What a Patient Needed Most: A Hand to Hold
From the Heart
When Charlie Dix, 84, made the difficult decision to transition to comfort care, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital nurse Lisa Crowe remembered that sometimes what a patient needs most is simply to have their hand held.
'Always a Nurse First': Methodist Nurse Practitioner Honored for Extraordinary Staff and Patient Care
From the Heart
Pulmonology and critical care nurse practicioner Paige Pioppi, MSN, AGACNP-C, was awarded The DAISY Award for caring not only for COVID-positive patients, but also Methodist Fremont Health's critical care nursing staff.
Surgical Technologists: 'The Sidekick to the Superhero When Saving Someone's Life'
Today's Medicine
Surgical technologists are in high demand, but very few people even know they exist. Here's more about surgical technology, one of the many lesser-known health care careers.
Surviving Ovarian Cancer: Doctor and Patient Urge Women to Get Annual Exams
Today's Medicine
Because ovarian cancer is so difficult to detect, and there really isn't a good screening method for it, annual pelvic exams are critical.
'Nobody That Deserves it More': Methodist Surgical Oncology Nurse Recognized With The DAISY Award
From the Heart
For her years of consistent care and compassion for a young woman with a benign liver tumor, surgical oncology nurse navigator Heather Hagewood, MSN, RN, OCN, was honored with The DAISY Award.
Should You Get Screened for Prostate Cancer?
Cancer Care
The decision to get screened for prostate cancer is deeply personal. Making that decision begins with knowing the facts.
Protecting Yourself and Baby When Pregnancy Coincides With Flu Season (and a Pandemic)
Today's Medicine
If you're expecting, you've likely been encouraged to get the flu shot. But here's why it's so critical.
10 Flu Vaccine Myths Busted
Today's Medicine
With our medical system already under strain from COVID-19, the flu vaccine has added importance this season. Get the truth behind 10 flu vaccine myths, and then do your part to protect yourself and your community.
Methodist Nurse and COVID-19 Survivor Recognized for Extraordinary Dedication and Determination
From the Heart
Methodist cardiovascular nurse Patty Sieler, RN, was honored with The DAISY Award for providing unyielding care and compassion to her patients and late mother while recovering from COVID-19 and completing nursing school.