Here's To Your Health - CCMH Denison

While the news on COVID-19 has definitely moved to the back burner, the virus continues to infect, and leads to the death of, Americans everyday. As we move into Fall, a new COVID-19 booster shot is now available for populations at risk of serious illness from the virus. Michal Delong, Immunization and Immunology Specialist at CCMH, discusses the new bivalent booster shots, how these shots differ...

Food safety is a top priority. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 48 million foodborne illnesses are recorded in the US annually. Brooke Tasler, Director of Dietary Services at CCMH and a Registered Dietician, talks about how to shop safely for fresh food, how to store, handle and prepare meats and vegetables, and how to make sure you stay safe at picnics an...

With students headed back to school soon, health and safety are important. Mike Pardun, superintendent of Denison Community Schools, discusses required vaccinations for kids, safety tips to keep everyone safe with increased vehicular and foot traffic, and how to build strong relationships between students, paretns, teachers, and staff. To learn more, or to register a student for school, go to http...

The news is filled with reports of people being conned out of money and gift cards by scammers. The "confidence" schemes of old have turn into sophisticated scams which use your TV, computer and cell phone against you. Angie Andersen, Director of IT Services, discusses the wide variety of scams being used and how you can protect yourself against them.

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.

A number of new and upcoming events are covered in this week's podcast with hosts Don Luensmann, CCMH Executive Director of Marketing and Development, and Brandi Mefferd, Marketing Assistant at CCMH. Along with a recap of the Hospital Foundation Golf Outing, the discussion also covers the latest information on the economic impact of CCMH, the addition of Dr. Patrick Luft in the CCMH Medical Clinic...

The summer is flying by and its time for children to receive their vaccinations and physicals for sports and back-to-school. Michael DeLong, CMA, Immunizations and Immunotherapy at CCMH Medical Clinic, discusses what sorts of vaccinations are needed, and what goes into a back-to-school or sports physical. To make an appoinment for your child, go online at ccmhia.com or call 712-265-2700.

While COVID-19 has not dominated the news cycle recently, there are still things happening with this highly contagious, respiratory disease. Heather Rasmussen, Chief Quality and Ancillary Services Officer, discusses the latest information on transmission rates in Crawford County, vaccines for both children and adults, and what to expect in healthcare going forward.

The iovera° treatment uses the body’s natural response to cold to treat peripheral nerves and immediately reduce pain—without the use of drugs. Treated nerves are temporarily stopped from sending pain signals for a period of time, followed by a restoration of function. Ed Cutler, Director of Anesthesia Services, and Carmen Swertzic, former CCMH employee and knee replacement patient at CCMH, discus...

May 15-21 is National EMS Week. Emergency Medical Services personnel provide a vital community service regardless of where they're situated. The focus of EMS is emergency medical care of the patient but EMS is much more than a ride to the hospital. Cori Rayevich, EMS Coordinator and Kelby Eck, Director of Emergency Services at CCMH, disucss the importance of EMS personnel and how to become a membe...

May 6 - 12 is celebrated as National Nurses Week. Dana Neemann, Nurse Director of Education and Patient Experience at CCMH, discusses the origin of National Nurses Week, the role of Florence Nightengale in the creation of the recognition week, and the many opportunities for those who pursue a satisfying career as a nurse.

CCMH is holding a Prenatal Class for all expectant parents and caregivers on Saturday, May 7 from 10 am to 12:00 noon in the conference rooms at CCMH. During this week's podcast, Brooke Schwery, OB-ER nurse at CCMH, discusses the topics and education to be covered by the class and who should attend. To sign up for the Prenatal Class, call 712-265-2695 or 712-265-2786

Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases through vaccinations and other means. April is Public Health Month. Kim Fineran, Administrator of Crawford County Home Health, Hospice and Public Health, discuss...

Health Iinformation Management (HIM) is an allied health profession that leads efforts to ensure the availability, accuracy, integrity, and security of all data related to patient healthcare encounters, thus achieving better clinical and business decisions that enhance healthcare quality. Tracy Kastner and Dixie Janssen, Coding Specialists at CCMH, discuss how HIM works and why it is integral to t...

Organ donations needs continue to grow across the United States. April is Donate Life Month, a time to raise awareness for organ donation and how people can become organ donors. Dana Neemann, RN, Nurse Director of Education for CCMH, discusses organ donation and how to become a donor, and shares her own story of organ donation within her family.

The FDA recently approved a 4th shot, or second booster, of COVID-19 vaccine for those over the age of 50. Michael DeLong, Immunization and Immunotherapy CMA at CCMH, discusses the new guideline, as well as vaccines available at CCMH Medical Clinic for shingles and pneumonia for people of the age of 50. To schedule a COVID-19 booster dose, the shingles vaccine, or the pneumonia vaccine, contact th...

SIM Iowa is a program designed to offer real-life, hands-on training to Emergency Services (EMS) providers, as well as law enforcement and other First Reponsders in rural Iowa. Al Fear, Program Director, and Jacinda Bunch, PhD, RN, Senior Advisor, and their colleagues were in Denison to coordinate training with SIM Nebraska, a partnership for providing "hi-fidelity" training for emergency personne...

In addition to exercise, your diet plays an important role in your overall health. Brooke Tasler, Director of Dietary Services at CCMH, and a registered dietician, discusses empty calories, portion control, and the right mix of meats and vegetables to help with a healthier diet.

One of the newest famiily medicine providers at CCMH is Dr. Alisha Mor. A Board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Dr. Mor provides care for whole families, including obstetrics, newborns, and pediatrics. Dr. Mor earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and her Medical Doctorate from the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha. She also completed a...

February is American Heart Month. Brandon McDermott, morning host at KDSN radio station, and Dr. Kyle Brown, CCMH Emergency Room physician, discuss Heart Month and answer basic questions about how to live a heart healthy lifestyle.

Blood Donor Awareness is a time to celebrate the lifesaving impact of blood and platelet donors. It has been celebrated each January for nearly 50 years and coincides with one of the most difficult times to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients. Danielle West, Director of Public Relations and Marketing at LifeServe Blood Center, discusses the need for blood, how to make a blood donation,...

Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60. Jon Hoaglund, Doctor of Optometry with Vision Care Clinic in Denison, discusses the syptoms of glaucoma, how to diagnose glaucoma, and treatment options for the disease.

The Annual Crawford County EMS Conference is coming up in January. There are seven, one-hour, virtual sessions in 2022. Continuing Education Units/Contact Hours are offered for both EMS and Nursing. All sessions will be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm via WebEx. When you register , you will receive a confirmation email with the WebEx address for the online sessions. Dana Neeman,...

As much as recent discussion has centered on COVID-19, the influenza vaccination is just as important. CCMH reported its first case of influenza for 2021 which means the flu season is now in full swing. Michael Delong, Certified Medical Assistant and Immunization and Immunotherapy Nurse for CCMH, discusses influenza, how the virus is spread, and what we can do to protect ourselves from the flu thi...

November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Emilee Lakner, Hospice Social Worker with Crawford County Home Care, Hospice, and Public Health, discusses the differences between hospice and palliative care. She also explains how Medicare reimburses for hospice care, when hospice care is appropriate, and why hospice is not just for the patient but benefits the whole family.