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… Clinic physical therapist Amanda Held, left, and physical therapist assistant Abby Emken.   For retiree Nancy Kracher, spending time with her 7-year-old granddaughter means everything. The two love to draw, play games, shop and visit Lauritzen Gardens and the Omaha Children’s Museum. They had plans for a day at the Henry … the Future Nancy’s appointments with Held and Emken are likely winding down. She has one more visit scheduled for mid-November, and if all goes well, she’ll be allowed to continue her …

… this issue focuses on our dedication to providing advanced, compassionate and lifesaving care for critical care patients and growing families. As we continue to improve our services and expand our reach, we're paving the way for more health care professionals to join us in our mission of improving the health of our … communities by the way we care, educate and innovate. Stories in This Issue When an Emergency Visit Means a ‘Second Chance to Live’ Innovative Program at Nebraska Methodist College Opens Door …

… Top doctors in Omaha said news of a fully approved COVID-19 vaccine marked a milestone in the course of the pandemic. The … infectious diseases, said a small number of her COVID-19 patients told her they were waiting for the FDA to fully approve a vaccine. Jones said she reminded them the vaccine was designed to prevent their visit in the first place, by minimizing symptoms that lead severe cases and hospitalizations. …

… twin boys at 29 weeks. At the time, she and her husband didn't know what the future would hold for the boys. "We didn't know at first, you know, what his life was going to look like," Ally … to the care during his 10-weeks in the NICU. KETV: From caregiver to coach: Man who cared for NICU baby becomes his baseball coach 13 years later   …

… 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 …

… For as long as he can remember, Rex Melegrito has been fascinated by motorcycles. “I was born … identified 20 separate wounds. From there, his weekly routine began.   On Thursdays, he’d visit the wound center for dressing changes, moisture management, debridement and assessment. A … visited the Advanced Wound Center at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in May. During his visit, he shared memories of his care with nurse manager Jessica Jensen, left, and physician …