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When a life is on the line, every minute counts. That’s why western Iowa residents are fortunate that a highly accredited cardiac care center is only minutes away. The Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital cardiac program stands ready 24/7 for cardiac patients, whether they require emergency care, su…

Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food.Hippocrates There is no formal definition for “superfoods.” It’s a marketing buzz word to describe foods believed to provide health benefits beyond their basic nutrient content. Superfoods have been associated with prevention of certain disea…

We’ve all heard stories of people opting not to fill much-needed prescriptions because they need groceries or have other bills to pay. Since 2014, Methodist Fremont Health has stepped in to eliminate that worry through its Medication Assistance Program. The program initially was designed to enroll…

All three of the Omaha-area health systems say they are seeing younger and younger COVID-19 patients. Methodist Physicians Clinic infectious disease specialist Jessica Jones, MD, was among the local experts to weigh in on the latest trends in the Omaha area. “It takes a lot more to have a young he…

With earlier warm temperatures this year, people are encountering ticks as they head outdoors. There’s a variety of species of ticks, but only black-legged ticks, also called deer ticks, carry the specific bacteria that can transmit Lyme disease. Methodist Physicians Clinic infectious disease spec…

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Two health care facilities in Council Bluffs recently received sizable grants from the Iowa West Foundation and the Pottawattamie County Community Foundation in an effort to mitigate issues stemming from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital and CHI Health Mercy Council…

While staying up to date on immunizations is critically important for children to remain healthy and thrive, there are a handful of vaccinations older adults should consider – the annual flu shot, the Tdap vaccine and booster, and other vaccines to protect against pneumonia, meningitis and bloodstre…

Greg Schroeter's bout with COVID-19 was relatively mild. But the other problems it triggered left him hospitalized for nearly three months. The 51-year-old from rural Humphrey, Nebraska, said his recovery has been long and emotional. On Nov. 23, he was taken to Methodist Hospital after developing G…

Kimberly Dippel, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM Clinical Nurse Educator, Labor and Delivery Throughout her career, Kimberly Dippel, BSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, has worked to educate and empower mothers and nurses, ensuring the best birth experiences possible. “I love helping women through labor and delivery by helpi…