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… Meeting people where they live, play and learn. Providing access to free health services. Educating community members about essential … would load their personal vehicles with supplies and set up a small standing clinic. “The van is a way to not replace what we’re already doing, but to expand what we’re already doing without …

… hot days spent splashing in the pool, evenings at the baseball diamond or in the backyard, and perhaps most importantly, a break from school and homework. Summer also brings the Fourth of … abrasions. Fireworks injuries can leave scars that are permanently disfiguring.    No Firework Is Safe Unfortunately, every type of firework has been associated with significant injury. There … cookouts and attend block parties and other social activities. Most communities put on large, free professional fireworks displays where children can not only see larger and more impressive …

… RN, for the DAISY Award.  The nationwide DAISY Award program celebrates extraordinary skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. For his care, Wilson was honored as the November DAISY Award winner for Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital. Wilson started on the Methodist Hospital Progressive Care Unit on … young nurse. A tracheostomy patient living with diabetes, Bob wrote about how the sugar-free popsicles Wilson would deliver soothed his tender throat. He also noted how Wilson was quick …

… Hosting Thanksgiving is never a small feat. But for Kristine Scahill, doing the honors for her family of seven this … – at Methodist Hospital in September. Prior to the surgery, she suffered from memory loss and had difficulty speaking at length. Today she’s cancer-free, and she’s back to doing the things she loves, such as cooking and shopping. While her …

… Why I Stayed,” you’ll get to know people who are making a difference every day at Methodist and how they contribute to providing The Meaning of Care . To explore career opportunities at … my bachelor's from Creighton University. Shortly after college, I met my husband, Ryan, who is from Omaha. We enjoy spending time with both of our families and our six nieces and nephews. I also enjoy playing soccer, traveling and reading in my free time. Methodist wasn’t my first nursing job after college, but it’s been my favorite. I’ve …

…   Jay West with his wife, Diane, and son, Jason Jay West describes himself as a “connector.” The pastor at Kingdom Encounters, a small church in Omaha, loves getting to know people and connecting his friends to others so they can thrive. He’s also not shy about pointing out … “When I see really good things happening, I have an opportunity to make a difference.” Which is what led him to an elevator at Methodist Hospital in early October. As he rode from the sixth …

… all three vaccines cleared for emergency use perform extremely well against hospitalizations and deaths, there are some key differences.   A High-Level Overview of all Three Vaccines The … Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. The mRNA is like a set of instructions for your cells to create a piece of the “spike protein” that is … and/or fever Fatigue Headache Muscle aches Nausea Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site By now, you’re likely aware that experiencing side effects is a good thing! It’s a sign that …

… “She was a great mom,” Shelly Lautenbaugh said of her 76-year-old mother and friend, Sandra Doiel, who passed away from a heart attack. “But there’s no question in my … goodbye she shared with her mother 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 and Shelly’s dad, Walt, lived. She was rushed to the Emergency Department at Methodist Jennie …

… should be a nurse,” she said. “But at that time, I thought all women were nurses, secretaries and teachers. And I really wanted to show that I could make it in business. I was kind of stubborn that way.” … to my eyes,” she said. “I truly care for all of my patients. I just feel like all of life is about relationships and connections you can make with people, and that’s just what I had done …

… She eats healthy, stays active, rarely drinks alcohol and has never smoked, but Marti Shearman-Lasher admits she’s “bad at going to the doctor.” “Honestly, I haven’t had great luck with many of them,” the 39-year-old wife and mother of four said. “And unless I’m on my death bed, you really won’t find me making an … You always want to make people feel like they’ve been heard.” Nearly three months later, Marti is still blown away by the caliber of care she received from him and her entire nursing team. …