May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 12, 2020 May, Mental Health Awareness

Mental health challenges can happen to anyone, anywhere. Last year, Coal Country Community Health Center provided services to over 6,500 patients for a variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, attention deficit disorder, and other mental health disorders. We have telehealth appointments available to address any mental or behavioral health issues you may be experiencing. Call 7018734445 to schedule an appointment today.

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SMC Foundation Will Participate in Giving Hearts Day

Sakakawea Medical Center Foundation is participating in Giving Hearts Day to raise money that will allow SMC to continue to meet current and future healthcare needs in our area.

New Therapy Offered for Patients with Parkinson Disease

People living with Parkinson Disease or other neurological conditions often move differently, with gestures and actions that become smaller and slower. They may have trouble getting around, getting dressed, and with other daily activities. A new therapy offered at SMC can help patients with PD use their body more normally and slow symptom progression. Lisa Fletcher, PT, DPT, recently went through LSVT BIG training to become an LSVT BIG Certified Clinician.

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.