Heart Valve Disease - Is It Worse Than Cancer?
JUN 04, 2024Many people put up with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, or explain away a heart murmur that’s actually a sign of something more serious.
Read MoreDid you know that nearly 1/5 of kids in Nebraska and in Iowa (18% and 16%, respectively) live at or below the poverty line? That's according to KidsCount.org.
One.In.Five.
It’s a statistic our team members take to heart, joining together to do whatever they can to help. Staff at Immanuel, for example, donated, collected and distributed more than 100 complete turkey dinners to families in need, through Lutheran Family Services.
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But employee efforts go far beyond this one, albeit incredible, Thanksgiving food drive:
The most amazing part of all of these efforts: they're completely driven by Alegent's incredible employees and their dedication to helping the communities in which they live.
Many people put up with symptoms like shortness of breath and fatigue, or explain away a heart murmur that’s actually a sign of something more serious.
Read MoreBlood-thinning medications are the long-standing treatment for Afib because they help prevent the formation of clots or break up existing clots which can cause a stroke. Unfortunately, these medications also increase your risk for bleeding.
Read MoreCould you be walking around with a tiny hole in your heart and not know it? That’s the case for one in four people, due to an anatomic condition.
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