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 . . .
This week we’ll discuss a very common topic of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). You may hear this as a variety of different terms some of which mean the same thing and some of which describe progression or adverse effects that coincide with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. The variety of terms may be any of the following: fatty infiltration of the liver, steatosis, NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis), metabolic . . .
Migraines are a frustrating part of life and most people will experience a migraine at some point in their life whether it be recurrent or not. There are several different types of migraines that can occur. Today we will talk about common migraines that are your typical migraine. Please keep in mind that there are several different variances to these, however discussing each of these different variance would take quite some time. . . .
Edema is a term that you may or may not have occurred before however it is very common term used in my clinic. Edema simply means fluid within the layers of the skin. This is a very common complaint and can be very benign or can be a sign of something more concerning needing some attention. Today I would like to go through what edema is, the common ways of it developing and what might be the underlying causes as well as how we manage . . .
Have you ever had a summer cold? Yes, it is a real thing, just with a really bad name. A summer cold is often times caused by the same viruses that cause colds at other times of the year. However, there are many names given to the diagnosis of a “ cold ”. The trouble is there are so many viruses that can make us have the symptoms of a cold (cough, runny nose, sore throat and fatigue) and almost all of them . . .
Summertime brings a lot of fun and enjoyment, but it can also bring some annoying critters: chiggers, ticks, flies and mosquitos. These are the four insects that can commonly ruin a summer. There are many ways to avoid letting these guys ruin your day, but it is also good to know that some of them can cause significant diseases. Particularly ticks and mosquitos can cause some serious conditions such as Lyme disease or West Nile. . . .
To our community and our supporters, we want to thank you for the many generous donations that we have received over the last couple of years. Pawnee County Emergency Medical Services couldn’t be where we are today without all of you. It has been wonderful to have reached a hefty goal of raising $370,000.00 in such a short time. We are excited to say that it won’t be long before our second new ambulance . . .
