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… at Methodist Physicians Clinic - HealthWest . He enjoys preventive medicine and caring for patients with diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular conditions. But his favorite part of … relationships leads to a positive ripple effect – The Meaning of Care that Methodist is known for.  “No matter their social circumstances, no matter their backgrounds, we always try to put … out the family and community. We're raising our community's health.” When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Hilker enjoys family time – going for walks, running, golfing and visiting the …

… Meeting people where they live, play and learn. Providing access to free health services. Educating community members about essential resources.  As the director of  … CPN, has led a team that has worked countless hours to promote health equity – especially for underserved populations.  “We’re trying to bring as much health care access to them as … the Cornbelt Diabetes Connection. The MDC – a 38-foot RV outfitted with equipment to provide free diabetes screenings – needs a large parking space and requires a community partner to drive, …

… bring neighborhoods and families together, and stands where they are sold serve as fundraisers for schools and local groups, consumer fireworks can be extremely dangerous for children. That’s why the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) discourages families from … 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 …

… out like a beacon of light on a dark night,” Bob wrote in nominating Brian Wilson, BSN, 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 … 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 year was beyond an achievement. Kristine underwent a craniotomy – a … 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 …

… surprise, but studies suggest that Americans devote more of their time and energy to searching for the right car or home appliance than they do for finding a doctor or health plan. But … something sounds too good to be true, whether it’s a supplement or something you hear in the news, it probably is. That’s where the relationship and resources come into play. Because we … prescriptions anymore. Everything is electronic,” all the way up to, “What’s a preventative visit? What’s an office visit? What’s GoodRX?”     What is Methodist doing well to set up …

… difference between life and death – and now allows the 76-year-old Omaha man to be an example for others. John’s story began in late September while attending his grandson’s weekday soccer … Soon after John arrived at the Methodist Hospital Emergency Department (ED), he took a turn for the worse. “He presented initially crashing and burning,” said Methodist Physicians Clinic … each had a heart attack after age 80, and John was a smoker. He did, however, regularly visit his primary care provider – which, in many cases, could detect heart disease earlier. “Even …

… of Care  is in all of us.     Santa and his helpers from Methodist Hospital’s Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit visit Florence Home every year for Christmas in July. But on April 10, they brought Christmas cheer even earlier to residents …

… and staff at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center work tirelessly to find and implement the latest cancer-fighting technologies. And when new ideas are born, potentially life-saving clinical trials help our teams forge new paths for cancer treatment. In the fight against endometrial cancer, Methodist is leading the way with a clinical trial aiming to prove that a method for finding potentially cancerous lymph nodes is effective. In this case, a green dye may light …

… lot. Now armed with data since January, we’re getting a clearer picture on what COVID-19 means for pregnant women and their babies.    So what do we know now? What risks do pregnant women … or having low birth weight Decreased bonding with the newborn In rare cases, suicide  The good news is we have resources to help. The first step is telling your health care provider how you … have shown that regular physical activity improves mental health, and there are also several free online resources to help with relaxation techniques or meditation. Stay connected with your …