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OMAHA — A project three years in the making has resulted in an emergency department that’s doubled its patient rooms and nearly doubled its square footage – all in an effort to more efficiently and safely care for the Omaha community.The six-phase, $26.7 million renovation and expansion of the Metho…

On Oct. 21, 1964, Teresa Maxwell, MT (ASCP), was born six weeks early, weighing just over 5 pounds. She entered the world at 6 a.m. and was immediately rushed away from her parents for a lifesaving blood transfusion. “My mom’s blood was attacking my blood in utero,” Maxwell said. “So the day I was …

In an effort to celebrate American Heart Month and raise funds for uninsured and underinsured cardiac patients at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital, Jennie Edmundson Foundation is announcing the return of its Dance to the Beat fundraiser in person this year. The event is set to kick off at the Mi…

While kids on summer break may be planning their next sleepover or trip to the swimming pool, many parents are already preparing for next school year – which involves more than just stocking up on No. 2 pencils and loose leaf paper.To perform well, children need to feel well. That’s why scheduling a…

Methodist Health System is excited to announce that urgent care services are now available at the Methodist Physicians Clinic location in Papillion. The clinic at 101 E. Centennial Road, south of 84th Street and Giles Road, is staffed with health care providers trained in caring for a range of mino…

Women from throughout the Omaha area will gather on Saturday, Feb. 25, for Women Connect, a program launched by Methodist Hospital Foundation to encourage healthy living and impactful giving. “Too often, women are quick to prioritize care for others while neglecting their own health,” said Tracy Ma…

From left: Brett Richmond, president and CEO of Methodist Fremont Health; Dr. James Tiehen; Dr. Michele Williams, Emergency Department medical director; and Pat Callaway, director of Emergency and Outpatient Services   Three Methodist Fremont Health staff members were recently honored for the…

Elvira Rios, MD, has over three decades of experience as a family medicine physician – and she’s loved every moment. “I have lived my true passion by being able to practice medicine,” said Dr. Rios, who sees patients at Methodist Physicians Clinic. “Caring for people from birth to the end of life. …

This issue highlights the crucial work of SANE/SART providers; how breast reconstruction restored what cancer took away from a mother and daughter; a nurse practitioner’s selfless service during historic flooding; the importance of detecting skin cancer early; and how care navigators routinely go th…

During her annual cardiology appointment at Methodist Physicians Clinic on Jan. 31, Bessie Langer of Council Bluffs grew confused as 11 staff members entered her exam room. As soon as they started singing “Happy Birthday,” Bessie understood. Her eyes began to well with tears. “They’re my special …