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Nov. 9, 2018. Many will remember that Friday for the morning snowstorm that put nearly everyone in Omaha behind schedule. Slick and blustery conditions caused a number of accidents during the morning commute, and average speeds in most areas were between 10 and 15 mph.“The morning was a mess,” said …

Little Nora Peitz was dressed to impress when she met Santa for the very first time.“I was hoping that the newborn size in this outfit wouldn’t be too big on her,” said Victoria Peitz, Nora’s mother, “but it’s actually a little snug!”At 6 pounds, 10 ounces, Nora isn’t so little anymore. She’s a far …

Dr. M. Alexender Shehan enjoys being a patient’s steward for treatment of health issues. “Working with patients is far and away the most rewarding part of my job,” he said.…

The Spring 2016 issue is a special 125th Anniversary edition featuring: John W. Estabrook: Founder of Methodist's Culture of Caring The Methodist Heart and Dove Methodist's Past, Present and Future 125 Years Brings Generations of Care Inner Beauty Reveals Six-Year-Old Cancer Survivor's Inner El…

  At the front door of Methodist Physicians Clinic Women’s Center at 192Dodge, your first hello was likely from a woman whose slight stature was eclipsed by the kindness in her heart. As a patient ambassador, Trish Morrow was dedicated to meeting your needs, whatever they might be. “It’s whatev…

  Andrew Binderup felt a little bit like Santa Claus. The lab technician was decked out in Christmas colors of red and green as he and his co-worker and fellow elf Jordan Thompson loaded his “sleigh” full of toys collected by Methodist Pathology employees. “Our staff was really into it,” he said …

Personal trainers. Some people swear by them. Others prefer to go it alone while working out. If you’ve spent any time at a gym or fitness club, you may have wondered: Is a personal trainer worth the cost?It’s a common question, especially when people decide they want to get in shape, lose weight, b…

We’re all feeling it right now. The nights are long, and the temperatures are low. During these cold winter months, many of us just don’t do a good job of taking care of ourselves. We tend to be less active and spend more time cooped up indoors – and the problem often gets worse as we age.So what ca…

When the Creighton men’s basketball team takes on Butler on Friday, Jan. 25, fans are encouraged to think pink.The eighth annual Creighton vs. Cancer Pink Out, co-sponsored by Methodist Health System and CHI Health, is a powerful event that promotes awareness of all cancers. Creighton players will w…

Given a choice, most people wouldn’t spend any length of time in a hospital. But it’s become the norm for one patient suffering from Crohn’s disease. The patient – who didn’t wish to share her name – has spent nearly 100 days at Methodist Hospital in less than three years.A life-changing stayThe pat…