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… year, the Medi-Bus Patient Transportation Program gives rides to approximately 3,000 patients and travels more than 28,000 miles. In many cases, passengers are elderly or low-income, with few alternatives for transportation. “Lack of transportation is a barrier to receiving health care for people throughout the communities we serve,” said Tara … The $100,000 would cover the cost of the van and many of the operating costs, she said. “This free service is fully funded by donors, including our staff, volunteers, and generous individuals …

… 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 … attendant, I moved to sterile processing and worked in the decontamination area – which is interesting. You have to suit up like you’re at a nuclear power plant. The instruments are … instruments and became certified. This includes checking instruments to make sure they're free of bioburden, putting sets of instruments together and sterilizing them. I’ve been in my …

… , or AFib, a condition that can lead to significant health problems. Just how common is AFib? Odds are pretty good that either you, a relative or someone you know has it. Just ask around. Here’s what you should know about this serious condition, treatment options and why addressing it is so important.   What is AFib, and what are its symptoms? AFib is an … The fibrillation in the atria lends itself to the formation of small clots that can break free and travel to the brain, leading to a stroke. To combat this, Methodist cardiologists …

… As she stared at the same set of stairs she’s gone up and down countless times before, 4-year-old Elizabeth Matteo – who was recently diagnosed with … princesses, so we pretended it was a castle.” Princess Elizabeth had to use the guardrail and her legs – stabilized by a pair of ankle foot orthotic braces – to sidestep her way to the … congenital disorders But simply treating children wasn’t enough for Felderman. “Engagement is huge,” she said. “Especially in the world of pediatric rehab.” Less than a year ago, her goal …

… “I basically missed an error in the most important safety aspect of a radiation plan.” And it could have resulted in a cancer patient receiving radiation to the wrong part of their body. “The program mentor sat me down and reiterated my charge of duty. That charge of, ‘You have to treat every patient like it’s your … your family members.’ Since then, I’ve always maintained that reality. Because that’s what it is – reality. That is someone’s mom. That is someone’s family member.” No Room for Error Murphy …

… said. “There were a lot of tears, a lot of feelings of failure. His latch wasn’t very good, and I really never produced anything more than colostrum.” Five years later, a surprise for Kalie and her husband. Without any fertility assistance, they learned they were expecting their second … has been somewhat unnerving, Kalie admits, but she now better understands that breastfeeding is a journey – that growing an adequate milk supply can take time, and patience is part of the …

… 42, he thought was in good enough shape. He hadn’t smoked in five years. He liked to work out and had completed an Olympic-distance triathlon in 2011. Now the insurance agent was buying a house and thinking about the future. He decided to take the advice he gives his clients about planning … were times of shortness of breath. But I was just attributing that to being over 40. This is just what it’s like when you’re 40, you know?” John was convinced he felt fine, but his heart …

… physical. Health maintenance visit. A visit with a primary care provider goes by many names, and there’s a lot that can happen in a relatively short amount of time. You know the drill: height, weight, blood pressure, listening to your heart and lungs, possible lipid and blood glucose tests, and 20 questions (or more) about how you’re … for your long-term health with these screenings. For example, if together we see that obesity is a challenge, we can keep an eye on your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose while …

… daughter, who’s trying to raise her 1-year-old while barely maintaining employment; and Kirby, Quentin’s 9-year-old son, who often gets into trouble at school. They may not be a … . Darla Marriott, APRN, a nurse practitioner at the same clinic, was selected to be Kayley. And Shelley Hultman, BSN, RN, a nurse who also works at the downtown Omaha location, played the … nurse, I saw so many families come in with non-emergent issues,” she said. “You wonder, ‘Why is this parent coming in with a child who appears to have a common-cold fever?’ But you quickly …

… brings people together. Family. Friends. It just comes up in conversation all the time. Food is everywhere, and it makes people happy.” Over the years, Warneke has prepared food for steak houses, catering companies, country clubs and an orthopedic hospital. Different settings have presented new challenges, but he’s always …