Category: Health
Washington County Eyeing $1 to $2 Million Cost for Ambulance Services
Washington County faces an annual cost of $1–2 million for a countywide ambulance service, according to a report from Fitch and Associates. The county has
CCMC Urges Patients with Wounds to Seek Specialized Wound Care for Treatment
CCMC According to Medicare data, chronic wounds affect an estimated 10.5 million Americans, and the number continues to climb.1 Specialized wound care, though, not only
Nonprofit JC Pregnancy to Start Providing Limited Sonogram Services
JC Pregnancy Center staff are undergoing training to resume obstetric ultrasound services, providing limited diagnostic sonograms by March for women in Kansas seeking pregnancy decision
Memorial Health System CEO Harold Courtois Announces Retirement After 51 Years in Healthcare
Haley Jones, Memorial Health System After more than five decades of dedicated service in the healthcare industry, Harold Courtois, CEO of Memorial Health System and
Program Series “Caregiving for Alzheimer’s and Dementia” Offers Education and Resources
Monica Thayer, Family Resource Management Agent To support caregivers and families navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s and dementia, River Valley Extension District is providing a
The Impacts of Mental Health on the Heart
Senior Life Solutions The interplay between mental health and physical health is well-documented, and in older adults, this connection becomes even more pronounced. The heart,
CCMC Recognized as Health Quality Innovator of the Year for Transitional Care Management Program
Clay County Medical Center (CCMC) has been recognized as a Health Quality Innovator of the Year recipient for 2024. This award recognizes organizations that are
Hynek becomes blood donor after health scare; inspires others to give
Red Cross Haley Hynek gives blood for a very personal reason: four years ago, she received four units of blood and two plasma transfusions to
Infant Massage Class Helps Parents Bond with Babies
By: Lexi Bates Parents as Teachers is hosting a free massage class for infants on Thursday, January 16th at 5:30 p.m. at Common Ground in
Memorial Health System Seeking Volunteers Around the Dickinson County Area
Memorial Health System (MHS) in Abilene is seeking volunteers from Dickinson County to join its Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) to help improve the