Psoriasis Awareness 08/04/22 Psoriasis Awareness Month calls attention to the fact that many people do not understand psoriasis, which makes it difficult for those with the condition to cope. Many people mistakenly think this condition is contagious when, in fact, it is not. Psoriasis is a non-contagious, chronic, autoimmune disorder that is passed down through genes. Many common skin conditions, including psoriasis, can all be triggered and worsened by stress. And who isn’t stressed these days? Your skin mirrors on the outside what is happening inside. Mental stress causes your body to release chemicals that boost your inflammatory response. Scientists and physicians suspect this is what causes stress-induced psoriasis flare-ups. In addition, psoriasis tends to worsen with weight gain, with the use of certain common medications, such as beta blockers used to control high blood pressure or heart rate, or lithium u... Read More→
BREASTFEEDING AWARENESS MONTH 08/04/22 August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month. Erin Olson, OB Coordinator at CCMH, talks about the benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and moms, how long babies should breastfeed, how to store breast milk for later consumption, and what to do if a mom is unable to breastfeed their baby. Erin also shares information on the Prenatal Class being held at CCMH on September 8. Listen To More→
CCMH ANNOUNCES PATRICK LUFT, MD WILL BEGIN PRACTICE IN AUGUST 08/01/22 (Denison, IA) – The Board of Trustees of Crawford County Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce that Patrick Luft, MD, will begin his Family Medicine and OB practice at the CCMH Medical Clinic in August 2022. Dr. Luft is already serving CCMH as an Emergency department physician. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Patrick Luft to family practice and obstetrics at CCMH alongside his father, Dr. Michael Luft”, said Erin Muck, CCMH President and CEO. “We continue to build our medical staff to meet the increasing needs in our community and county.” Dr. Luft noted, “I became a family doctor because of my dad. He’s someone who I’ve always admired and wanted to follow in his footsteps.” Dr. Luft earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and completed his pre-med studies at the University of South Florida in Tampa. After obtaining his Master’s in Business Administra... Read More→