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Elkhorn elementary schools are turning an everyday object into a symbol of kindness and inclusion.Each school will soon have a “buddy bench.”“It’s a means for someone to indicate that they are feeling left out, or sad or need a friend,” said Andrea Abrahamson, a founding member of the Elkhorn Optimi…

Any pregnant mother can attest to the anxiety of experiencing a birth defect. In fact, it’s the No. 1 concern for the majority of expectant mothers. But knowing the facts may offer some peace of mind as you focus on providing the healthiest environment possible for the growing baby inside you. Un…

If you’re having twins, you may be feeling excited, overwhelmed, scared or all of the above. Maybe you’re trying to prepare yourself for all the diapers, the feedings, the laundry and even the questions. As any parent of twins might tell you, this may become one of the most common questions you get:…

Birthdays are special. Most people celebrate them every year. They represent new life being brought into the world. But for some women, birthdays may also mark their entrance to the world of high-risk pregnancy.One of the first conversations between an expectant mother and her health care provider i…

 It would be great if there was no need to write about this topic.But the truth is that many families, at one point or another, find themselves in the office of a maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist after hearing the term “high-risk.” If that’s you or a loved one, you may be feeling scared, con…

En un cálido dia en Setiembre, Morris Sandoval llegó al Hospital Regional St. Anthony en Carroll, Iowa.El estaba alli para sus citas de fisioterapia y terapia ocupacional quincenales destinadas a ayudarlo a recuperar la fuerza y la destreza manual que perdió mientras estuvo enfermo con COVID-19.Morr…

 On a warm day in September, Morris Sandoval arrived at St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll, Iowa.He was there for his semiweekly physical and occupational therapy appointments, meant to help him regain the strength and manual dexterity he lost while sick with COVID-19.Morris was running late b…

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital was recently designated as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology, according to a release from hospital officials.By awarding facilities the status of a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, the ACR recognizes breast imaging cent…

Federal law dictates that law enforcement agencies in Nebraska and other states cover the cost for forensic sexual assault examinations.But the law doesn’t always prevent billing documents from showing up in the victim’s mailbox.Fees exceeding $1,000 have even appeared on insurance statements seen b…