As spring and summer are the primary seasons when ticks are encountered in Nebraska, the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services urges all residents to be mindful of ticks and take steps to protect themselves, their loved ones, and their pets from diseases spread by ticks such as Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, Lyme disease, Ehrlichiosis, and Alpha-Gal Syndrome, also known as the red meat allergy. A great . . .
Let’s continue some discussion on vaccines and I would like to go over what is widely considered the perfect example of the effectiveness of vaccines, the polio vaccine. Just as when discussing any topic, I use a few questions to frame that discussion: What is it? Why do we care about it? And what’s the impact of the change? In answering these questions, we will need to know a little more about polio, because, honestly, I . . .
I wanted to build on the topics recently discussed with some discussion about vaccines and just as important the diseases that these things keep from happening. I want to start with the low hanging fruit, Measles. This is a subject that has been given a lot of attention lately, but has been a common topic the last several years. There are a lot of opinions, truths and fallacies brought up about measles. Although, opinions are an . . .
Vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases. The childhood immunization schedule is carefully designed to provide protection at the earliest possible age while ensuring long-term immunity. But why are vaccines given in a specific order and at particular times? Understanding the science behind the schedule helps parents and caregivers appreciate the importance of sticking to it. . . .
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital has a position available for a Medical Technologist. This is a full-time position working a rotating call schedule. Will perform Stat and routine clinical laboratory testing consistent with written procedures under the direction of the laboratory supervisor. Our small-town atmosphere offers a professional environment in a critical access facility with a competitive . . .
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital has a position available for a full-time or part-time LPN-C. This position provides and performs oversight, delegation, and coordination of total nursing care with other health care providers to meet holistic care needs of patients. Our small-town atmosphere offers a professional environment in a critical access facility. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package which . . .
Every March, National Nutrition Month serves as a reminder of the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Proper nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining overall health, preventing chronic diseases, and supporting daily energy needs. A well-balanced diet provides essential nutrients like vitamins, minerals, proteins, and healthy fats, all of which contribute to a strong immune system, . . .
A concussion is a type of brain injury that can occur particularly in sports and high-risk activities. They are fairly common. A concussion can range from mild to severe, and while most individuals recover fully, it’s important to recognize the symptoms and understand the long-term impact that repeated concussions can have on brain health. A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury caused by a . . .
Spring is just around the corner and just yesterday I saw my crocuses and tulips just starting to peak out of the ground. The signs of new and regenerating life are so refreshing! On the subject of new life I’d like to spend some time in these coming weeks talking about our pediatric healthcare. Today let’s go over the topic of Well Child Checks. What are they? How often do they need to be done? Why do we do them and what . . .
The last week of Heart Health month doesn’t mean that we need to stop thinking about heart health for the other months of the year, but it is a fitting time to discuss one more important topic when it comes to diseases that affect the heart. We have gone over a lot of risk factors and even some of the most common disease processes but today let’s venture into the topic of diseases of the valves of the heart. Whenever your . . .
