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There’s been widespread concern that the COVID-19 pandemic is leading to a mental health crisis. Depression and anxiety tend to be fed by uncertainty, isolation, stressors and loss. All of these factors have been more prevalent during the pandemic. Given that depression is the No. 1 cause of suicide…

She always knew she wanted to work in health care, but Cindy Heng thought that meant being a doctor. When she decided that medical school wasn’t for her, she did some soul searching, researching and even a bit of interest merging.“I knew I still wanted to be in surgery somehow,” she said. “And I kne…

It’s a sobering truth that people of color are being disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. The numbers vary by state, but Latinos have been particularly hard-hit. Among the reasons: Latinos are more likely to be exposed to COVID-19, as they make up a disproportionate amoun…

  Now that warm weather is upon us, it’s time once again to think about how much time we are spending in the sun and make sure we’re taking the proper precautions. Sunscreen is an essential part of staying safe. So how sun smart are you? Let’s Put Your Sun Protection IQ to the Test TRUE OR FALS…

She was born with a servant heart. And she’s a self-proclaimed “mother hen.”“I used to hook the vacuum cleaner up to my baby doll, pretending it was an IV,” said Kelsey Jourdan, RN, a medical surgical nurse at Methodist Hospital. “Becoming a nurse just seemed like a natural fit.”And for the past two…

​It’s that time of year again: flu season. And with it comes annual influenza vaccinations.  Whether you see headlines about a severe flu season (like this year) or a mild one, here’s what you should remember: The flu is nothing to scoff at. It’s a highly contagious illness that can have serious he…

  Albertha Schmid and her mother, Sue DawsonLast Thanksgiving was anything but happy for Albertha Schmid and her family. Albertha’s mother, Sue Dawson, had suffered a stroke caused by atrial fibrillation (AFib) earlier in the month. After being hospitalized and released, she saw some improvement …

October 2019 marked the beginning of their forever. Alyson Poteet and Andrew Jensen had been dating for five years when the two escaped for a tropical getaway to the Dominican Republic with friends.On their last night there, Andrew was antsy and clearly on a schedule. He had been pushing to get pict…

Christine and Ben Hamilton of Louisville, Neb., had been married five years when they realized they might need help getting pregnant.“We have so many nieces and nephews between us,” Christine said. “So, it was hard to answer all of the, ‘Oh, do you have any kids?!’ And each time it was just like, ‘W…

The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted every aspect of society, and it has especially complicated a typically joyful rite of passage – heading off to college. Some parents who were already anxious about their children leaving home for the first time now have to worry about COVID-19 risks. And other p…