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Reported child abuse incidents have seen a significant decline during the COVID-19 pandemic. One analysis looked at data from March to November 2020 and saw that reported incidents decreased 18% nationally.What does this mean? I wish this meant that child abuse was decreasing. But with so many child…

Methodist Hospital was the site for the 4th Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Twitter Chat, which drew community partners, law enforcement and members of the media from across the Metro.The event, held to raise awareness, provide education and prevention tips related to sexual assault, domestic …

On February 18, Omaha TRIO programs will come together to celebrate their successes while providing an opportunity for TRIO participants to gain valuable career advice and networking opportunities. The TRIO Day Career Exploration Conference will take place on campus at the University of Nebraska a…

Hospital leaders from Methodist Health System, CHI Health and Nebraska Medicine face the same problems right now.Officials say they are battling hospital capacity and staffing troubles, so they're tackling COVID-19 in a similar approach."We have the beds, we have equipment, medicine, masks, etc., bu…

In “The Core of What We Do,” you’ll learn more about Methodist’s core service lines – primary care, oncology, cardiology, women’s health and orthopedics/surgical services – and the people whose dedication makes them so impactful for our communities. To explore career opportunities at Methodist, visi…

DeAnn Varilek knows a thing or two about juggling responsibility.As the environmental services (EVS) lead at Methodist Fremont Health, she’s a jack-of-all-trades – inspecting patient rooms to ensure they’ve been properly cleaned, scrubbing floors and showers, and being a go-to resource for coworkers…

Do you die a little inside when your child licks a shopping cart? Have you taught them the famous flush-with-a-foot maneuver? Let’s talk playgrounds – better yet, mall and fast-food restaurant playgrounds. Is your skin crawling yet?All jokes – or maybe near truths – aside, I get it. I’m a parent. An…

Kallie Schneider, MD, has loved science and problem-solving since high school, so there was little doubt that she’d study medicine.As an internal medicine physician at Methodist Physicians Clinic, Dr. Schneider enjoys the variety of patients she sees from day to day.She particularly likes caring for…

Preparing for SurgeryAs you prepare for surgery, it is important that you follow all pre-operative instructions provided by your doctor, as well as the general information found in the Guide to Having Surgery (linked below). Your surgery may be postponed if these guidelines are not followed. If you …

It’s a problem many couples don’t like or want to talk about but causes very real heartbreak: infertility. It also happens more often than you think.You’re not aloneApproximately one in every eight couples struggle with getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. For those trying to start a family, …