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… he parked outside Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center (MECC) one Thursday evening last January. For nearly a year, the prostate cancer survivor had been frequenting MECC and neighboring Methodist Hospital for treatment and follow-up visits. But he wasn’t there for another appointment that particular evening. He was attending his first MECC Prostate Cancer …

… moved in with his mother. “Sometimes God has a way of humbling you, even if you’re not ready for it,” he said.   An Up-and-Down Battle Moving back home helped Eric mentally, but his struggle with maintaining a healthy lifestyle continued. He knew he was at risk for diabetes – numerous family members had the disease – but he needed an extra push to get his … his A1C level. But it was a roller coaster. He boarded the mobile center again in the spring for an A1C test and learned about a free lifestyle modification class for people at risk for Type …

… Prior to her of double mastectomy, Tamy Grate had one request for her 63 rd birthday. “The only thing I want this year is to be cancer-free,” she said to James … APRN , ordered a mammogram and ultrasound.   The next day, Tamy and John met with Dr. Reilly for the first time. He delivered the unfortunate news that he suspected it was cancer.  Tamy could hardly believe it; because nine months earlier, …

… and orthopedics/surgical services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visit bestcare.org/jobs .   Beth Belmont, APRN Senior Director, Fremont Clinics Methodist … better access to care and improving health outcomes. It's generally the first contact for patients and the entry point to our health system. Our primary care providers contribute to …

… essential. And when it comes to receiving the care you’d want if you’re unable to speak for yourself, it’s crucial to have your loved ones know your wishes.   A Way to Express Your … and help your medical team honor your wishes. The POLST is usually completed during a visit with your primary care provider, but it can also be completed with providers in a hospital … Starts at the Time of Crisis Many people fail to plan because they don’t know what to plan for. Since they’re preparing for a situation that hasn’t yet happened, it can be difficult to …

… you’re over the age of 50, here are a few suggestions of what NOT to add to your list of goals for the New Year. The list you don’t want to make 1. Resolve to stop working. Okay, yes, … a great benefit of volunteering." - Linda Rajcevich Director of Patient and Guest Services for Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women’s Hospital   “Socialization, talking with other people is also very good for brain cells,” said Dr. Rebecca Reilly, medical director of the Methodist Hospital Geriatric …

… people celebrate them every year. They represent new life being brought into the world. But for some women, birthdays may also mark their entrance to the world of high-risk pregnancy. One … You’re not automatically doomed if you’re over 35 and pregnant. You’re just at a higher risk for maternal and fetal complications. While your risk steadily increases with age, it’s not a … will follow up to determine what next steps are needed. If your results are normal, your next visit is usually around 20 weeks. If the opposite is true, rest assured that your health care …

… region and most of the country are out of control, with no possibility of decreasing enough for us to have risk-free traditional holiday celebrations. Thanksgiving is coinciding with … a spike in cases that’s directly tied to its Oct. 12 Thanksgiving celebrations.    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises that the lowest risk Thanksgiving celebrations … returning home.  If you’re traveling somewhere a few hours away or less, consider making the visit a day trip rather than an overnight stay. Communicate with each other. You need to know if …

… said. “She told me she wanted to kill herself. I said, ‘Oh, no, no.’ I hugged her and called for security.” Ward assisted Methodist security officer Matt Sahlfeld in getting the woman into a … started her cleaning shift, quickly switched gears. She began clearing the area to make room for response teams while taking direction from the two infusion nurses working. “She definitely … future is Methodist. I’m not going anywhere.” Do you want to be part of The Meaning of Care? Visit bestcare.org/jobs and take the first step toward finding your purpose through a meaningful …

… the last in many households to be vaccinated against COVID-19 – and that’s a sigh of relief for a lot of families, especially as the holidays draw near. But what does this mean for masking, gathering, traveling and visiting public places? According to the Centers for … vaccinated can resume activities they did prior to the pandemic . Although that’s welcome news for many individuals, a large majority of people got vaccinated so they could resume …