Health Events & News

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

Dr. Benjamin Burkett is a Board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon who began his practice at CCMH in July. In this podcast, Dr. Burkett discusses his education and

CCMH recently completed its first year of a newly-developed internship program, offering six local students an 8-week paid rotation in various clinical departments, including rehab

Beginning on August 5, CCMH will embark on a 30-month remodeling and expansion project. Erin Muck, President and CEO, discusses why the project is important

With the first day of school less than 30 days away, now is the time for back-to-school and sports physicals. Michael Delong, Immunization Specialist, talks

Crawford County Memorial Hospital (CCMH) has announced it will be ending OB services on August 1. CCMH will partner with St. Anthony Regional Hospital in

Fireworks and floods are in the news. Kelby Eck, Director of Emergency Services, discusses the safe handling of fireworks to keep the 4th of July

While COVID and the flu have waned, there are still a number of summertime illnesses, diseases, and skin issues that can arise. Most notably, illnesses