Hidden Food Allergens Around You
Hidden Food Allergens Around You The month of September is dedicated to food safety awareness. Food safety ensures that you follow guidelines to ensure that the consumption of prepared food is safe and free of contaminants that cause illness or injury. While anyone can become …
HCAHPS Moment Recognition for Great Care
HCAHPS moments come from patients that recognize staff after their visit on their surveys. All the staff were recognized for their wonderful extraordinary care. Jessica Malpass, Great Plains Pharmacy “Jessica has been making deliveries to patient’s on her own time. With the price of gas, many of our patients have been unable …
Occupational Vs. Physical Therapy
Occupational Therapy Vs. Physical Therapy When it comes to helping your body perform at its best ability, occupational and physical therapy are great ways to achieve goals. While they do go hand-in-hand, there are significant differences between the two. They are often mistaken for one …
Joe Angel Retires After 40 Years at CCMH
As an LPN in the float pool 40 years ago, Joe Angel began his long career at CCMH. The titles and departments he has worked in include a long list; it’s easier to just say he’s worked just about everywhere, doing just about anything regarding nursing. Over the years, Joe has witnessed …
Pink Eye in Children
Pink Eye in Children The month of August means many things for children. From going back to school to starting a new season of sports, August brings in changes and new routines for kids. August is also recognized as Children’s eye health and safety month. …
Blood Shortage
We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened many longstanding challenges facing the health care field. One of the most alarming developments is a shortage in our nation’s blood supply. This deficit is severe enough to force some hospitals to delay surgeries and take other conservation measures to preserve sufficient supply on …
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding Week: Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers The first week of August is dedicated to breastfeeding and the struggles and victories that come along with the breastfeeding journey. The benefits of breastfeeding are countless, but breastfeeding does require a tremendous amount of strength and perseverance. This week …
Children’s Sleep Routines
Back to School Sleep Routines For school-aged kids, one of the best parts of summer break is being able to stay up late. Whether it’s weekly sleepovers, movie nights, or family game nights that go late into the night, your children may have disregarded their …
Rising Star Recipient Tori O’Daniel
“I have had the privilege of working with Tori since we both started our journey as new nurses. We have struggled and grown together in so many ways the past few months. Tori is the definition of kindness in all that she does. I have never met a more caring …
