Understanding the difference between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage To help you understand your Medicare options before open enrollment begins October 15 we thought we would share some information about the differences between Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage are not the same. Traditional Medicare, also referred to as . . .
September was the National Suicide Prevention month and October is National Bullying Prevention month, so this seems like an appropriate time to discuss the effects of bullying on mental health. A bully seeks to harm, intimidate or coerce. Bullying includes unwanted aggressive behavior, observed or perceived power imbalance, repetition or high likelihood of repetition of bullying behaviors. It can come in many forms- nonverbal, verbal, . . .
Atrial Fibrillation, commonly known as Afib, is a prevalent heart condition that affects approximately 12 million people in the USA. This condition can be either permanent or intermittent, with episodes that come and go. Afib occurs when the heart's rhythm is abnormal, and understanding its implications is essential. Risk Factors: Age over 65 Caucasian descent Family history of . . .
It is flu shot season and we have some upcoming clinics in our local communities and schools. Also, remember that anyone can receive flu shots Friday morning from 8:00-11:30 at Pawnee Rural Health Clinic. I want to share some flu shot recommendations. The American Academy of Family Physicians and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommend all patients >6 months who do not have . . .
Discussing the topic of weight is something that is very frustrating and always stressful in our lives. However, it is quite possibly one of the single most important controllable risk factors for multiple health conditions. I think it is always important to define a topic that were discussing. To define obesity and overweight we used the BMI scale. BMI is calculated utilizing your height and your weight. This is a . . .
This week, the topic of hypothyroidism came up frequently, and it became clear that there are large gaps in understanding this condition. Hypothyroidism can indeed be a bit confusing, but it's also quite common. Let's explore what hypothyroidism is, the various ways it can develop, and how it is treated. Hypothyroidism is, simply put, a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive. The thyroid gland is . . .
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital has a position available for a Radiology Technologist. This is full-time position working 36 hours per week including a rotating call schedule. Our small-town atmosphere offers a professional environment in a critical access facility with a competitive salary and benefits package. Job Qualifications : Current ARRT Certification or . . .
