SLEEP DISORDERS AND SLEEP STUDIES - PARTICK STEVENS, DIRECTOR OF CARDIOPULMONARY SERVICES

03/23/23

Sleep is not something you really think twice about until it becomes disrupted or difficult to achieve.  It’s estimated that 33% of adults do not get enough sleep. Sleep helps the brain and body to rest and reset.  Without it, fatigue begins to set in, causing decreased alertness and other negative outcomes. Patrick Stevens, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at CCMH, discusses sleep disorders, sleep apnea, sleep studies, and options for treatment.

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CCMH SWING BED PROGRAM

03/16/23

A swing bed is a service that rural hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) with a Medicare provider agreement provide that allows a patient to transition from acute care to Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) care without leaving the hospital. On this week’s podcast, Amber Young, Care Coordinator, discusses the swing bed program available at CCMH and steps individuals should take if they are looking for transitional care. To learn more about transitional care at CCMH, please contact our Case Management Department at #712-265-2577 or visit https://www.ccmhia.com/medical-services/skilled-intermediate-care.aspx. 

 

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NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH - BROOKE TASLER, RD

03/09/23

March is National Nutrition Month. We also celebrate Registered Dietitian Day. Brooke Tasler, Director of Dietary Services, and a Registered Dietitian, discusses the importance of a balanced diet which incorporates raw vegetables and eliminates sugar-sweetened drinks, as vital to fight obesity. Almost 34% of all people in Crawford County, Iowa are considered obese. Brooke says a diet with fruits and vegetables can help manage this weighty challenge.

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CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS - DR. LIBBY RANNIGER, PEDIATRICIAN

03/02/23

Childhood immunizations are important to help kids grow up healthy. Nonetheless, the COVID-19 pandemic caused childhood immunization rates to go down, opening the door to the possiblity that some diseases, including measels, mumps and polio, which were considered eradicated, will re-appear in the general population. Dr. Elizabeth "Libby" Ranniger, Board Certified Pediatrician at CCMH, discusses the need for childhood immunizations and how to keep kids up-to-date with their vaccinations.

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COMMUNITY WELLNESS EVENT - MARCH 21 - 22, 2023

02/23/23

The next Community Wellness Event at CCMH is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, March 21 and 22, from 6 am to 9 am, in the meeting rooms at the hospital. Sara Gaul, RN, Population Health Nurse Manager, discusses the importance of an annual wellness check, the costs for the blood panels, and how to sign up.

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26TH ANNUAL CRAWFORD COUNTY EMS CONFERENCE - KELBY ECK AND DANA NEEMANN

02/16/23

A great day of education and hands-on learning for EMS providers is coming up on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the 26th Annual Crawford County EMS Conference. Sponsored by Crawford County Memorial Hospital, the conference features well-know instructors and one-of-a-kind experiences including a Mass Casualty and Flight Simulation Drill.  The conference is being held at the Denison High School Fine Arts Center. There is no cost to attend. Continental breakfast and lunch are included on the day. To register, go online at www.ccmhia.com. The deadline for registration is Monday, March 6, 2023.

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