Jan 28, 2019
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Take steps today to lower your risk of heart disease. Here are a few tips to help get you started, you can:
Eat healthy • Get active • Stay at a healthy weight • Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke • Control your cholesterol and blood pressure • Drink alcohol only in moderation • Manage stress. To find out more visit www.heart.org.
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.
The Annual Meeting of the Hazen Memorial Hospital Association will be held on Thursday, October 27 at Hazen City Hall. Free blood pressure screenings will begin at 5:00 p.m. Supper will be served at 5:30 p.m., with the business meeting following at 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
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.