Here's To Your Health - CCMH Denison

CCMH is sponsoring a Freedom From Smoking class beginning on January 16, 2024. Patrick Stevens, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services at CCMH describes the program and how it works. The program has eight sessions over seven weeks to help anyone who is interested in quitting tobacco or vaping products. Cost of the program is $25. Call 712-265-2500 to sign up.

With the advent of the colder weather, snow and the holiday season, both the flu and pneumonia are common health risks for young and old alike. Heather Rasmussen, Chief Officer for Ancillary Services including Quality and Infection Control, discusses the value of vaccinations for common respiratory illnesses, as well as simple precautions we can take to keep from falling ill.

Approximately 100,000 people around the US are awaiting an organ donation including 6,000 Iowans. Madelyn Clark, Partner Relations Coordinator with the Iowa Donor Network , discusses her own experiences with organ donation, how just about anyone over the 18 can become an organ donor, and the benefits of giving or receiving a donor organ.

Stress around the holidays can increase whether it's at home or at the office. Terry Welker, Executive Director of Human Resources at CCMH, discusses the resources available to help manage emotions and stress at the office through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Welker also notes there are professionals available to help with those same emotions when it comes to dealing with the holidays at...

Each year, the open enrollment period for those on Medicare begins on October 15 and ends on December 7. With less than a month to go, time is running out to review, and possibly change, coverages, especially Medicare Part D. Part D is the prescription drug supplement most Medicare recipients change each year. On this podcast, Connie Riesselman, volunteer SHIIP Counselor, and Dustin Durbin, Volunt...

October was Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. Diagnostic ultrasound, also called sonography or diagnostic medical sonography, is an imaging method that uses sound waves to produce images of structures within your body. On this week’s podcast, Dave Houle and Kelsey Wilken, both sonographers at CCMH, discuss what ultrasound is, why it’s done, and what you can expect during your test.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Tricia Roberts, Founder and President of the Check the Girls Foundation, discusses the importance of mammograms and early detection of breast cancer to overall treatment and survivor rates. Tricia also explains the activities of the Check the Girls Foundation and how it benefits patients who are diagnosed wtth breast cancer. To learn more, or to make a tax...

CCMH will soon be rolling out a new program called Mobile Integrated Health. The program will be staffed according to the needs of each patient and will routinely include members of the CCMH Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team. Kelby Eck, Director of Emergency Services, talks about what Mobile Integrated Health is and isn't, how patients quality for the service, and how to find out more informat...

One of the most important donations any individual can make in a lifetime is a blood donation. Blood donations are used for patients during emergency and trauma situations,chronic illlnesses, surgery, and for other medical applications. Ali Brumels, Territory Representative with LifeServe Blood Center, discusses why it isnecessary to make the public aware of how important giving blood is to our co...

Addictions come in many different forms. Typically, the root of the addiction can be traced to adverse events in our lives. That's according to David Swanson, Community Outreach and Business Development specialist, with Ivory Plains. Ivory Plains in Adair, Iowa is a part of Summit Behavioral Health and includes St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard. Swanson discusses his own journey from addiction...

September is a month to recognize the value of Information Technology (IT) in our everyday lives. For example, computers and technology play a huge role in healthcare. Justin Mumm, Network Administrator for CCMH, discusses how technology is used in hospitals and healthcare settings, and why information technology is important to patient care.

CCMH is holding a "Welcome to Medicare" seminar on Thursday, September 28 at 5:30 pm in Meeting Room D at the hospital. The seminar will last approximately 90 minutes and provide information on siging up for Medicare coverages. The seminar is open to anyone who is turning 65 within the next few months. Connie Riesselman, SHIIP volunteer, will be the host and presenter for the seminar. Refreshments...

Simulation In Motion-Iowa, or SIM-Iowa, is a new program that has been rolled out across the state hrough the cooperation of the University of Iowa Medical Center. Doug Dekker, Western Region Coordinator, discusses how SIM-Iowa works with local emergency department personnel, paramedics, EMTs, and First Responders to provide training and education that would not otherwise be accessible to rural vo...

Dr. Michael Luft discusses sports and back to school physicals and the advantages of annual wellnes checks. Through August 31, make your appointment at the CCMH Medical Clinic for back to school and sports physicals. Appointments are available Monday through Friday, during regular clinic hours -- appointments are required. Physicals may be scheduled as an annual wellness visit and CCMH will bill i...

Scrubs Camp, hosted by CCMH, is an opportunity for high school students from Denison and the surrounding area to learn more about health care careers. Dana Neemann, Director of Education, talks about how Scrubs Camp is organized, who can attend, the curriculum for the day, and how Scrubs Camp can help students verify their interest in a health care field. Many thanks to Smithfield Foods, Denison ;...

Whether you are highly trained nurse or clinician, or someone who is pursuing entry level employment, CCMH has a number of current job opportunities. Macy Waldemar, Human Resouces Manager for CCMH, discusses the current openings, how to apply for employment, and the job benefits available to CCMH employees. To find a complete listing of current job opportunities, click here .

Risk management in healthcare comprises the clinical and administrative systems, processes, and reports employed to detect, monitor, assess, mitigate, and prevent risks. Heather Rasmussen, Chief Quality and Ancillary Services Officer, discusses how healthcare organizations use risk management to proactively and systematically safeguard patient safety as well as the organization’s assets, market sh...

June is Alzheimers Awareness Month. Jessica Duncan, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Walk Manager for the Alzheimers Association, Iowa Chapter, discusses the difference between Alzheimers disease and dementia, as well as the signs, stages, causes and treatments of Alzheimers. For more information, or to get involved in the efforts to find a cure for Alzherimers, contact Jessica via email at jsd...

June is Men’s Health Month. During June, and throughout the year, men are encouraged to place a greater emphasis on having conversations about their health with family members and medical professionals. Break the stigma, fear, and discomfort, open up the conversation, know your risks and recommended screening criteria and take the steps to improve your overall health. Don Luensmann, Executive Dire...

Keeping healthcare information private and secure is one of the most important tasks of any hospital, clinic, or doctor's office. Angie Andersen, Director of Information Technology Services at CCMH, discusses the way healthcare organizations work to protect a patient's private health information. Angie also points out what consumers can do to protect themselves from revealing their information to...

The Board of Trustees of Crawford County Memorial Hospital is proud to welcome back Dr. Eric Simons, OB-GYN, to full-time practice at the CCMH Medical Clinic! Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Simons has over 20 years of experience and brings a significant amount of expertise in caring for women and their babies. A Fellow of the College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Simons offe...

National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week was authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974. EMS Week is an opportunity to thank and recognize the many volunteer and professional First Responders, EMTs, and Paramedics who provide life-saving care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Kelby Eck, Director of Emergency Services, and Cori Rayevich, EMS Coordinator, discuss the improvements and requirement...

Last week was National Hospital and Nurses Week. Erin Muck, President and CEO, discusses the history of Hospital Week, the effects of the pandemic on the healthcare industry, and the invaluable contributions of nurses in delivering care in many different settings.

In January 2021, Brianne Schillerberg was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Now, Brianne is in remission and just celebrated the 2-year anniversary of the bone marrow transplant that saved her life. On this week’s podcast, Brianne shares her story, the experience she had with the Be The Match program, and how you can register to be a bone marrow do...

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. At least one in 7 children have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year in the United States. This is likely an underestimate because many cases go unreported. Abby Patterson, Iowa Child Abuse Prevention Program Director for Prevent Child Abuse Iowa , discusses the types of chiild abuse children typically face, the economic impact of abuse, and th...