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… — and people simply living longer — kidney disease is on the rise. So, too, is the demand for nephrology, a clinical specialty that focuses on the kidneys and urinary tract. In response to the growing need for nephrology services, Methodist Health System recently acquired Omaha Nephrology PC, which is … in-home dialysis. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Bast or another Methodist provider, visit  bestcare.org/providers . …

… team meetings, also called a treatment planning conference, are held throughout the month for specific disease sites such as breast, gastrointestinal,  genitourinary, melanoma, head and … to weigh all test results and options and our team develops an individualized treatment plan for each patient." The CoC Accreditation Program provides the framework for Methodist to improve … Its membership includes Fellows of the American College of Surgeons.  For more information, visit: www.facs.org/cancer     …

… Approval ® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. The Gold Seal of Approval ® and the Heart-Check mark represent … of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country.  About Nebraska Methodist Hospital …

… You have a right to know who has received your PHI during the previous six years, and for what purpose. If you make additional requests for such an accounting during any 12-month period, we may charge you a reasonable, cost-based … summary of all your health records in the format you request (electronic and/or paper), except for psychotherapy notes. Your request for a copy of your record must be in writing. We may charge …

… a third pregnancy, Bianca was prescribed fertility medication, which she took regularly for nine months. It didn’t seem to be working – or so she and her doctor thought. Pregnant With … didn’t know how we were going to handle three babies on top of our two boys.” Still too early for heartbeat detection, Bianca was asked to return for another ultrasound in two weeks. When she … every day, until they came home. That was, until Dr. Lovgren stepped in. “He stopped by to visit us in the NICU on what was probably the hardest day,” Bianca said. “I had tears running …

… your hands with soap and water is your best defense against germs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) . But there are some exceptions. Knowing when and how to … apply soap. Create a lather by rubbing your hands together. Scrub all surfaces of your hands for 20 seconds. This includes your palms, the backs of your hands, fingers, between your fingers … Wash Your Hands Before, during and after preparing food Before eating Before and after caring for someone who is sick Before and after treating a cut or wound After using the bathroom, …

… every day. On top of everything you’re doing to offer support, you may wonder: Is it dangerous for Mom or Dad to drive? It’s a discussion many of us need to have sooner or later, but it … suggestions to drivers, families and doctors. I don’t want to just give drivers life-changing news and send them on their way. Their safety and independence are my goals, and I want to have … enjoy. To learn more about the Methodist Driver Rehabilitation Program, call 402-354-4670 or visit www.bestcare.org/driverrehab . …

… inappropriate jokes – embarrassed us all the time.” Patty had worked at Methodist Hospital for 15 years, first as a manager for cardiothoracic surgeons and then for vascular surgeons. She … floor – an experience Shelley remembered fondly because of the “wonderful” staff.  But after a visit to the emergency room nearly a year later, doctors had bad news: The cancer had spread. Patty was admitted to Methodist Hospital and returned to the …

… during the pandemic. We also know that cancer screenings dropped and even came to a halt for several weeks. The conclusion? An untold number of cancers have gone undiagnosed and … of the COVID-19 pandemic. When it comes to cancer, a one-year delay can be a long time. For people who continue to put off screenings that were due earlier in the pandemic, that delay … to stop cancer as early as possible. For more information on screenings or to find a provider, visit bestcare.org . …

… A familiar Perry Como song describes the joys of being “Home for the Holidays.” For many families, however, the holiday season can be the most stressful time of the year. … all the stress? It goes without saying, but family relationships are complicated.   A Recipe for Conflict When some families get together, it doesn’t take long for the past to take over. Old …