Dizziness is one of the most common discussion topics in my clinic and therefore I would like to give it some time and education this week. As one of my mentors used to say, “dizziness comes in a lot of flavors”. Dizziness can mean simply being lightheaded, a feeling of numbness or vision disturbance, feeling faint, slight confusion or a feeling of the room spinning around you. Therefore, it is very important to think about . . .
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 . . .
A very common topic that comes up is the conversation of lung nodules. Many people every day receive a chest x-ray or a CT scan of their chest for innumerable reasons. Oftentimes when we do these tests, we also discover unexpected findings. One of the most common unexpected findings is a lung nodule. For most people when they hear lung nodule their first thought is lung cancer. In the vast majority of instances this is not the . . .
The topic of anemia is very common, and a lot of individuals experienced anemia either throughout their entire life or for small, short intervals. Anemia can be very straightforward however it can also be fairly complex and multifactorial. This week we will explore what anemia is, how it can occur, and how we can help prevent it and treat it. Anemia by definition is a low hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the part of . . .
There are many long-standing conditions that we hear about every day such as diabetes or hypertension or heart disease, however, something that we do not discuss much about is kidney disease. However, chronic (long-standing) kidney disease is one of the more common disease processes in the United States. Over 30,000,000 Americans live with chronic kidney disease daily. The trouble with kidney disease is that most people do not . . .
Summer is here (well technically we are 2-ish weeks away) and everyone is excited for warm weather and the desire to be outside. These are great things and can bring so much joy to our lives, however, there are some areas in which we should take caution. As ole Ben Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Let’s comb over a few of those summertime safety considerations today. . . .
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital has a position available for a full time (31 hours per week) Food Service Worker. Our small-town atmosphere offers a professional environment in a critical access facility with a competitive salary and benefit package including paid holidays. This position is responsible for preparing meals by following approved menus. Cooks and assists with tray assembly in a smooth work flow from . . .
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital has an immediate opening for a Director of Finance. Our small town atmosphere offers a professional environment in a critical access facility with a competitive salary and benefit package. Job Qualifications : . . .
Pawnee County Memorial Hospital has a position available for a full-time or part-time Registered Nurse working primarily the night shift. 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 . . .
