changed every one of us – in ways we can articulate and in ways we have yet to understand. But we are bound together by our unique experiences. And whether we recognize it … now? Why am I tired or feeling grief now, after all this time, when things are starting to get better?” After so long in survival mode, the fatigue is in our souls. And as many of us begin … to practice self-care: Write about what you’re remembering or feeling. Journaling is a great way to release memories and feelings. It helps to pull out the pain, put words to your memories …

… Smith arrived at Methodist Hospital for surgery on July 2, she had a pretty good idea of what to expect. It was a routine procedure for Lisa, who has multiple sclerosis. She planned to put up with the discomfort of getting an IV, get her pain pump replaced, spend some time in a recovery room and then return home. She didn’t …

… In “Why I Came, Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to … for a year in between his undergrad and getting into medical school. He said it was the best experience he could have ever had going into medicine. My wife is a clinical coder for …