Here's To Your Health - CCMH Denison

In recognition of Thyroid Awareness Month, this episode of Here’s to Your Health focuses on the importance of understanding thyroid health and recognizing when something may feel “off.” Brandi Ruskell, Marketing Specialist at Crawford County Memorial Hospital, is joined by Sara Gaul, RN, who works closely with visiting endocrinology specialists in CCMH’s Specialty Clinic. While not an endocrinolog...

In this episode of the Here's to Your Health podcast, host Jill Melby sits down with medical providers from the Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) Medical Clinic to discuss the clinic's extended hours and commitment to community care. Jill is joined by the three providers who staff the extended hours: Samantha (Sam) Pauley, ARNP: A nurse practitioner with four years of experience at CCMH. Ki...

Are you a student interested in a future career in healthcare? In this episode, we sit down with Macy Waldemar Webb (Human Resources Director) and Dana Neemann (Director of Education & Patient Experience) to discuss the summer internship program at Crawford County Memorial Hospital. We talk about the opportunities available this year, including nursing, rehab services, and radiology. Dana and...

When you think of a hospital, doctors and nurses are often the first professionals who come to mind. However, behind the scenes, a dedicated culinary team works around the clock to ensure that patients, families, and staff are fueled and cared for, one meal at a time. In this episode of Here's To Your Health , host Jill Melby sits down with Svenn Bilsten, the Dietary Coordinator at Crawford County...

Este mes, Maria Valdez, el enlace comunitario de Crawford County Memorial Hospital, tuvo el placer de sentarse con Kelly Wieman, la directora de los servicios de rehabilitación en Crawford County Memorial Hospital. Kelly y Maria se sentaron a platicar sobre la importancia de la actividad física, sobre la posición de Kelly como directora, y los servicios ofrecidos por medio del departamento de reha...

In this very special episode of the Here's to Your Health Podcast, CEO and President, Erin Muck sits down with Executive Director of Marketing and Foundation, Don Luensmann, as he prepares for his well-deserved retirement. Join them as they explore Don’s remarkable career journey at Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH), the evolution of healthcare, and only a few of the moments and projects th...

In this episode of the "Here's to Your Health" podcast, host Jill Melby talks with Heather Rasmussen and Patrick Stevens about the importance of handwashing. They emphasize that handwashing is the single most important thing everyone can do to prevent the spread of germs and infection, particularly as people gather indoors for the holidays. During the conversation, they also discuss why rigorous h...

Discover the power of Scrubs Camp in this week's Here's to Your Health podcast! Listen in to hear all about Scrubs Camp and get insight from a staff member who has participated in the camp. Dana Neemann, Director of Education & Patient Experience, tells us about how Scrubs Camp started and what students learn in Scrubs Camp. Hear firsthand how exploring different departments—including a memora...

María Valdez, el Enlace Comunitario en Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH), describe la entrevista entre Jill Melby y Sara Gaul, una especialista certificada en diabetes, en donde conversan sobre el Programa de Control de la Diabetes del hospital. El condado de Crawford tiene una incidencia de diabetes más alta que los promedios nacionales y estatales, afectando aproximadamente al 21% de los...

This special episode of the "Here's to Your Health" podcast celebrates Nurse Practitioner Week. Join host Jill Melby as she highlights that nursing is more than a profession—it's "a calling to care, to comfort, and to lift others up on hard days." The episode features interviews with several Nurse Practitioners, including: Julie Graeve: Shares her experience, including being inspired by her mother...

Join host Jill Melby on the "Here's to Your Health" podcast as she talks with Sarah Gaul, CCMH's Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), during Diabetes Awareness Month. This episode focuses on the critical need for and structure of the CCMH Diabetes Management Program. Discussion points of the podcase include: Local Impact: Learn why the incidence of diabetes in Crawford County...

Join us on the "Here's to Your Health" podcast as host Jill Melby sits down with Kellie Gee, RN and Program Director of Senior Life Solutions, to discuss this vital new mental health service for older adults in our rural community. The Senior Life Solution program, which started on October 6th at CCMH, addresses the significant need for older adult mental health care, where there is often a lack o...

En este podcast, Maria, el enlace comunitario de Crawford County Memorial Hospital, se sienta con el Doctor Juan Santamaria para platicar sobre el cancer de mama ya que Octubre es el mes de concientizacion de cancer de mama. Doctor Santamaria, quien es de Panama, es un sirugano oncologo que trabaja fuera de la area de Omaha con el Centro de medicina de Nebraska y el centro de buffett cancer donde...

We are celebrating National Physical Therapy Month this October with our guest Kelly Wieman, Director of Rehabilitation Services at CCMH. Kelly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and treats patients in women's health, pediatrics, and vertigo. The Role of Physical Therapy Physical therapy helps people achieve their "best version of themselves" by improving fun...

This episode of Here's to Your Health focuses on the critical topic of breast cancer screenings and early detection, just in time for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Host Jill Melby is joined by Katie Tremel, Director of Radiology at Crawford County Memorial Hospital. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 49. The easiest things a woman can...

Jill Melby was recently appointed as the Director of Marketing and Foundation for CCMH and the Hospital Foundation . Melby has a significant amount of education and experience in both marketing and fundraising. Originally from Dunlap, Jill comes to CCMH to lead the department in new endeavors like social media, video, and program promotion. Her first project is “The 1.8 Walk” for breast cancer awa...

The Homeward Healing program at CCMH, also known as Swing Bed, recently received a testimonial about its value from Carmen Swertzic, a former CCMH employee and Swing Bed patient. Along with describing the circumstances which brought her to CCMH for a Swing Bed stay, Swertzic also talks about the quality of care during her stay.

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is a relatively common condition that afflicts peopl with a history of smoking, or repeated respiratory diseases like pneumonia. Patrick Stevens, Director of Cardiopulmonary Rehab at CCMH, discusses a new program to help patients with COPD to engage in greater self care. In addition, the program helps keep patients our of the emergency department and...

Maria Valdez recently joined the CCMH staff as Community Liaison, primarily for our Spanish-speaking population. Maria is a licensed social worker and most recently was employed with Lutheran Services of Iowa (LSI). Valdez is working on the scope of her new position and exploring both the services CCMH offers, and seeking input from the community about needs to be addressed. To contact Maria direc...

Senior Life Solutions is a mental health program offered through Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC) . PMC offers the Senior Life Solutions program to those 65 years of age or older in more than 175 locations across the United States. Jill Kreimeyer, Regional Director, discusses the mental health challenges seniors face, the services offered though Senior Life Solutions, and when the program will begin...

Surviving stress and building resilience are important life skills to possess, both at work and in our personal lives. Vanessa McNeal, a professional speaker and life coach, discusses strategies to create pathways to help people to work through their trauma and overcome adversity. To learn more about Vanessa’s work and her presentations, go online to vanessamcneal.com or email info@vanessamcneal.c...

Elizabeth “Libby” Ranniger, MD, a pedicatrician at CCMH, was recently honored for her excellence in service to the patients and families she sees. A 10-year member of the CCMH Medical Staff, Dr. Ranniger has scored in the 90% percentile for patient experience for the past two years. Over the last 18 mnths, she has scored in the 99th percentile for excellence in serving patients and families. Dr. R...

The 4th Annual Crawford County EMS-A Golf Outing is coming up on Saturday, August 16 at the M & M Golf Course located near Manilla. Matthew Howland and Makenzie Reis, from the CCMH Ambulance Service , provide all the details for the outing including the cost to participate in the 4-person best ball event. There are still a few spots left for additonal teams, as well as general sponsorships, an...

The CCMH Internship Program is in its second year. Six college age students are exploring healthcare careers over an 8-week period. Dana Neemann, Director of Education , and the intership participants discuss the value of the program . They also talk about how the internship allows them to better define what a career in healthcare means to them.

Blood donations around the country typically dip in the summer months as people are busy with other summertime activities. Nonetheless, the need for blood donations never stops for people who experience trauma or require transfusions. Kathy Lowry and Alexandra Jackson, Territory Representatives from LifeServe Blood Center, discuss the opportunities for blood donation. They also talk about possible...