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… Cancer survivors sharing the journey A breast cancer diagnosis 26 years ago both saved and changed Dianna Hite’s life. “I was 33 years old,” said Dianna, “and … back to fellow survivors and making her community a better place. She currently volunteers for at least six different organizations, including the Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center Breast … Make it better.” Essential for healthy aging From socialization to exercise, volunteering is good for both mental and physical health. Senior health experts like Dr. Rebecca Reilly, medical …

… have fun.    Safe Summer Strategies A lot of parents are wondering 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 … For all but the most introverted of us, staying home without outside contact isn’t feasible or good for our mental health. There is some good news. In many cases, families and friends can … hot spot be replaced with a road trip to a less crowded state park? As much as you’d love to visit Grandma or get all the cousins together, is the risk worth it? Everyone’s circumstances are …

…     His love of baseball and softball runs deep. But even deeper is the pride he has for his family. Mark Schmidt, 50, talks about his children often. He’s quick to share photos and … got a call from Methodist Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Clinic , and I thought, ‘This isn’t good.’” The ENT had sent Mark’s CT images straight to Methodist head and neck surgeon Robert … news: And he continues tweeting clean bills of health after every follow-up appointment. Every visit comes with a little bit of anxiety and a lingering fear of “what if it’s back?” But Mark …

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… The Methodist Radiation Oncology centers offer the latest proven technologies for cancer-targeting precision while sparing healthy surrounding … oncologists meet with a multidisciplinary team of experts to create the best treatment plan for you and your specific diagnosis. Brachytherapy This type of radiation treatment is given …

… women and 1 in 5 men have experienced some form of sexual violence Unfortunately, we know that for every incident we see, several more go unreported. Victims stay silent out of embarrassment … (who many times is someone the victim knows) or fear of a culture that tends to blame victims for what has happened. An event we have coming up on April 26th hopes to cut those numbers and … up with community partners from the agencies like the Women’s Fund of Omaha, Women’s Center for Advancement, UNO, Creighton, law enforcement, Survivors Rising, Men Against Domestic Violence …

… Mendlik arrived at Methodist Women’s Hospital only to soon find herself in the operating room for an emergency C-section following fetal heart decelerations.  After a short neonatal intensive … parameters,” Cockle said. Members of Mendlik’s care team, for example, had asked OT to pay a visit to their very petite patient given her previous complications. “To expect that everyone is … feelings. She just sat there, listened, asked questions along the way. I was surprised by how good and natural it felt with her. And I could tell how passionate she was about helping me.” …

… Methodist Women’s Hospital has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval ® for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care (ACPC) by demonstrating continuous compliance with … improving and maintaining the health of moms and babies. The certification, which is awarded for a two-year period, recognizes Women’s Hospital’s efforts to achieve integrated, coordinated … quality and more compassionate care for individuals served.” For more information, please visit  The Joint Commission website .    …

… Learn more about using my.Bestcare, HealtheLife and Apple Health. Keep your own copy: It’s a good idea to have your up-to-date records at home, whether it be a hard copy or in a computer … specific information to avoid delays. You should expect it to take at least two weeks for your records to arrive by mail, although the process can be expedited if you have a scheduled … Having an up-to-date home record or access to a patient portal also can help make that first visit with your new physician more efficient. Immunization data: Vaccines are given at certain …