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The Meaning of Care Magazine
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Three Generations Born at Methodist
Susan Tafini, born during the blizzard of 1949, entered the world at Methodist Hospital on 36th and Cuming. Tafini's daughter, born at Methodist on 84th Street, delivered her own baby at the new Methodist Women's Hospital at 192 and Dodge.
The Tafini family was impressed with the family-friendly amenities at the Methodist Women's Hospital. The new hospital offers 24-hour room service for patients and guests, family waiting areas and the highest level Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in West Omaha.
Take a virtual tour of the facility the Tafini's raved about.
Methodist Physicians Clinic Women's Center is conveniently located on campus. Learn more about services offered for generations of women.
Cryoblation: A New Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Matthew Latacha, M.D. offers a groundbreaking procedure for heart patients suffering from this condition. Dr. Latacha is one of only 300 physicians nationwide skilled in performing this new procedure.
- Dr. Latacha is a member of The Heart Consultants, a nineteen-cardiologist practice.
- Learn more about cryoablation.
NICU Reunion
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Methodist Women's Hospital is the busiest in the area. In June, the NICU held a reunion for the more than 500 babies treated there in the first year of operation.
- You can view all the photographs from the reunion on our facebook page.
- Learn about the features of the NICU - helping us care for the smallest patients and their families.
Humanitarian Award
The Gene and Jean Herbek Humanitarian Award was established by the College of American Pathology (CAP) Foundation to recognize the selfless dedication the Herbek's have shown through the See, Test & Treat program.
Dr. Herbek established the See, Test & Treat™ program to provide free breast and cervical cancer screening for women in need. Beginning in 2012 the award will be presented to a CAP member to help advance the treatment of women in underserved areas.
Learn more about the College of American Pathologists, celebrating 50 years as the gold standard in laboratory accreditation.
Jennie Edmundson Turns 125
A hub of health care activity for the residents of Southwest Iowa, Jennie Edmundson continues to forge new ground. Learn about the unique areas in this busy hospital complex:
- Imaging services at Jennie Edmundson.
- Cancer care at Jennie Edmundson, including the nationally-accredited Breast Health Center.
- Cardiac care at Jennie Edmundson includes a cardiac catheterization lab as well as cardiac rehab. Learn about these programs.
- Women's services include the Jennie Edmundson Family Birthing Center.
Methodist Hospital Foundation
The busiest surgical suites in town need renovation. With an average of more than 70 surgeries each day, these renovations will increase the size of the suites by 50%.
Make a gift through the Methodist Hospital Foundation.
