October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the perfect time for screening! Complete your annual mammogram during our fall Mammography Marathon and receive a free gift.

Save the Date! Sakakawea Medical Center Hospice’s annual Grape Escape fundraiser is on April 8 at Hazen City Hall at 7 p.m. Enjoy an evening out while sampling hors d’oeuvres and wine! Spend some time browsing and bidding on items in the silent and live auctions! Tickets are $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Tickets are available at Hazen Bottle Shop, Union Bank, Union State Bank, and the Hospice Office.

Sakakawea Medical Center has been recognized as a 2022 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™.

This Valentine’s Day, help support your local Hospice program and make someone’s day by sending them cookies! Order forms are available at Beulah Drug, Hazen Drug, Bronson’s, Krause’s, and the SMC Hospice Office. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, February 9. Cookie trays will also be sold at Hazen City Hall on Saturday, February 12 (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.), and Monday, February 14 at the Hospice Office, while supplies last. For more information, call SMC Hospice at 7017487380.

Join us in welcoming Kelsey Lambrecht-Wiseman, MD, to SMC and CCCHC!

Did you know it's important to bring kids to the clinic when they are well, too? Well-child visits can help prevent problems, track growth and development, and allow you to bring up any concerns you may have. During the month of September, CCCHC is giving children ages 3-6 a gift when seen for a well-child check. Call to schedule today 7018734445 to schedule today.

Mental health is an important part of overall health and includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Good mental health improves our ability to handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices. Mental health services are available for children, adolescents, and adults. These services qualify under the Sliding Fee Scale. Call CCCHC at 7018734445 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Enrollment for 2021 health coverage is still available! The new special enrollment period runs Monday, February 15 – Friday, May 15, 2021. Don’t delay – let us help you with your health care coverage questions. You can compare plans and find out what your costs will be before you enroll. Call 7018734445 to schedule an appointment.

Focus on weight maintenance vs. weight loss during the holidays. Plan on NOT dieting after the New Year; it should be a lifestyle change instead. Be physically active in some way most days of the week. Make sure you don’t skip meals during the day. Take steps to minimize recreational eating. Reduce the fat in your holiday recipes.

Open enrollment for 2021 health insurance coverage is here—act fast! Open enrollment continues through December 15, 2020. CCCHC has Certified Application Counselors to assist you with finding quality coverage at a price you can afford. Find health coverage that works for you. Call Heidi at 7018734445 for more information.