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Nebraska's First COVID-19 Patient: The Day Methodist Entered the Fight

… patient before, protocols were still being planned, COVID-19 tests were limited, and testing criteria were narrow.    So when emergency medicine physician Pat McMahon, MD , sat down with Emma and her father, Ralph Hutchinson, he wasn’t thinking COVID-19. He simply wanted to help her find … or the nurses and physicians caring for Emma,” Dr. Lydiatt said. “No one stood back.” Ralph is grateful to those who acted on their instincts and knowledge of an unfamiliar threat to get …
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Medication Reconciliation Enhances Patient Safety in Hospital and After Discharge

… Jennie Edmundson Hospital in December. But she’ll never forget the result of her care – and how it extended past her discharge. Rose was rushed to the hospital in Atlantic, Iowa, then transferred to Jennie Edmundson on Dec. 1 after experiencing intense back and abdominal pain, the result of a gallstone and an infection in her gallbladder. On the … ambulance ride to Council Bluffs, her blood pressure took a dive. The last thing she remembers is talking to a hospital nurse about her living will, then praying. When she woke up several days …
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Addressing the Formula Shortage: What To Do and Avoid in Ensuring Proper Nutrition for Baby

… The infant formula shortage that’s worsened over the past several months due to recalls and supply chain disruptions is enough to daunt most parents. But perhaps no one feels this terrifying reality more than those who are quickly running out of options for their baby and those who already have. If you’re one of the many individuals desperately trying to navigate …
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The Core of What We Do: Kristin Markel is passionate about making a difference for cancer patients

… more about Methodist’s core service lines – primary care, oncology, cardiology, women’s health and orthopedics/surgical services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for … AOCNP  Nurse Practitioner  Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center Breast Care Center     Why is the oncology service line so important to Methodist and our community? How does it contribute … to know each individual and ending each appointment with patient education on the important points of our visit. On Thursday mornings specifically, we have our breast tumor conference where …
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EksoNR Robotic Exoskeleton: A New Tool for Patients on the Path to Independence

… issues began about a decade ago, Alan loved to go hunting, golfing, snow skiing, water skiing and knee boarding. But after three surgeries for various spinal cord issues, the former … physical therapists trained to use EksoNR. “Walking out of acute rehab when they go home is one of the most important things to them. There’s such a heavy emotional tie to that … patient stand and walk, they can focus on real-time data and guide a patient through the finer points of balance and gait. If a patient needs more of a challenge or more assistance, the system …
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Customized Care for Advanced Orthopedic Healing

… Physicians Clinic HealthWest. “They’ve worked really well with me on getting my knee straight and making it bend", said Les who owns a greenhouse business outside Elk City. "And they are … had her right knee replaced in March, and she says the thing she’s looking forward to the most is having the other one done. “I’m aiming for August,” Les said. “I’m so tired of the arthritis … hour and a half after her treatment began, Mary Jo walked out of Dr. Gallant’s exam room pain-free for the first time in 20 years. “My pain is at a zero," said Mary Jo, astonished. "I wanted …
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Finding Inner Peace Through Inner Beauty

… feeling well,” said survivor Leslie Peterson. “I was out at a party, enjoying the evening, and I felt like I just got hit in the back with a hammer or something. I just felt terrible, and … “It’s very thin. It’s very comforting. They can roll over on any side, and what happens is those little hairs continue to fall out, but they get captured in these hats instead of … I could have landed in a better spot.” After 24 weeks of treatment, Leslie was declared cancer-free. And while she may not have cried much throughout her journey, Leslie, certainly gets …
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Tips to Flatten the Anxiety Curve so Many of Us Are Experiencing

… practices such as frequent handwashing, maintaining a social distance of at least 6 feet and staying home as much as possible , we’re less likely to overwhelm medical facilities because … The Science of Anxiety Anxiety starts in a place deep in the brain called the amygdala, which is composed of two small objects about the size of almonds. Despite its small size, the amygdala … If you need help dealing with anxiety or feelings of fear, sadness or uncertainty, call the free Methodist Emotional Support Line at (402) 815-8255 (TALK). Licensed professional counselors …
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Why I Came, Why I Stayed: Methodist Hospital staff development nurse Ashley Hunter enjoys being able to see how far people have come during their time at Methodist

… 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 … – Aaron (16), Cobi (6) and Avi (4) – who keep life busy and fun. We spend a lot of our free time hosting friends and family, and when I get a little extra time, you can usually find me … wanted to be part of the team.   What’s kept you here? What keeps me coming back to Methodist is the support and opportunities I’ve experienced throughout my career. During my first year as a …