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In 2021, a record number of Iowans transformed lives through organ and tissue donation. Yet, the number of people who need transplants continues to outpace the number of donor organs. There are currently more than 106,000 Americans waiting for a life-saving organ transplant, and 600 of them are Iowa…

When Matthew Eledge and husband Elliot Dougherty started talking about starting a family, Matthew's mom chimed in with an offer. I just said, ‘Oh, wow, if you ever need a carrier ... I enjoyed being pregnant. I’d do it in a heartbeat,” Cecile “Cele” Eledge recalled. Later, Matthew mentioned the …

Omaha native Tomas Huerta, MD, said it was always his dream to serve the community he grew up in. And seeing the difference his father made as a pulmonologist made him want to pursue medicine himself. “He was pretty much my hero,” said Dr. Huerta, a dermatologist who has joined the Methodist Physic…

… said. “Your coworkers doing that for you … you just can’t repay somebody for that.”   ‘Heroes of Methodist Hospital’ The compassion and teamwork of the entire 6 North staff are why … ones of patients you cared for while fighting for their lives, thank you. You are truly the heroes of Methodist Hospital, and your invaluable service does not go unnoticed.” Rolling was …

OMAHA ―  The College of American Pathologists (CAP), the world’s largest association of board-certified pathologists, honored Dr. Gene Herbek for his tireless efforts in advancing the specialty of pathology through work with the organization, clinical partners, patients, and the public at large.Dr. …

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…

… and a commitment to The Meaning of Care during a time of unthinkable tragedy. Among the heroes was a nurse practitioner whose devotion to her community won’t soon be forgotten.   …

… forget. “If I could honor him 100 times, I would,” she said. “Sometimes, people like that, heroes among us, are everyday people who never get acknowledged. What he did for our family was …

In the dark, early morning hours of yet another long and exhausting overnight shift, Paige Pioppi, MSN, AGACNP-C, remembers seeing light. The pulmonology and critical care nurse practitioner looked up from her desk at Methodist Fremont Health. Her eyes widened. Her jaw dropped. Based off improvi…

Methodist Hospital FoundationMethodist Hospital Foundation raises, protects and distributes funds that improve health care for you, your family and friends. Priorities include expanding cardiac and cancer programs, improving surgical suites, and supporting health care education. One-hundred percent …