One Week Left! ‐ Pap & Pamper Event

Feb 08, 2017 National Cervical Health Awareness Month, cervical cancer screening, Coal Country Community Health Centers, CCCHC

All patients who complete their cervical cancer screening at a CCCHC Clinic between the dates of January 16 – February 17, 2017 will be registered for a special Pap and Pamper drawing to be held in February. Several great pampering items have been donated by area businesses! Schedule your Cervical Cancer Screening today by contacting your local CCCHC healthcare provider!

Featured Articles

A Message of Warning and Hope About Colorectal Cancer

Cancer is something that can catch a person completely off guard. But, when it comes to colon and colorectal cancer, a colonoscopy can help detect and prevent cancer before it really begins. For one Mercer County resident, a recent experience demonstrates both the risk of waiting and the relief of acting on the opportunity for getting that colonoscopy.

Healing at Home

Despite undergoing a scary illness earlier this year, Kent Larson is now on the mend. He said this was largely due to the quality care provided by nursing staff at the hospital, as well as making use of the outpatient services available at the Sakakawea Medical Center Treatment Room that allowed Kent to spend much of his healing process at home. Kent is pictured here in that treatment room where he received his daily IV antibiotics. Beside him is Molly Nelson, RN, Nursing Care Coordinator, who helped care for him through his healing process.

SMC Rehab Offers Blood Flow Restriction Therapy

SMC Rehab offers an innovative therapy that helps with the development of muscle strength for a variety of patients. Steve Ziegler, PT, DPT, is certified to offer Blood Flow Restriction Therapy which is often used on patients prior to or following surgery in their extremities. Research has proven that BFRT can minimize loss of muscle mass, decrease bone healing time, and allow patients to improve muscle size and strength. BFRT is also a great option for patients with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, osteopenia, or osteoporosis.