Health Events & News

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Sara Gaul, RN,

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. Patrick Stevens, Director of Cardiopulmonary Services, discusses the risk factors

One in five adults or roughtly 600,000 Iowans live with some form of mental illness. Jill Wonder, a counselor for Plains Area Mental Health Center,

Domesitc violence affects a significant number of families across Iowa including Denison and Crawford County. Jill, a victim advocate for Family Crisis Centers (FCC), discusses

Breast Cancer Awareness is celebrated every October. This observance brings to the forefront the need for early detection and treatment through self-exams and regular mammograms.

Farm safety is of the highest priority now that harvest season in full swing. Samantha Pauley, Director of Enmergency Services, discusses the need for patience

Medicare Open Enrollment begins on October 15 and runs through December 7, 2024. Connie Riesselman, Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) coodinator, says open enrollment

September is World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, eventually making it difficult to perform basic

National EVS (Environmental Services) Week is recognized during the second week of September each year. Kade Ohlmeier, EVS Technician, and Bob Fink, Director of Maintenance

Simulation In Motion or SIM Iowa is a mobile lab specializing in training for EMS providers. SIM Iowa deploys three specially-outfitted vehicles that visit just

A swing bed program is a type of care that allows a patient to transition from acute care (such as after surgery or an illness

The CCMH Expansion and Remodeling Project began in earnest on Monday, August 12. A significant amount of work outside of the building has commenced. Matt