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… Blake Volkmer, MD, views his relationship with each patient as a partnership. He wants them to buy in to the process of making health care decisions – and understand that he’ll “always have … in to see me, we lock arms, explore their health together and make decisions that fit them best.” Dr. Volkmer loves how family medicine lets him care for patients of all ages and help them …

… Vaccines have long been key to keeping people healthy, but there’s an important one you may not be familiar with. The HPV … transmitted infection in the U.S. Getting vaccinated in adolescence is a safe and effective way to protect yourself against HPV-related diseases in the future.   HPV Basics HPV is most … anal or oropharyngeal cancer   Preventing an Infection Abstaining from sexual activity is the best way to prevent an HPV infection. But you can lower the risk of infection by: Getting the HPV …

… School is out, kids are getting restless, and warm weather is beckoning us to get out of the house. How great does throwing a neighborhood block party, attending a county … what’s safe and what’s not for their kids this summer. It’s important to remember that our best tools to slow the spread of COVID-19 are the same things you’ve been hearing about for … among us, including older adults and people with chronic conditions. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19, but if you do plan to travel, be honest with …

… by medical professionals. AND if a celebrity is considered of normal BMI, she is photoshopped to appear thinner than she really is. With a little nip and tuck by the computer “imperfections” … are carefully shaded and contoured out.  Being “too thin” can hurt The pressure to appear this perfect version of “normal” begins at a young age and stays with women throughout … is when normal ovulation and menstruation stops because the body doesn’t have enough energy – for example, someone may be exercising too much or eating too little. If you aren’t ovulating …

… American Girl dolls have been treasured play toys for kids since the mid-1980s, but their higher price point can make them inaccessible for some. A trio of Council Bluffs Girl Scouts are doing their part to help local library users have some fun with American Girl dolls. Sophia Danker and Faith … of Girl Scout Troop 40341. The three are Cadettes in their troop, and they’re working together to earn the Girl Scouts Silver Award. The Silver Award is the second-highest accomplishment a …

… Nicole Gundersen is no stranger to the emergency department at Methodist Fremont Health. She was a patient there two, three, … with whom she chatted about their children and about Gundersen’s crochet hobby. Gundersen, 26, returned to present Bloch with handmade blankets for her son and daughter. This week, Bloch stayed home with her sick son. He was wrapped up in …

…   The best moment in the college basketball season happens Sunday, Jan. 26, Omaha World-Herald Tom Shatel writes. It will come in the Creighton-Xavier game, during the media timeout with less than 12 minutes to go in the game. It will occur when 17,000, almost all adorned in pink, stand in unison and …

… who also serves as the health system’s chief medical information officer. “It sets the visit off on the right footing and shows that we’re working to give them the best experience possible.” HealthTech: How Healthcare Organizations Are Simplifying Patient …

… might not always know the extent of an injury or what treatment is appropriate. But thanks to a partnership between Methodist and OrthoNebraska , they have timely, economical access to … Methodist Jennie Edmundson Sports Injury Clinic Saturdays from 8 to 9:30 a.m., Aug. 24 to Oct. 26. No appointment needed; all ages welcome.  Located at OrthoNebraska, Suite 200 on the … St. in Fremont. (402) 727-3329   Methodist in the community The Saturday clinics are just one way Methodist sports medicine providers are making a difference in the community. Methodist …

… RALSTON, NE – After five straight road games the Omaha Lancers return home to Ralston Arena for a great cause this Saturday night to play the Des Moines Buccaneers at 7:35 … can place bids on the game-worn specialty jersey’s the players will be wearing on the ice.  A “buy it now” option will also be available.  Once again, Methodist Health System is looking … at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. Be sure to wear pink. Show your support by wearing your best pink attire.  Pink apparel from Lawlor’s will also be available on game night. A portion of …