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Skin in the Game: Southwest Iowa Man Takes on Diabetes by Taking Charge of His Health

… much everything was.” He knew why his vision was deteriorating thanks to an annual wellness visit with his Methodist primary care provider, Rachel Stearnes, DO , a month prior.   “That … of seven years. “Gary’s always been a pretty healthy individual – really only coming to see me for annual visits – and here he was with excessive thirst, drinking up to three gallons a day, … can damage insulin receptors – or “doors that open up and let sugars enter the muscles for fuel”– and eventually cause diabetes. But new-onset diabetes is also hitting individuals …
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Patient Estimates and Pricing

… charges are rarely the price that patients pay. The chargemaster lists the dollar amount set for each service prior to insurance contract/benefit plan discounts or self-pay discounts being … pay tends to be less than the standard charge. Hospital charges differ from patient to patient for the same service depending upon variations in treatment. Patients who are eligible for financial assistance may also receive additional discounts. Items included in a charge vary …
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Nurse Provides Calm in the Storm

… closer to home, she found herself needing to be admitted to Methodist Women’s Hospital. “For the most part, I have been able to doctor close to home,” Amber wrote in a recent letter to … Encouragement and faith Day after day, Miriah shares her calm confidence with those she cares for. She knows that worry comes with every hospital stay. “A lot of times they are away from … at your facility.” To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital, visit bestcare.org/daisy . Read Amber's letter to Methodist. …
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Depression and the Critical Role Your Doctor Plays

… No two cases are the same. If your health care provider determines you meet the criteria for depression, he or she may prescribe you medication, but not always. It’s perhaps more likely that you’ll be referred to a mental health professional for further evaluation to determine whether medication is needed. If your physician does write a … If you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, it’s imperative that you speak up and ask for help. Your doctor’s job is to help you feel well again. Use the resources available to you. …
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A Birthday Surprise and a Mother's Wish for Her Daughter's Future

… birthday approached in September, she had one wish: to go with her mother to MECC again and visit the staff who had become just as attached to Sena as she had to them.    The day Kai got … times when Kai would be coming to the center three days a week, and Sena would come with her for the appointments,” Fink said. “And she was just a ray of sunshine. She’d come in and just … Tiffany Villotta, BSN, RN, got word that the only thing Sena wanted for her birthday was to visit with her mother, there was only one answer: “Absolutely.”  On Sept. 9, Kai brought Sena, …
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Omaha golf instructor benefits from Methodist’s team approach, expertise in robotic cardiothoracic surgery

…   When Mike Cornell walked into his annual wellness visit in December 2023, he had no reason to suspect anything was wrong with his heart. The active … one-size-fits-all approach. In addition to surgical options, they have nonsurgical approaches for patients who may not be good candidates for surgery. For example, the MitraClip , which is … rehabilitation with the hospital’s  cardiopulmonary rehabilitation team . A follow-up visit and echocardiogram with Dr. Higgins in July showed that Cornell’s valve leakage had been …
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Making Handwashing a Habit

… Rub your hands together and scrub all surfaces – front and back as well as between fingers – for 10-15 seconds. While this seems like an instant, it feels like an eternity when actually … with clean, running water.  Dry thoroughly with a clean, dry towel. When to wash A big key for children is making sure they know when exactly to wash their hands. After the bathroom is … handwashing? Don’t hesitate to ask your Methodist Physicians Clinic pediatrician at your next visit.   …
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The Meaning of Care - Everywhere

… mine and give me a warm place to sit and charge my phone while they processed the accident.” For two hours they sat and talked and waited. Joe says it meant everything. “She could have been … took it one step further: She drove Joe home.  Saying thank you In order to say ‘thank you’ for all her kindness and compassion, Joe wrote a note – not just to Haiden, but to Methodist. He … beings like her.” To nominate a nurse at Methodist Hospital or Methodist Women’s Hospital, visit www.bestcare.org/daisy . …
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Fremont Health Foundation and Sixpence Partnership Provides Car Seats, Other Needs for Young Families

… case is an initiative that will help young families in the Fremont community with basic needs for their newborns and toddlers. Fremont Health Foundation and the Fremont Public Schools … to get their bundle of joy home safely, as well as many of the necessary essentials needed for a newborn. Sixpence was a logical partner for this initiative, knowing the great work they have already been doing in the community.” …