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Dr. Brian Gartrell always knew he wanted to serve others. During the time he spent with physicians in his hometown of Columbus, Nebraska, it became increasingly clear to him that medicine was where he belonged. Board-certified in family medicine and otolaryngology, he has interests in several ENT-re…

Too much or not enough?It’s a touchy question for many of the expecting moms I see: Just how much weight should you put on during pregnancy? Gaining too much or not enough when baby’s on board can have serious consequences for both mom and baby.Body Mass Index (BMI) countsHow much weight you put on …

How Much Do You Know About Keeping a Healthy Heart?  Diet, exercise, blood pressure, cholesterol – it can all become a blur when you’re talking about keeping that big muscle in your chest pumping hard and strong. It’s important for anyone who has had a heart attack – and even those who have not –…

Are you battling high cholesterol? If so, it's time to follow the advice I give so many of my patients: Get it under control for the sake of your healthy heart. High cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which kills more Americans than all cancers combined.What Is Cholesterol?Cholesterol is a wa…

Andy Sass, BSN, RN, is the epidemiology service leader for Methodist Hospital, Methodist Women’s Hospital and Methodist Physicians Clinic. In his role, he works to develop policies and processes to help staff members provide the best care possible. He previously spent eight years caring for patients…

The American Cancer Society estimates that 1.9 million cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. this year – and more than 600,000 people will die from cancer. But cancer doesn’t need to be so far-reaching and deadly. In fact, many cancer cases can be prevented. One of the most important steps …

  Special Delivery! With hearts in hand, Methodist nurses from the ortho/neuro unit at Methodist Hospital 8 North visited Brookstone Meadows this Valentine’s Day. They had a few special deliveries to make. “One of the girls cut out a bunch of Valentines for our team to decorate,” said Jessie Fec…

  The Flamingos for Hope visited patients, family and visitors at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center this Valentine's Day. They handed out "Hugs and Kisses," in the form of sweets, treats and pins to celebrate the holiday of love. Flamingos for Hope is a patient-led program with a mission of enric…

February is often a rough month for parents when it comes to their children's health. Cold weather and snow typically abound, which combines with cold and flu season to make a rough mix of snotty, cabin-fever kids (at least at my house). Given that my son has yet another ear infection added to the m…

  Making a lifestyle change Managing your stress isn’t easy. It can take several tries before you find what works for you. Stress management is a lifestyle change. You have to make a conscious effort to dedicate time to this new way of thinking.  8 tips for easing stress Take it slow. Don’t ex…